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I'm getting ready to install CM 7.1 onto my xperia play, and I have a few questions.
1: KERNEL! What do I need, is stock fine? What runs best?
2: Will somebody link me to the FreeXperia Project page for the Play? I can't find it, and I don't want to accidentally install the wrong one. I got it.
3: Anything in particular I should keep in mind while doing this?
4: Um.... Any information I should know about, but haven't asked about? (please keep it about CM xD)
FXP said:
CDMA ONLY
DOWNLOAD
CDMA 3.0.E.2.89 VERISON - URL WAS HERE <---- Is this the Kernel?
CDMA FXP044 - URL WAS HERE <---- This is the ROM, Right?
please don't mirror (we want to have download conunt)
HOWTO
to flash cm7 rom you have to take 3 steps (after unpacking the 7z archive)
step 1 - copy update.zip to sdcard
step 2 - flash new kernel (always use the kernel provided in CM7 / it is incompatible with stock ROM)
ON PC - run fastboot flash boot boot.img (an black window will open and will stay open untill kernel is flashed)
ON PHONE - put phone in fastboot mode (power off then press lower right key and plug usb cable) and phone LED will light BLUE
step 3 - when phone is booting (first 5 seconds) press volume key several times to enter recovery and choose apply update from sdcard <---- Recovery is part of the ROM, correct?
WARNING - if you used another rom (stock or custom) you have to wipe data or device will not boot<---- Huh???
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OP:
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I'm a bit cautious about what I'm doing with my phone, so I was wondering what all I need to do. I have CDMA Xperia Play with 2.3.2 stock. I've rooted as well.
Now for my questions:
1: Will I need Superuser?
2: If I need a fully functioning phone, will it be better to keep stock?
3: Is there a "for dummies" guide on installing?
4: What all will I need? I have fastboot working and everything, so what else?
5: Any information that you find absolutely CRUCIAL that I have not asked about?
Thanks for your time.
If you're trying to install cyangenmod go here.
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
there u will see devices,
click ur device, then their will also be a wikisite on how to install it. ;D
lofike said:
If you're trying to install cyangenmod go here.
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
there u will see devices,
click ur device, then their will also be a wikisite on how to install it. ;D
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The official CM7 is not available for the play. I was talking about the FreexperiaProject distro.
Yes it is. Official support from 7.1 release. Bit buggy but most things work.
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blindingshadow said:
Yes it is. Official support from 7.1 release. Bit buggy but most things work.
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ok. I was still talking about the freexperia distro.
1) No you wont need SU.
2) cm7.1 is fully functional so don't worry..
3) There is no need for a dummies guide there are like 3 steps.
4) Download the CM7.1 package, Flash the boot image from fastboot, boot into recovery, (Tap down after powering on). and flash the rom.zip. done!
5) No
*Edit* sorry steps are for GSM play I didnt read the OP correctly, I don't know about the CDMA CM
What if my phone won't allow me to fastboot? Is there no other way to install it?
juxtapose519 said:
What if my phone won't allow me to fastboot? Is there no other way to install it?
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no^^
To get your phone to fastboot, use Bin4ry's guide to unlock the bootloader (I THINK!) that's what I remember doing to get mine to be able to fastboot. Don't take my word for it though, ask a different, more experienced person.
Updated. Please help me out
Hi Guys,
Sorry to be such a noob, but i really need some help...
I have tried flashing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526717
using the Xperia version of CWM recovery, follwing the instructions on screen t the letter, i still cannot get this to work. Can someone please shed some light on my problem???
I have no issues with re-flashing 2.3.4 again, phone is rooted with unlocked bootloader, flashed on 4.0.2.A..0.42/.62 and still only end up with a non working ICS, please help
If you're trying to flash this rom from gingerbread you'll end up with troubles. Flash first a stock ics with flashtools /pc companyon /seus and then you can flash this one.
garisan said:
If you're trying to flash this rom from gingerbread you'll end up with troubles. Flash first a stock ics with flashtools /pc companyon /seus and then you can flash this one.
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Thanks for this, but stock ics is not yet available in nz, any links you could share for download will be greatly appreciated
Started from gingerbread too.
