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[Q] Rom Flashing Problem

I have a problem when I try to flash this rom Xperia NXT series by Kris Dee
I always get stuck at the Sony Ericsson Logo after installing the rom
I have an unlocked bootloader so I first installed the .58 baseband it recommended then I booted doomkernel v14 then I did a factory reset in recovery. When I tried to clear the Dalvik Cache I got an error message. So then I installed the Rom then the wifi modules for doomkernel (I also did it the other way: modules then rom). Then I reboot my phone and it gets stuck on the sony ericsson logo.
Can anyone help me? Thanks

Sounds like it was a bad flash. Maybe CWM your old backup and try all over again.

calar714 said:
Sounds like it was a bad flash. Maybe CWM your old backup and try all over again.
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I dont have a backup
So can anyone help me flash the rom or at least go back to my old one (playosp by kieranftw)?

I have the same problems at most of the roms.
GIn2Ics work without problems.
Solution for that is to flash the stock rom (ftf file) with flashtools.
After that you start again from beginning.

[Help] Custom ROM

I updated my Arc S with the official ICS update from sony however the lag and other issues were driving me mad so i decided to root my phone.
The next obvious step seemed to be installing a custom ROM so i installed clockwork mod and made a back up, everything great so far.
I made a back-up and wiped my phone, went to install the free xperia CM9 ROM and thats when everything went pear shaped.
The ROM didn't install, i wiped my phone again but got the same distressing fail.
Thinking there was possibly a fault with the zip i re-downloaded the ROM and found an alternative (one of the arcronium ones i think) and put those on my SD, all seemed to be well and good, i had a backup and Clockwork Mod what could possibly go wrong?
Well when i tried to boot my phone in recovery all i get is a boot loop! :crying:
The only thing i could do was to use flashtools and flash a ROM to my beloved Arc S
I tried this exact process a few times but suffered the same fate, please can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? or could i apply a custom ROM using flashtools?
Where I'm currently at:
Model number: LT18i
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-70
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Build Number: 4.1.A.0.562
Where I would like to be in an ideal world:
Fully working Arc S running Cynogen Mod 9 :victory:
Any help achieving this would be greatly appreciated!

ste2610 said:
I updated my Arc S with the official ICS update from sony however the lag and other issues were driving me mad so i decided to root my phone.
The next obvious step seemed to be installing a custom ROM so i installed clockwork mod and made a back up, everything great so far.
I made a back-up and wiped my phone, went to install the free xperia CM9 ROM and thats when everything went pear shaped.
The ROM didn't install, i wiped my phone again but got the same distressing fail.
Thinking there was possibly a fault with the zip i re-downloaded the ROM and found an alternative (one of the arcronium ones i think) and put those on my SD, all seemed to be well and good, i had a backup and Clockwork Mod what could possibly go wrong?
Well when i tried to boot my phone in recovery all i get is a boot loop! :crying:
The only thing i could do was to use flashtools and flash a ROM to my beloved Arc S
I tried this exact process a few times but suffered the same fate, please can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? or could i apply a custom ROM using flashtools?
Where I'm currently at:
Model number: LT18i
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-70
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Build Number: 4.1.A.0.562
Where I would like to be in an ideal world:
Fully working Arc S running Cynogen Mod 9 :victory:
Any help achieving this would be greatly appreciated!
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FXP ROM function best on FXP Kernels... Try flashing one of their Kernels and reinstalling the ROM.

Bootloader open?
And for CM u need a fxp kernel, but u cant use it with arconium, there u need trinity or arc-knight kernel

Make sure to do a "Wipe data / factory reset" and "Wipe cache partition" when going from stock or from another custom ROM

I have no idea if my bootloader is open or not, how do i tell?
I found this link to the FXP CM 9.0 but i have no idea what anything is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356685
I'm guesing "CM9.0 RC1 FXP127" is a kernel? and if so how do i flash it and what do i do next?
Thanks for the replies, I'll be getting my Arc fixed in no time

Did you follow any instructions from sony to unlock bootloader?
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ste2610 said:
I'm guesing "CM9.0 RC1 FXP127" is a kernel? and if so how do i flash it and what do i do next?
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No, it's a ROM. You need to read things carefully before just going and flashing this or flashing that. Flash a stock ROM with the Flashtool and start over.

ste2610 said:
I updated my Arc S with the official ICS update from sony however the lag and other issues were driving me mad so i decided to root my phone.
The next obvious step seemed to be installing a custom ROM so i installed clockwork mod and made a back up, everything great so far.
I made a back-up and wiped my phone, went to install the free xperia CM9 ROM and thats when everything went pear shaped.
The ROM didn't install, i wiped my phone again but got the same distressing fail.
Thinking there was possibly a fault with the zip i re-downloaded the ROM and found an alternative (one of the arcronium ones i think) and put those on my SD, all seemed to be well and good, i had a backup and Clockwork Mod what could possibly go wrong?
Well when i tried to boot my phone in recovery all i get is a boot loop! :crying:
The only thing i could do was to use flashtools and flash a ROM to my beloved Arc S
I tried this exact process a few times but suffered the same fate, please can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? or could i apply a custom ROM using flashtools?
Where I'm currently at:
Model number: LT18i
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-70
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Build Number: 4.1.A.0.562
Where I would like to be in an ideal world:
Fully working Arc S running Cynogen Mod 9 :victory:
Any help achieving this would be greatly appreciated!
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Dude, First thing you gotta do is unlock your boot loader. Google around you will find it. To unlock the boot loader as well as to flash a custom kernel you need something called fastboot. There is a video in youtube on how to use fastboot and flash custom kernel and that user has provided the download link as well go and search. After unlocking boot loader install CWM (either with auto installer or by flashing a custom kernel with CWM) After doing that flash the FXP127 zip booting in to CWM. The FXP127 zip contains the FXP kernel as well so don't worry when you flash that the kernel gets changed as well. Still can't figure it out. I suggest you keep away from flashing roms Just kidding.

I'm on a stock ROM at the moment that i flashed so i'll just follow some instructions and unlock my bootloader first.
Where can i the latest FXP kernel?
Again Cheers guys

ste2610 said:
I'm on a stock ROM at the moment that i flashed so i'll just follow some instructions and unlock my bootloader first.
Where can i the latest FXP kernel?
Again Cheers guys
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Should be on the same thread where you found the ROMs.
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ste2610 said:
I'm on a stock ROM at the moment that i flashed so i'll just follow some instructions and unlock my bootloader first.
Where can i the latest FXP kernel?
Again Cheers guys
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You can find CM9 kernel in zip that you just downloaded. Open it an Extract "boot.img" file. That is the kernel. Flash that first, go to recovery, wipe all data, wipe dalviks chcae, format /system and then chose "install .zip from SD card" and select FXPCM9.zip (or whatever it is named) and it will install you CM9. Don't forget on Gapps.

excellent i unlocked my bootloader and i've got the kernel and rom i want, just one last thing, whats the baseband and when do i flash it (if i have to flash it at all)?
Unfortunately i forgot i uninstalled the stock sony launcher and when unlocking the bootloader it wiped launcher pro so my phones pretty useless as it stands so the quicker i can get a new rom on the better!
Many thanks again, I'm slowly getting there

All done
Cheers for the help everyone!

baseband controls radio communications like communications with cell towers

I did not flash any baseband and it works
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My friend was flashing his Rom, unfortunately He felt bootloop on his phone. Give me solution !!
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danisariandi said:
My friend was flashing his Rom, unfortunately He felt bootloop on his phone. Give me solution !!
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Did he flash the kernel that was specific to the rom?
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yes, he used kernel

Did he wipe data and cache?
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yes

WIFI problem with new vs of android

hello.i have a problem with wifi in any android .doesn t work .i installed wifimodules from description.stilll doesn t work .any ideea please ?
video here
youtube.com/watch?v=fSmTy_gA6fw with w w w before of course

which kernel are you using?

hello
jman2131 said:
which kernel are you using?
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2.6.32.9=perf kermel i use

ryks said:
2.6.32.9=perf kermel i use
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Asking for Kernel name not kernel version.
Stock kernel (which firmware version) or custom kernel (FXP, Lupus or Arc Fusion etc., ) .

