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I tried a search but didn't find much of any relevance to my Arc's problem.
My Arc was getting quite laggy so I decided to wipe and put a custom ROM on. I rooted, then unlocked the bootloader and managed to put on CWM using DoomLord's kernel. Everything fine up until here.
Then, mistakenly, I tried to put stable CM7 on without updating the stock ROM. I was still on 3.0 (2.3.3) something. Well, after that it got stuck in a boot loop with the SE and CM7 logos just coming up and restarting.
I then tried the Flashtool with a stock uptodate 4.0 something firmware. It flashed successfully, but it still was stuck in the loop, albeit now without the CM7 logo. I then tried the FTA unbricking tool for repairing the trim area but it still stayed in the boot loop.
What else can I do? Maybe there is a driver problem and that is why even after using Flashtool it still doesn't boot?
I would be very grateful if someone could help me on this.
You have to flash FXP's kernel and not DooMKernel.
But I also tried to flash a stock rom and that didn't work also.
EDIT: I flashed stock ROM again, still didn't boot. Installed DoomLord kernel and then arconium and it still doesn't boot.
EDIT 2: In CWM Recovery if I try to wipe data, it says this:
"E:format_volume: no MTD partition "userdata"
Has anyone got a fix for this?
It would be much appreciated.
can you charge your phone now?
Yep, I can charge the phone.
it means your kernel is still working....
then have it fully charged, then try to flashing again.
some tips:
1. always have latest flashtools
2. always have your phone fully charged b4 flashing.
3. proceed flashing carefully. if u miss one thing, then trouble come.
4. have cache and dalvik cache cleaned after flashing a kernel or Rom.
good luck mate...
gogo415 said:
it means your kernel is still working....
then have it fully charged, then try to flashing again.
some tips:
1. always have latest flashtools
2. always have your phone fully charged b4 flashing.
3. proceed flashing carefully. if u miss one thing, then trouble come.
4. have cache and dalvik cache cleaned after flashing a kernel or Rom.
good luck mate...
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No luck with previous firmwares so I'll try to flash the latest .62 stock ROM and then see.
I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks!
Well lads, I managed to get it working by flashing the LT18i firmware (4.0.2.A.0.42_CE). Now I just need to go back to the drawing board and try to get CM7 on there.
Thanks for all the help! I'll update this thread with any experiences.
I've managed to do it. Installed latest .62 firmware, flashed CM7 kernel, flashed 7.2 ROM and then GAPPS.
I don't know why it took me two days to bring the phone back from the dead.
ZAnwar said:
I've managed to do it. Installed latest .62 firmware, flashed CM7 kernel, flashed 7.2 ROM and then GAPPS.
I don't know why it took me two days to bring the phone back from the dead.
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hi, i came up with the same question:
E:format_volume: no MTD partition "userdata"
and my device is moto xt502
could you be so kind to give some details how you fix it
thank you very much
I am having the same problem too..please help! i flashed cm7 kernel n followed the instructions very carefully
ilamaan said:
I am having the same problem too..please help! i flashed cm7 kernel n followed the instructions very carefully
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I followed the instructions too, though they are not so much noob-friendly (and neither are the people on the forums, it seems...). FXP is not responding (actually, they rarely respond to anything, they usually just post when new release is out), other people either don't know how to fix it, because they haven't experienced such issues, or they are just hostile because you're "a an annoying noob". Anyway... first time after trying to flash 64 baseband on 107 or 106 release, I got stuck on logo, then flashed back to .42 and it worked. Now, while updating to 108, I tried to flash the 64 libraries and patch, but it didn't work. Got back to .42, but this time nothing happened. Still stuck on logo. And when I try to restore data, it says:
E:format_volume: no MTD partition "userdata"
Error while formatting /data!
I think I'll go back to stock... love CM, but hate the poor/no help of the developers...
try these
flash new firmware using flashtool.
after flash.turn on your device.
enable uknown source n usb debug
then turn off your fon
flash baseband 64
then turn on your fon
put fxp108 updated-kang,gaps,baseband 64 libs on your memory card,
then turn off your fon
flash fxp kernel fastboot flash boot boot.img
after flash turn on your fon..go to recovery
formated factory reset,wipe cache,clear dalvik cache,wipe betry stats..
flash update cm7.update.zip,gaps.zip,baseband64libs.zip
reboot your fon..wait 2 or 3 mint..done
My thanks goes to you. I was hoping to avoid full wipe, but I don't care anymore, since I brought my phone back to life. I skipped these steps, though:
beranchoi said:
flash baseband 64
flash baseband64libs.zip
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...because I went to check which baseband my phone was after flashing Global .62, and it said I was on -64, so it was no more necessary. For all of you having trouble with booting, follow the instructions given.
And now back to restoring all those apps
hey guys, can you post the link to that stock firmware, baseband and libs? maybe I've downloaded something wrong :/
btw. is there still that bug with a dark screen after locking phone?
lemon66 said:
hey guys, can you post the link to that stock firmware, baseband and libs? maybe I've downloaded something wrong :/
btw. is there still that bug with a dark screen after locking phone?
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This is the link to the stock 4.0.2.A.0.42.. flash it using flashtool.. http://www.multiupload.com/W3B7BOKUXQ
Everything you need for flashing FXP is on his signature, including bb .64 (to be flashed with flashtool - doesn't erase a thing).. then download FXP (latest is 108) and inside the zip file you'll see boot.img, which contains the special kernel (to be flashed using fastboot, not flashtool).
Also there's no dark screen bug in the latest releases, certainly not in FXP 107 and 108, which I'm using now.
Please help!
beranchoi said:
try these
flash new firmware using flashtool.
after flash.turn on your device.
enable uknown source n usb debug
then turn off your fon
flash baseband 64
then turn on your fon
put fxp108 updated-kang,gaps,baseband 64 libs on your memory card,
then turn off your fon
flash fxp kernel fastboot flash boot boot.img
after flash turn on your fon..go to recovery
formated factory reset,wipe cache,clear dalvik cache,wipe betry stats..
flash update cm7.update.zip,gaps.zip,baseband64libs.zip
reboot your fon..wait 2 or 3 mint..done
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Hey, this is my first post on here. I am new to android and just got an arc a few days ago. Even before i got it i was trying to figure out how to mod it. I am reasonably good at computers but a lot of the stuff i read on these forums is beyond me.
I have done my best to root and install CM7 on my arc but i have failed yet again.
I finally got it rooted and was all happy until when i tried to install CM7, all i can get to is the boot screen, but although the little android on the skateboard is very cool, i wish i could get it going!
So because I dont really understand the list of instructions you posted in this quote, i was hoping you could kind of translate into noob-speak. I still dont feel like i completely understand 'flashing'. In your instructions you say to "flash baseband 64" and that is the main point where I am stuck i think. Do you use a certain program (flashtool?) for this? or do it through a terminal window on the PC.
Also links to all the files mentioned would be awesome, its hard to find proper links with multiupload down and that kind of thing. Also with the rate this kind of tech evolves, things get outdated to quickly.
Please help! At the moment i have (i think) successfully returned my arc to the stock firmware using flashtool. Although i did this twice because i re-tried flashing CM7 and failed again. And the second time i couldnt seem to select LTI5i as the device to flash too, but LTI8i is what i used and it appears to have worked. So any help with that little conundrum would also be appreciated!
Cheers for any help given, I am so desperate to get this mod going as i have spent a solid 10+ hours trying already.
your bootloader unlock?right?
which kernel u use right now?
@tehknowitallnoob, I can lead you through the whole flashing process, if you want to, but only on Friday after around 9 pm GMT +1, since I don't have the time to do it earlier.
Sent from my LT15i (Xperia arc) on CM7
Try this:
Reflash back to stock ROM with a flashtool.
Then again flash the cm7 or try cm9
-cheers
I've been trying out multiple ICS ROMS for my R800x (FXP, AOKP, CM9, PlAyOPS and maybe something else, I've lost track) and I can only get the WiFi to turn on with PlAyOPS ROM. It's not a connection issue, I cannot actually get the WiFi to switch on, the slider is grayed out and it won't even slide over to the on position. I've tried the WiFi fix zips that are brought up on the ROM specific threads to no avail. I think I've tried every kernal/ROM/WiFi fix combination that I've come across. I'm currently using Keiran's 2.6.32.9 Darkforest kernal but I have also tried the FXP kernal and the LuPus v3 kernal.
The reason I'm not just sticking to the PlAy OPS ROM is that I use the bluetooth audio feature quite frequently in both my cars and it doesn't work correctly on PlAyOPS. I was able to get the bluetooth audio to work on FXP and, if I remember correctly CM9. I haven't tried bluetooth audio on AOKP yet. If I could get the WiFi to work on either of these ROMS I would be extremely happy.
I've been searching the internet and scouring this forum for a fix for my issue for nearly a month but I cannot find a solution for my specific problem. I greatly appreciate any assistance!
fuhrl said:
I've been trying out multiple ICS ROMS for my R800x (FXP, AOKP, CM9, PlAyOPS and maybe something else, I've lost track) and I can only get the WiFi to turn on with PlAyOPS ROM. It's not a connection issue, I cannot actually get the WiFi to switch on, the slider is grayed out and it won't even slide over to the on position. I've tried the WiFi fix zips that are brought up on the ROM specific threads to no avail. I think I've tried every kernal/ROM/WiFi fix combination that I've come across. I'm currently using Keiran's 2.6.32.9 Darkforest kernal but I have also tried the FXP kernal and the LuPus v3 kernal.
The reason I'm not just sticking to the PlAy OPS ROM is that I use the bluetooth audio feature quite frequently in both my cars and it doesn't work correctly on PlAyOPS. I was able to get the bluetooth audio to work on FXP and, if I remember correctly CM9. I haven't tried bluetooth audio on AOKP yet. If I could get the WiFi to work on either of these ROMS I would be extremely happy.
I've been searching the internet and scouring this forum for a fix for my issue for nearly a month but I cannot find a solution for my specific problem. I greatly appreciate any assistance!
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Back up data, flash back to stock rom, install kernel, wipe data, cache &dalvic cache in recovery mode, re-install CM9 with the included FXP kernel and that should be it.
Xperia Player said:
Back up data, flash back to stock rom, install kernel, wipe data, cache &dalvic cache in recovery mode, re-install CM9 with the included FXP kernel and that should be it.
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when you say install kernel, which kernel am i installing? the stock kernel or the FXP? when i re-install CM9 don't I have to install the FXP kernel first or will it automatically do it for me when i re-install CM9?
fuhrl said:
when you say install kernel, which kernel am i installing? the stock kernel or the FXP? when i re-install CM9 don't I have to install the FXP kernel first or will it automatically do it for me when i re-install CM9?
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Install FXP kernel first, then flash CM9.
Sent from my unlocked R800x using XDA Premium
DubleJayJ said:
Install FXP kernel first, then flash CM9.
Sent from my unlocked R800x using XDA Premium
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ok. thanks. Just as a clarification to the first part of the original response, I am installing the original stock kernel after i flash back to the stock ROM?
well, i went back to stock, flashed the kernal, wiped all my data, flashed the FXP kernal then re-installed FXP with no luck. I tried flashing the wifi zips after than without success. i guess i'm stuck with what i have unless there's something else i could try.
fuhrl said:
well, i went back to stock, flashed the kernal, wiped all my data, flashed the FXP kernal then re-installed FXP with no luck. I tried flashing the wifi zips after than without success. i guess i'm stuck with what i have unless there's something else i could try.
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What version of FXP are you using, and what are the wifi zips called that you're using?
lightningdude said:
What version of FXP are you using, and what are the wifi zips called that you're using?
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i used FXP 132. I know it's not the latest but I'm sure that it was when I downloaded it a month ago. The zips were cleverly named wififix2, WiFi_FiX_LuPuSv3 and the other was CDMA_mega_fix_v2_by_Leraeniesh. The last one had a WiFi fix in it by Atarii or someone like that.
had the same problem on my play (GSM version) here is what i did. and im sure it will work for you. flash the latest FTF for your device (Baseband).
when done Put the CM 9 Kernal on the phone. Boot in to recovery. do a factory reset. flash the CM 9 reboot and you are good to go.
nyvang101 said:
had the same problem on my play (GSM version) here is what i did. and im sure it will work for you. flash the latest FTF for your device (Baseband).
when done Put the CM 9 Kernal on the phone. Boot in to recovery. do a factory reset. flash the CM 9 reboot and you are good to go.
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i've done that twice now. this has been extremely frustrating. i don't know why the wifi will work without fail on one ROM but not work at all on others.
just to make sure i'm doing this correctly. After I flash the original FTF am I flashing the CM9 kernel directly after that? Do I have to restore the original kernel at all?
Speaking of wifi problem I cant get wifi to work on GB tweaked running doomkernel V2.....odd.
Xperia Player said:
Speaking of wifi problem I cant get wifi to work on GB tweaked running doomkernel V2.....odd.
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i think you have to flash doomlords wifi modules in recovery. it's what worked for me when i was using that rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1579388
fuhrl said:
i've done that twice now. this has been extremely frustrating. i don't know why the wifi will work without fail on one ROM but not work at all on others.
just to make sure i'm doing this correctly. After I flash the original FTF am I flashing the CM9 kernel directly after that? Do I have to restore the original kernel at all?
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The ftf has the stock kernel in it.
Sent from my SCH-I500
here is what i did step by step.
1 Flashed Everything back to original. using R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Baseband. (stock kernel too) using flashtool form here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
2 booted the phone.
3 shut down the phone
4 Flahs kernel provided with the rom.
5 Went to recovery. Ran a reset factory. clear cache, clear Dalvik, reset battery stats.
6 Flashed the rom. in this case FXP 135.
nyvang101 said:
here is what i did step by step.
1 Flashed Everything back to original. using R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Baseband. (stock kernel too) using flashtool form here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
2 booted the phone.
3 shut down the phone
4 Flahs kernel provided with the rom.
5 Went to recovery. Ran a reset factory. clear cache, clear Dalvik, reset battery stats.
6 Flashed the rom. in this case FXP 135.
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did this work? i have the latest PACman JB rom for the r800x and im using the lupus v5 kernel that came with it. for some reason all the other roms have working wifi except cyanogenmod based roms....... why is this?
Hey all, I'm really new (noob)
This morning I flashed My Xperia Arc S and rooted it.
I follow this 2 post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038 (Rooting)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801 (Flashing)
It worked fine and then I installed Root Explorer and moved all bloatware to SD Card to make it faster and yess no problem till here...
But then I learned that before installing a custom kernel you need a recovery tool kernel, so I googled and downloaded x-Parts and Installed CWM and so on.
Then I turned off my phone to check the recovery, yes it's fine. Then when I want to reboot it stucked in XPERIA logo, I had waited for at least 30 minutes and nothing happened still stucked. So I unplugged the battery and then went to recovery again then I choosed factory reset then reboot. But when it passed the xperia logo I got blank home screen because I move the Home.Apk to SDcard because I had ADW Launcher.
and because the factory reset and can't go to the setting now I'm unable to flash, root, or whatever yeah because I can't setting usb debugging and unknown source.
Now my phone seems damaged in the main rom. So what I must to do now?
1. How to reflash your stock ROM?
2. If I can't reflash my stock ROM ( I think it's damaged because I move my Home,Apk and factory reset so my ADWLauncher is gone and now I I have a blank home screen), how to another custom rom to replace your damaged rom?
3. I think I have a critical issue, any suggestion how to make it normal again ?
thank you, very appreciate your help this phone have so many contacts and my job apps :crying::crying::crying:
note: sorry for bad english
You should already know the answer to question 1 before flashing anything, and in the time its taken to write your post you could have already found the answer. Reflash with SEUS or the flashtool.
Sent from myushi
XperienceD said:
You should already know the answer to question 1 before flashing anything, and in the time its taken to write your post you could have already found the answer. Reflash with SEUS or the flashtool.
Sent from myushi
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well I'm noob, what can I do. I mean to reflash with stock rom or another rom. I need to download it first or else?
I mean what I must do first now..?
cursemaker said:
well I'm noob, what can I do. I mean to reflash with stock rom or another rom. I need to download it first or else?
I mean what I must do first now..?
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I don't care if you're a noob the Queen of England or come from Mars, everyday People are flashing things to their Phone without knowing how to repair it when it goes wrong. To try and help, read every word of this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634,
cursemaker said:
well I'm noob, what can I do. I mean to reflash with stock rom or another rom. I need to download it first or else?
I mean what I must do first now..?
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Ok here is something you have to know before flashing a Costum ROM:
1.Root,unlock bootloader
2.find a ROM you like and follow every step
3.install only kernel that goes with the ROM you are trying to flash.Sample:for GB Arconium 8.2 you can use stock kernel and DooMKernel is grate with that ROM,so don't use other kernel that doesn't goes with the ROM.
3a.flash kernel first
3b.flash ROM
3c.flash kernel fix/modules if needed.
But just in case read a bit before doing anything.Good luck.cheers
Sent from Xperia Arc
I have a Sony Arco HD (Japanese version of the Acro S), and I have some weird experiences.
Firstly, I installed Nordic stock .200. Then, as I have LB, I installed trinity raptor rom. This uses the aroma installer.
Thought I'd try a different rom, so I tried the BlackZax7 rom, which flashes straight from a zip.
When I flashed it, my phone wouldn't go past the Sony logo.
So, I got it into flash mode, re-flashed stock 200, rooted, installed CWM again, than tried to restore the backup I'd made with CWM, but it failed. No idea why.
SO I reflashed Trinity, using aroma, no problem there.
Today, I thought I'd have another try at installing the BlackZax7 rom, so I backed up my rom again. Thought I'd test my backup, so I tried to restore my back-up straight away. Wouldn't boot past the sony screen, despite seeming to be successful in restoring my working rom.
In both cases, if I plug phone into a power source (USB or mains), it turns itself on, and sticks at the Sony logo. If I unplug it, I can turn it off using the hard reset. But as soon as I plug it in again, it will turn itself on.
When I get home, I will fix my phone with flash tool, but any idea why this oddness would happen?
Nagoyablue said:
I have a Sony Arco HD (Japanese version of the Acro S), and I have some weird experiences.
Firstly, I installed Nordic stock .200. Then, as I have LB, I installed trinity raptor rom. This uses the aroma installer.
Thought I'd try a different rom, so I tried the BlackZax7 rom, which flashes straight from a zip.
When I flashed it, my phone wouldn't go past the Sony logo.
So, I got it into flash mode, re-flashed stock 200, rooted, installed CWM again, than tried to restore the backup I'd made with CWM, but it failed. No idea why.
SO I reflashed Trinity, using aroma, no problem there.
Today, I thought I'd have another try at installing the BlackZax7 rom, so I backed up my rom again. Thought I'd test my backup, so I tried to restore my back-up straight away. Wouldn't boot past the sony screen, despite seeming to be successful in restoring my working rom.
In both cases, if I plug phone into a power source (USB or mains), it turns itself on, and sticks at the Sony logo. If I unplug it, I can turn it off using the hard reset. But as soon as I plug it in again, it will turn itself on.
When I get home, I will fix my phone with flash tool, but any idea why this oddness would happen?
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Yeah, a real and correct flashing of a ROM is made with Flashtool, not through CWM, flashing through CWM will never install a ROM correctly,
That's just not true. It's normal to back-up and restore ROMs using cwm.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Yes it's true. You are the example.
skywalkerdroid said:
Yes it's true. You are the example.
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Then why did i manage to restore roms from cwm before?
You aren't helping. Please stop.
Sent from Pompey, via Nagoya.
Restore,maybe. Flashing through CWM it's not so accurate.
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Ok, you have to wipe everything,dalvik's cache included,after that power on your phone, install drivers,restore to factory settings just to prepare your phone for a clean ROM flashing.Do that and you can flash ROM through CWM without problems.
skywalkerdroid said:
Restore,maybe. Flashing through CWM it's not so accurate.
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Ok, you have to wipe everything,dalvik's cache included,after that power on your phone, install drivers,restore to factory settings just to prepare your phone for a clean ROM flashing.Do that and you can flash ROM through CWM without problems.
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I've flashed roms to this phone, to my tablet, all through recovery.
There is some kind of problem with the combination of kernel, recovery and phone.
Flashing roms through recovery isn't hard, normally. I've even done it on the train to work!
Sent from Pompey, via Nagoya.
Nagoyablue said:
I have a Sony Arco HD (Japanese version of the Acro S), and I have some weird experiences.
Firstly, I installed Nordic stock .200. Then, as I have LB, I installed trinity raptor rom. This uses the aroma installer.
Thought I'd try a different rom, so I tried the BlackZax7 rom, which flashes straight from a zip.
When I flashed it, my phone wouldn't go past the Sony logo.
So, I got it into flash mode, re-flashed stock 200, rooted, installed CWM again, than tried to restore the backup I'd made with CWM, but it failed. No idea why.
SO I reflashed Trinity, using aroma, no problem there.
Today, I thought I'd have another try at installing the BlackZax7 rom, so I backed up my rom again. Thought I'd test my backup, so I tried to restore my back-up straight away. Wouldn't boot past the sony screen, despite seeming to be successful in restoring my working rom.
In both cases, if I plug phone into a power source (USB or mains), it turns itself on, and sticks at the Sony logo. If I unplug it, I can turn it off using the hard reset. But as soon as I plug it in again, it will turn itself on.
When I get home, I will fix my phone with flash tool, but any idea why this oddness would happen?
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the only reason why you are facing problem is LB i also hve personal experience that installing rom through cwm on a LB went to soft brick and sony logo etc etc just unlock your bootloader and then try....... :victory:
and yes any rom which uses custom kernel needs also to hve an Unlocked BL...
n70shan said:
the only reason why you are facing problem is LB i also hve personal experience that installing rom through cwm on a LB went to soft brick and sony logo etc etc just unlock your bootloader and then try....... :victory:
and yes any rom which uses custom kernel needs also to hve an Unlocked BL...
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Nope, that's not the answer. The roms I am trying to flash are for locked BL, ie they use the stock Kernel.
Anyway, I recovered it last night using flash tool, so I'll probably stick to stock Sony rom for a while seeing as there isn't much change in performance if you can't change the kernel.
Nagoyablue said:
Anyway, I recovered it last night using flash tool, so I'll probably stick to stock Sony rom for a while seeing as there isn't much change in performance if you can't change the kernel.
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why not unlock your bootloader?
boyheadkick said:
why not unlock your bootloader?
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You say it like I have a choice........:laugh::silly:
Nagoyablue said:
You say it like I have a choice........:laugh::silly:
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oh right, you have an acro hd..silly question, BL unlockable?
boyheadkick said:
oh right, you have an acro hd..silly question, BL unlockable?
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Yeah, Japanese carriers wouldn't even let you do a sim unlock after you finished paying for the phone until recently. I bought my first Japanese smartphone, a Sharp, but Softbank won't let me do a sim unlock. Unbelievable.
Regarding my problem, maybe due to having Trinity 2.7 installed? I had no problem flashing roms or reinstalling backups via CWM on rooted stock .200 or Trinity 2.6.
Guys i really need help, I'm using an xperia play and i had just unlocked the bootloader and then flashed a the trueancestors ics rom and the LuPuS_zeus_Stock-gB+iCsv7-full kernel. Now it turns out that i didnt like the rom so i put it back to stock, still with the lupus kernel. Everything was working however i wanted to have the doomkernel v14. So i flashed the doomkernel and it was working however the wifi had erroros so i changed back to the lupus kernel. Again everything was working fine now. I then found out how to fix the wifi problem on doomkernelv14 so refrlashed that kernel. Before i reflashed the kernel i deleted the trueancestors isc rom as i didnt like it so i thought it would be ok. After the flash i tried to reboot the device, and it was stuck on the bootloader for doomkernel, not in a bootloop just stuck at doomkernel bootloader. I tried to fix this by going to recovery (clockwork mod) and then did a factory reset, wiped the cache and data and the dalvik cache as i saw these online for instructions on how to fix this problem. Still i had the same problem, stuck at bootloader. So i tried somthing different and reinstalled the trueancestors ics rom, and tried to reboot the xperia play, again stuck at bootloader. Im sorry if this was a bit long but I AM LITTRALLY BEGGING FOR SOME HELP! Please make a suggestion as to how i can fix this ASAP. Can it be fixed?Thank you for you Advice it is very much aprecciated. Ive posted this somewhere else in which i couldnt find but i really need help on this, please can anyone help. :crying:
you shouldn't post a like or not like any developer handmake. try back to a stock..
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Guys i really need help, I'm using an xperia play and i had just unlocked the bootloader and then flashed a the trueancestors ics rom and the LuPuS_zeus_Stock-gB+iCsv7-full kernel. Now it turns out that i didnt like the rom so i put it back to stock, still with the lupus kernel. Everything was working however i wanted to have the doomkernel v14. So i flashed the doomkernel and it was working however the wifi had erroros so i changed back to the lupus kernel. Again everything was working fine now. I then found out how to fix the wifi problem on doomkernelv14 so refrlashed that kernel. Before i reflashed the kernel i deleted the trueancestors isc rom as i didnt like it so i thought it would be ok. After the flash i tried to reboot the device, and it was stuck on the bootloader for doomkernel, not in a bootloop just stuck at doomkernel bootloader. I tried to fix this by going to recovery (clockwork mod) and then did a factory reset, wiped the cache and data and the dalvik cache as i saw these online for instructions on how to fix this problem. Still i had the same problem, stuck at bootloader. So i tried somthing different and reinstalled the trueancestors ics rom, and tried to reboot the xperia play, again stuck at bootloader. Im sorry if this was a bit long but I AM LITTRALLY BEGGING FOR SOME HELP! Please make a suggestion as to how i can fix this ASAP. Can it be fixed?Thank you for you Advice it is very much aprecciated. Ive posted this somewhere else in which i couldnt find but i really need help on this, please can anyone help. :crying:
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When switching kernels with different partition layout you have to delete data and system partition in fastboot mode.
I'm lazy to type again so here is a link where it is explained already:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849536&page=100
You can prevent future problems by wiping data and system partittion from CWM and THEN flash new kernel that have different partittion layout
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When switching kernels with different partition layout you have to delete data and system partition in fastboot mode.
I'm lazy to type again so here is a link where it is explained already:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849536&page=100
You can prevent future problems by wiping data and system partittion from CWM and THEN flash new kernel that have different partittion layout
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I havent tried this yet,becuase i need my dad to allow flash tool to work (Parental controls ffs -.-") however i saw the thread and i saw this part saying enter these commands "fastboot erase userdata and fastboot erase system i undestand how to get the command thing open but how do u enter these in, and what i mean is do you just open the command thing and just paste these in or do u have to right click somthing open comand promt here and all the stuff then enter them? Also these steps u listed, everything is fine its just my lack off knowladge for some of these things which i do apologize for
" Fully working steps, that is 100% working:
1.flash ftf with unlocked vendor partition (.62 or .79)
2.flash lupus gb kernel
3.erase system and data from fastboot
4.enter recovery and flash your rom "
Where do you get the unlocked vender partition, and which one is better .62 or .79 and if u could send me a link as your helping me i think ur choice of links for this is more reliable than mine, and again this is greatly appreciated.
" Fully working steps, that is 100% working:
1.flash ftf with unlocked vendor partition (.62 or .79)
2.flash lupus gb kernel
Download file name R800i_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf from Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S second post have firmware files
Guide how to use flashtool you can find at [GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Flashing A FTF File Using Flashtool
Flashing .79 or .62 firmware is necessary if you are planning to use lupus gb or icd/gb kernel - and you only need to do it once.
Flashing kernel is same, but when pressed on lighting icon, choose "fastboot"
3.erase system and data from fastboot
Ok, i made a zip for you. Download it from attachment, unpack to anywhere you like and double-click file named "start". Power off phone, press search and while keeping it pressed, plug in usb. I don't think you need admin rights for that, but:
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ROM PLACED ON YOUR SD CARD! Just in case, because that program will erase everything from your phone.
You should be able to enter recovery and/or flash your rom/restore your backup.
4.enter recovery and flash your rom "
Also, read some sticky threads, they are there for a reason
Again im really sorry to bother you with this, but what if i dont want to flash the rom, becuase i didnt like it in the first place so i went back to stock, however this method of returning to stock was to flash the R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_(1253-4437).ftf file. Now what it did was return it to stock rom (AFTER i tried the rom i didnt like) and unrooted the phone, i dont know if it returns the phone to stock firmware, and if the method of the system data wipe thing with the command prompt deleted everything, what can i flash? Little more explaination as to why im asking. Before this boot stuck thing hapenned i had used that same ftf file to return it to stock and unrooted. I re-rooted the phone and then flashed the lupus kernel. Everything was fine. I wanted to flash the doomkernel because like a dum nut i wanted to show off that i could overclock to 2ghz ( if i wanted to) as if alrdy stated before and did so. I think you can only flash zip files from your SD card so the ftf file wont be able to be flashed while on the device. So what do i flash? Should i just flash the rom i dont like and try return it to stock, then flash the ftf .79 firmware again after re-rooting the phone, then flash the doomkernelv14. In short i want to stay with the normal gingerbread 2.3.4 with doomkernelv14. Again i havent tried this yet and also sorry for these long rambly posts, i just want to give you as much info as possible in order for you to help me. Thank you so much for your solution btw much appriciated.:good:
And almost forgot i also want it back to rooted but i can do that myself, i just thought i'd specifiy it just incase its worth anything.
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2408688
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Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2408688
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Alright ive had the chance to try it out and i just got started on the firmware flash, problem is that its stuck at 16/033/2013 14:33:15
- INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/033/2013 14:33:53 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/033/2013 14:33:54 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
16/033/2013 14:33:54 - INFO - Reading device information (stuck here)
Any sugessions to what i should do?
Alright i fixed the firmware flash problem and have made it all the way to the the part where you flash your custom rom and the phone should magicly work again. Ive got past the doomlord booting screen, thats good, now im stuck at a black screen, any ideas on whats going on?
K so i fixed all the above problems, by using a different kernel, and repeating all the previous steps, THE XPERIA PLAY IS BACK DUDE THANK YOU( hit the thanks button like 100 times).
Mushtaqs said:
K so i fixed all the above problems, by using a different kernel, and repeating all the previous steps, THE XPERIA PLAY IS BACK DUDE THANK YOU( hit the thanks button like 100 times).
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Glad to helpfull
Remember, kernel must much rom. Gb stock kernel for gb sony based rom, you'll get stuck agan in kernel logo if if you flash kernel that don't match rom/firmware
Just read in kernel thread for info on wich roms it works
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Everythings fine at the moment and i dont want to make any more dumb mistakes so im just going to ask if wiping the data and system partitions in CWM still deleted everything. I just recently got all of my apps back and all that good stuff, i just want to know if they will get erased if i do this. My deepest appologies for bothering you with something so minor and selfish.
Sorry another selfish request (Damit) but when ever i flash the doomkernel v14 my wifi gets error, i was wondering if u knew how to fix this, if u dont and have the free time or feel like it, direct me to somone who does?
Mushtaqs said:
Everythings fine at the moment and i dont want to make any more dumb mistakes so im just going to ask if wiping the data and system partitions in CWM still deleted everything. I just recently got all of my apps back and all that good stuff, i just want to know if they will get erased if i do this. My deepest appologies for bothering you with something so minor and selfish.
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Mushtaqs said:
Sorry another selfish request (Damit) but when ever i flash the doomkernel v14 my wifi gets error, i was wondering if u knew how to fix this, if u dont and have the free time or feel like it, direct me to somone who does?
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Yes, if you wipe data and system then EVERYTHING is deleted. All your apps (data) and even android OS itself (system). You'll have to either flash new rom or restore backup after wiping system
Doomkernel need wifi modules to be installed from CWM recovery to have working wifi
I'll attach it
Im wondering about my battery life, because it seems to be draining faster. Im using no frills cpu with the lupus kernel alowing me to overclock to 1.6 ghz. I set my higest on 1613 mhz and lowest on 249mhz using the smartassv2 governer. any idea to whats going on ?
ok...i screw up my xperia play... dunno what to do.
hi guys, been a noob after i fed up with my xperia x8 now i having a xperia play f or 2 years and try to install a custom kernel and roms but i end up brick my phone. it just stuck at logo "xperia free play". it still can enter cwm recovery mode but when i use the method press the arrow thing then plug in the usb cable to pc , it seems my pc did detect my phone but cant show up my memory card in 'my computer' window. The i try to use fastboot & flashtool both can detect my phone after plug in. Here is what i do before brick:
first thing i did on my phone was to upgrade the stock kernel 4.0.2.a.0.42, then i unlock the bootloader, root it, and start download the custom rom without download the requirement kernel. after that, i install CWM using fast boot, put the custom rom to sd card, wipe user data, bla bla bla, then install the custom rom, the next thing i see is the problem i talking about earlier. So i try to using the service update from SCE but it just say im using a modified kernel hence i unable recover it using that method. so, i try to use flash tool x10 (i cant get any working download it keep saying error 404 link, this is the best i have now) when i press the flash it come out red words with error usb ...the thing is my phone cant get detected by my computer.... What to do or it is over? (p/s : i download the flash tool & adb package winrar file & the custom rom i mention is close 2 perfection)
I know is a bit long but I really need help on my phone, i still have a x8 here from my mom and mine is xperia play brick for 3 days now i still cant find a way to solve it. PLEASE HELLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPP. THANK YOU FOR THOSE RESPONSE~!
Bakisha said:
Glad to helpfull
Remember, kernel must much rom. Gb stock kernel for gb sony based rom, you'll get stuck agan in kernel logo if if you flash kernel that don't match rom/firmware
Just read in kernel thread for info on wich roms it works
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Man i was doing so well before, but im now stuck in a bootloop. I cant enter the recovery menu as the phone just keeps bootlooping. Also with lupus kernel the menu doesnt come up. I just erased the user data and system with ur zip from before and flashed aurora play with lupus v12.5 kernel It worked like everything else. i got more curious so i did the same thing erased user and system data then flashed gin2jellybean with the same kernel.( i followed ur intructions from before on how to flash roms n stuff) Everything worked again. I wanted a new kernel so i flashed extreme kernel r3. phone got stuck in a bootloop. So i erased user data and system data, then flashed and ftf stock rom and then flashed extreme kernel r3. everything was working. I went into titanium backup and uninstalled some system apps and accidently deleted the one that let you see the running services to see available ram. So i cleared data and and system data reflashed ftf stock rom in flashmode ofc, and extreme kernel in fastboot. I got a bootloop, so i tried all the different kernels that i could and i cant get into the menu for recovery. Can you please help me once again, i'll thank every post.
Mushtaqs said:
Man i was doing so well before, but im now stuck in a bootloop. I cant enter the recovery menu as the phone just keeps bootlooping. Also with lupus kernel the menu doesnt come up. I just erased the user data and system with ur zip from before and flashed aurora play with lupus v12.5 kernel It worked like everything else. i got more curious so i did the same thing erased user and system data then flashed gin2jellybean with the same kernel.( i followed ur intructions from before on how to flash roms n stuff) Everything worked again. I wanted a new kernel so i flashed extreme kernel r3. phone got stuck in a bootloop. So i erased user data and system data, then flashed and ftf stock rom and then flashed extreme kernel r3. everything was working. I went into titanium backup and uninstalled some system apps and accidently deleted the one that let you see the running services to see available ram. So i cleared data and and system data reflashed ftf stock rom in flashmode ofc, and extreme kernel in fastboot. I got a bootloop, so i tried all the different kernels that i could and i cant get into the menu for recovery. Can you please help me once again, i'll thank every post.
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For most part, you are doing it right, but, to solve problem with recovery, you should use "eraser" AFTER you change kernel
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Mushtaqs said:
Im wondering about my battery life, because it seems to be draining faster. Im using no frills cpu with the lupus kernel alowing me to overclock to 1.6 ghz. I set my higest on 1613 mhz and lowest on 249mhz using the smartassv2 governer. any idea to whats going on ?
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Naturaly, it will drain more battery BECAUSE it's overclocked.
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Mushtaqs said:
Man i was doing so well before, but im now stuck in a bootloop. I cant enter the recovery menu as the phone just keeps bootlooping. Also with lupus kernel the menu doesnt come up. I just erased the user data and system with ur zip from before and flashed aurora play with lupus v12.5 kernel It worked like everything else. i got more curious so i did the same thing erased user and system data then flashed gin2jellybean with the same kernel.( i followed ur intructions from before on how to flash roms n stuff) Everything worked again. I wanted a new kernel so i flashed extreme kernel r3. phone got stuck in a bootloop. So i erased user data and system data, then flashed and ftf stock rom and then flashed extreme kernel r3. everything was working. I went into titanium backup and uninstalled some system apps and accidently deleted the one that let you see the running services to see available ram. So i cleared data and and system data reflashed ftf stock rom in flashmode ofc, and extreme kernel in fastboot. I got a bootloop, so i tried all the different kernels that i could and i cant get into the menu for recovery. Can you please help me once again, i'll thank every post.
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I think you should repeat the fastboot process once again, so:
fastboot erase userdata
and fastboot erase system
then just flash the kernel you prefer.
I had exactly the same problem with my play bootlooping after flashing some kernels. and this solved the problem for me :victory:
sorry for my bad English, :crying: