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[Q] Rogers xperia arc

Hi every one I have rogers arc running on the latest ice rooted Bootloader was locked. I did bootloader unlock with test point.The flash tool saying that bootloader is rooted but I cannot flash any custom rom or even a backup I usually can't pass Sony screen any input is appreciated.

zaky1 said:
Hi every one I have rogers arc running on the latest ice rooted Bootloader was locked. I did bootloader unlock with test point.The flash tool saying that bootloader is rooted but I cannot flash any custom rom or even a backup I usually can't pass Sony screen any input is appreciated.
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Just use flashtool to flash the rom again man, i think u should flash the stock rom firs
If it's ok, then flash your custom rom

I am running the official rom no problem it's not allowing me to flash any custom roms in the recovery mod. I cam reboot to recovery either by x-part or holding the menu key while it start.:crying:

zaky1 said:
I am running the official rom no problem it's not allowing me to flash any custom roms in the recovery mod. I cam reboot to recovery either by x-part or holding the menu key while it start.:crying:
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I think u need to unlock ur bootloader first
If not, try to find rom that can use with locked bootloader
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My bootloader is rooted with Test point method

zaky1 said:
My bootloader is rooted with Test point method
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You unlock your boot loader with the test point, not root. So please be clear about what you've actually done.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

Yes I unlocked my bootloader with test point ***but on service menu still say no** but on flashtool was saying bootloader unlocked B4 i did the test point and after it say bootloader is rooted

Have you flashed the kernel?

Which kernel Iam running the offecial kernel

zaky1 said:
Which kernel Iam running the offecial kernel
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If you want to use a custom ROM then 9 times out of 10 you'll need to use a specific kernel, usually one that comes with CWM.

I know exactly how to flash custom rom, I am coming from MT4G the problem after you flash the rom the phone dosn't boot in recovery it just stay at sony logo, even when i try to boot in fastboot mod dosn't allow me only booting in recovery.

zaky1 said:
I know exactly how to flash custom rom, I am coming from MT4G the problem after you flash the rom the phone dosn't boot in recovery it just stay at sony logo, even when i try to boot in fastboot mod dosn't allow me only booting in recovery.
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Try this....
1. Flash ur stock ICS firmware 4.1.B.431 ... 2. Don't let it upgrade to the latest firmware (in Canada I got N update that changed my firmware to 4.1.**.587 or something like that)
3. Then flash ur phone with the rootable firmware of xperia generic world version...
4. Flash the kernels for that firmware .. even the stock ICS would be OK..
5. Root the phone using Doomlords method of rooting... Its the best...!
6. At last reboot ur phone ..n violaaa...
U have a completely rooted phone ..!
P.s. make sure u see the log while u root ur phone . It may say rooted successly even if it had some errors... so make sure other are no errors..!
I had the same problem when I decided to unlock boot loader n root it for the first time ... so no worries my friend ...try this .. n it will work for sure.. !
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Did u hit the thanks button ? :thumbup:

Hi my friends thanks for the reply but my phone is already rooted and i can go to recovery mod even i did the trick of link2sd which increased my internal memory I am running the north america firmware not Rogers firmware

What Kernel and ROM !?

rom 4.1.b.0.587 kernel official

zaky1 said:
Hi my friends thanks for the reply but my phone is already rooted and i can go to recovery mod even i did the trick of link2sd which increased my internal memory I am running the north america firmware not Rogers firmware
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I know ur phone is rooted ..but if u try again ..with the world firmware ..it will b rooted perfectly n won't stuck on boot..!
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dont foget to hit the thanks button

I will Give it a try and let you know. Thanks man

Would u mind if i ask u something...!! dnt b offended..!! I know u might hav already done this ..but stil ..!!
1. If u r flashing the custom rom with flashtool right .?? and while doing tht are u pressing the back key ...or the menu key of ur phone .??
2. If u havent flashed any custom rom untill yet..n still on north america firmware.. then try to re-root it ...and then install CMW via this link..!!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ohrj5dosijil1od/t_3-MoTVc6
read the recovery.txt file...it shows how to install the cmw...!! n then try to flash a custom rom via CWM ...n lemme know..!!!
cheers..!!
did u hit the thanks button yet.?? :laugh::good:

I think you can't flash custom rom from flash tool it must be flashed from you sd card because it is a zip file. I tried to flash recovery mode you supplied the link with no go.

So u did root and installed cwm by the link I gave right ?
N it showed that .. installation complete.. ?
N now ..the problem is ..
that u cannot enter recovery mode
To flash a custom ROM ?
Am I right ?
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dont foget to hit the thanks button

[Q] Getting out of a bootloop without CWM

My phone is a Xperia Arc (also known as lt15i) and it is rooted and has an unlocked bootloader.
It runs on Android 2.3.4.
I wanted to install CWM, and followed a guide for that.
Since I can't link the guide, I can just say that it's name was "How to root sony ericsson xperia arc lt15i and install custom rom" and tht is was on listenmefirst.
From that guide, all i did was option 2 for installing CWM.
At the end of the guide, it says "reboot your phone", and I did, and now it's stuck in a boot loop.
I've tried several different keycombinations without anything happening (holding down volume / holding left and right buttons / holding home+volume up). It does however blink a blue light when I hold left and right button, but it seems to have no effect.
So my question is: is there any way to get out of this bootloop?

if you have an unlocked bootloader you can simply flash a kernel that has CWM though fastboot or flashtool
Since your on 2.3.4, this may sound obvious, use a gingerbread kernel.
I used this for pretty much all GB roms i used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885

AW: [Q] Getting out of a bootloop without CWM
When You have an locked boot loader use x-parts on playstore
(Needs root)
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If root and Unlock border, flash a kernel with CWM
If root using x-part on CH play

yo-meister said:
if you have an unlocked bootloader you can simply flash a kernel that has CWM though fastboot or flashtool
Since your on 2.3.4, this may sound obvious, use a gingerbread kernel.
I used this for pretty much all GB roms i used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885
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So I can't just flash it over to ICS for example?

rotexor said:
So I can't just flash it over to ICS for example?
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Then you need a kernel that supports ICS.
there's no possible way for me to brick your phone if you already have an unlocked bootloader. You can wipe everything off and start over. Everything can be solved.

rotexor said:
So I can't just flash it over to ICS for example?
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If you just wanted to get out of the bootloop (like your title lol) then you need to flash GB kernel.
If you want to go to ICS you need to put an ICS ROM onto your SD card, flash kernel, then install rom

Thanks for the help, got it out of the bootloop today with flashtool! =)

rotexor said:
got it out of the bootloop today with flashtool! =)
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You could have done that 3 days ago had you read the stickys.
Sent from Myushi

XperienceD said:
You could have done that 3 days ago had you read the stickys.
Sent from Myushi
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I did try to find a solution by reading, but everything I found implied I had CWM.

rotexor said:
I did try to find a solution by reading, but everything I found implied I had CWM.
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Not in my guide, which is a sticky, it doesn't, but as you're sorted now you know what to do in future.

I'm tired trying to root SONY XPERIA S with JB ROM .200. It's possible or not? HOW!!!

Well, if there is someone who rooted their SONY XPERIA S with JB ROM .200 please let me know, and how you did it, without downloading some heavy MB tools. Thanks. I have locked bootloader but it can be unlocked.

Try using DoomLord's script in Development Forum. I rooted my Xperia using that script and everything went fine.

I've tried, it says at some point that my phone is not supported, the model with ROM .200 only with .211

AlinTheron said:
I've tried, it says at some point that my phone is not supported, the model with ROM .200 only with .211
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It might be a .200 bug. Why don't you try to upgrade to .211?? It may fix that problem...

In PC Companion is not yet . So any other way to do it, I Don't know.

Same problem
I have the same problem, I used to root using Bin4ry's method, but that no longer works, and I can't upgrade to .211 as it's not available in the UK.

This ROM .200 is full of bugs, but for me the most annoying is that the 2G is not working well when connecting to the internet.

I'm waiting for the official .211 if I cannot root it.

Maybe you can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304994
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Thanks but not working. I don't know what else to do.

Last choice, upgrade to .211
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AlinTheron said:
Well, if there is someone who rooted their SONY XPERIA S with JB ROM .200 please let me know, and how you did it, without downloading some heavy MB tools. Thanks. I have locked bootloader but it can be unlocked.
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Dude, you sure tried everything ?
Did u try this ??

Yep,my ROM is .200 and that post is for ROM .211
SONY XPERIA S

At some point says that my phone is not supported,due to .200 ROM and that the supported ROM is .211
SONY XPERIA S

mcv92 said:
It might be a .200 bug. Why don't you try to upgrade to .211?? It may fix that problem...
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Hello ....
I had the same problem, mine was also *200 built Jelly Bean, I tried every exploit to root I could, spent all day messing with it, I did not succeed, I couldn't even get into fastboot or any method to enable me to flash this pre rooted ROM as it's zip format not ftf.
I eventually managed to soft brick my Xperia S, then I down graded to ICS, and rooted that very easy indeed, so I'm staying on ICS for the time being, didn't notice any vast improvements with Jelly Bean update anyway, and the phone works great now, I know with the version how to flash if I want too.
Hope this helps? .............................

AlinTheron said:
Well, if there is someone who rooted their SONY XPERIA S with JB ROM .200 please let me know, and how you did it, without downloading some heavy MB tools. Thanks. I have locked bootloader but it can be unlocked.
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I suggest you to first unlock your bootloader via the easy tool described at here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
then flash the Doomkernel with the flashtool booting at fastboot mode. Before doing that never forget to install the necessary drivers.
The kernel is preloaded with custom recovery CWM and TWRP. While booting when you see doom logo pressing at 'vol +' you'll get CWM and pressing at camera button you'll get TWRP.
And flash the su and busybox package via recovery (CWM or TWRP)
for flashtool http://androxyde.github.io/
for kernel and su & busybox package: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305591
& then enjoy Rooted jelly bean
ALL THE BEST !

I'll try. 'hope it works.
SONY XPERIA S

Nope. Not working. It's best to leave the phone as it is.
SONY XPERIA S

Well I managed to unlock my bootloader. Now i'm stuck on how to root it. any ideas?

First of all check your bootloader status.
*#*#7278423#*#* and then service info>configuration. If your bootloader is unlocked, it says 'bootloader unlocked = yes
And be sure that after installing the drivers you successfully connected the phone at fastboot mode. Long press volume + while connecting usb cable to PC. Flashing tool must detect your device.
After unlocking your bootloader rooting will never be problem.
And do it properly, this method definately works but you must be sure your bootloader is unlockable and unlocked also.
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think i bricked my phone

hey guys, like the dumba** i am, i believe i bricked my phone... i really had no experience with it but i tried it anyways and now my phone wont boot up, its stuck on the sony ericsson screen and i cant seem to be able to access the recovery mode or anything, i installed CWM and booted to install a custom rom, it said sucessful and after rebotting itself it wouldnt go past sony ericsson, is there a way to fix it guys?

rawrzforme said:
hey guys, like the dumba** i am, i believe i bricked my phone... i really had no experience with it but i tried it anyways and now my phone wont boot up, its stuck on the sony ericsson screen and i cant seem to be able to access the recovery mode or anything, i installed CWM and booted to install a custom rom, it said sucessful and after rebotting itself it wouldnt go past sony ericsson, is there a way to fix it guys?
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If your bootloader is locked, you can repair it with Sony's PC Companion program for windows.
If your bootloader is unlocked, your only choice is to use flashtool to flash stock firmware

Bakisha said:
If your bootloader is locked, you can repair it with Sony's PC Companion program for windows.
If your bootloader is unlocked, your only choice is to use flashtool to flash stock firmware
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hey thanks for the reply, i read around a bit and downloaded flashtool, but when i run the flashtool it says 'preparing files for flashing' and then my phone just goes and reboots to get stuck on sony ericsson again, not giving time for flashtool to flash the phone.

rawrzforme said:
hey thanks for the reply, i read around a bit and downloaded flashtool, but when i run the flashtool it says 'preparing files for flashing' and then my phone just goes and reboots to get stuck on sony ericsson again, not giving time for flashtool to flash the phone.
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You have to switch it off first before connecting, then connect while holding back when they ask you to in Flashtool.
Just to be safe, remove the battery and replace it after switching off.
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sonyxperiaplayer said:
You have to switch it off first before connecting, then connect while holding back when they ask you to in Flashtool.
Just to be safe, remove the battery and replace it after switching off.
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thanks! its flashing now :3 will update on status

phone is flashed and its working again, i want to try to install the ICSpeed rom again, just one question, do i have to instal a new kernel so i can do that first? or the rom first then the kernel?

rawrzforme said:
phone is flashed and its working again, i want to try to install the ICSpeed rom again, just one question, do i have to instal a new kernel so i can do that first? or the rom first then the kernel?
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Download the zip on the sdcad then install this kernel.
> Sony Ericsson Xperia Play > Xperia Play Android Development > [KERNEL][PLAY] LuPuSv7 [STOCK ICS/GB & CM9][LINARO 4.7.3][19-06-13]
It's working fine for me.

rawrzforme said:
phone is flashed and its working again, i want to try to install the ICSpeed rom again, just one question, do i have to instal a new kernel so i can do that first? or the rom first then the kernel?
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Well first you need a unlocked bootloader.
Then, you have to flash a ICS kernel for an ICS ROM (using fast boot)
LuPuS is a good kernel and is pretty stable too.
After that just install the ROM through CWM.
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Bakisha said:
If your bootloader is locked, you can repair it with Sony's PC Companion program for windows.
If your bootloader is unlocked, your only choice is to use flashtool to flash stock firmware
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I have a similiar problem. But I relocked de bootloades, can I use de PC companion?

Henrique88 said:
I have a similiar problem. But I relocked de bootloades, can I use de PC companion?
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I don't know about that. But you can try it. In worst case, it won't do anything at all.
But i'm sure that Emma (son'ys flashtool for unlocked BL) will work. Here is a link

[Q] problem in xperia s

i cant instal cwm
i need to install iHackers [MIUI v5] v1.3 rom but i cant because i dont know how to reboot recovery
thanks

you need a unlocked bootloader + kernel with recovery
you also need to press volume up when it shows first screen when you power your phone up
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elzaim2010 said:
i cant instal cwm
i need to install iHackers [MIUI v5] v1.3 rom but i cant because i dont know how to reboot recovery
thanks
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You can't install that ROM on locked bootloader!
Read this carefully! Here is solution, if you really want to install this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42101358
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pracas said:
You can't install that ROM on locked bootloader!
Read this carefully! Here is solution, if you really want to install this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42101358
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i have aleardy unlock bootloader but when i was trying using cwm rom he tell me that i dont have root really i dont understand what can i do
i can use flah tool if there any kerenal unable cwm i need it and how to install
thanks

elzaim2010 said:
i have aleardy unlock bootloader but when i was trying using cwm rom he tell me that i dont have root really i dont understand what can i do
i can use flah tool if there any kerenal unable cwm i need it and how to install
thanks
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The MIUI thread has a complete tutorial of how to unlock bootloader (okay you did that), but after that it explains you how to root and install CWM. What firmware are you on? From what I can see the instructions for how to root .200/.211 are a bit daft though (the author expects you to already have a custom recovery). If you're on .200 or .211, skip the rooting step and just flash one of the custom kernels with fastboot (for how to flash a kernel with fastboot, you can also use Flashtool to do this, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963961). Depending on which recovery you installed/tried to install, there are different ways of accessing it. If you used RecoverX, you need to tap the Sony logo a few times when you're rebooting. If you used a custom kernel or the 6.0.3.0 recovery for JB DooMLorD has posted, you need to press volume up when rebooting.
If we're to help you, we'd like a little more information. So what firmware are you currently using, which recovery were you trying to install?

Redstarr1 said:
The MIUI thread has a complete tutorial of how to unlock bootloader (okay you did that), but after that it explains you how to root and install CWM. What firmware are you on? From what I can see the instructions for how to root .200/.211 are a bit daft though (the author expects you to already have a custom recovery). If you're on .200 or .211, skip the rooting step and just flash one of the custom kernels with fastboot (for how to flash a kernel with fastboot, you can also use Flashtool to do this, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963961). Depending on which recovery you installed/tried to install, there are different ways of accessing it. If you used RecoverX, you need to tap the Sony logo a few times when you're rebooting. If you used a custom kernel or the 6.0.3.0 recovery for JB DooMLorD has posted, you need to press volume up when rebooting.
If we're to help you, we'd like a little more information. So what firmware are you currently using, which recovery were you trying to install?
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MY PHONE INFORMATION
model number lt26i
android version 4.1.2
baseband version 86660-AAA065-BQOLYM-314010-39
KERNEL VERSION 3.4.0+1.0.21100-313065-G1CCEBB5-00193-GCBC50FC
BUILD NUMBER 6.2.B.1.96