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[Q] Question about the following custom rom

Hi,
I am try to install the following custom rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448552
I also my phone rooted and flashed my firmware with the following method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
(Post 3)
Since the installation explanation of the custom rom not really wide, do I perform the following steps:
0. Charge Phone 100% (optional)
1. Flash Kernel for ICS ROMS (e.x. arcknight)
2. Boot to CWM
3. Factory Reset
4. & Storage-System Mounts--> Format
5. Advanced----> Wipe Battery Stats (optional)
6. Install Zip from sd card-Choose Zip from sd card >-------> Xperia Ice Bean 4. X
7. Reboot, wait for booting, than reboot again (optional)
Also snap I don't exactly what they mean with boot via recovery?
When I've done that, I remain a boot loop hang. Anyone have any idea what I should do? I'm quite a beginner so like in simple language.
Thank you!

Boot via recovery means reboot using cwm recovery,do you hav do a nandroid backup before you flash your Rom?if do,recover using cwm.if not,update via sony updater to fix it but Sony update will wipe all your thing like root permission etc
Sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S with xdapureness 11.00

the first link is a theme
we can help you if you can tell us your phone model, the custom rom you wish to install

Hello.
My apologies I didn't know it was a theme.
But I would like to have the following combination.
Cyanogenmod 9 in combination with the theme, is that a good combination? Or can I do it better otherwise.
I have the following specs:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S LT18i.
Android 4.1.B.0.587 Rooted.
I use SuperUser and X Parts.
I use now the normal Sony stock.
I use the following root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957 thanks for the thinking!
Greetings

anonydutch said:
Hello.
My apologies I didn't know it was a theme.
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The clue is in the thread title, if you miss those kinds of details you'll run into trouble real fast. That theme won't work with CM9 as it's designed for the stock ROM. Use Theme Chooser themes for CM ROMS.

[Q] Ligux Rom: black screen after installing rom and lupus kernel

Hi,
I have been trying to install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2383768 ROM for about a few hours now but don't seem to get it work on my Arc S (LT18i) I followed all the steps mentioned in the thread and everything installs correctly. The lupus kernel loads properly but after that I am stuck at a black screen showing nothing. Could anyone please help me with this.I event tried going back to stock and then rooting and then installing the ROM but the same black screen is displayed again.
Thanks and regards,
Amit Mirchandani
EDIT:
I was able to make the ROM work by installing the boot.img kernel inside the zip file. But it is not loading for me with the LUPUS kernel downloaded from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867265&highlight=lupus. Please can anyone help with this
EDIT:
Okay I was able to get it to work with lupus as well. I guess I downloaded the wrong kernel which was of ICS and was able to get it to work once I flashed the JB kernel. Sorry for bothering anyone.
Thanks and Regards,
Amit Mirchandani

[Q] Can't put CWM onto my Xperia Arc after using EMMA

Hi,
I have tried everything I've read so far and I still can't get the phone to boot into recovery.
I flashed the latest Stock ROM using Sony Ericsson 'Emma' flashtool.
Then I rooted using eroot and I have confirmed the root with the app Root Checker.
I installed ROM Manager but it says my device isn't recognised.
Also installed X-Parts and even though that said ClockWorkMod install was successful it still won't boot into recovery.
I have tried holding down various combination of keys whilst powering up but I don't even see a blue light appearing.
Is there any way to get CWM onto my Xperia Arc (LT15i) please?
Thanks for any advice

Flash a kernel that has CWM using fastboot.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

popthosegaskets said:
Flash a kernel that has CWM using fastboot.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Hi popthosegaskets, thanks for replying. How would I go about finding the right kernal and how do I flash the phone if I can't get into recovery please?
I did flash my phone before with CM 9 but I've completely forgotten how to do it.
Thanks again

GoodGosh said:
Hi popthosegaskets, thanks for replying. How would I go about finding the right kernal and how do I flash the phone if I can't get into recovery please?
I did flash my phone before with CM 9 but I've completely forgotten how to do it.
Thanks again
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The kernel will depend on your ROM, so if you're using stock ROM you can flash a stock kernel with CWM on it. LuPuS stock kernel and Advanced stock kernel are two examples of stock kernel that have CWM.
Most custom ROM kernel should have CWM installed. Custom ROM will also come with its kernel so flash that and you should have CWM on your phone.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

popthosegaskets said:
The kernel will depend on your ROM, so if you're using stock ROM you can flash a stock kernel with CWM on it. LuPuS stock kernel and Advanced stock kernel are two examples of stock kernel that have CWM.
Most custom ROM kernel should have CWM installed. Custom ROM will also come with its kernel so flash that and you should have CWM on your phone.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Hi popthosegaskets, thanks very much for helping me. I was wondering if you could tell me where I'm going wrong trying to install a CM Rom please. I've tried both CM 9 and CM 10 but the former caused the boot screen to flicker and flash and when I tried to install CM 10 I just got an error in CMW saying error in sdcard/cm10.zip (status 7).
The problem stems from me experimenting and putting on the Jellybeanv4 Rom. I found that the Settings button didn't function and overal performance was slow so that is why I'm trying to flash back to a Stable CM Rom.
These are the instructions I followed using flashtool.
1. Download rom, patch and gapps from Downloads and put in SD card
2. Flash Xperia Arc S 4.1.B.1.13 Vodafone DE firmware via flashtool (For increasing system and data memory for Arc user and latest BB) Must
3. Flash included FXP kernel or any CM10 based kernel using fastboot
4. Boot into CWM
5. Wipe factory reset (Data & Cache)
6. Go mounts and storage
7. Format /system
8. Flash rom then patch and at last gapps
9. Reboot
10. After booting 1 time you can flash addons if you want
Is it a problem with a conflict with the Vodafone DE Firmware and CM Rom?
Thanks again for your help and advice

I have same problem...
Same rom and same instalation guide...
Any solution to get in CWM?

GoodGosh said:
Hi popthosegaskets, thanks very much for helping me. I was wondering if you could tell me where I'm going wrong trying to install a CM Rom please. I've tried both CM 9 and CM 10 but the former caused the boot screen to flicker and flash and when I tried to install CM 10 I just got an error in CMW saying error in sdcard/cm10.zip (status 7).
The problem stems from me experimenting and putting on the Jellybeanv4 Rom. I found that the Settings button didn't function and overal performance was slow so that is why I'm trying to flash back to a Stable CM Rom.
These are the instructions I followed using flashtool.
1. Download rom, patch and gapps from Downloads and put in SD card
2. Flash Xperia Arc S 4.1.B.1.13 Vodafone DE firmware via flashtool (For increasing system and data memory for Arc user and latest BB) Must
3. Flash included FXP kernel or any CM10 based kernel using fastboot
4. Boot into CWM
5. Wipe factory reset (Data & Cache)
6. Go mounts and storage
7. Format /system
8. Flash rom then patch and at last gapps
9. Reboot
10. After booting 1 time you can flash addons if you want
Is it a problem with a conflict with the Vodafone DE Firmware and CM Rom?
Thanks again for your help and advice
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Sorry for very late reply, but it should not be a problem with DE firmware. Download the file again and try to install it following the steps.
iggy1974 said:
I have same problem...
Same rom and same instalation guide...
Any solution to get in CWM?
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僕のLT18iから送られてきた

Solved boot in CWM
popthosegaskets said:
Sorry for very late reply, but it should not be a problem with DE firmware. Download the file again and try to install it following the steps.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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I've found solutions for LT18i
downloaded kernel
http://goo.im/devs/nAa/kernels/3.4.x/jb/anzu/3.4.45-nAa-03_LT18.img

[SOLVE][Q][ARC/S] Help Installing Carbon Rom

Hello, if someone can help me install the carbon rom, because on the main post of the carbon rom, i dont find the instruction of how to install it in my Sony Ericsson Arc s.
I have downloaded:
- Carbon Rom.
- SDK android.
- Gapps
- SuperFusion-kk
- i need the recovery (Recommend me one pls).
Thank you, for the attention.

Apprivoise said:
Hello, if someone can help me install the carbon rom, because on the main post of the carbon rom, i dont find the instruction of how to install it in my Sony Ericsson Arc s.
I have downloaded:
- Carbon Rom.
- SDK android.
- Gapps
- SuperFusion-kk
- i need the recovery (Recommend me one pls).
Thank you, for the attention.
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Recovery is inside the kernel. SE phones do not use the /recovery partition at all.
Start out by unlocking the bootloader (http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com).
Install custom kernel via fastboot (Flashtool includes a nice GUI with the fastboot as well, download it from http://flashtool.net).
Boot up the phone, start pressing Volume down button many times until recovery appears.
When you are inside recovery, do factory reset and under Mounts and Storage, format /system.
Then install zip from sdcard, choose the ROM, then install the Gapps. Once done, restart your phone.

Solved
Man ty for the the help, a tips, dont use SuperFusion KK, when i try install the rom, it said that my phone is haida (NeoV), so i changed it for the darkkernel.
this post is solved

Apprivoise said:
Man ty for the the help, a tips, dont use SuperFusion KK, when i try install the rom, it said that my phone is haida (NeoV), so i changed it for the darkkernel.
this post is solved
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Superfusion is for cm10 roms... Carbon is a cm11 rom... Always use kernel inside the rom zip...
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk 2

[Q] How to flash CWM on Xperia S Stock JB?

Hi all,
I'm messing around with my girlfriends Xperia S and śtuck on installing a custom recovery (CWM seems to be the preferred one on the S).
The System:
Stock Sony JB
Build 6.2.B.1.96
What I already did:
Root
Backup TA
Unlocked Bootloader (official way via Sony website)
What I already tried to install custom recovery:
RecoverX App on PlayStore -> Recovery not booting when tapping the sony logo while booting (black screen for some seconds then reboot to Android)
Xperia S Dual Recovery (Linux script) -> Installation successful but no chance to boot one of the recoveries via Vol +/-, no blue LED, boots directly to Android
What I'm trying to achieve:
Install CM 11 with root access
I'm kind of experienced with HTC phones and my OnePlus One so not a complete noob but it looks like Sony phones are a different thing.
I read about the need to flash a custom kernel which includes the recovery but there are seperate recovery threads on the other hand. The sticky role up threads seem out of date.
Been reading since yesterday but this only lead to more confusion.
I hope someone can help me out getting CWM (or any other recommended recovery) on this phone to install CM 11.
And how to remove the recoveries I already installed and don't work?
EDIT 13:58
After further reading this looks like the way to go:
[RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.2.7 for Xperia S (UnlockedBootLoader){JB}[20130824]
Correct? I don't want to end up bricking the device by trying different things. Can I flash CM11 ROMS using this recovery? The post says "do not use this for flashing CM10.1 (u will need to use the CM kernel for that)" which keeps confusing me ...
And how do I remove the recoveries already installed (list above) but not working?

real_sl4cker said:
Hi all,
I'm messing around with my girlfriends Xperia S and śtuck on installing a custom recovery (CWM seems to be the preferred one on the S).
The System:
Stock Sony JB
Build 6.2.B.1.96
What I'm trying to achieve:
Install CM 11 with root access
I'm kind of experienced with HTC phones and my OnePlus One so not a complete noob but it looks like Sony phones are a different thing.
I read about the need to flash a custom kernel which includes the recovery but there are seperate recovery threads on the other hand. The sticky role up threads seem out of date.
Been reading since yesterday but this only lead to more confusion.
I hope someone can help me out getting CWM (or any other recommended recovery) on this phone to install CM 11.
And how to remove the recoveries I already installed and don't work?
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First copy the zip of CM11 ROM to the phone.
Then on PC, extract the boot.img (this is the custom kernel with recovery for the ROM) from the ROM zip and flash it via fastboot using the flashtool software. Then You will have a twrp installed in Your phone due to it. Now boot into twrp and flash the ROM.
Note, after You flash the boot.img, You won't be able to boot into stock firmware. You will have to flash the CM11 ROM.
Also, if the recovery are not accessible, they are probably not installed, so no need to remove them.

Mirhawk said:
First copy the zip of CM11 ROM to the phone.
Then on PC, extract the boot.img (this is the custom kernel with recovery for the ROM) from the ROM zip and flash it via fastboot using the flashtool software. Then You will have a twrp installed in Your phone due to it. Now boot into twrp and flash the ROM.
Note, after You flash the boot.img, You won't be able to boot into stock firmware. You will have to flash the CM11 ROM.
Also, if the recovery are not accessible, they are probably not installed, so no need to remove them.
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Thank you very much for the instructions, now there's less confusion :good:
So let's see how it works with Paranoid Android. I'll report back afterwards.
Any Android 4.4 ROM recommendation as a stable daily driver?
Looks like there is no up to date standard CM11 build for the Xperia S

real_sl4cker said:
Thank you very much for the instructions, now there's less confusion :good:
So let's see how it works with Paranoid Android. I'll report back afterwards.
Any Android 4.4 ROM recommendation as a stable daily driver?
Looks like there is no up to date standard CM11 build for the Xperia S
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From what I have been reading, PA does seem to be stable enough to be a daily driver, just find the correct build of it. I don't know which one is as I don't use it much, do ask in the thread.
I would suggest Carbon ROM too, but it is currently having some battery drain issues, the battery works for hardly an entire day.

Mirhawk said:
From what I have been reading, PA does seem to be stable enough to be a daily driver, just find the correct build of it. I don't know which one is as I don't use it much, do ask in the thread.
I would suggest Carbon ROM too, but it is currently having some battery drain issues, the battery works for hardly an entire day.
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Thanks. I already found the current PA build in the thread (4.5 beta2) and apart from German translations missing in PA settings up to now it performs well [emoji3]