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Hello again guys, I installed LuPuS v8 JB Kernel on my phone (I had 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced Firmware (Gingerbread) installed) then I went to CWM to flash the .zip with the wifi modules and G.Apps but when I rebooted I got a bootloop. what I have to do to correctly install it? Please guide me since I'm kinda newbie to this of unlocked bootloaders and kernels :/ (I'm trying to install PACman rom and followed the FAQ guide but...)
EDIT: Forgot to add, my PLAY is an r800a(i) GSM btw, I have to take off the SDcard to enter to the Kernel menu, idk if this is normal
xkeita said:
Hello again guys, I installed LuPuS v8 JB Kernel on my phone (I had 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced Firmware (Gingerbread) installed) then I went to CWM to flash the .zip with the wifi modules and G.Apps but when I rebooted I got a bootloop. what I have to do to correctly install it? Please guide me since I'm kinda newbie to this of unlocked bootloaders and kernels :/ (I'm trying to install PACman rom and followed the FAQ guide but...)
EDIT: Forgot to add, my PLAY is an r800a(i) GSM btw, I have to take off the SDcard to enter to the Kernel menu, idk if this is normal
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After you flash the Rom reboot the phone and just let it fully boot. After that you can go back to CWM and flash the WiFi modules and other add-ons
You need to boot into the kernel's recovery and set it to jb mode or ics depending on your rom. Then make sure your rom and gapps don't exceed the system partition size, which it most likely did if you flashed the full gapps package as well.
The default recovery for the lupus jb kernel is TWRP, if you load into another CWM recovery it most likely did not flash to the correct partition arrangement that lupus kernel use therefore the rom can't boot.
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Sounds like you didn't wipe data
So go into cwm and wipe cache,data,delvick and try rebooting then
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crazymonkey05 said:
Sounds like you didn't wipe data
So go into cwm and wipe cache,data,delvick and try rebooting then
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These are the steps I did
1.- Flash the 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced (2.3.4 firmware)
2.- Flash the LuPuSv8 JB Kernel via flashtools
3.- Take out the SDcard (I can't access to kernel menu without taking it out)
4.- Access Kernel menu then go into recovery mode
5.- Wipe data/cache/davlik
6.- Flash p.a.c.man jb
7.- Reboot
And then it bootloops and stays like that (i left it alone and it stayed like that for about 20 or 30 minutes)
I also wiped data/cache and davlik after flashing the rom, but got the same results, maybe I need a vendor unlocked firmware like in Turbo Kernel? I will try that...
Edit: Flashed the vendor unlocked firmware then wiped cache and data then installed the PACman rom but got bootloop again, maybe I should try with another kernel...
xkeita said:
These are the steps I did
1.- Flash the 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced (2.3.4 firmware)
2.- Flash the LuPuSv8 JB Kernel via flashtools
3.- Take out the SDcard (I can't access to kernel menu without taking it out)
4.- Access Kernel menu then go into recovery mode
5.- Wipe data/cache/davlik
6.- Flash p.a.c.man jb
7.- Reboot
And then it bootloops and stays like that (i left it alone and it stayed like that for about 20 or 30 minutes)
I also wiped data/cache and davlik after flashing the rom, but got the same results, maybe I need a vendor unlocked firmware like in Turbo Kernel? I will try that...
Edit: Flashed the vendor unlocked firmware then wiped cache and data then installed the PACman rom but got bootloop again, maybe I should try with another kernel...
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Do as above but after step 5 you need to go to mounts & storage and format Data/Cache & System (IMPORTANT DO NOT FORMAT ANYTHING ELSE):good:
Then flash p.a.c.man JB
tallman43 said:
Do as above but after step 5 you need to go to mounts & storage and format Data/Cache & System (IMPORTANT DO NOT FORMAT ANYTHING ELSE):good:
Then flash p.a.c.man JB
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I did what you said but it keeps bootlooping @[email protected]
Why don't u use turbo kernel and start the process again...and no is not normal to take out your memory card to enter boot menu
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Yep, flashed turbo kernel v3.1 and it worked! Damn that lupus kernel made me waste many precious time...
xkeita said:
Yep, flashed turbo kernel v3.1 and it worked! Damn that lupus kernel made me waste many precious time...
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Cool:good:
xkeita said:
Yep, flashed turbo kernel v3.1 and it worked! Damn that lupus kernel made me waste many precious time...
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flashing that ftf was ur problem. U needed to flash the ftf with unlocked partitions. Same thing you shpoud of also needed to do for turbo kernel then format system and data partitions in either CWM or via fastboot, then flash kernel.
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@tallman43 thx for the help bro (Y)
wedgess said:
flashing that ftf was ur problem. U needed to flash the ftf with unlocked partitions. Same thing you shpoud of also needed to do for turbo kernel then format system and data partitions in either CWM or via fastboot, then flash kernel.
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I flashed the FTF with unlocked partitions played with the phone for about 30 secs, then flashed kernel, went to kernel menu then formated system, data, cache and davlik via CWM then flashed the rom, but that ended in bootloop, did the same with turbo kernel and it worked.
easy fix dont use Pac Rom its junk
xkeita said:
Hello again guys, I installed LuPuS v8 JB Kernel on my phone (I had 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced Firmware (Gingerbread) installed) then I went to CWM to flash the .zip with the wifi modules and G.Apps but when I rebooted I got a bootloop. what I have to do to correctly install it? Please guide me since I'm kinda newbie to this of unlocked bootloaders and kernels :/ (I'm trying to install PACman rom and followed the FAQ guide but...)
EDIT: Forgot to add, my PLAY is an r800a(i) GSM btw, I have to take off the SDcard to enter to the Kernel menu, idk if this is normal
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use slimbean !takes less room use it with lupus kerenel jb 480 rom.
---------- Post added at 02:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:00 PM ----------
Just want to tell you that your kernels are by far the best. But the PAC man rom and the Paranoid hmm Dont work I cant get them to ever boot on my R800x CDMA
Keep up the hard work.
Hi,
Hopefully someone can help. First off, when I try to unlock bootloader, It says it's unlocked. I can root my phone through flashtools with no problems also. I tried the ICS and JB roms with a lupus kernel as described on Youtube. I follows the instructions to a T and when I install the rom from the sd card, it never installs,...well it does install as in it goes through the installation procedure. It just reboots to the recovery mode after the installion instead of the rom etc to ( the lupus or doomlord recov mode depending on the rom). I have tried different roms and downgraded to ginger 2.3.2 ( I am currently on 2.3.4) but there is no change. Any help would be great thanks ...
Tommy
Not clear... you said you tried to unlock bootloader... did you do it...????
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azailestary said:
Not clear... you said you tried to unlock bootloader... did you do it...????
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Hi,
I bought the phone second hand. When I tried to unlock bootloader, it says its unlocked already...must have been done by previous owner
Did you follow all the instructions for instlling a ROM???
1. Factory reset
2. Format-wipe /cache (it says formattting /cache when doing factory reset, but do it anyway)
3. Format /system (its on mounts and storage menu)
4. Wipe dalvik cache (its on advanced menu)
5. Fix battery/wipe battery stats. This depends on the recovery, but is the same thing...
6. Fix permissions. I think this is what you are doing wrong of missed out.
Btw, if you can enter fastboot mode and flash custom kernels, you have unolocked bootloader
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tommyforest123 said:
Hi,
Hopefully someone can help. First off, when I try to unlock bootloader, It says it's unlocked. I can root my phone through flashtools with no problems also. I tried the ICS and JB roms with a lupus kernel as described on Youtube. I follows the instructions to a T and when I install the rom from the sd card, it never installs,...well it does install as in it goes through the installation procedure. It just reboots to the recovery mode after the installion instead of the rom etc to ( the lupus or doomlord recov mode depending on the rom). I have tried different roms and downgraded to ginger 2.3.2 ( I am currently on 2.3.4) but there is no change. Any help would be great thanks ...
Tommy
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How are you flashing your kernels... via Flashtool in fastboot mode, or using the windows (if you're using windows) CMD and the fastboot command on Android SDK??? 'Cause maybe something's wrong with the kernel or the rom Zip you're using...
Which Roms are doing this???
julian280 said:
Did you follow all the instructions for instlling a ROM???
1. Factory reset
2. Format-wipe /cache (it says formattting /cache when doing factory reset, but do it anyway)
3. Format /system (its on mounts and storage menu)
4. Wipe dalvik cache (its on advanced menu)
5. Fix battery/wipe battery stats. This depends on the recovery, but is the same thing...
6. Fix permissions. I think this is what you are doing wrong of missed out.
Btw, if you can enter fastboot mode and flash custom kernels, you have unolocked bootloader
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Hi,
I finally got a Jelly Bean rom to work - very strange that alot of the other roms never worked. I did all the steps you mentioned on a ICS rom but still the same. But it finally worked on a JB rom
Thanks,
Tommy
tommyforest123 said:
Hi,
I finally got a Jelly Bean rom to work - very strange that alot of the other roms never worked. I did all the steps you mentioned on a ICS rom but still the same. But it finally worked on a JB rom
Thanks,
Tommy
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have you checked what kernel you have flashed? lupus kernel has 3 different versions one solely made for gingerbread and for ICS which is now very updated to work on any stock based ICS rom he also has a CM10 based rom which will work on any CM based roms as well as. have checked the roms recommended kernel to use?
I have just successfully rooted my Xperia Arc and installed CWM recovery.
I was about to flash a new ROM so before that I factory reset (nothing went wrong) and format my sd card (it went wrong here)
At the Recovery, under mount and storage, i formatted everything, including the system :crying:
I thought it was something on the sd card, not the operating system :crying:
Now when I try to boot up the phone it just stuck at Sony logo
I have come so far just to screw it all up at the last step
Is there any where to install back the OS
Please I really need help. I just started a day ago. Please help
w1un said:
I have just successfully rooted my Xperia Arc and installed CWM recovery.
I was about to flash a new ROM so before that I factory reset (nothing went wrong) and format my sd card (it went wrong here)
At the Recovery, under mount and storage, i formatted everything, including the system :crying:
I thought it was something on the sd card, not the operating system :crying:
Now when I try to boot up the phone it just stuck at Sony logo
I have come so far just to screw it all up at the last step
Is there any where to install back the OS
Please I really need help. I just started a day ago. Please help
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Hi Just dowload any room from here put the sd car and install from the cwm .or try to recover from sony pc companion just do repair
Hi thanks for the quick reply
Hmm all my phone can do is stuck at Sony logo, nothing else
It is that bad, and for your info
It can't go into Recovery
My PC / Sony PC Companion is not able to detect it
Flash tool still can detect that it is connected
and by any ROM u mean custom ROM?
I have Speed ROM 8.0, not installed on my phone yet though
If I just install custom ROM I can get my phone back to life?
But first, I don't think I can install custom ROM / do anything when I can't do things I mentioned above
Download stock ICS and flash it using flashtool.
Thanks for the reply
Ok I will try that.
But how to flash a ROM using flash tool? It is possible? I have only used flash tool for firmware.
And all I can google is about how to flash a ROM using ROM Manager or Recovery.
Do you have link to any tutorial about this?
Edit:
Opps I found something about that.
Another question, is it ok to use any version of stock ICS?
I found Dovahkiin 1.2. Is it ok?
Or is Speed ROM 8.0 ok?
w1un said:
Thanks for the reply
Ok I will try that.
But how to flash a ROM using flash tool? It is possible? I have only used flash tool for firmware.
And all I can google is about how to flash a ROM using ROM Manager or Recovery.
Do you have link to any tutorial about this?
Edit:
Opps I found something about that.
Another question, is it ok to use any version of stock ICS?
I found Dovahkiin 1.2. Is it ok?
Or is Speed ROM 8.0 ok?
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First you will need a stock rom,than root,cwm and than you can start with custom roms...
Flashtool works only with .ftf files as i know,so first download ICS Stock .587...
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my bad! i knew they were different things :x
Stock ROM is like a base then Custom ROM is like the topping
I have found a Stock ROM, hope I can get it to work
Thanks for your reply anyway
post here just in case anyone else need this info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
Wooo
i got it!!
A big thank you for you all
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Wooo
i got it!!
A big thank you for you all
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Just a tip: before you mess with anything make a nandroid backup... So that you won't lose any apps data and stuff...
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I have searched high and low, used many programs and the extent of my vocabulary on google to try and find a solution.
I figured it would be a good idea to ask rather than lifelong searching.
I just recently bought the Xperia Play because I am somewhat an avid gamer and love this phone.
After a while it gets annoying to be able to put only 4 apps on my SD card and a message popping up saying internal memory full, with 20+ gigs left on the SD card, Knowing in later android updates, most apps are allowed on the SD card, as well as holding home and killing recent apps.
I am looking to ROM my phone or unlock the bootloader, whatever is best.
My bootloader is locked, running 2.3.4 firmware on a Canadian rogers (under virgin on unlocked carrier/sim) R800a
If there are anymore specs needed, I would be happy to provide.
The build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42 if this helps.
Rayne-Malik said:
The build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42 if this helps.
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Rooting. 42 is easy. You can use zerg rush method or with superoneclick.
Then install links2sd from market, uninstall unused system apps and move your apps to sd.
If you don't care about warranty, you can unlock your bootloader, install kernel that have 600MB instead of deafault 380MB data partition and install any rom you like.
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Thank you very much for the reply.
I'm ready to superoneclick but shouldn't I install Clockwork Recovery Mod?
I do not care about warranty as I bought the phone second hand anyways.
Rayne-Malik said:
Thank you very much for the reply.
I'm ready to superoneclick but shouldn't I install Clockwork Recovery Mod?
I do not care about warranty as I bought the phone second hand anyways.
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Kernel and clockwork recovery is in same file, so once you flash kernel, you have recovery too.
My advice, since you don't care about warranty, is to do next:
-Root your phone first (so you can make backup with titanium backup or mybackuproot)
-Backup your apps and data (calls, sms...)
-Unlock your bootloader
-Find some rom from developer forum
-enter flashtool in flashboot mode, flash .79firmware (no need to boot into that firmware, just power off when it's finished)
-enter flashtool in fastboot mode, flash kernel that mached your rom (i recommend lupus gb v12 if your downloaded rom is gb, lupus ics/gb v7 (stock or cm version) for ics/gb roms or lupus jb v8 480p for jb roms.
-Enter recovery (power on, then keep pressing volume down/up or back button) (for lupus kernel is volume down)
-Flash your rom with "install zip from sd card"
Remember, jb roms won't boot on ics kernel, so if you got bootloop, most probably your rom does not match flashed kernel. Look in rom desription what kernel is compatible with it.
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I figured out a way to put CWM on it and that works fine, tested recovery on reboot.
I'm following up until the bootloader.
Now how will I unlock my bootloader?
My rooting status says bootloader unlock allowed: No
I have R800i so i can't help more, but check this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187172
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Thank you very much, you have been a big help!
I'm just about done, Which rom would you recommend?
I'm currently looking at the Aurora Play.
Rayne-Malik said:
Thank you very much, you have been a big help!
I'm just about done, Which rom would you recommend?
I'm currently looking at the Aurora Play.
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I'm glad i helped :highfive:
I can't recommend any rom, because there are so many good ones. And which ones...? GB, ICS, JB, CM7/9/10, MIUI, AOSP, Hybrid...
You better check roms here and find what you like.
So, I went with the Aurora Play ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124442
And the turbo kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187172
Step 1: put ROM on SD
2: Flash Kernel
3: Reboot into recovery
4: Wipe everything
5: Install ROM
I wouldn't say im in a boot loop but I can access recovery and it's not loading into the ROM
Would not installing, [Firmware] [GSM] R800i 4.0.2.A.0.58 or R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_phoenixvendor.ftf have mattered?
Like the .79 firmware you mentioned, I did not do that.
Rayne-Malik said:
So, I went with the Aurora Play ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124442
And the turbo kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187172
Step 1: put ROM on SD
2: Flash Kernel
3: Reboot into recovery
4: Wipe everything
5: Install ROM
I wouldn't say im in a boot loop but I can access recovery and it's not loading into the ROM
Would not installing, [Firmware] [GSM] R800i 4.0.2.A.0.58 or R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_phoenixvendor.ftf have mattered?
Like the .79 firmware you mentioned, I did not do that.
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Latest firmware only matters if you want bigger data partition (600MB vs 380MB stock)
Did you set type of rom in turbo kernel? As i recall, there is an option in recovery to choose wich type of rom you are installing. And since you want Aurora play, you should choose stock-GB (it's been a long time since i used turbo kernel, i can't recall where exactly that option is)
Ok, I found that option and set it to GB stock ROM on slot 1. Still nothing though.
It boots up says Sony Turbo and then goes blank. The LED/backlight of the phone is still on though.
Should I choose something else other than Turbo?
EDIT: There are 2 options to set as stock GB, set both as stock and booted up just fine.
Now running Aurora Play, Thanks for all your help!
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..
Mushtaqs said:
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
Bakisha said:
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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Bakisha said:
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?
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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.
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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
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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~!
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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.
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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.
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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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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: