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.
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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.
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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 )
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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 )
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The fix worked. Thank you very much!
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Hey peeps - another annoying n00b question (sorry)
I have the Doom v3 kernel and stock 2.3.3
Just want to know how I can boot into recovery so I can install a ROM zip?
I have tried every combination of buttons on startup including Power then tapping and holding Back and I cant get into recovery mode.
Please help i really want to try the GingerStation rom
Turn device off. When off press the power button once, then start tapping any hardware button untill device boots into recovery. You can also try doomlords xCharge app from the market.
Sorry i havent been very active in the forums recently. I will be updating rom soon with some cool features and a new name
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I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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You have to turn the phone on, when you see the first image of the android on the screen keep tapping the back button, you will get in trust me I had the same problem
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I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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AFAIK you have to boot into recovery the standard way. Like the person above described. Once you do that CWM creates a directory in /cache called "recovery" then xCharge works fine
OmG it worked.. thanks alot guys!!
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hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas
brockyneo said:
hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas
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Did you try everything from this thread?
eg. Pushing back/wolume button (or maybe other) when the led lights.
If yes. Try get to it using command or reflash boot.img
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I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....
akira.pwr said:
I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....
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Have you installed CWM?
No, I don't know how to do it...
akira.pwr said:
No, I don't know how to do it...
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Are you rooted?
If not, do you know how to do that?
No, it's completely stock, I've read I have to flash a file in recovery, I've got it, but I don't know how to reboot in recovery with button combination.
To get cwm, root using doomlords easy toolkit, search development
Then install this app and click install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
After you have installed that, boot on your phone, and when you see the sony ericsson screen, repeatedly tap volume down until you get into cwm
WOW! It's very easy this way, thanks a lot
Another quick question, now bootloader is unlocked?
Can I flash any custom roms like any other device? (flash in recovery mode)
Thanks again.
That way i showed is to install CWM with a LOCKED bootloader.
This will allow you to flash STOCK based roms, no others
This is not unlocking bootloader, just getting CWM
If you want to unlock your bootloader, you have to go to the sony website or pay to unlock it
Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.
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Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.
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Yeah!
Before anything, make a nandroid backup!
I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.
akira.pwr said:
I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.
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Happy to help
Right have lost track of what update is what I have 2.3.3 UK generic, rooted and bootloader unlocked with doomlords kernel think it was the first one. Have trawled the forums and not sure what the right way to update to 2.3.4 is, like I say I have confused myself
Can some one point me in the right direction please
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It's quite simple if you have an unlocked BL, and the ability to read - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963
right so i have been away and done my reading lol
am i right in thinking i have to use flashtool to install the ftf file first then use fastboot to to install the img file from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269937
just checking as dont wont to bork my phone as need it for work in the morning.
or have i missed something
sorry if this seems a bit simple but i always feel it good to make sure first
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right so i have been away and done my reading lol
am i right in thinking i have to use flashtool to install the ftf file first then use fastboot to to install the img file from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269937
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All you need is the img, which is already rooted, the ftf is for those with a locked boot loader.
ok cool thanks thought i may need to do both as people were complaining of losing wifif, ok here goes then cheers for the help
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ok cool thanks thought i may need to do both as people were complaining of losing wifif, ok here goes then cheers for the help
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Might be an idea if you do have issues to flash the ftf and wipe user data, but I just flashed the image and haven't had any issues.
Had to do both in the end as WiFi didn't work, all good now though
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Nice one.
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Hi
.Img doesnt replace kernel thats why there is wifi issues
But if u flash .img then doomkernel after it,it will work has doomkernel supports 2.3.4, altho not fully yet.
Hope that helps
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Hi
.Img doesnt replace kernel thats why there is wifi issues
But if u flash .img then doomkernel after it,it will work has doomkernel supports 2.3.4, altho not fully yet.
Hope that helps
It would have last night lol but never mind its sorted now thanks, but at least i know i can use doomkernel now
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Ya doomkernel v10test works minus vibration / usb but multimount sd off market fixes usb and vibs not important and will be fixed in v11 I assume when sources are released
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Hey all sorry for the stupid question but I have a r800at and its unlocked, rooted, and I've got dooms kernel loaded no problem (this phone OCs to 1.9 stable it's nuts lol). When I try to flash zeros ROM but every time I flash it in recovery when it reboots I have no launcher to cell signal and the buttons don't work. I've tried 4 times with no luck. I get the idea that I can boot directly from dooms kernel into recovery but I'm not sure how, I still plug it in to the computer. Anyone have done insight in what the deal is? Thanks for any info anyone has.
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79 views and no one has any ideas?
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It might be that zerojay's rom is not compatable with your device. If i remember correctly he has a R800i and there might be some slight differences between *i* and *at* models in the framework that makes it not work on *at* play's?
Regards Dousan...
You might want to ask in zerojay's thread if you haven't already
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It might be that zerojay's rom is not compatable with your device. If i remember correctly he has a R800i and there might be some slight differences between *i* and *at* models in the framework that makes it not work on *at* play's?
Regards Dousan...
You might want to ask in zerojay's thread if you haven't already
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Alright, thank you very much for the reply
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I flashed the na generic rom on my 800at. Now it reports back as a 800a. Just fyi
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HighJeep said:
I flashed the na generic rom on my 800at. Now it reports back as a 800a. Just fyi
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Ok cool I was just looking at that actually. When you did flash tool did you get to pick the play as the device because all I get is x10 or the mini. Also another stupid question, how do you get into flash mode on the play? Is it still back button and plug it in? Thanks!
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Clienterror said:
Ok cool I was just looking at that actually. When you did flash tool did you get to pick the play as the device because all I get is x10 or the mini. Also another stupid question, how do you get into flash mode on the play? Is it still back button and plug it in? Thanks!
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Yeah turn off phone and then back button and usb.
If you're using flashtool 0.2.9.1 (beta) there should only be one flashtool.exe to choose (x10FlashTool.exe). If you plug it in while on you'll get multiple choises of phones to pick from while in flashtool window.
If you need more info on how to use flashtool here's a link to a small tut i wrote:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17804320&postcount=2
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Hi, i recently upgraded my arc LT15i to an arc s LT18i with ICS, all is working well with no problems. I want to install cwm recovery onto my phone as i want to flash more mods. After looking around i see you need cwm recovery in case it all goes wrong. I have installed rom manger from the market place but when i try to flash cwm recovery it asks if i have installed a cwm based recovery manually ( i haven't) i select no and it tells me that until cwm recovery is available, rom manager will not work with LT18i. Can anyone help or advise. I am fairly new to this flashing business so simple terms please.
Thanks
Phil
Using this link download SE Tweak Installer and install CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
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I have just reflashed ics firmwire to start with a fresh phnoe, i did have the status bar mod with wifi, blutooth, reboot etc but now can't seem to find the software and how to install it, can anyone help.
I'm going mad here, i can't get the se tweak onto my phone, ive been checking other threads for mods and they say to flash in cwm recovery mode but i can't install that either. I'm going round in circles. Can anyone help.
Philhnt said:
I'm going mad here, i can't get the se tweak onto my phone, ive been checking other threads for mods and they say to flash in cwm recovery mode but i can't install that either. I'm going round in circles. Can anyone help.
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Well what's the prob with SE Tweak Installer?
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me, thats the problem. All sorted now.
Thanks
Could you say wat went wrong and how you did it?
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gire.prasad said:
Using this link download SE Tweak Installer and install CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
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Sorry, but that says it's all about Gingerbread, not ICS. Or does it work also on ICS? I'm upgrading this afternoon, probably, so I would like to know how can I get the CWM with my locked bootloader....
Thks
I installed xperia cwm auto installer from market place. Works a treat on lt18i. I've got back ups now and its easy to use. Highly recommended app!!!
Philhnt said:
I installed xperia cwm auto installer from market place. Works a treat on lt18i. I've got back ups now and its easy to use. Highly recommended app!!!
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but it says its only for stock 2.3 firmware
xperia cwm auto installer works on 4.0.4
make this
[HOW-TO] CWM on ICS
To have CWM on phone,
For locked bootloader, use Xperia Auto Installer. Can be download at market.
For unlocked bootloader, flash custom kernel with CWM like Stock ICS kernel with CWM, ArcKnight and Doomkernel.
You can search custom kernel here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=965
why so difficult? use the cwm installer kit from doomlord works also on ICS 4.0.4
Pandemic said:
why so difficult? use the cwm installer kit from doomlord works also on ICS 4.0.4
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Awesome, perfect, legend, exactly what I'm looking for.. Would you be so kind as to drop a link if you know where it is?
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mynameisnafe said:
Awesome, perfect, legend, exactly what I'm looking for.. Would you be so kind as to drop a link if you know where it is?
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Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20649281 this is from the neo topic but it also works for your arc s, no worries about that, go to the link and scroll a little down till you see cwm recovery there stands exactly what you must do
Cwm I'd available in the market as. A free app easiest way to install onto phone
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Pandemic said:
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20649281 this is from the neo topic but it also works for your arc s, no worries about that, go to the link and scroll a little down till you see cwm recovery there stands exactly what you must do
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Beautiful! CWM Installed in seconds nooneAtalls script I like very much!
Thanks dude!
mynameisnafe said:
Beautiful! CWM Installed in seconds nooneAtalls script I like very much!
Thanks dude!
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you`re welcome mate, no problem at all
Enjoy
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but it says its only for stock 2.3 firmware
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It was designed for 2,3,4
But it works fine on ics. bare in mind that my app installs cwm into the system recovery. And if you have an unlocked.bootloader your better off getting a kernel with cwm. Or getting the stock kernel with cwm put in to the ramdisk
Oh one note the app will break offline charging. I have a fix.in my thread for it tho and as soon as my pc will compile.apps again I'll release a new version on the market.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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!
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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.
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And here you have 3 answers!
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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
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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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