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[Q] Xperia arc s boot loop help!

My arc s went into a boot loop after i replace the ICS software buttons (framework-res.apk) using root explorer and forgot to change it's permissions... =(
Is there anyway to enter recovery mode or root explorer using the pc so i can flash the zip or change the permissions there without booting the phone?

Do you have cwm installed? Are you able to access it? Just adb shell into it and chmod the file to the correct permissions, or you could just replace the original.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

smartarse93 said:
Do you have cwm installed? Are you able to access it? Just adb shell into it and chmod the file to the correct permissions, or you could just replace the original.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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you mean recovery mode? (power plus vol down)
EDITED : I'm not sure did i install CWM... is there anyway to install it through pc? or change permissions through pc?

This thread contains the tutorial for going into CWM without installing it, and I just copy the most important part out
Copied from vaibhavknockout's thread
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2. – Download attachments below titled recoveryARC.img and RootXperia.zip. Thanks to jlmcr87 and his post. Copy and paste the file recoveryARC.img to the fastboot folder (folder containing fastboot.exe). Also, transfer the file RootXperia.zip 'as it is' to your SD card.
3. - Open the fastboot folder. Right click on the folder background while pressing shift key on windows PC. Click "Open command window here".
4. - A black cmd window will open. Type in the following command - "fastboot.exe boot recoveryARC.img".
5. - Switch off your phone, connect to the USB cable while holding the menu button (rightmost of the three buttons on Arc). A blue led should light up (It is an indicator of entering in fastboot mode).
6. - Let the process run. Look at the cmd window. If it says the process is complete, remove the USB cable.
7. - On your phone, a menu should appear. This is Clockworkmod/ CWM recovery menu (more about this in later questions). Use volume down key to go to 'install zip from SD card' and enter by pressing camera button.
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After going into CWM, flash the zip containing the framework-res.apk to reboot

natural4862 said:
This thread contains the tutorial for going into CWM without installing it, and I just copy the most important part out
Copied from vaibhavknockout's thread
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1. – Flash any desired stock ROM for Xperia Arc (download 2.3.4 update from link given in "1." of previous question - "I am still not ready to unlock my bootloader. So guide me how to perform rooting on my locked Xperia Arc.") using flashtool (read the question - "I am still not ready to unlock my bootloader. So guide me how to perform rooting on my locked Xperia Arc." to know how to flash a stock ROM using flashtool). This step is optional if you want to root your current stock ROM.
2. – Download attachments below titled recoveryARC.img and RootXperia.zip. Thanks to jlmcr87 and his post. Copy and paste the file recoveryARC.img to the fastboot folder (folder containing fastboot.exe). Also, transfer the file RootXperia.zip 'as it is' to your SD card.
3. - Open the fastboot folder. Right click on the folder background while pressing shift key on windows PC. Click "Open command window here".
4. - A black cmd window will open. Type in the following command - "fastboot.exe boot recoveryARC.img".
5. - Switch off your phone, connect to the USB cable while holding the menu button (rightmost of the three buttons on Arc). A blue led should light up (It is an indicator of entering in fastboot mode).
6. - Let the process run. Look at the cmd window. If it says the process is complete, remove the USB cable.
7. - On your phone, a menu should appear. This is Clockworkmod/ CWM recovery menu (more about this in later questions). Use volume down key to go to 'install zip from SD card' and enter by pressing camera button.
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After going into CWM, flash the zip containing the framework-res.apk to reboot
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Thanks! but i had already reflash the sony ICS update again on flashtool resetting all the system file which works fine but sadly i have no idea why the ICS software buttons looks kind of mess up on the stock sony launcher...

simplyjustkids said:
Thanks! but i had already reflash the sony ICS update again on flashtool resetting all the system file which works fine but sadly i have no idea why the ICS software buttons looks kind of mess up on the stock sony launcher...
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What Rom is this? Or from where you got modified framework file with on screen button?
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

Heelp please!!!
hii
im trying to get the on screen buttons for my xperia arc ICS but first time it was a pain to compile the framework-res.apk because a % thing. Then i could compile but when replacing the framework-res.apk with the reframe sh, i get a boot loop =S so i have to reflash and so far my phone still alive.
i still want the on screen buttons what do i miss? whats the permission thing? can you help me to make my phone look like the picture you posted?

pield said:
hii
im trying to get the on screen buttons for my xperia arc ICS but first time it was a pain to compile the framework-res.apk because a % thing. Then i could compile but when replacing the framework-res.apk with the reframe sh, i get a boot loop =S so i have to reflash and so far my phone still alive.
i still want the on screen buttons what do i miss? whats the permission thing? can you help me to make my phone look like the picture you posted?
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Use rashid.fairus zip. That version is working good.
You could remove SystemUI.apk from zip before flash.
I have one home.apk with alligned home dockbar.
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vr5411 said:
Use rashid.fairus zip. That version is working good.
You could remove SystemUI.apk from zip before flash.
I have one home.apk with alligned home dockbar.
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sorry but i dont get what you mean. I read lots of tutorials and the compile part is done with apktool and the replace on the phone with adb shell and reframe sh but that way doesnt work it gets boot loop. Searched what you said but nothing on the web =S

pield said:
sorry but i dont get what you mean. I read lots of tutorials and the compile part is done with apktool and the replace on the phone with adb shell and reframe sh but that way doesnt work it gets boot loop. Searched what you said but nothing on the web =S
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Here, go to this topic in Arc Themes and Apps section and take cwm zip with already prepared framework.
[mod][ics .562]OnScreen Button+ChromeStyle Recent Panel+AOSP Statusbar
You can remove SystemUI from zip before flash if you only want on screen buttons.
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THAAANX!
vr5411 said:
Here, go to this topic in Arc Themes and Apps section and take cwm zip with already prepared framework.
[mod][ics .562]OnScreen Button+ChromeStyle Recent Panel+AOSP Statusbar
You can remove SystemUI from zip before flash if you only want on screen buttons.
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THANX A LOT! now i have on screen buttons =D i have a hard night and you make it worth. Think that the problem was the framework-res i made i think it wasnt created on the right way

Having a bootloop problem help...
in a bootloop situation... first i rooted my device.. then i tried to install a custom rom CW9.. But i forgot to wipe the factory data and cache files.. so after installing the rom i went into a bootloop. I cant even enter into the CWM recovery mode.. plzzz help:crying:

pridas123 said:
in a bootloop situation... first i rooted my device.. then i tried to install a custom rom CW9.. But i forgot to wipe the factory data and cache files.. so after installing the rom i went into a bootloop. I cant even enter into the CWM recovery mode.. plzzz help:crying:
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try with flash tool installing the factory android, or another room that you are sure works on your phone. Maybe its a prob with the room. wiping all is the safest way but if you are sure its just the room you can uncheck the wipe data box and it will work.
hope it helps

Flash the original the factory image ftf file using flash tool. Then start all over again root, cwm, flash rom
Sent from my LT15 using Tapatalk 2

pield said:
try with flash tool installing the factory android, or another room that you are sure works on your phone. Maybe its a prob with the room. wiping all is the safest way but if you are sure its just the room you can uncheck the wipe data box and it will work.
hope it helps
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whnever I tried to flash it using a flashtool it gives me an error message like " Your phone is not rooted".. and automatically gets disconnected.
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hashkan said:
Flash the original the factory image ftf file using flash tool. Then start all over again root, cwm, flash rom
Sent from my LT15 using Tapatalk 2
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whnever I tried to flash it using a flashtool it gives me an error message like " Your phone is not rooted".. and automatically gets disconnected..
Can you give me the link for factory image of LT18i

That should only happen if your bootloader is locked and you tried flashing a custom kernel.
I would just go with pcc and "repair" the phone.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

smartarse93 said:
That should only happen if your bootloader is locked and you tried flashing a custom kernel.
I would just go with pcc and "repair" the phone.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Thank u i will try this method....

Help i have install a custom rom on my arc s, and now bootloop.
I have not cwm, how can i do?

How to downgrade to the stock ROM on the Xperia ARC

Hi,
I am currently using CM9 on my Xperia ARC, there are certain bugs which disallow me to use my Video camera and there are some WiFi issues too. Since the official ICS update is already out for the Xperia Arc, I wanted to rollback to the stock OS.
Can someone please guide me through the entire process or even point out to a post on this forum that will help me in doing so.
I went across many suggested post but there were none for the Xperia ARC.
Thank You.

This is the latest framework for xperia ARC " NOT ARC S "
http://www.mediafire.com/?rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc
simply .. download , extract , flash through flashtool .. It contains baseband , kernel and ROM, all in one =)
BTW , It's not Rooted since It's the latest Official framework
Use the Search button for the Root ..
regards ..

I think the user above means firmware, not framework.
Anyway it's easy, just use Flashtool and official FTF file. As you said you were running CM9 you must already have an unlocked bootloader. These steps are for unlocked bootloader phone and this is how I did it on my Xarc.
Go to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
and download official LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World (big bold letters, you can't miss it in post #1)
Unrar this file to get the official Sony 4.0.4 FTF.
Then go to:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Click the tab that says "Installation".
(I assume you are running MS Windows)
Download Full Install, Windows Edition - v0.8.0.0
Download Updates, Windows Edition - v0.8.5.0
On your computer run installer v0.8.0.0 first, then run v0.8.5.0 to make it the latest version of Flashtool. Flashtool by default installs to c:\flashtool and doesn't create a shortcut in start menu, so you will have to find it with file explorer (My Computer).
Power off phone. Do not connect data cable yet!
Run Flashtool.
Drag the FTF file onto the Flashtool window.
In the window that appears, leave everything as is, but tick "No final verification" in the bottom right corner.
Click "OK" and wait a few seconds.
When the message appears, hold down the back button on your phone and insert the data cable.
Notification LED should turn green and Flashtool begins flashing the firmware.
Wait until flashing is complete. Flashtool will say "Ending flash session" and say something about phone rebooting when it is finished. Wait about a minute after these messages appear and you can then unplug the data cable.
Now for Clockworkmod:
Go to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680793
and download LT15i Arc v2 from first post.
This is the stock kernel with CWM added.
With phone powered off, hold down menu button and insert data cable. Notification LED should turn blue.
Run Flashtool. Flashtool should say "Device connected in fastboot mode"
Click the button in Flashtool which looks like a lightning bolt (the button furthest to the left.) Tick "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
On right side "Select Kernel to flash", find the kernel with CWM you just downloaded and "Open" it.
Kernel flashes in just a few seconds.
You can now unplug data cable and start up the phone. You can give a quick run through the start up settings, language selection etc. before we root. (The only real reason I said to start up the phone is to make it easier to transfer the Superuser install zip to your sdcard from Windows.)
Now root:
Go to:
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
and download Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
from the Eclair/Froyo/Gingerbread/Honeycomb/IceCreamSandwich (2.1 – 4.0.3) section.
In the settings menu of your phone: Menu > Settings > Xperia > Connectivity > USB coonection mode: Choose Mass storage mode (MSC)
Connect the data cable.
When your sdcard appears as a drive in Windows, copy the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip file onto it.
Unplug data cable and power off your phone.
It's important to watch the notification LED for the next bit!
With phone off press the power button as normal when turning on.
Once the Sony logo appears, watch the LED.
When LED turns blue start pressing the Menu button. You have less than 3 seconds to do this!
This takes you into the Clockworkmod recovery.
Use volume up/down move up and down. To confirm use Home button.
Select "Install zip from sdcard" > "Choose zip from sdcard" >
Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip > Yes - Install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
Once the install completes you can go back and "reboot system now"
Your phone should now be rooted.
Good luck.

Hi,
Currently I am on Android Version 4.0.3, with BB 70 and using Arconium MiUi Rom.
I want to get back to GB. I tried to flash the BB 64 and Adv Stock Kernel and TEAM HDPI Rom, but the internal space is showing as 0 and not able receive any sms.
Can i follow this method to get back to GB?
Rgds,
RxHy

rexhyd said:
Hi,
Currently I am on Android Version 4.0.3, with BB 70 and using Arconium MiUi Rom.
I want to get back to GB. I tried to flash the BB 64 and Adv Stock Kernel and TEAM HDPI Rom, but the internal space is showing as 0 and not able receive any sms.
Can i follow this method to get back to GB?
Rgds,
RxHy
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Yes, with a few small changes I believe this should sort you out. As you are using Arconium MiUi I take it that you have unlocked bootloader.
I used this method on my own Xarc to downgrade to GB after testing out some of the first ICS roms in April, so I know this works.
The FTF file you need will be LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World which is the latest official GB 2.3.4 from Sony. (Note, this particular version can only be rooted on an unlocked bootloader.)
IMPORTANT: Never downgrade arc to a version of GB older than 2.3.4, because you will get the 0% battery problem which can not be repaired. The safe FTF files are LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 or LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 which are both GB 2.3.4 .
The main change is when it comes to the Superuser/root and CWM steps.
I would do it in this sequence:
1. Flash the GB FTF
2. Boot up the Gingerbread and copy the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to the sdcard from Windows. (You can of course also put Superuser on the sdcard at the start if you wish. I just like to see that the unrooted firmware is working okay before I make any changes to the system files.)
3. Instead of flashing a kernel to the phone, I use Flashtool to "hotboot" a kernel with CWM recovery.
4. I use CWM of "hotboot" kernel to install the Superuser/root the phone.
In greater detail:
1. Get LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1
Flashing this FTF is same steps as for the ICS in previous post.
2. This part is straightforward, just get the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip on to the sdcard.
3. From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1 scroll down to heading "[Tutorial]Root with recoveryLT15i". Download the file "Recovery.rar" from that section.
Extract the file recoveryARC.img from the RAR file.
Although the RAR also contains instructions for using commands to hotboot, I personally think the easiest way is to use Flashtool.
So we want to hotboot "recoveryARC.img" :
Start Flashtool.
With phone powered off, hold down Menu button and insert data cable.
Notification LED should turn blue.
Flashtool should now say: "Device connected in fastboot mode"
Click the button in Flashtool which looks like a lightning bolt (the button furthest to the left.) Tick "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
On left side "Select Kernel to Hotboot", find "recoveryARC.img" you just extracted and "Open" it.
Wait a minute while phone starts up. You do not need to press anything, it goes directly into Clockworkmod recovery.
Now you can proceed to root the phone from CWM.
4. The only difference is that in this version of CWM you must use power button to confirm your selections rather than Home button. Otherwise rooting GB from CWM is same steps as ICS in my previous post.
Disconnect data cable and reboot. Gingerbread should now be rooted.
Good luck!

Thanks a lot mate..It really worked. Now I am back on GB with Internal space problem solved.
Your detailed post really helped..Now I can go for any GB custom ROM..
Regards,
RxHy

duridian said:
Yes, with a few small changes I believe this should sort you out. As you are using Arconium MiUi I take it that you have unlocked bootloader.
I used this method on my own Xarc to downgrade to GB after testing out some of the first ICS roms in April, so I know this works.
The FTF file you need will be LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World which is the latest official GB 2.3.4 from Sony. (Note, this particular version can only be rooted on an unlocked bootloader.)
IMPORTANT: Never downgrade arc to a version of GB older than 2.3.4, because you will get the 0% battery problem which can not be repaired. The safe FTF files are LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 or LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 which are both GB 2.3.4 .
The main change is when it comes to the Superuser/root and CWM steps.
I would do it in this sequence:
1. Flash the GB FTF
2. Boot up the Gingerbread and copy the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to the sdcard from Windows. (You can of course also put Superuser on the sdcard at the start if you wish. I just like to see that the unrooted firmware is working okay before I make any changes to the system files.)
3. Instead of flashing a kernel to the phone, I use Flashtool to "hotboot" a kernel with CWM recovery.
4. I use CWM of "hotboot" kernel to install the Superuser/root the phone.
In greater detail:
1. Get LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1
Flashing this FTF is same steps as for the ICS in previous post.
2. This part is straightforward, just get the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip on to the sdcard.
3. From http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18997655&postcount=1 scroll down to heading "[Tutorial]Root with recoveryLT15i". Download the file "Recovery.rar" from that section.
Extract the file recoveryARC.img from the RAR file.
Although the RAR also contains instructions for using commands to hotboot, I personally think the easiest way is to use Flashtool.
So we want to hotboot "recoveryARC.img" :
Start Flashtool.
With phone powered off, hold down Menu button and insert data cable.
Notification LED should turn blue.
Flashtool should now say: "Device connected in fastboot mode"
Click the button in Flashtool which looks like a lightning bolt (the button furthest to the left.) Tick "Fastboot mode" and click OK.
On left side "Select Kernel to Hotboot", find "recoveryARC.img" you just extracted and "Open" it.
Wait a minute while phone starts up. You do not need to press anything, it goes directly into Clockworkmod recovery.
Now you can proceed to root the phone from CWM.
4. The only difference is that in this version of CWM you must use power button to confirm your selections rather than Home button. Otherwise rooting GB from CWM is same steps as ICS in my previous post.
Disconnect data cable and reboot. Gingerbread should now be rooted.
Good luck!
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A full Guide.
U helped . OP
Sent from my LT15i using Tapatalk 2

You are welcome. I've learned a lot of info from these forums in a short time, so I'm happy to pass along any info to others when I can.

Can anyone reupload Recovery.rar and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip since links do not work anymore?
Found it (in his ESP thread):
Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
LINK:http://www.2shared.com/complete/5jwUGSXh/Superuser-307-efghi-signed.html
Recovery.rar
LINK: http://ul.to/tz3hl0yu/Recovery.rar

See attachment for the recoveryArc.img, use fastboot boot recoveryARC.img to run it.

factory reset and roll back
Hi, i got an arc s recently and updated it to ICS. It lags a lot now and i wanna revert to GB. Can a factory reset get it back to GB or do i absolutely have to flash it in order to do so ?
Thanks.

thesmartest1 said:
Hi, i got an arc s recently and updated it to ICS. It lags a lot now and i wanna revert to GB. Can a factory reset get it back to GB or do i absolutely have to flash it in order to do so ?
Thanks.
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A factory reset wont do the job!
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/198483#198483 . A well-explained thread,and assuming you dont want/(haven't yet) to root your your phone(since u recently bought it),you can use this.Or else a better option would be rooting it and using a custom gb rom,since it gives you a much better experience.Use the search for rooting or other info.

Simple guide:
1.- Download flashtool. In the folder you install it you will find drivers folder. Run the program and install drivers for your device (if they aren''t installed yet)
2.- Download any 2.3.4 GB firmware, I would recommend you 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware. 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for ARC S // 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for ARC. Introduce that firmware you downloaded in the folder firmwares (inside the flashtool directory)
3.- Turn down your phone. In flashtool, press the thunderbolt symbol, and press flashmode. Then, a list will appear. You must select the 4.0.A.0.62 fw you downloaded (and inserted in Flashtool/firmwares). When the PC is ready, will ask u to connect the phone in flashmode. Press back key and then connect the phone to the computer. A green light will appear in ur led. When finished, take the phone and reboot, you will have Gingerbread 2.3.4 in stead of ICS 4.0.4
Hope I helped u!

Sir, I am trying to flash my arc S for downrading to GB. I have the LT18i_62.ftf. Is this safe?
Also I am stuck in the "turn off your phone/hold back key" step....while holding the back key, says 'driver not installed even if i did already install drivers from driver-tools folder.
Thanks much.

da_nherd said:
Sir, I am trying to flash my arc S for downrading to GB. I have the LT18i_62.ftf. Is this safe?
Also I am stuck in the "turn off your phone/hold back key" step....while holding the back key, says 'driver not installed even if i did already install drivers from driver-tools folder.
Thanks much.
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It does sound like a safe file.
Install the drivers from Flashtool folder 'drivers' (by default C:\Flashtool\drivers).

[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] CWM RECOVERY v5.0.2.8 for LG Optimus 3D Max P725 and P720H

Hello Guyzzz!!!!!
A Great Newzz for ALL!!!!! First the recovery was not compiled by me!
But NOW I am BACK with a FULLY WORKING RECOVERY AND FULLY COMPILED BY ME :good:
We have now a FULLY WORKING CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY v5.0.2.8.
The CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY is TESTED on :-
1. LG OPTIMUS 3D MAX P725
2. LG OPTIMUS 3D MAX P720H
I HELD NO RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BRICKED PHONES. YOU MAY TRY ON P720 BUT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Credit Goes to :-
1. I, Me and Myself ( For taking the initiative,compiling testing and removing all bugs )
2.. Cynogenmod for the SOURCES.
3. P720H tester ZOOM.
According to me, the CWM RECOVERY is fully working.
HERE ARE THE STEPS TO INSTALL THE CWM RECOVERY :-
Download the CWM RECOVeRY FINAL.zip from the link given below :
http://www.mediafire.com/?p59d9ppjlhkcp67
Copy the cwm5.0.2.8.img on the ROOT OF THE SDCARD not the External SDCARD ( Root of SDCARD means not in any folder )
The BIGGEST REQUIREMENT IS YOUR OPTIMUS 3D MAX should be ROOTED!!!
Now download ANY TERMINAL EMULATOR from the GOOGLE PLAY!!!!!
You can try this :-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
And install it.
Type the following commands in TERMINAL EMULATOR :-
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0p6.backup bs=4096
dd if=/sdcard/cwm5.0.2.8.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 bs=4096
Once complete.
Turn off your phone.
1st hold 3d key then volume down button and at last power button.
Keep holding till the LG LOGO appears and leave when it appears.
You will enter the CWM Recovery
Proof of the Recovery :-

Worked like a charm! First I couldn't get the # to appear (the phone WAS rooted) so I just used the terminal emulator you specified, and that solved it.

lordasphyxia said:
Worked like a charm! First I couldn't get the # to appear (the phone WAS rooted) so I just used the terminal emulator you specified, and that solved it.
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Happy to help you.
"HITTING THANKS WILL ENCOURAGE ME MORE":good:

Eklovya said:
IT TOOK MORE TIME TO DEVELOP THIS RECOVERY THAN THE TIME YOU WILL TAKE TO JUST " HIT THANKS".
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dude you are not developed this recovery, it's created by me, you only unpacked my recovery using kitchen , that not call develop

Where did i mentioned that I DEVELOPED???
I clear mentioned that you compiled and i removed all bugs...
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

Thread for this exists from original dev
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889468
Thread closed
Edit: Thread reopened for a newly compiled version

HELP!!!!
After downloading an update from LG it allways boots to recovery!!

TommyX235 said:
HELP!!!!
After downloading an update from LG it allways boots to recovery!!
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Try doing a factory reset.!!!
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

tryed everything .. factory reset .. i have a backup from my original rom.. when i restore it i also boot into cwm.
i can start sw update mode (vol +) but either there nor in cwm i have adb access..
i tryed kdz but i don't know the dev type .. i tryed TI / 3GQCT etc. the program crashes
its breaking my heart .. i have this device the first day and now its broken!
ARRGG!!!
I still have the backup of the mmcblk0p6.backup
can i do anything with it?
maybe it is possible to install it via zip in cwm?

TommyX235 said:
tryed everything .. factory reset .. i have a backup from my original rom.. when i restore it i also boot into cwm.
i can start sw update mode (vol +) but either there nor in cwm i have adb access..
i tryed kdz but i don't know the dev type .. i tryed TI / 3GQCT etc. the program crashes
its breaking my heart .. i have this device the first day and now its broken!
ARRGG!!!
I still have the backup of the mmcblk0p6.backup
can i do anything with it?
maybe it is possible to install it via zip in cwm?
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Install LG SUPPORT TOOL IN PC.
KEEP YOUR PHONE IN DOWNLOAD MODE.
CONNECT TO PC.
OPEN LG SUPPORT TOOL.
IN TOOLS SELECT RECOVER PHONE.
INPUT YOUR IMEI.
AND WAIT FOR THE RECOVEY PROCESS TO FINISH.
ALL WILL BE DONE SAFELY AND YOU WILL GET THE PHONE WORKING
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

this damn tool doesn't recognize my IMEI also when i enter my device type p720 & Serial a small window pops open showin my device and my serial .. when i click ok .. another popup telling .. please check your device or something.
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also why is adb not working?
Is there a way to get it workin in CWM?
In CWM in section advanced you can do show log.
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.8
ro.bootmode=unknown
ro.baseband=unknown
ro.carrier=unknown
ro.bootloader=unknown
ro.hardware=omap4430
ro.revision=7
ro.emmc=0
init.svc.recovery=running
init.svc.adbd=running
I:checking for extendedcommand...
I:Skipping execution of extendedcommand file not found...
Does this mean something?
Also this lg Tool only worked for me when adb also was working.

TommyX235 said:
this damn tool doesn't recognize my IMEI also when i enter my device type p720 & Serial a small window pops open showin my device and my serial .. when i click ok .. another popup telling .. please check your device or something.
---------- Post added at 08:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:42 AM ----------
also why is adb not working?
Is there a way to get it workin in CWM?
In CWM in section advanced you can do show log.
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.8
ro.bootmode=unknown
ro.baseband=unknown
ro.carrier=unknown
ro.bootloader=unknown
ro.hardware=omap4430
ro.revision=7
ro.emmc=0
init.svc.recovery=running
init.svc.adbd=running
I:checking for extendedcommand...
I:Skipping execution of extendedcommand file not found...
Does this mean something?
Also this lg Tool only worked for me when adb also was working.
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is it somehow possible to activate nable adb access in CWM 5.0.2.8?
or can i flash a zip to do this?
Again .. i can enter S/W Upgrade Mode
There i only see S/W Upgrade
Please wait
while upgrading....
(NO ADB ACCESS! But the Tool recognize the phone but won't let me start the sw upgrade.)
In CWM i can mount & unmount storage and flash zip files or backup / Restore.
BUT no ADB access and Restoring the backup i made doesnt work either)
What breaking my head is that the LG Update must had set a flag to boot into recovery after i downloaded it so mindless.
Since then i stuck in cwm bootloop. There mus be a way to reset this flag. Somehow!!!)
Its over .. i flashed CWM-Loop-DeLooper -> now i stuck @ LG Logo.. also vol+ to enter S/W Upgrade not working anymore. Now its bricked! ARGH!

TommyX235 said:
is it somehow possible to activate nable adb access in CWM 5.0.2.8?
or can i flash a zip to do this?
Again .. i can enter S/W Upgrade Mode
There i only see S/W Upgrade
Please wait
while upgrading....
(NO ADB ACCESS! But the Tool recognize the phone but won't let me start the sw upgrade.)
In CWM i can mount & unmount storage and flash zip files or backup / Restore.
BUT no ADB access and Restoring the backup i made doesnt work either)
What breaking my head is that the LG Update must had set a flag to boot into recovery after i downloaded it so mindless.
Since then i stuck in cwm bootloop. There mus be a way to reset this flag. Somehow!!!)
Its over .. i flashed CWM-Loop-DeLooper -> now i stuck @ LG Logo.. also vol+ to enter S/W Upgrade not working anymore. Now its bricked! ARGH!
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Can you come on chat? So that i can help you!!
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

can this tutorial work on ICS su870?

joseph168 said:
can this tutorial work on ICS su870?
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Nop this will not work. As the bootloader is locked for su870
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

LG P725 CWM Problem
Hi guys need help, i installed this cwm recovery with no problems, when i start it i see menu, can move up and down but i can`t launch anything. I read at different sites that i should to use shutdown key or 3d key but they don`t work. Also i install newer version 6.... but there are this problem too. I have LG 3D max (P725) version o firmware v10f.

Andrelius1 said:
Hi guys need help, i installed this cwm recovery with no problems, when i start it i see menu, can move up and down but i can`t launch anything. I read at different sites that i should to use shutdown key or 3d key but they don`t work. Also i install newer version 6.... but there are this problem too. I have LG 3D max (P725) version o firmware v10f.
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use volume keys to move up and down.
and capacutive keys to select
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium

CWM problem
Eklovya said:
use volume keys to move up and down.
and capacutive keys to select
Sent from my LG-P725 using xda premium
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Click to collapse
Thanks a lot! Its strange that in any instruction not says this way of use CWM, i read a lot differents cwm instructions, but the always the same - use power off key ot use 3d button.
Who don`t how to use CWM menu :
"properties button" - up
"home button" - down
"back button" - back
"search button" - ENTER

Cannot select options in cwm
Hi Eklovya,
Brilliant job done!!
I have successfully rooted and installed CWM following your method.
However, when i go boot to CWM, I can use the volume buttons to highlight the options (I wanted to backup), but I am not able to select the options. i tried the power button and the 3D button, no go. What do i do?
I just exchanged my P920 and got myself this P725 today!!!
schubeir
EDIT: my bad!!! found the solution in the post just above!!!!
schubeir

(possibly long post , I will try to make a post at least a little fun to read).
Guys, I humbly come before you, kneeling and desperate, trying to solve my problem .
I've serarched XDA and a lot (!!) of others forums and comunities to revive my P720H (LG optimus 3D Max in Brazil).
I am not a complete noob in custom firmwares for Android, but this time, the LG phone gave me a hell of a headache (and almost a divorce, for the 3 days going too late to bed, trying to solve it).
I will explain what happened and what I've already tried to do and the results.
Causes:
I've tried to install ClockworkMod in my P720H because it still was in Android 2.3.6 (I think).
I've successfully rooted the phone using this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886057 with the SuperSU app on GooglePlay.
When I asked CWM app to reboot in recovery mode (to wipe things and install the .zip file on the sdcard root) things got bad.
My phone could not get passed the LG logo anymore.
So far we have a cause: CWM app did something to the phone. I am not able to boot the recovery menu nor to pass the LG logo on the screen.
Over the communities we may find that it's a common issue.
It is important to say that I am able to enter the 'S/W updating' state. When I connect the phone to the computer, holding VOL+ and placing the battery, I got the S/W screen.
What can I do? In several posts (even here in xda) we may find 3 or 4 different solutions to restore the phone. I think I've already tried everything, but I am sure that the steps became fuzzy in my read and I mixed the solutions in the end.
Drivers:
- I have already the drivers installed: When I connect the phone (with or without battery and with or without vol+ pressed) my Device Manager recognizes everything. I don't have any component marked as 'unknown device' or with exclamations points or anything. This is a good thing, I guess. I had to install more than one thing to solve every driver problem. I don't remember exactly, but I think that the LGDriver-something and the omap4430 something too.
Solutions:
- I have tried the LG Support Tool and so far it appears to be the closest to a solution that I've reached. With the phone connected (in S/W mode or no), I insert the IMEI and the software recognizes the model and starts downloading something (500mb approx.). But after decompressing, during the installation phase, it gets stuck at 4%. I waited for more than 20min and still got nothing better than 4%. It appears to be a common issue too.
- The LG_FlashTool (version 1.2) does not work either. In fact, it does not even recognizes the phone. I've changed the COMport to 41 (according to some guide) on Windows Device Manager and chose the port 1 on LGFlashTool. Even after selecting the kdz, bin and fls files, the software does not connect to the phone. I don't have a screenshot here, but I've seen here in xda that the software displays the model of the phone on the top and a READY message on port 1. Mine does not do it.
- KKDZ_FW_UPD_EN: I've tried this one but it does not even start working. The interface is not that good, so I don't know where I may be failing. I need to 'read phone information' or not? What do I have to chose on each combobox? How to proceed?
And why the hell is there so much .exe on this thing? Do I have to run a apache server to do something?!
- OMAP4BOOT: This one connects to the phone and works, I think. But I don't know its purpose. It's just to place the phone on 'S/W updating' mode? If so, it's useless, because I can enter it easily. If no, maybe I am missing something. Either way, I don't have a version for the P720H. If I remeber correctly, it proposes P999, P760, P870, ... I choose P760 to test it and it works (apparently, again).
- SmartFlashTool: I don't remember if I have already tried this one. As I said, it was too much already.
- NVFlash: I've found it only to G2X, so I didn't know if I should try forcing it to my model. I can give it a try if you help me.
Other softwares and downloads:
KDZ:
- V10B_00 and V1A_00: found today and downloaded for my model and country (will try to extract things and use it later).
- LG_P725_V10F_00: I was using this one until yesterday, because I didn't have the one to P720H
- LGP700AT-01-V10d-232-03-SEP-11-2012+0.dz : Found in an indian repository of some kind of LG data leak. Apparently is useless. DZextract gave me nothing.
DLL: LGP720_20120330_LGFLASHv1377: Needed in some of the softwares above (LG FLashTool? I don't remeber).
BIN and FLS: LGP725_LG_P725_V10F_00_AP.bin and LGP725_LG_P725_V10F_00_CP.fls, extracted from LG_P725_V10F_00.kdz. I don't know, but I should try extracting these from the V10A_00, because apparently is the correct one for my model/country (I am not in my house right now).
Well... :crying:
tl;dr version:
I am facing a LG logo boot loop in P720H. I've tried to reboot CWM in recovery mode but it didn't work. I've tried several approaches but I don't even know what is the point of each one. I found that this is the best topic to use, because is one of the fews that covers the P720H.
I have all those softwares and almost 5gb of downloaded material (kdz, img, bin, exe, ...) but I don't know what I am supposed to use.
In the end, I want my P720H in android 4.x if possible. If not, I just want the crap 2.3.6 again. :crying:
Can you help me? I am not a total noob in custom firmwares and roms, and I am willing to pass all the information that I can :fingers-crossed:

[CWM-Touch] Bootmenu for Defyxt-535

Hi Guys
Here Is The CWM touch With Some Resolution Issues But With Brightness And Working Perfectly
First of all check out that you have all the things required :
1. A Motorola DefyXT535.
2. Must be rooted.
You would require some apps too:
1. Pimp My Rom
2. stericson Busybox
Here Is The Process
Open busybox and Install it.(smart install recommended)
Open Pimp my Rom and add Universal init.d support.
here is the process:
1)Download and Extract The Attached CWM_Touch.zip
2)Then conncet your device to pc select mass storage mode
3)Paste CWM Folder In Your Sdcard(make sure the CWM folder should be like this sdcard/CWM/bootmenu)
4)Then get out of usb storage mode connect device as camera(by dragging notification area u will see connected as select camera mode there)
5)Then press install bootmenu defyxt.bat
6)Follow the onscreen instructions
after seeing
^^^^^^^^^^^^^Made By [email protected]^^^^^^^^^^^^
Press any key to continue . . .
immediately remove the cable form pc
7)your system will be rebooted automatically don't panic
8)When System Is Rebooting And When You See MotorolaM Logo the soft buttons leds will light up.
Be quick enough to press the Volume down(-) button as you see the leds being lighted then You Will Enter Into Bootmenu
9)Then Select Recovery And Then Select Custom Recovery Finished
YOU ARE NOW IN ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.3.1{Touch}
NJOY FRIENDS:good:
Note:i am not responsible for any damage to your device do it at your own risk

test it and reply the queries

Srika said:
test it and reply the queries
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Click to collapse
Thanks.,
But do not create new threads., U could have updated your [bootmenu] thread, U have already established a set of followers over there !!!!
Actually i have to try it on friends mobile., will reply aftr that !!!!.,

srijithn said:
Thanks.,
But do not create new threads., U could have updated your [bootmenu] thread, U have already established a set of followers over there !!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i have asked the mod to delete the thread as we have new cwm

Srika said:
Hi Guys
Here Is The CWM touch With Some Resolution Issues But With Brightness And Working Perfectly
First of all check out that you have all the things required :
1. A Motorola DefyXT535.
2. Must be rooted.
You would require some apps too:
1. Pimp My Rom
2. stericson Busybox
Here Is The Process
Open busybox and Install it.(smart install recommended)
Open Pimp my Rom and add Universal init.d support.
here is the process:
1)Download and Extract The Attached CWM_Touch.zip
2)Then conncet your device to pc select mass storage mode
3)Paste CWM Folder In Your Sdcard(make sure the CWM folder should be like this sdcard/CWM/bootmenu)
4)Then get out of usb storage mode connect device as camera(by dragging notification area u will see connected as select camera mode there)
5)Then press install bootmenu defyxt.bat
6)Follow the onscreen instructions
after seeing
^^^^^^^^^^^^^Made By [email protected]^^^^^^^^^^^^
Press any key to continue . . .
immediately remove the cable form pc
7)your system will be rebooted automatically don't panic
8)When System Is Rebooting And When You See MotorolaM Logo the soft buttons leds will light up.
Be quick enough to press the Volume down(-) button as you see the leds being lighted then You Will Enter Into Bootmenu
9)Then Select Recovery And Then Select Custom Recovery Finished
YOU ARE NOW IN ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.3.1{Touch}
NJOY FRIENDS:good:
Note:i am not responsible for any damage to your device do it at your own risk
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"(by dragging notification area u will see connected as select camera mode there)"
can't found this option on my xt535...

Hiro27 said:
"(by dragging notification area u will see connected as select camera mode there)"
can't found this option on my xt535...
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did you connect your phone to PC r not

Srika said:
did you connect your phone to PC r not
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
of course i did... i'm using stock Asia GB 2.3.7

Hiro27 said:
of course i did... i'm using stock Asia GB 2.3.7
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hi but onething Touch CWM will not work with GB it only works with ICS

some issue
Hi,
i have some issue with it:
ont 4th step ( Then get out of usb storage mode connect device as camera...) when i do this, the installer can't see my device but if i leave the phone on mass storage it looks like to install the custom recovery. BUT i am not able to get into the recovery mod by pressing the - volume key.
Any idea where i made something wrong ?

k1000dubw said:
Hi,
i have some issue with it:
ont 4th step ( Then get out of usb storage mode connect device as camera...) when i do this, the installer can't see my device but if i leave the phone on mass storage it looks like to install the custom recovery. BUT i am not able to get into the recovery mod by pressing the - volume key.
Any idea where i made something wrong ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
when you connecting phone in camera mode just wait for some time till the phone drivers load then install the cwm try once

Failed in my first experiment, i thought it's because i didn't remove it imediately after finished, was it?

Thanks for this.
But I can't flash it with your Paradox Ver 1.0.Why?

ferayn said:
Thanks for this.
But I can't flash it with your Paradox Ver 1.0.Why?
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r u in stock ics? r what?

Hiro27 said:
Failed in my first experiment, i thought it's because i didn't remove it imediately after finished, was it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
m8 b chances r there

I've tried to install 3 times, and all failed. twice bootloop, once succeeded but can't enter recovery and suddenly blackscreen in normal boot.

Srika said:
r u in stock ics? r what?
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No,I'm using your custom rom now.It succeeded in stock ics but failed in your rom.The cmd says OK,but the soft buttons leds don't light up

Why should it removed immediately? The one can't enter recovery mode and blackscreen in system boot, i thought it because the init.d support from Pimp my ROM (this time i use the beta release and i'm not sure with its init.d add options)

Srika said:
r u in stock ics? r what?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have noticed that the notifylight doesn't blink when received a new sms.
Sorry I'm not allowed to reply in your rom thread in dev board now.

ferayn said:
No,I'm using your custom rom now.It succeeded in stock ics but failed in your rom.The cmd says OK,but the soft buttons leds don't light up
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If u r using my custom rom then the leds will light in d middle of boot animation

i like your rom
i like your rom and i'm waiting for your next rom~

[Q] Sony Xperia ZL / root

I tried many times to root the phone, unfortunately i couldn't.
Special thanks to user destroyedbeauty, he adviced my ( in PM ) step by step how to do it, but still no success.I followed the steps very careful.
When i tried to root, i didn't check USB Debugging & Unknown Sources.
Should i ?
Is there a way to install apps which require root, on the phone with no root ?
Below are the steps i tried to root the phone, adviced by the mentioned user.
I rather recommend that you install an kernel with pre-configed root access (Doomkernel / Advanced Stock kernel / XzK-kernel) by using built-in Fastboot in Flashtool. By doing this method, do this!!!:
1) Download kernel ZIP from specific kernel thread in "Xperia Z (Original) Android Development" thread section. Take anyone of these below, I also link Advanced Stock Kernel if you want complete stock Sony kernel with added init.d / root / recovery add-on / built-in!;
a) Xz-Gaming v1.0
b) XzK-Kernel v11.0
c) Doomkernel v19
d) AdvancedStockkernel
OBS!! Choice latest kernel from list in each thread for getting latest kernel that is optimized and made for your installed FW. Otherwise, problems can occur..
2) Extract boot.img from downloaded ZIP and put boot-file in Flashtool > Firmwares. After this, copy the same zip to your phone external / internal-SD card. Leave it there and continue read..
3) Turn off your phone and hold volume up, then connect phone to USB-cable. Keep an eye on LED notify lamp, see if it blinking blue - then you're connected in fastboot mode between phone and PC!
4) Open up Flashtool and push on the "Bolt-Button". Select fastboot, then go to firmware subfolder in your Flashtool folder on HDD and select extracted boot.img. Read log in flashtool, read it carefully. If everything seems to be normal, disconnect your phone and boot it up.
5) Go into recovery mode by either hammering volume up / volume down button and then choice "Install ZIP" option. Search after your ZIP file in recovery that contains boot.img and wifi-specific modules (critical for getting working WIF / Bluetooth!!).
6) After completed flashing, wipe cache and Dalvik cache (Dalvik can be found under Advanced section in recovery).
7) Reboot and voilá! Enjoy your custom kernel!
I only tried with "AdvancedStockkernel"
After step 4, the display stays black, nothing happent, no boot, no Sony logo, nothing.
I want to mention one more think : when i unlocked the bootloader 2 days ago, i followed this link :
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
It was successful.On the next step I was asked to write my email / imei / etc !!! Everything went ok.
After that, i tried to root and something went wrong, so i flashed whole .67 FTF in flashmode, again. Now is stock
Is the bootloader still unlocked, after i flashed .67 ftf in flashmode ? Could that be the reason i can't root the phone ?
Should i try again to unlock the bootloader, before i start again to root ?
Please help me guys.
Thank you

nex_t said:
I tried many times to root the phone, unfortunately i couldn't.
Special thanks to user destroyedbeauty, he adviced my ( in PM ) step by step how to do it, but still no success.I followed the steps very careful.
When i tried to root, i didn't check USB Debugging & Unknown Sources.
Should i ?
Is there a way to install apps which require root, on the phone with no root ?
Below are the steps i tried to root the phone, adviced by the mentioned user.
I rather recommend that you install an kernel with pre-configed root access (Doomkernel / Advanced Stock kernel / XzK-kernel) by using built-in Fastboot in Flashtool. By doing this method, do this!!!:
1) Download kernel ZIP from specific kernel thread in "Xperia Z (Original) Android Development" thread section. Take anyone of these below, I also link Advanced Stock Kernel if you want complete stock Sony kernel with added init.d / root / recovery add-on / built-in!;
a) Xz-Gaming v1.0
b) XzK-Kernel v11.0
c) Doomkernel v19
d) AdvancedStockkernel
OBS!! Choice latest kernel from list in each thread for getting latest kernel that is optimized and made for your installed FW. Otherwise, problems can occur..
2) Extract boot.img from downloaded ZIP and put boot-file in Flashtool > Firmwares. After this, copy the same zip to your phone external / internal-SD card. Leave it there and continue read..
3) Turn off your phone and hold volume up, then connect phone to USB-cable. Keep an eye on LED notify lamp, see if it blinking blue - then you're connected in fastboot mode between phone and PC!
4) Open up Flashtool and push on the "Bolt-Button". Select fastboot, then go to firmware subfolder in your Flashtool folder on HDD and select extracted boot.img. Read log in flashtool, read it carefully. If everything seems to be normal, disconnect your phone and boot it up.
5) Go into recovery mode by either hammering volume up / volume down button and then choice "Install ZIP" option. Search after your ZIP file in recovery that contains boot.img and wifi-specific modules (critical for getting working WIF / Bluetooth!!).
6) After completed flashing, wipe cache and Dalvik cache (Dalvik can be found under Advanced section in recovery).
7) Reboot and voilá! Enjoy your custom kernel!
I only tried with "AdvancedStockkernel"
After step 4, the display stays black, nothing happent, no boot, no Sony logo, nothing.
I want to mention one more think : when i unlocked the bootloader 2 days ago, i followed this link :
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
It was successful.On the next step I was asked to write my email / imei / etc !!! Everything went ok.
After that, i tried to root and something went wrong, so i flashed whole .67 FTF in flashmode, again. Now is stock
Is the bootloader still unlocked, after i flashed .67 ftf in flashmode ? Could that be the reason i can't root the phone ?
Should i try again to unlock the bootloader, before i start again to root ?
Please help me guys.
Thank you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45974001 try this. For rooting you just need to check uknown sources and usb debugging mode
Sent from my C6502 using xda app-developers app

coolrevi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45974001 try this. For rooting you just need to check uknown sources and usb debugging mode
Sent from my C6502 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks a million, it was working. Now my phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked, and i want to install a CWM / TWRP custom recovery.
Would you please explain it to me how i have to proceed ?
Thank you.

nex_t said:
Thanks a million, it was working. Now my phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked, and i want to install a CWM / TWRP custom recovery.
Would you please explain it to me how i have to proceed ?
Thank you.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40977606
Everything you need is in development section dude.. It's better to search instead of typing so much. Remember. just follow the procedure exactly..
Sent from my C6502 using xda app-developers app