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[Q]{ARC S} How to get into Download Mode?

Hey @ all
i'm a new SE Arc S user and saw my friend using a custom rom on his galaxy s so i decided to give it a try myself ^^
reading the FAQ i got to the thread Read BEFORE flashing!!
it says before flashing i got to test if i can get into the download mode.
so i tried all three methods but i can't.
then i went through many other threads and saw that it actually works on an arc s.
so my question is how do i do it?
i already rooted my phone and i have installed the android sdk including platform-tools and the adb drivers.
additionally i tried to get into recovery mode using the button combination but it doesn't work as well.
Information to the phone:
Arc S (LT18i)
Android-Version: 2.3.4
Build: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Kernel-Version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
if there are any more questions just ask and i will try my best answering them ^^
hope someone can help me
stiil

You have to unlock your bootloader, push a kernel via adb, and install a custom ROM via CWM recovery.
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EDIT:
Your guide is for the Samsung Captivate.
Start here.

Thx for your replay.
The guide you linked in your post is for an arc.
Does it work on my arc s too?

Of course, I own the Arc S too and about 95 % of the kernel/ROMs/MODs/themes/etc. works for our device too.

heey
i just unlocked my bootloader.
now i would like to back up everything so that i can switch back to the actual state of the phone.
but recovery is only described with changing the kernel.
is there a different option for a backup?

Flash this on stock kernel, go in recovery and take a backup.
Then you can push kernels, flash custom ROMs, etc.

that means if i make a backup using cwm i bavk up the kernel too?

No, you just push kernels via adb, but you can when ever you want push the stock kernel again.
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HELP HELP PLS I have arc s and i used some software to flash and then it reboted tel and now cant get into anything and it wont turn on help pls am desperate.....it isnt rooted....

HDmaniac said:
HELP HELP PLS I have arc s and i used some software to flash and then it reboted tel and now cant get into anything and it wont turn on help pls am desperate.....it isnt rooted....
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Download Flashtool and ICS (4.1.B.0.587) or GB 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic firmware, which is a FTF file, and flash it in. Will install fully stock firmware on your phone.

[Q] cannot replace doomlord #2016 kernel using fastboot

can anyone help me? im stuck in kernel v16 doomlord chaos#2016 ( i think this is a tes version of the kernel ) and cant replace to new versions of kernel. i tried to flash v19 by doomlord using fastboot with no problem but when checking it in settings>about phone>it says the older one. by the way i unlock bootloader with arconium 7.2,..62 firmware. can anyone help me???? i tried flashing kernel many times..please???

josephtabaco said:
can anyone help me? im stuck in kernel v16 doomlord chaos#2016 ( i think this is a tes version of the kernel ) and cant replace to new versions of kernel. i tried to flash v19 by doomlord using fastboot with no problem but when checking it in settings>about phone>it says the older one. by the way i unlock bootloader with arconium 7.2,..62 firmware. can anyone help me???? i tried flashing kernel many times..please???
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Why don't you go ask doomlord or make question in doom's thread to get answer quickly ? If I were you, I'll backup via CWM mod and reflash fw .62 then flash doom kernel v19. Finally, wipe full and restore. Your current data will be saved for sure.
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it is the same like me

install cwm, then choose the apply update from sdcard, then locate the file from your card.
Simple as that.

Kernel are flashed in fastboot, not in recovery
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Flo95 said:
Kernel are flashed in fastboot, not in recovery
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I though you could update your kernel using cwm aswell :/
Anyway, here's the topic with the guide and the link with fastboot that worked for me when i flashed mine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508585

X SL CWM?

Hello guys! I have a new XSL phone already rooted with .45 FW.
The problem is i cant install CWM on it. My phone is unlocked. I've used ROM manager and XParts but it said its not supported. Tried some CWM installer via PC but to no avail, it said its install but no blue led light when i restart the phone.
I've checked with the installation of kernel with CWM, but they need to be installed via Recovery? what is this recovery?
I really want to read about XSL, unfortunately there is currently no thread yet for this?
hoping someone with XSL can help me.

mishap13 said:
Hello guys! I have a new XSL phone already rooted with .45 FW.
The problem is i cant install CWM on it. My phone is unlocked. I've used ROM manager and XParts but it said its not supported. Tried some CWM installer via PC but to no avail, it said its install but no blue led light when i restart the phone.
I've checked with the installation of kernel with CWM, but they need to be installed via Recovery? what is this recovery?
I really want to read about XSL, unfortunately there is currently no thread yet for this?
hoping someone with XSL can help me.
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If u installed cwm then tap on sony logo multiple times.If uve unlocked bootloader & installed custom kernel then press volume up button when led is pink.Youll enter into recovery
Press Thanks
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since your phone is unlocked flash ka speed kernel or advanced stock kernel

His phone is probably sim unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.

ok then since his rom is .45 he can try root by bin4ry.

RISHI RAJ said:
If u installed cwm then tap on sony logo multiple times.If uve unlocked bootloader & installed custom kernel then press volume up button when led is pink.Youll enter into recovery
Press Thanks
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Then how will I install custom kernel? I read the SSPeed kernel that i need to use recovery to flashed the custom kernel. problem is i dont have recovery? I'll try to read some custom kernel installation, and I also tried flashtool, it does not detect my phone, no xperia SL on the list, same with ROM manager and x-parts.
mharckk said:
since your phone is unlocked flash ka speed kernel or advanced stock kernel
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sorry, I mean sim unlocked.
Lisac1606 said:
His phone is probably sim unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.
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yes.
mharckk said:
ok then since his rom is .45 he can try root by bin4ry.
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Already rooted sir.

try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1939875

[Q] problem in xperia s

i cant instal cwm
i need to install iHackers [MIUI v5] v1.3 rom but i cant because i dont know how to reboot recovery
thanks

you need a unlocked bootloader + kernel with recovery
you also need to press volume up when it shows first screen when you power your phone up
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elzaim2010 said:
i cant instal cwm
i need to install iHackers [MIUI v5] v1.3 rom but i cant because i dont know how to reboot recovery
thanks
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You can't install that ROM on locked bootloader!
Read this carefully! Here is solution, if you really want to install this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42101358
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pracas said:
You can't install that ROM on locked bootloader!
Read this carefully! Here is solution, if you really want to install this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42101358
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i have aleardy unlock bootloader but when i was trying using cwm rom he tell me that i dont have root really i dont understand what can i do
i can use flah tool if there any kerenal unable cwm i need it and how to install
thanks

elzaim2010 said:
i have aleardy unlock bootloader but when i was trying using cwm rom he tell me that i dont have root really i dont understand what can i do
i can use flah tool if there any kerenal unable cwm i need it and how to install
thanks
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The MIUI thread has a complete tutorial of how to unlock bootloader (okay you did that), but after that it explains you how to root and install CWM. What firmware are you on? From what I can see the instructions for how to root .200/.211 are a bit daft though (the author expects you to already have a custom recovery). If you're on .200 or .211, skip the rooting step and just flash one of the custom kernels with fastboot (for how to flash a kernel with fastboot, you can also use Flashtool to do this, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963961). Depending on which recovery you installed/tried to install, there are different ways of accessing it. If you used RecoverX, you need to tap the Sony logo a few times when you're rebooting. If you used a custom kernel or the 6.0.3.0 recovery for JB DooMLorD has posted, you need to press volume up when rebooting.
If we're to help you, we'd like a little more information. So what firmware are you currently using, which recovery were you trying to install?

Redstarr1 said:
The MIUI thread has a complete tutorial of how to unlock bootloader (okay you did that), but after that it explains you how to root and install CWM. What firmware are you on? From what I can see the instructions for how to root .200/.211 are a bit daft though (the author expects you to already have a custom recovery). If you're on .200 or .211, skip the rooting step and just flash one of the custom kernels with fastboot (for how to flash a kernel with fastboot, you can also use Flashtool to do this, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963961). Depending on which recovery you installed/tried to install, there are different ways of accessing it. If you used RecoverX, you need to tap the Sony logo a few times when you're rebooting. If you used a custom kernel or the 6.0.3.0 recovery for JB DooMLorD has posted, you need to press volume up when rebooting.
If we're to help you, we'd like a little more information. So what firmware are you currently using, which recovery were you trying to install?
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MY PHONE INFORMATION
model number lt26i
android version 4.1.2
baseband version 86660-AAA065-BQOLYM-314010-39
KERNEL VERSION 3.4.0+1.0.21100-313065-G1CCEBB5-00193-GCBC50FC
BUILD NUMBER 6.2.B.1.96

[Q] Xperia Play R800i, Can't boot into recovery mode.

Hello, hope someone can help. I've been trying for days to boot my phone into Clockworkmod Recovery so I can install [ROM][PLAY][2.3.7] Gin2JellyBean v2.5.1, I have unlock the bootloader on my Xperia play R800i, I also was able to root my phone, I have tried various method on installing CWM, I have used the x-part, rom manager and recover x, Once I reboot my device, I have tried the volume down button and the back key button. When loading the stay on the Sony Ericsson boot screen and I have to remove the battery from the device. I had the the 4.0.2.A,0.62, i thought it could have been the Build Number and I flash to the 4.0.2.A,0.79, the problem is the same.
Android version
2.3.4
Baseband Version
8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028D-80
Kernal Version
2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected] #1
Build Number
4.0.2.A,0.79

NinjaPsycho said:
Hello, hope someone can help. I've been trying for days to boot my phone into Clockworkmod Recovery so I can install [ROM][PLAY][2.3.7] Gin2JellyBean v2.5.1, I have unlock the bootloader on my Xperia play R800i, I also was able to root my phone, I have tried various method on installing CWM, I have used the x-part, rom manager and recover x, Once I reboot my device, I have tried the volume down button and the back key button. When loading the stay on the Sony Ericsson boot screen and I have to remove the battery from the device. I had the the 4.0.2.A,0.62, i thought it could have been the Build Number and I flash to the 4.0.2.A,0.79, the problem is the same.
Android version
2.3.4
Baseband Version
8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028D-80
Kernal Version
2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected] #1
Build Number
4.0.2.A,0.79
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Since you unlocked your bootloader, you can flash any custom kernel (Doomkernel or newer Lupus kernel). They all have CWM or TWRP recovery.

Thank you for the reply.
Bakisha said:
Since you unlocked your bootloader, you can flash any custom kernel (Doomkernel or newer Lupus kernel). They all have CWM or TWRP recovery.
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Is the Doomkernel & Lupus kernal like CWM, sorry for the dumb question. if so you can, can you point out a tutorial with step by step.

NinjaPsycho said:
Is the Doomkernel & Lupus kernal like CWM, sorry for the dumb question. if so you can, can you point out a tutorial with step by step.
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You could check tutorals at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836530
You could also check sticky threads in q/a and general section
Maybe cwm installer (or xparts) don't work on unlocked bootloader, and that's why you can't install it. Or, as i recall, only some versions work (v5 is working, as i recall)
Before all that, make backup of your apps with titanium backup, just in case.
Custom kernels have embedded cwm recovery (two things in a single file).
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Bakisha said:
You could check tutorals at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836530
You could also check sticky threads in q/a and general section
Maybe cwm installer (or xparts) don't work on unlocked bootloader, and that's why you can't install it. Or, as i recall, only some versions work (v5 is working, as i recall)
Before all that, make backup of your apps with titanium backup, just in case.
Custom kernels have embedded cwm recovery (two things in a single file).
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Thank you, I appreciate the time you have taken to answer my concern.

The new xparts tool does not work for the play anymore you need to use v5 or bellow
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