Guys i need some advice with rooting my friend's Arc s. Here s what i did
Phone was on official ICS. I unlocked the bootloader using the official method.
Then i rooted it using some one click root method
Then installed recovery using recoverx software
Booted to recovery, wipe data, format system
Then tried to install a rom called racing bean. But i got and status 7 error. I tried some other JB rom.
But got the same error
Then i switched off and tried get to recovey. but could not
So i relocked the bootloader and installed official ICS again to boot the phone. The phone is fine now.
so can anybody help me to properly do this?? I just want to install CM on this phone
Racing bean or any other jb rom needs a JB Kernel too!.the ics kernel and jb rom mismatch might give that error.First flash a jb kernel and then it should work fine. This one's what i use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885559.
First, you forgot kernel. Second make a backup with cwm before any wipe.
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I recommed TWRP recovery over cwm, it gave me problems starting out.
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Lordemort said:
Racing bean or any other jb rom needs a JB Kernel too!.the ics kernel and jb rom mismatch might give that error.First flash a jb kernel and then it should work fine. This one's what i use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885559.
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I flashed lupus kernel but after that i could not get into recovey. How can i do that?? I had the same problem with Arc fusion kernel
Well,there shouldnt be any problem,vol down or up button while the device lights up(led glows) does the job.But maybe u can try flashing it agn..if still having an issue..use an app like rom toolbox or boot manager to reboot into recovery..btw srry for the late reply
I gave up the effort. I tried about 6 Roms and kernels. Even ICS kernels with ICS roms. But After flashing the rom the phone does not go pass the kernel boot screen. I had to relock the bootloader and flash the stock Rom again. I have flashed hundreds of roms on so many devices. But never faced this kind of situation
pasanjay said:
Guys i need some advice with rooting my friend's Arc s. Here s what i did
Phone was on official ICS. I unlocked the bootloader using the official method.
Then i rooted it using some one click root method
Then installed recovery using recoverx software
Booted to recovery, wipe data, format system
Then tried to install a rom called racing bean. But i got and status 7 error. I tried some other JB rom.
But got the same error
Then i switched off and tried get to recovey. but could not
So i relocked the bootloader and installed official ICS again to boot the phone. The phone is fine now.
so can anybody help me to properly do this?? I just want to install CM on this phone
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Not sure why you would have installed RecoverX if you have an unlocked bootloader as all you need to do is flash a kernel that includes CWM.
XperienceD said:
Not sure why you would have installed RecoverX if you have an unlocked bootloader as all you need to do is flash a kernel that includes CWM.
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I have never played with a xperia device before. But i did flash kernels with cwm and flashed roms. But when i rebooted it never went pass the kernel boot screen
pasanjay said:
But i did flash kernels with cwm and flashed roms.
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I think you should flash kernels via fastboot.
panda0 said:
I think you should flash kernels via fastboot.
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Ya right i did flash the kernel via fastboot. Then booted into CWM and flashed the rom. But when i reboot it gets stuck at kernel screen
This happened to me and all I did was leave the phone like 10 mins booting, then it magically worked. I'm using Arc fusion 4.3 with racing bean, no problems. Try this, flash lupus kernel, wipe everything, go on fastboot and flash fusion, try to go on cwm and if it works, try to install racingbean again. At least that's one of the things I did.
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Always give the recovery log...
& exact error code ^^
Than search google.
Than xda.
Than post ^^
flash newest sony ics stock rom-->fastboot kernel in the cm zip-->wipe all cm need-->use cwm flash rom-->use cwm flash gapp (goo.im/gapps) (ex: cm10 should be gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip)-->enjoy!!
NOTE: If you are facing problems such as "Status Error 7" while installing, try THIS
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pasanjay said:
Ya right i did flash the kernel via fastboot. Then booted into CWM and flashed the rom. But when i reboot it gets stuck at kernel screen
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So you didn't see the boot animation after kernel screen?
How do you flash the kernel? Did you see it finished successful on screen?
croudra said:
So you didn't see the boot animation after kernel screen?
How do you flash the kernel? Did you see it finished successful on screen?
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No i did not see the boot animation. And yes the kernels were flashed successfully.
croudra said:
So you didn't see the boot animation after kernel screen?
How do you flash the kernel? Did you see it finished successful on screen?
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Hello.
I have tried to install JJ's hybrid 3.2 and 3.1. I have tried 3 different kernels, and also i tried the Jellybeen ROM..
Everytime i have been stuck at the Sony logo, and needed to flash back to Stock.
What should i do?
What kernels have you tried?
TD092854 said:
What kernels have you tried?
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ArcKnight 3.5.1 och 3.6 and "Stock ICS Beta Kernel with CWM"
Cant remember the other one right now.
Hagberg86 said:
ArcKnight 3.5.1 och 3.6 and "Stock ICS Beta Kernel with CWM"
Cant remember the other one right now.
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ArcKnight 3.6 doesn't boot, 3.5.1 does.
Also ArcKnight doesn't have the sony logo.
Stock kernel should always work, unless you're using some init.d script that causes a boot loop.
Have you tried flashing everything from scratch?
TD092854 said:
ArcKnight 3.6 doesn't boot, 3.5.1 does.
Also ArcKnight doesn't have the sony logo.
Stock kernel should always work, unless you're using some init.d script that causes a boot loop.
Have you tried flashing everything from scratch?
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The Sony logo comes after i flashed the new ROM and tries to reboot.
I have tried flashing a bounce of times, always the same ending.
I flash an older firmware, roots, puts in the new kernel, and then installing the ROM. Then when i restart its just goes to Sony logo and stay there.
Hagberg86 said:
The Sony logo comes after i flashed the new ROM and tries to reboot.
I have tried flashing a bounce of times, always the same ending.
I flash an older firmware, roots, puts in the new kernel, and then installing the ROM. Then when i restart its just goes to Sony logo and stay there.
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To flash another kernel you need to unlock your bootloader.
Rooting it won't do the trick.
TD092854 said:
To flash another kernel you need to unlock your bootloader.
Rooting it won't do the trick.
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Sorry i forgot it, i was using unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com for help with the bootloader.:silly:
Helps.
use your fastboot.
btw what are you running at? ICS or GB
You need to flash your kernel I recommend use the Stock kernel.
Patambiz said:
use your fastboot.
btw what are you running at? ICS or GB
You need to flash your kernel I recommend use the Stock kernel.
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Iam using fastboot...
4.0.2.A.0.42 is the version i use before i start.
I have tried to flash my kernel, with different ones.
Are you wiping device before flashin ROM?
ZyxeLa said:
Are you wiping device before flashin ROM?
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System restore and dalvik cache...
You say you flashed .42 as the old firmware and start from there.
That's a gingerbread rom and JJ Hybrid is an ICS rom.
Also you can't use ICS on a gingerbread kernel and vice versa.
I suggest you flash the official ICS update from sony, which can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
And then try to flash your favorite ICS kernel, factory reset, format system and then flash your favorite ICS rom.
Good luck!
TD092854 said:
You say you flashed .42 as the old firmware and start from there.
That's a gingerbread rom and JJ Hybrid is an ICS rom.
Also you can't use ICS on a gingerbread kernel and vice versa.
I suggest you flash the official ICS update from sony, which can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
And then try to flash your favorite ICS kernel, factory reset, format system and then flash your favorite ICS rom.
Good luck!
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Thank you, not i get to where i should enter my pin... But now the screen only work where the "5" is.... wtf ..
Hagberg86 said:
Thank you, not i get to where i should enter my pin... But now the screen only work where the "5" is.... wtf ..
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Wow wtf, that's.. really strange..
Or the screen is dead or there is something wrong with the touch drivers.
Maybe a reboot will fix it..
P.S. Hit thanks if i helped you
TD092854 said:
Wow wtf, that's.. really strange..
Or the screen is dead or there is something wrong with the touch drivers.
Maybe a reboot will fix it..
P.S. Hit thanks if i helped you
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I reflashed it to Stock ROM, not its working...
I tried to flash different kernels but everytime same problem...
Hagberg86 said:
I tried to flash different kernels but everytime same problem...
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What line of code are you using with fastboot?
XperienceD said:
What line of code are you using with fastboot?
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Iam using flashtool
When Flashing Rom I use command prompt
Fastboot flash boot rom.img
I suggest use the Stock rom if you got srucked on logo
Patambiz said:
When Flashing Rom I use command prompt
Fastboot flash boot rom.img
I suggest use the Stock rom if you got srucked on logo
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ROM cannot be installed like this.
You are flashing kernel with that command.
Stock ROM needs to be installed via Flashtool. Or another fastboot command("fastboot flash system filename.img" for system folder).
Hi,
I install a new rom ( the xperia ice cream pureness ) and after I install it, the CWM is gone, I cannot access the way I did before... I think is because i wipe everything when I install this rom... but now I have my doubts about this, because when I install the CWM I was on GB... I dont want to use the same method that I use before because I dont know if is compatible with ICS... and I read about new ways to install CWM on ICS but all of them request the stock rom.... is there is a way to install or run CWM on ICS pureness rom ????
Hi there,
One thing you can try is to use a kernel that has CWM built into it.
The one I know that's stable and good battery life is called "ArcKnight v3.3 stock" - This is good if you don't want to mess around with overclocking and stuff like that.
Then when you boot, you press the "volume down" button when the led lights up for the 1st time.
So the CWM recovery is built into the kernel.
I think there is also a well supported kernel called "doom kernel". I have not tried it, but many suggest it in their posts.
hope things go well.
You are on locked bootloader right?
If answer is yes, CWM is installed on the ROM. That means that after flashing a new ROM, it was wiped.
If you are on unlocked bootlader, install a Kernel that has CWM installed in it and you will never lose it.
Best thing to do is to reinstall
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
Load x parts from Google play and install cwm with this app. Easiest Methode
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RamEsRock said:
You are on locked bootloader right?
If answer is yes, CWM is installed on the ROM. That means that after flashing a new ROM, it was wiped.
If you are on unlocked bootlader, install a Kernel that has CWM installed in it and you will never lose it.
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yes the BL are locked
anyway to do it with locked BL ???
arcs_austria said:
Load x parts from Google play and install cwm with this app. Easiest Methode
Sent from my Xperia Arc S Performance using xda premium
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I already tried that way, It said it's installed but when I tried to enter the recovery mode it doesnt work, it goes straight and boot normally. I also tried to "reboot in recovery" option on xparts and didnt do anything...
any other option?
nicasoft said:
yes the BL are locked
anyway to do it with locked BL ???
I already tried that way, It said it's installed but when I tried to enter the recovery mode it doesnt work, it goes straight and boot normally. I also tried to "reboot in recovery" option on xparts and didnt do anything...
any other option?
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Try downloading CMW Installer V5 from PvyParts.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
The lastest x-parts did not work for me too but the V5 worked with no problem. Hope that helps.
There's also RecoverX for PC to install CWM on all devices on Gingerbread or ICS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774133&highlight=recoverx
liquified said:
Try downloading CMW Installer V5 from PvyParts.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
The lastest x-parts did not work for me too but the V5 worked with no problem. Hope that helps.
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this works like a charm!. thx body
:good:
ICS Pureness CWM gone
nicasoft said:
this works like a charm!. thx body
:good:
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So you installed CWM on your device which is running on Ice Cream Pureness ROM? The x-Parts page warns people against using the app on non-Stock firmware ....
I have a NEO V running ICS Pureness build 13 ... I need CWM ... help?
try to install cwm through x-parts
battora said:
try to install cwm through x-parts
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CWM Installer-v5.apk found on this page works fine ... but i can launch CWM only when I use Boot into Recovery Option from within the app ...
cheers!
ashtewar said:
So you installed CWM on your device which is running on Ice Cream Pureness ROM? The x-Parts page warns people against using the app on non-Stock firmware ....
I have a NEO V running ICS Pureness build 13 ... I need CWM ... help?
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ashtewar said:
CWM Installer-v5.apk found on this page works fine ... but i can launch CWM only when I use Boot into Recovery Option from within the app ...
cheers!
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Warning is there so i don't have to deal with the bugs that arise from ppl with broken roms most of the time it will all be fine.
Try tapping the screen / volume buttons / power button (tapping) ect.
Pvy.
When the Sony Ericsson logo lited up, tap on the logo. I did that nowadays, when there's no blue led after installed cwm5.
Do i have to have stock .587 to flash in the latest miui update from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1851262
And also, when i install the rom, do i just run Aroma installer instead of wiping cache and dalvik then flashing the rom in?
Thanks
I currently using .562 and when i install, i cant get pass the booting stage, it is stuck on "SONY"
Lockable said:
I currently using .562 and when i install, i cant get pass the booting stage, it is stuck on "SONY"
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Did you flashed the MIUI kernel?
no
where can i find that?
Is the "boot.img" inside the MIUI.zip
(only if you have unlocked bootloader)
or you can go back to stock rom using sony update service
There are no boot.img inside the MIUI.zip,
Overdose1986 said:
Is the "boot.img" inside the MIUI.zip
(only if you have unlocked bootloader)
or you can go back to stock rom using sony update service
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Lol! We Have 2 Use Stock Kernel With CWM. SInce its BAsed on FW.587..
Hi !
I have a locked A.55 Xperia S from Dubai and were trying to install CM9.1 (stable) but now, its stuck at the Cyanogenmod animation. I waited for like 10 minutes but it just won't go from there. Re-flashing the kernal and wiping and then re-installing CM9.1 didn't work.
What I did:
1. Installed the drivers from Google dev website with fastmode driver from Sony dev site.
Selected the ADB mode driver (not the bootloader driver) for the S1boot device in Device Manager.
2. Rooted using Easy Root 1.2 (chinese version)
(success, I could see superuser process in the apps)
3. Unlocked bootloader using the fastmode as mentioned in Sony's website.
4. Downloaded the CM9.1 nozomi from CM website and Gapps from another website and copied to the root of the internal memory (Xperia doesn't have memory card ?)
5. Installed CWM recovery (6.0.3 ?) using Recover X
6. Flashed CM kernal from the CM9.1 nozomi zip (boot.img) using flashtool 0.9.11
7. Backed up the existing data using CWM.
8. Flashed CM9.1 nozomi using CWM and then Gapps. Factory reset and Cache clear.
9. Stuck at FreeXperia logo
10. Gone to CWM and restored the backup but it gave an error with "can't format with mkextf4 /dev/block/mmcblk3322 (or something like that)
11. Stuck at XPERIA logo (animation)
12. Installed the CM9.1 and Gapps and then factory reset, cache reset and Dalvik cache clear (when I press on "clear Dalvik Cache", I don't see any message in the log btw)
13. Stuck at CM9.1 Robot animation (the matrix ?)
Please help guys...its my only phone and I'm a busy guy regarding phone calls and emails
Thanks for reading
Does flashing a different kernal a good idea ?
Where did you download your cm? FXP or CM official website? You can fix it by flashing stock firmware using flashtool.
AndroidNoob69 said:
Where did you download your cm? FXP or CM official website? You can fix it by flashing stock firmware using flashtool.
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Yeah, CM official website !
So, should I just download the stock firmware.zip and flash it with recovery or I have to download the .ftf file ?
I flashed the Pure ICS kernal but its stuck at the "Pure ICS kernal" logo.
What should I do now ?
Download the stock firmware ftf and flash it ?
From where I can get the kernal for the stock firmware?
Thanks bro for the reply !
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Yeah, CM official website !
So, should I just download the stock firmware.zip and flash it with recovery or I have to download the .ftf file ?
I flashed the Pure ICS kernal but its stuck at the "Pure ICS kernal" logo.
What should I do now ?
Download the stock firmware ftf and flash it ?
From where I can get the kernal for the stock firmware?
Thanks bro for the reply !
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The stock ftf includes kernel so don't worry. Flash the stock ftf and report the results.
AndroidNoob69 said:
The stock ftf includes kernel so don't worry. Flash the stock ftf and report the results.
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Copy that !
But, what to do after that ?
I mean, I wanted to run the CM 9.1 for increased battery backup...what do I do now ?
x.marX said:
But, what to do after that ?
I mean, I wanted to run the CM 9.1 for increased battery backup...what do I do now ?
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Flash, root, redownload the rom and stock cm kernel, and try again.
AndroidNoob69 said:
Flash, root, redownload the rom and stock cm kernel, and try again.
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I have checked the md5 sum...which matches with that in the CM website.
Is there any other ROM with good battery backup ?
Man ! I hate this
I have installed the drivers from the driver folder in the flashtool but when I connect my mobile in flashmode (green led), the add hardware wizard pops up and within 2 seconds, the phone boots up freezing the system.
The flashtool displays an error saying "install drivers".
I have installed all drivers using flashtool's driver installer but why does it still say its not installed ?
Are you using windows 8?
You have a locked bootloader?... CM9 won't work on a locked bootloader
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amey_gangal said:
You have a locked bootloader?... CM9 won't work on a locked bootloader
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Its unlocked
AndroidNoob69 said:
Are you using windows 8?
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No, windows XP
AndroidNoob69 said:
Its unlocked
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Yup !
BTW, I tried another system with more updated Windows where I could install the driver using hardware wizard successfully but the flashtool gives an another error now and the phone boots up.
Didn't note the error down...gonna do it again to see what it says !
EDIT:
Can I use fastboot mode instead of flash mode in the flashtool ?
Now, it doesn't even recognize the phone....I mean, even if I connect it in flash mode (green led), the flashtool doesn't start the flashing
EDIT:
Is there any way I could access its memory ?
I'm thinking about downloading a stock ROM and kernal and flash it using CWM.
A miracle has happened!!
I could flash the firmware successfully., thanks JZ
Now I'm wondering whether I should go ahead and flash the cm9.1 again!!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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