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[Q] Xperia Pro flashing

So, finally I have managed to unlock my bootloader in ADB with the sony's method, I did this because I want to try out the ultima rom with kernel.
So I have never flashed a kernel, I only used wotan client and flashtool. I don't know how to start.
I have everything (latest android sdk, proper drivers, battery full, root, clockworkmod, kernel.img) only the knowledge how to do it SAFE, and the most important how do I flash it back to the original ramdisk and kernel?
PS.: I have an Xperia Pro MK16I,

Is there no guide in the rom thread?
Typed down from the sky with sexy LT15i

Try this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508585

Dude, the same Ultima ROM thread has the instructions.
It's always the same.
Flash Kernel via Fastboot> Flash ROM via CWM> Full wipe.
You'll have to get the fastboot files from somewhere to flash the kernel.
Once flashed the Kernel, to flash the ROM the most common command to bring up CWM is pressing Vol - several times.
After that, you just flash the zip from Ultima.
That's it.

Unable to enter recovery mode
I am unable to enter the recovery mode by pressing the volume - key. How can i enter the recovery mode ? i am stuck on the sony logo.
I was flashing a ROM on locked bootloader and already had clockworkmod recovery. Now i can not access it

CWM Disappears after installing any new rom.

CWM is no more there after installing a new rom and new rom won't load. Then i have to flash the stock rom again > root it > install CWM. Again when i install any rom it would install normally but nothing gives a blank screen after reboot and the stock rom is not even there.
The situation is occurring with the following;
Phone: Sony Xperia ARC S (LT18i)
Bootloader: unlocked
Android version 2.3.4 (Build 4.0.2.A.42) -
I have made multiple attempts on installing new roms but nothing works. Every time i reboot after installation im left with a blank screen. Can anyone advise what the problem could be ?
Thanks

Did u flash the kernel for the ROM u flashed ? The ROM will not boot without its kernel.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using Tapatalk 2

mtpocketz said:
CWM is no more there after installing a new rom and new rom won't load. Then i have to flash the stock rom again > root it > install CWM. Again when i install any rom it would install normally but nothing gives a blank screen after reboot and the stock rom is not even there.
The situation is occurring with the following;
Phone: Sony Xperia ARC S (LT18i)
Bootloader: unlocked
Android version 2.3.4 (Build 4.0.2.A.42) -
I have made multiple attempts on installing new roms but nothing works. Every time i reboot after installation im left with a blank screen. Can anyone advise what the problem could be ?
Thanks
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you must be installing CWM into the system through one touch command prompt program.. as such as soon as the ROM changes and you wipe out data and cache, CWM disappears..try flashing a custom recovery kernel which are available even for stock roms.
Also follow these steps for a custom ROM (eg CM9):
download the ROM, extracted it into a folder, copy the boot.img where you can remember, then copy the original cm9 ZIP - not the extracted folder- into the root of SD..use fastboot mode of flashtools to flash the kernel boot.img which you had copied..its a recovery kernel so CWM should open..wipe out SD data..then cache..and then go into advanced option and clear dalvik..and then proceed to install zip from sd..then gapps.zip if u want..it should install fine..and then reboot.
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Thanks
iwarind said:
you must be installing CWM into the system through one touch command prompt program.. as such as soon as the ROM changes and you wipe out data and cache, CWM disappears..try flashing a custom recovery kernel which are available even for stock roms.
Also follow these steps for a custom ROM (eg CM9):
download the ROM, extracted it into a folder, copy the boot.img where you can remember, then copy the original cm9 ZIP - not the extracted folder- into the root of SD..use fastboot mode of flashtools to flash the kernel boot.img which you had copied..its a recovery kernel so CWM should open..wipe out SD data..then cache..and then go into advanced option and clear dalvik..and then proceed to install zip from sd..then gapps.zip if u want..it should install fine..and then reboot.
Press Thanks if you think i was of help to you..:good:
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Got it - Yes i was installing CWM within stock rom via market. though i tried to install it through adb/windows but still i guess the problem was all about not installing a custom recovery kernel.
Thanks a lot !

Installation aborted error status 7 xperia mini
I succesfully rooted my xperia mini and installed cyanogenmod 9 rc2 (smultron). The device was running fine with no problems then i did a huge mistake i entered in the cwm recovery and i formatted cache data syatem and all that listed there.then i reboot device it stuck on free xperia project logo.then i tried to install rom via cwm i started to give error installation aborted status 7 error. Please help no backup of official rom.

aditya naik said:
I succesfully rooted my xperia mini and installed cyanogenmod 9 rc2 (smultron). The device was running fine with no problems then i did a huge mistake i entered in the cwm recovery and i formatted cache data syatem and all that listed there.then i reboot device it stuck on free xperia project logo.then i tried to install rom via cwm i started to give error installation aborted status 7 error. Please help no backup of official rom.
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Download stock ROM and install it via Flashtool.
My signature, there is link to download stock ROMs. Search for proper one and install it.

[Q] update on locked bootloader.

hello, I have some questions: 1) when I install a new rom on my arc if I get a bootloop what should I do? I install via sony companion or just install it again the kernel via flashtool? 2) when I install a new rom via recovery what should I delete? because I know that if I delete the date the recovery is temporary dinstallata .. then or not I should do a factory reset?

Hi mate, I'll try to answer your questions.
1. Best option is to use flashtool if you get boot loop after freshly flashing a new ROM. However, if you created a nandroid backup, restore that and you'll have all of your files and apps back before the bootloop.
2. Follow the ROM install instructions that I have in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30960528#post30960528.
(You have a locked bootloader, so ignore the kernel section)
Hope this helps :good:

thanks but if I restore with fastboot I'll have ics with root? if I install kernel 4.1.b.587

[Q] Xperia arc s cannot boot?!

I have a big problem. I had installed 4.04 latest ICS. The I rooted the phone and installed cwm via x-parts from google play. Then I booted to cwm recowery from x-parts. Then I wiped all data and formated System!! I flashed new rom whic was only update not whole rom. I rebooted the phone and now I cannot get into cwm recovery and there is no system! What can I do???
Thank you!

Reflash the stock ROM, and don't wipe data if you install CWM through X Parts.
Sent from myushi

Problem like this
XperienceD said:
Reflash the stock ROM, and don't wipe data if you install CWM through X Parts.
Sent from myushi
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Hello there, I got the same problem, I have rooted it, and installed remix ice and jelly bean v3. After rebooting it stocked on Sony logo, now I can do anything more, It turn on it selfs, I cant shut down. The pc doesnt recognize it so cant flash other one which works...
Is there any other solution please help

As above, I can only assume that the ROM you installed didn't come pre installed with cwm.
Plenty out there that do....jj's hybrid is nice.

humercab said:
I have a big problem. I had installed 4.04 latest ICS. The I rooted the phone and installed cwm via x-parts from google play. Then I booted to cwm recowery from x-parts. Then I wiped all data and formated System!! I flashed new rom whic was only update not whole rom. I rebooted the phone and now I cannot get into cwm recovery and there is no system! What can I do???
Thank you!
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Use SEUS to flash stock firmware if you did not unlock bootloader, or flash stock firmware .ftf file with flashtool.
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Bootloop after Bootloader Unlock

Hi Mates,
I was unlocking the bootloader of my Xperia M Dual. It went well but after that the phone went into bootloop. I read quite a few threads which suggest to flash stock rom. But I am having a few problems :
1. Cant find Indian stock rom, some links dont have the file others have a brazilian version. Please give a link.
2. Will flashing stock rom would work as I havent installed any backup CWM or TWRP ?
3, Can I flash cynogen nightly directly instead of flashing stock rom ?
4. Other things I should know prior flashing being a newbie.
5. BTW how much time does it takes to boot after unlocking bootloader ?

Ckp1991 said:
Hi Mates,
I was unlocking the bootloader of my Xperia M Dual. It went well but after that the phone went into bootloop. I read quite a few threads which suggest to flash stock rom. But I am having a few problems :
1. Cant find Indian stock rom, some links dont have the file others have a brazilian version. Please give a link.
2. Will flashing stock rom would work as I havent installed any backup CWM or TWRP ?
3, Can I flash cynogen nightly directly instead of flashing stock rom ?
4. Other things I should know prior flashing being a newbie.
5. BTW how much time does it takes to boot after unlocking bootloader ?
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A1. This thread helped me. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532190.
A2. Yes, flashing stock rom would work even if you haven't installed any backup using CWM or TWRP.
A3. You can still flash CyanogenMod Nightlies directly instead of flashing the stock rom and then flashing CM again.
A4. Newbie here too! so I can't actually Suggest you anything
A5. It is supposed to take 5-10 minutes but even my phone went into bootloop.
What I did :-
> Flashed the old TWRP recovery from flashtool
> Installed CM and GApps
> Wiped Data/Factory Reset
> Rebooted the Device.
And VIOLA! the phone works like a charm!
I've been using the ROM for 2-3 days now and I have no major problems as of yet.
Hope this works out in your favour!
Happy Flashing!

After unlocking bootloader Bootloop is normal. You have to flash stock rom to fix it and also you can also flash any custom recovery(Cwm,Twrp) then flash any custom rom to fix it.
4.3 Indian Stock Rom
Recovery - CWM Philz

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