Hy, i have also upgraded from Gingerbread and i have had some issues with some Roms. But now it`s done and working like a charm. Here are the stept i folowed :
1. Unlock bootloader.
2. Check baseband (mine was 64, so no more stept necesary for performing step 3)
3. Flash kernel via fastboot (cmd command on android sdk/platform tools, with v4 usb drivers), Doom Kernel (1.6GHz) ARC-DooMKernel-ICS-BETA-v04-lower-boot.img
4. Flashed multiple Roms, but the best, for me is JJHybrid Rom v2.2
5. Flashed ARC-DooMKernel-ICS-v04-modules_CWM.zip (WIFI module)
6. Flashed GAPS
When flashing Rom i have notice that not everibody tells all the procedure :
- Boot in flash mode (Press Back key when blue led light on)
- Perform a wipe
- Perform a reset
- advanced/ wipe dalvik cache
- mount and root/ format /system
- install from zip, first rom, then modules.
Hope that you can find sommething you missed (probably the format /system) and my answer helped you !
Marmalux said:
Hy, i have also upgraded from Gingerbread and i have had some issues with some Roms. But now it`s done and working like a charm. Here are the stept i folowed :
1. Unlock bootloader.
2. Check baseband (mine was 64, so no more stept necesary for performing step 3)
3. Flash kernel via fastboot (cmd command on android sdk/platform tools, with v4 usb drivers), Doom Kernel (1.6GHz) ARC-DooMKernel-ICS-BETA-v04-lower-boot.img
4. Flashed multiple Roms, but the best, for me is JJHybrid Rom v2.2
5. Flashed ARC-DooMKernel-ICS-v04-modules_CWM.zip (WIFI module)
6. Flashed GAPS
When flashing Rom i have notice that not everibody tells all the procedure :
- Boot in flash mode (Press Back key when blue led light on)
- Perform a wipe
- Perform a reset
- advanced/ wipe dalvik cache
- mount and root/ format /system
- install from zip, first rom, then modules.
Hope that you can find sommething you missed (probably the format /system) and my answer helped you !
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Thanks for this friend, i was only using a stock rom, will find dwnloads for the kernel mentioned above.
I did all of these instruction except I have no idea how to roo once i boot into recovery as the xperia CWM does not have this function and for some reason no other recovery will work on my arc.
Will download DoomLoords kernel and see how that goes...Cheers
reignzy said:
Thanks for this, but stock ics is not yet available in nz, any links you could share for download will be greatly appreciated
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Here you have the download links for the rom and flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072
Thanks to all who helped with my problem, turns out my phone was in fact "not boot loader unlocked" but it is now
Found out where I was going wrong with flashing kernels as well
Once again, a very big thanks to all that helped
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Hello everyone,
I wanted to root a Sony Ericcson Xperia Arc S and install CWM (ClockworkMod Recovery) on it and later a custom ROM. I’m a noob at this stuff. I did root the phone and it was working fine. The problem started when I tried installing CWM in fastboot mode with instructions from a random site and the instructions were of Sony Xperia S. I was stupid to follow the instructions. I thought that the method might be the same for both the phones.
Here is the link.
I’ll also post the instructions I followed.
How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on Sony Xperia S
1. Use the computer for downloading the CWM file from here.
2. Then, on the same computer download fastboot from here.
3. Extract fastboot on C:\ drive.
4. Then, copy the downloaded “ecovery-nozomi.img” file to the Fastboot folder from your computer.
5. Now you must connect the phone in fastboot mode with the computer.
6. In order to do so you must plug the USB cord to the PC, then on your phone press and hold the Volume Up button and while doing this connect the USB cable to your Xperia S.
7. Up next, on the PC click on “Start -> Accessories -> on Command prompt right click -> Run as administrator”.
8. The command prompt window will now be displayed.
9. Now, enter the following commands (press enter after each one): “cd c:\Fastboot” and “fastboot flash boot recovery-nozomi.img”.
10. CWM will now be flashed.
11. In the end the “finished / OKAY” message should be displayed.
12. In command prompt enter “fastboot reboot”.
13. Your handset should now reboot into ClockworkMod recovery.
14. Remove the USB cord and disconnect the Xperia S from the computer.
That was all; your Sony Xperia S can now be updated with a custom ROM firmware as the ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) has just been installed into its system. Run the tool and see which its options are. You will use most of it when you will apply the mentioned update so get used with the same. Remember that you have on Android.gs how to guides from which you can learn how to flash a custom or beta ROM like CM 9 on your Xperia S so don’t hesitate and follow the same.
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Now when I press the power button, there is a vibration boot the screen doesn’t light up anymore. It stays black. The phone only starts up in fastboot mode when connected with a PC. I need to urgently solve this problem as the phone isn’t mine.
No matter what I try, the phone won’t boot, no recovery menu, no nothing. Just a vibration and then it turns off. Please don’t tell me to find it myself or look through other threads. I did look and didn’t came up with anything.
I’ll also post the picture. Please have a look at it.
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Ask me any question about the phone and I’ll try my best to reply as soon as possible. Also how do I install CWM now? Is there anyway to reverse the process via fastboot mode? :| Will the phone work? Any sort of help would be highly appreciated.
Regards.
with flashtool flash the original firmware or try to use PC companion to repair the phone.
To install CWM simply download from te market the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5wdnkuQ1dNaW5zdGFsZXIiXQ..
Hi there,
OK, try not to panic - it sounds like things are not a total loss.
First thing you can try is to unplug the phone, and pull out the battery.
Then put the battery in after a few seconds, and try to start the phone again.
Maybe the phone will start up nicely again.
If the phone starts up again, then have a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
(it shows all about rooting and flashing roms and kernels). Look for the section "Fastboot & Custom ROMS".
See if that can help you get to the next step with the setting up the phone like you want it.
There is another good thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
(it is a kind of reference that links to different places that can help you).
At worst you can pick a stock rom (one with a .ftf extansion) and then flash it with "flashtool".
This will definitely recover the phone, but it will probably lose data.
Between those two threads you should come right.
Good luck
flashtool flash back to stock .42 ftf always revive my arc s whenever it stuck at sony screen, never fail me unlike my galaxy tablet 7.7
Downloads of CWM gave me the same problem, use adb fastboot bootloader reboot and flash the appropriate version of TWRP. Find the links off xda to direct download from team win, don't download from 3rd party sites. Corrupted IMG's gave me a bit of headache when I started. It was fixed when I gave up on cwm & switched to twrp.
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@deniel @Hotfingers @bruce16878 The phone is dead. When I press the power button it would vibrate and then nothing. No display. So I have to take out the battery. I tried PC Companion just now but it won't work. It can't detect the phone. The phone is only starting on fastboot mode. It won't even charge normally. Orange LED doesn't switch on. So I'm downloading the stock firmware and will try to install it with flashtool.
I hope this works. I did take out the battery many times and tried to start it but it won't. I'll update as soon as the download of the stock firmware is done. Thanks for the replies. Hope this works.
Comrade General said:
@deniel @Hotfingers @bruce16878 The phone is dead. When I press the power button it would vibrate and then nothing. No display. So I have to take out the battery. I tried PC Companion just now but it won't work. It can't detect the phone. The phone is only starting on fastboot mode. It won't even charge normally. Orange LED doesn't switch on. So I'm downloading the stock firmware and will try to install it with flashtool.
I hope this works. I did take out the battery many times and tried to start it but it won't. I'll update as soon as the download of the stock firmware is done. Thanks for the replies. Hope this works.
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Don't attempt to power on the arc s when it's stuck, the outcome will always be the same, flash stock ftf via flashtool is the route to revive the arc s. Always works for me which is why I can enjoy flashing alot of custom rom on my arc than on my 7.7
bruce16878 said:
Don't attempt to power on the arc s when it's stuck, the outcome will always be the same, flash stock ftf via flashtool is the route to revive the arc s. Always works for me which is why I can enjoy flashing alot of custom rom on my arc than on my 7.7
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Trying to find the drivers for s1boot download, Windows 7, 64-bit. I'll update when I find them.
Comrade General said:
Trying to find the drivers for s1boot download, Windows 7, 64-bit. I'll update when I find them.
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Maybe you just flashed a bad kernel, or one that isn't made for your device.
EDIT: Dude you flashed an Xperia s kernel with cwm. Get a kernel for your arc s. ics or gb specific
deniel said:
with flashtool flash the original firmware or try to use PC companion to repair the phone.
To install CWM simply download from te market the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5wdnkuQ1dNaW5zdGFsZXIiXQ..
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Hotfingers said:
Hi there,
OK, try not to panic - it sounds like things are not a total loss.
First thing you can try is to unplug the phone, and pull out the battery.
Then put the battery in after a few seconds, and try to start the phone again.
Maybe the phone will start up nicely again.
If the phone starts up again, then have a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
(it shows all about rooting and flashing roms and kernels). Look for the section "Fastboot & Custom ROMS".
See if that can help you get to the next step with the setting up the phone like you want it.
There is another good thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
(it is a kind of reference that links to different places that can help you).
At worst you can pick a stock rom (one with a .ftf extansion) and then flash it with "flashtool".
This will definitely recover the phone, but it will probably lose data.
Between those two threads you should come right.
Good luck
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bruce16878 said:
flashtool flash back to stock .42 ftf always revive my arc s whenever it stuck at sony screen, never fail me unlike my galaxy tablet 7.7
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Wobzy said:
Downloads of CWM gave me the same problem, use adb fastboot bootloader reboot and flash the appropriate version of TWRP. Find the links off xda to direct download from team win, don't download from 3rd party sites. Corrupted IMG's gave me a bit of headache when I started. It was fixed when I gave up on cwm & switched to twrp.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app
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bruce16878 said:
Don't attempt to power on the arc s when it's stuck, the outcome will always be the same, flash stock ftf via flashtool is the route to revive the arc s. Always works for me which is why I can enjoy flashing alot of custom rom on my arc than on my 7.7
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Comrade General said:
Trying to find the drivers for s1boot download, Windows 7, 64-bit. I'll update when I find them.
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Phone started! It booted up and is working normally. Am so happy. LOL. Many thanks guys.
Now can you people please ttell me how to install CWM? Some proper instructions, exact links to those threads. I did go through this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
1) Now I need to install CWM. I use it on my HTC and works great. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
Again many thanks guys.
Flash a custom kernel or use pvyparts cwm installer for locked boot loaders.
Comrade General said:
Phone started! It booted up and is working normally. Am so happy. LOL. Many thanks guys.
Now can you people please ttell me how to install CWM? Some proper instructions, exact links to those threads. I did go through this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
1) Now I need to install CWM. I use it on my HTC and works great. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
Again many thanks guys.
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For the XPERIA phones the best way to get CWM is to install a custom kernel.
Then to get into CWM you reboot the phone,
as the phone boots, you press (and release) "volume down" (just after the led light shines purple).
Most roms come with a custom kernel that uses this trick.
If not, then this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 has a whole list of kernels that work with stock-based roms.
Enjoy - It's amazing how the right rom makes all the difference to this phone.
emwno said:
Maybe you just flashed a bad kernel, or one that isn't made for your device.
EDIT: Dude you flashed an Xperia s kernel with cwm. Get a kernel for your arc s. ics or gb specific
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Problem solved. Now I need some specific instructions about how to install CWM. I can't risk bricking it again. Also
1) Now I need to install CWM. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest/give a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
Comrade General said:
Problem solved. Now I need some specific instructions about how to install CWM. I can't risk bricking it again. Also
1) Now I need to install CWM. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest/give a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
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Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
1. Download rom.
2.extract boot.img from zip
3.flash boot.img using flash tool or cmd which ever you prefer.
4.boot into cwm (note ways of getting into EM are different then your hoc phone)
5. Flash rom from sd card
6.reboot
7. Happy flashing!
Comrade General said:
Problem solved. Now I need some specific instructions about how to install CWM. I can't risk bricking it again. Also
1) Now I need to install CWM. I need instructions on how to install it. Please suggest/give a link.
2) I need to install a kernal. Want to overclock the phone to 1.6 Ghz. Your suggeestions or recommendations?
3) Have to install a good custom ROM with minimum bugs. I already have downloaded MIUI but can't install it since I don't know how to install CWM.
4) Is there anyway to reduce the consumption of the battery? I did reduce the brightness of the screen and some other measures but it doesn't make a great difference.
5) Any other tweaks you people recommend?
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1)install x-part(the app i linked u before) if u want just cwm on your kernel(even stock if im not wrong)
2)try lot of kernel and choose the one u prefer: XArc, Lupus, Saga, ArcKnight ecc
3)Jellysandwich
4)reduce screen, turn off sync and nothing else. For better battery performance is better Stock kernel
5)custom roms have good tweaks
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Flash a custom kernel or use pvyparts cwm installer for locked boot loaders.
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Bootloader is unlocked. Installed pvyparts. It says that root required for CWM installation.
Ok... this is weirdest bug i ever seen.
After wipe all data (all thing) up new rom eg. paranoid, AOKP, myOneV... all of them.
1/Stock kernel is default, but modder need uploaded new kernel to run ether rom.
2/Flash new rom needed...yeah we got new kernel at first time... but when reboot phone.... what the f.... auto back-up to default kernel??
IE: AOKP, myOneV, CM10, ... need newest kernel to run, done... but only first time, the second boot is bricked....
=>Solve this for me plzzzz
My idea: why we don't cook new kernel vs new rom when release new version?
u need to do fastboot flash recovery (nameofrecovery). img
u must have done fastboot recovery (nameofrecovery). img
Sent from my One V
paarthdesai said:
u need to do fastboot flash recovery (nameofrecovery). img
u must have done fastboot recovery (nameofrecovery). img
Sent from my One V
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"Flash new rom needed...yeah we got new kernel at first time" i know so do i ... that's my problem, flash done 1st run is ok but reboot in 2nd is bricked. So i MUST flash recovery when 2nd and 3rd and 4th when reboot... fk... i my phone gonna R.I.P
i ain't understanding a **** u tokn dude
Sent from my One V
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i ain't understanding a **** u tokn dude
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lemme explain what did he say, he got prob when up new rom, the rom needed flash boot (new kernel), he know about it. The 1st is flash, boot to phone, he can see new kernel in setting then use whatever like overclock, undervolt, install app,... then he make a reboot (restart) go to setting menu, he regconize the original kernel is back, overclock is disable, same at undervolt and bricked phone if original kernel no compatible with that rom. That's the PROBLEM.
kenintel said:
lemme explain what did he say, he got prob when up new rom, the rom needed flash boot (new kernel), he know about it. The 1st is flash, boot to phone, he can see new kernel in setting then use whatever like overclock, undervolt, install app,... Then he make a reboot (restart) go to setting menu, he regconize the original kernel is back, overclock is disable, same at undervolt and bricked phone if original kernel no compatible with that rom. That's the problem.
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bootloop is not bricked phone!!!
If you had a bricked phone you will never ever be able to power up your phone!
1ceb0x said:
bootloop is not bricked phone!!!
If you had a bricked phone you will never ever be able to power up your phone!
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err my bad, so how to solve this?
I mean default kernel loop when 2nd reboot...
Do this
Go to fast boot
Open cmd
Fastboot flashboot boot.img
Now don't restart go to the recovery and wrote all cache and then flask which ever roms u want, believe me this will work ....
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cybervibin said:
Do this
Go to fast boot
Open cmd
Fastboot flashboot boot.img
Now don't restart go to the recovery and wrote all cache and then flask which ever roms u want, believe me this will work ....
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1/Go to fast boot
Open cmd
Fastboot flashboot boot.img <---- which boot.img? "stock kernel"
When flashboot device MUST restart, i cant resist that...
2/Now don't restart go to the recovery and wrote all cache
Wipe all data or wipe all cache? dalvik cache? can u explain....
See when u go.to a rom page there will be a link for kernel......and take the kernel and don't restart our it will be stuck in boot loop....
No go to recovery with out restarting....wipe all data if a new rom...
And then download the link and
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i think they are using hassoon tool to flash the kernel, because that script will automatically reboot the phone after the kernel is flashed .
1.You need to first, take THE kernel for the RESPECTIVE ROM
2. Rename it to boot.img
3. You have to have installed the Android SDK + the platform tools to be able to take advantage of fastboot
4. Reboot your phone into bootloader.
5. Connect your phone to your PC.
6. Press start, enter RUN and type cmd. Press enter.
7. Type your path where your sdk is installed (i.e CD C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\)
8. Put the boot.img into the platform-tools folder
9. Now go back to CMD use "fastboot flash boot boot.img" without the quotes.
10. It will send a message like "sending boot.img.... done... writing boot img.... done.... elapsed x seconds).
11. Reboot Recovery from bootloader.
12. Wipe everything and then flash your rom.
13. Reboot and that's it.
As simple as that. If you don't know how to use android sdk or you don't have it installed, simple use the search bar and type android sdk tutorial.
thanhi said:
Ok... this is weirdest bug i ever seen.
After wipe all data (all thing) up new rom eg. paranoid, AOKP, myOneV... all of them.
1/Stock kernel is default, but modder need uploaded new kernel to run ether rom.
2/Flash new rom needed...yeah we got new kernel at first time... but when reboot phone.... what the f.... auto back-up to default kernel??
IE: AOKP, myOneV, CM10, ... need newest kernel to run, done... but only first time, the second boot is bricked....
=>Solve this for me plzzzz
My idea: why we don't cook new kernel vs new rom when release new version?
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I edited your thread title. In the future, please follow forum rules and include a relevant and descriptive thread title. Using vulgarity is unnecessary, offensive, and not welcome on XDA.
i try to root me z1 compact (i have unlocked the bootloader) but i forget to save th superuser zip into sd card....i wwant in fastboot mode and i didn t innstall the zip.........and now i am stuck on fastboot mode...and i haven t do backup..what can i do ?plz help
Could you use an external SD card reader and plug to your PC to copy the file you need? then reinsert into your phone.
how?
mkhairym said:
Could you use an external SD card reader and plug to your PC to copy the file you need? then reinsert into your phone.[/QUOTE
man i copy the supersu in the sd card but when i choose zip i press update superSU and it writes ......done
and when i prees reboot system now it gets me into recovery mode again
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thanos kary said:
mkhairym said:
Could you use an external SD card reader and plug to your PC to copy the file you need? then reinsert into your phone.[/QUOTE
man i copy the supersu in the sd card but when i choose zip i press update superSU and it writes ......done
and when i prees reboot system now it gets me into recovery mode again
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well a bit more info would help, like on what rom you were on, and what steps you followed? At least you're able to boot into recovery, which lets you flash other roms since you've unlocked the BL
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darkmystel said:
thanos kary said:
well a bit more info would help, like on what rom you were on, and what steps you followed? At least you're able to boot into recovery, which lets you flash other roms since you've unlocked the BL
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listen ...i haven t done buckup and i haven t flash my rom......my phone can get in to the recovery mode ONLY....can i get out from the recovery mode ?:crying:
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Well if you have access to your recovery you should be able to mount your SD card there and then connect it to your PC. From there you can transfer a zip file to your phone and flash it.
I don't see anything mentioned about which custom recovery he flashed.
Could this be a stock recovery that he is in? (that may not allow mounting etc.)
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LaZiODROID said:
I don't see anything mentioned about which custom recovery he flashed.
Could this be a stock recovery that he is in? (that may not allow mounting etc.)[/QUOTE
i have done this....... and then what? i have 4.4.4 android
This is a CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.4.6 Touch Recovery for Xperia Z1 Compact!
Credits and special thanks to Koush and everyone else involved in Cyanogenmod project!
[ info ]
This Recovery is built from CWM 6.0.4.6 sources!
I dont have this device with me and I dont intend to buy one... my friend wanted root on his phone so I created this to help him out...
all the testing was done remotely on users devices...
[ PROOF ]
[ credits / special thanks ]
Koush - for the brilliant work & coding on CWM recovery
CyanogenMod and FreeXperia Team (especially jerpelea) for too many things *
special thanks to @swedan for helping out with testing and risking his devices for the sake of development!!! and NO, his phone was NOT damaged during testing
ME for creating this for u guys!
[ Requirements ]
Bootloader unlocked
working fastboot
STOCK ROM FW:
4.4.2
14.3.A.0.757 - v04
14.3.A.0.681 - v03
4.3
14.2.A.1.142 - v02
14.2.A.1.114 - v01
or ROMS BASED ON THAT FIRMWARE
[ features ]
standard CWM recovery 6.0.4.6 - TOUCH RECOVERY!
kernel is insecure (ro.secure=0)
adb debugging is enabled by default in OS
TIP: if u are experiencing very slow backup in CWM do this
[ WARNING ]
for flashing this kernel you WILL NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER! Check this thread for more info (same steps as Xperia Z1 are used for Xperia Z1 Compact)
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER WITHOUT TA BACKUP WILL LEAD TO IRREVERSIBLE LOSS OF DRM KEYS!!!
AND YES CAMERA STILL WORKS AFTER UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER!!!
[ known issues ]
adb is not working in recovery (can be fixed later)
[ how to flash this kernel ] (via fastboot)
download the kernel image
save the boot.img to the folder containing fastboot binary
flash the boot.img using fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot from fastboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
the device should now start booting
enjoy!
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darkmystel said:
thanos kary said:
well a bit more info would help, like on what rom you were on, and what steps you followed? At least you're able to boot into recovery, which lets you flash other roms since you've unlocked the BL
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yes i get into recovery and then what i must do?
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thanos kary said:
darkmystel said:
yes i get into recovery and then what i must do?
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I think a little more studying should have been done before flashing things. Now that we know you can get into CWM Recovery, you can flash a custom ROM. Note that doing so will involve wiping your data/cache/system - so whatever apps you were using on your phone will be gone (along with the data for each app, like your preferences etc.)
And since your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash pretty much any ROM you like because the unlocked bootloader allows custom kernels to be flashed.
As an example, you can flash SlimKat. It is a custom ROM with a custom kernel. The page is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700456. You can find the download links in post #3. There will be a ZIP file for the ROM, and then optionally, another ZIP for the Google Apps (aka GAPPS), which would allow you to sign in to your Google account, use Play Store, etc. SlimKat offers 3 gapps (which I will link here because the GAPPS link on that thread seems to take me to a login page): They have mini, normal, and full. Take your pick..
http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/1150-addons4-4
Once you've downloaded them, copy the Slimkat ZIP to your external SD card. Also copy the GAPPS zip that you chose (if you wanted that).
Put the external card back into the phone and power it up, and get back into recovery like you did earlier. In recovery, before flashing the zips, you should do your wipes (this is where it wipes your apps/data/system). But as a precaution, maybe go into "install zip from sdcard", navigate through your external card to make sure the ZIP files are available to you.
I think that most ROM install zips take care of these wipes for you, but it's a good habit to get into when flashing custom ROMs.
You're going to:
1) Wipe data/factory reset (this will wipe the data and cache)
2) Go into Advanced and wipe Dalvik cache
3) Go into Mounts and Storage and format /system
Once that's done, you're going to go to "install zip from sdcard", choose your external card, and choose the SlimKat ZIP. That will flash the ROM and kernel. Once that's done, you're going to do one more flash - which is the GAPPS zip (if you decided that you wanted it).
Once that flash is done, you should be able to just reboot and the phone will start to boot into the new ROM. Note that on first boot, it will take some time - so you may be staring at the boot animation for a few minutes.
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LaZiODROID said:
thanos kary said:
I think a little more studying should have been done before flashing things. Now that we know you can get into CWM Recovery, you can flash a custom ROM. Note that doing so will involve wiping your data/cache/system - so whatever apps you were using on your phone will be gone (along with the data for each app, like your preferences etc.)
And since your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash pretty much any ROM you like because the unlocked bootloader allows custom kernels to be flashed.
As an example, you can flash SlimKat. It is a custom ROM with a custom kernel. The page is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700456. You can find the download links in post #3. There will be a ZIP file for the ROM, and then optionally, another ZIP for the Google Apps (aka GAPPS), which would allow you to sign in to your Google account, use Play Store, etc. SlimKat offers 3 gapps (which I will link here because the GAPPS link on that thread seems to take me to a login page): They have mini, normal, and full. Take your pick..
http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/downloads/dlsearch/viewcategory/1150-addons4-4
Once you've downloaded them, copy the Slimkat ZIP to your external SD card. Also copy the GAPPS zip that you chose (if you wanted that).
Put the external card back into the phone and power it up, and get back into recovery like you did earlier. In recovery, before flashing the zips, you should do your wipes (this is where it wipes your apps/data/system). But as a precaution, maybe go into "install zip from sdcard", navigate through your external card to make sure the ZIP files are available to you.
I think that most ROM install zips take care of these wipes for you, but it's a good habit to get into when flashing custom ROMs.
You're going to:
1) Wipe data/factory reset (this will wipe the data and cache)
2) Go into Advanced and wipe Dalvik cache
3) Go into Mounts and Storage and format /system
Once that's done, you're going to go to "install zip from sdcard", choose your external card, and choose the SlimKat ZIP. That will flash the ROM and kernel. Once that's done, you're going to do one more flash - which is the GAPPS zip (if you decided that you wanted it).
Once that flash is done, you should be able to just reboot and the phone will start to boot into the new ROM. Note that on first boot, it will take some time - so you may be staring at the boot animation for a few minutes.
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man i haven t done root yet.....i have 4.4.4 android can you give instructios? and slimkat it is not support my z1 compact
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man i haven t done root yet.....i have 4.4.4 android can you give instructios? and slimkat it is not support my z1 compact
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When you say you want to root, it means that you want to root the current system that you are on. But from what you have described in this thread, you are currently having a problem with your phone, where it does not boot normally into the system/ROM. You boot straight into Clockworkmod Recovery, every time. Correct? If this is correct, then rooting your current ROM probably won't help your situation (because you are not able to boot normally into the system).
Slimkat is a ROM that has root access included. I believe that pretty much any custom rom has root included. I'm not sure what you mean when you say that slimkat does not support your Z1 compact. You should be able to flash Slimkat to your Z1 Compact. The link from my previous post points to the Slimkat thread, which is in the Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum, so it is made for Z1 Compact.
That said, you don't need to choose Slimkat - I provided that just as an example of a custom rom that has a custom kernel included. Look through the Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum for custom roms that use custom kernels. Most of those roms have the custom kernel included in their ZIP. Whichever custom rom you choose, make sure to READ the original post (and other posts if necessary) to get the information you need on how to install it, or to find out what files you will need for that ROM (as some roms have add-ons and stuff you may find interesting).
There are also ROMs that are stock-based. Those can be found in the Xperia Z1 Compact Android Development forum. These roms also have root included, and are built to run on the standard stock Sony kernel. Some of them may be based on a specific stock Sony kernel version, so pay attention to that.
If you want to start over, and flash a pure stock Sony ROM to your phone (also known as an FTF), you can do that at any time by downloading an appropriate FTF for your phone, and flashing it by loading the FTF with FlashTool. It will then ask you to put your phone into FlashMode (which is done by making sure the phone is OFF, then holding the VolDown button, and connecting the USB cable while still holding the VolDown button. Once the flash begins, you can let go of the VolDown button) But !! Please note that if you haven't used FlashTool before, you will need to install some drivers. They are included with FlashTool, in a folder called Drivers. You would choose the driver specific to your phone, plus the FlashMode driver, plus the Fastboot driver. If you are using Windows8, you will have to do some extra work to get those drivers to install correctly. It involves booting Win8 into a mode where Driver Signature Enforcement is disabled, then installing the drivers found in the drivers folder of FlashTool. You can easily find out how to do that by searching online.
Hope this helps... don't make any risky flashing moves if you aren't certain about them - just keep reading and searching and you will eventually find the answers you need.
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LaZiODROID said:
When you say you want to root, it means that you want to root the current system that you are on. But from what you have described in this thread, you are currently having a problem with your phone, where it does not boot normally into the system/ROM. You boot straight into Clockworkmod Recovery, every time. Correct? If this is correct, then rooting your current ROM probably won't help your situation (because you are not able to boot normally into the system).
Slimkat is a ROM that has root access included. I believe that pretty much any custom rom has root included. I'm not sure what you mean when you say that slimkat does not support your Z1 compact. You should be able to flash Slimkat to your Z1 Compact. The link from my previous post points to the Slimkat thread, which is in the Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum, so it is made for Z1 Compact.
That said, you don't need to choose Slimkat - I provided that just as an example of a custom rom that has a custom kernel included. Look through the Xperia Z1 Compact Original Android Development forum for custom roms that use custom kernels. Most of those roms have the custom kernel included in their ZIP. Whichever custom rom you choose, make sure to READ the original post (and other posts if necessary) to get the information you need on how to install it, or to find out what files you will need for that ROM (as some roms have add-ons and stuff you may find interesting).
There are also ROMs that are stock-based. Those can be found in the Xperia Z1 Compact Android Development forum. These roms also have root included, and are built to run on the standard stock Sony kernel. Some of them may be based on a specific stock Sony kernel version, so pay attention to that.
If you want to start over, and flash a pure stock Sony ROM to your phone (also known as an FTF), you can do that at any time by downloading an appropriate FTF for your phone, and flashing it by loading the FTF with FlashTool. It will then ask you to put your phone into FlashMode (which is done by making sure the phone is OFF, then holding the VolDown button, and connecting the USB cable while still holding the VolDown button. Once the flash begins, you can let go of the VolDown button) But !! Please note that if you haven't used FlashTool before, you will need to install some drivers. They are included with FlashTool, in a folder called Drivers. You would choose the driver specific to your phone, plus the FlashMode driver, plus the Fastboot driver. If you are using Windows8, you will have to do some extra work to get those drivers to install correctly. It involves booting Win8 into a mode where Driver Signature Enforcement is disabled, then installing the drivers found in the drivers folder of FlashTool. You can easily find out how to do that by searching online.
Hope this helps... don't make any risky flashing moves if you aren't certain about them - just keep reading and searching and you will eventually find the answers you need.
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ooooohhh man i love you ,....it works with slimkat....thank you ...thank you...but i don t like this rom ..tell me if you know......how to get back to the officil from sony?
and if you can give a guide to root 4.4 android z1c
thanos kary said:
ooooohhh man i love you ,....it works with slimkat....thank you ...thank you...but i don t like this rom ..tell me if you know......how to get back to the officil from sony?
and if you can give a guide to root 4.4 android z1c
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You could try to flash Kitslim (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743177)
It is a slightly optimized rom based on the original Sony stock rom.
I use it and ist awesome. You have the stock feeling with this.
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Schlengge said:
You could try to flash Kitslim (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743177)
It is a slightly optimized rom based on the original Sony stock rom.
I use it and ist awesome. You have the stock feeling with this.
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i will flash this rom...but first i want to go in official rom and then i will root the rom
how to root?
thanos kary said:
i will flash this rom...but first i want to go in official rom and then i will root the rom
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can anyone tell me how to root....i can not root with easy towel root