wifi problem
KartzXDA said:
Asking for Kernel name not kernel version.
Stock kernel (which firmware version) or custom kernel (FXP, Lupus or Arc Fusion etc., ) .
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hello .i have Stock ICS kernel .587

problems with LuPuS wifi
I have a Xperia Arc LT15i unlocked and running CWM 6.0.1.5
I was following all the instructions in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885559
LuPuS-JBv3-ARC&S.img
WiFi-FIX-LuPuS-JBv3-ARC&S.zip
1) flash LuPuS JBv3 using fastboot
2) in CWM wipe data/factory reset, cash partition, dalvik
3) install SnapSeries CAMP Anzu v02_Si and reboot (lets me move the wifi switch but doesnt stay on)
4) install WiFi-FIX-LuPuS-JBv3-ARC&S and reboot (won't let me move the wifi switch)
5) install CIFS-JBv2-ARC&S in terminal emulator (failed: exec format error)
SnapSeries CAMP released v3 today and I've tried all of the above again and I still can't get the wifi working.
Any ideas?

AdMak said:
I have a Xperia Arc LT15i unlocked and running CWM 6.0.1.5
I was following all the instructions in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885559
LuPuS-JBv3-ARC&S.img
WiFi-FIX-LuPuS-JBv3-ARC&S.zip
1) flash LuPuS JBv3 using fastboot
2) in CWM wipe data/factory reset, cash partition, dalvik
3) install SnapSeries CAMP Anzu v02_Si and reboot (lets me move the wifi switch but doesnt stay on)
4) install WiFi-FIX-LuPuS-JBv3-ARC&S and reboot (won't let me move the wifi switch)
5) install CIFS-JBv2-ARC&S in terminal emulator (failed: exec format error)
SnapSeries CAMP released v3 today and I've tried all of the above again and I still can't get the wifi working.
Any ideas?
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Did you try flashing the rom then flashing wifi fix.Do not restart after flashing rom,just do it at the same time.
But there is one more thing,does this ROM support this kernel you have flashed?
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ryks said:
hello.i have a problem with wifi in any android .doesn t work .i installed wifimodules from description.stilll doesn t work .any ideea please ?
video here
youtube.com/watch?v=fSmTy_gA6fw with w w w before of course
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In fact. Ice Cream Sandwich IS the bug. (/troll)
I had the same issue. I figured out that. Turning Wifi-N off (on router settings, turn on only wifi B/G) fixes the problem.
If it doesn't work. Buy a new router or go back to gingerbread.
So, I went back to gingerbread. (And I have a free router)

pren22 said:
Did you try flashing the rom then flashing wifi fix.Do not restart after flashing rom,just do it at the same time.
But there is one more thing,does this ROM support this kernel you have flashed?
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Thanks for your reply Pren22. I've had no luck with flashing the rom and wifi fix.
I tried flashing the kernal that was on the rom without success. It said that LuPuS was recommended so I tried that too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1928416

[Q] How to restore Cyanogen mod from Stock rom?

I got a back up of Cyanogen mod and my phone is rooted. I also installed CWM with Xparts. I tried to restore Cyanogen via recovery but it turned out that the kernel was still Sony's (by the way, I flashed Fusion 4.0 kernel for my Cyanogen) so instead of booting into the system, the phone turned off after about 1 minute hanging at the Sony logo.
My question is: what is the correct way to restore Cyanogen mod from a stock rom?

Nvm, problem solved.
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Xperia Play boot loops every time something is flashed via CWM

Hi, I've been having some problems with my Xperia Play getting stuck in a boot loop after flashing anything, or restoring a backup in CWM. This includes mods, like Adrenoboost, and the NXT Lockscreen, to themes. I have the Xperia Play R800x with an unlocked bootloader (via unlock code from Sony) and I'm using stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread, with the stock Kernel. I boot CWM by hotBooting LuPuS with Fastboot. I'm not really sure what to do because I really want to install these mods, and because restoring my nandroid backups also gets it stuck in a bootloop, I have to reflash the stock .ftf with FlashTool and reroot it every time.

x2110311x said:
Hi, I've been having some problems with my Xperia Play getting stuck in a boot loop after flashing anything, or restoring a backup in CWM. This includes mods, like Adrenoboost, and the NXT Lockscreen, to themes. I have the Xperia Play R800x with an unlocked bootloader (via unlock code from Sony) and I'm using stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread, with the stock Kernel. I boot CWM by hotBooting LuPuS with Fastboot. I'm not really sure what to do because I really want to install these mods, and because restoring my nandroid backups also gets it stuck in a bootloop, I have to reflash the stock .ftf with FlashTool and reroot it every time.
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Hi. Not all mods are 100% compatible with stock ROM so you should use a custom one. Many custom ROMs are better than the stock one.

WhiteWashed said:
Hi. Not all mods are 100% compatible with stock ROM so you should use a custom one. Many custom ROMs are better than the stock one.
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My only problem is, when I flash other ROMs they don't work, unless I also flash a custom Kernel. Anytime I flash a custom kernel, WiFi never connects, even if I flash the WiFi modules. It gets stuck at Obtaining IP Address, then stops.

x2110311x said:
My only problem is, when I flash other ROMs they don't work, unless I also flash a custom Kernel. Anytime I flash a custom kernel, WiFi never connects, even if I flash the WiFi modules. It gets stuck at Obtaining IP Address, then stops.
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There's are some Gingerbread based roms that work also with the stock kernel and won't give you any problem with wifi (personal experience).
Try the gbx_play v3-rebuild here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897634
Or the Gin2kitkat here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
Try to flash one of these and let us know
Remember that before you flash a ROM you MUST make a wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe Dalvik Cache (in advanced options).

WhiteWashed said:
There's are some Gingerbread based roms that work also with the stock kernel and won't give you any problem with wifi (personal experience).
Try the gbx_play v3-rebuild here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897634
Or the Gin2kitkat here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
Try to flash one of these and let us know
Remember that before you flash a ROM you MUST make a wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe Dalvik Cache (in advanced options).
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I do wipe the data and cache. I know how to install ROMs, I've done it with TWRP on my Kindle Fire, but I get stuck in a boot loop every time. I'll try these ROMs and see how they go.

WhiteWashed said:
There's are some Gingerbread based roms that work also with the stock kernel and won't give you any problem with wifi (personal experience).
Try the gbx_play v3-rebuild here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897634
Or the Gin2kitkat here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
Try to flash one of these and let us know
Remember that before you flash a ROM you MUST make a wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe Dalvik Cache (in advanced options).
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I did a Factory Reset on CWM, then flashed Gin2KitKat, and wiped the cache and dalvik cache and it's stuck on the Android boot animation. It's been sitting there for like 10 minutes or so now. Flashtool does recognize it though.
Connected Device: R800
Installed version of busybox: BusyBox x1.21.1-Stericson (2013-09-26 14:33:26 BST) multi-call binary
Android Version: 2.3.7 / kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number: 4.0.2.A.0.79
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It worked fine as soon as I hotBooted it with LuPus. I'm gonna try installing the other ROM I wanted and hotBooting LuPus

Strange, I have the opposite problem: lupus doesn't boot any ROM for me, excepting ICs ones.
In fact, to install a GB ROM I always have to flash first the stock rom and fw, and then flash the ROM with a custom recovery. Anyway by "hot booting" you mean custom recovery right?
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No, what I'm doing is using Fastboot to boot the phone with the kernel, without flashing it, to test it out. As soon as you shut the phone off, and turn it back on, it boots with whatever kernel is flashed on it
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x2110311x said:
No, what I'm doing is using Fastboot to boot the phone with the kernel, without flashing it, to test it out. As soon as you shut the phone off, and turn it back on, it boots with whatever kernel is flashed on it
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That's what I mean with custom recovery :laugh: (don't confuse with custom kernel).

When I had stock kernel I would boot LuPuS just for CWM, but I'll hotboot kernels to see how well they run
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x2110311x said:
When I had stock kernel I would boot LuPuS just for CWM, but I'll hotboot kernels to see how well they run
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So here's what you need to do, since you want stock and and fastbootalot for recoveries y don't you download xperia play clockwork mod app? It's version 4 or something like that don't use xparts it don't work with our Verizon plays since you have root this will install recovery for you to flash Roms mods etc
I'll edit later with a link to the thread that has the clockwork mod app install that MAKE A NANDROID before you flash anything it helps worse case you hotboot lupus to restore your nandroid you have then reboot and guess what stock 2.3.3 Rom and kernel
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No I got everything to work fine. I have LuPuS flashed on, and I'm using the xElite Gamer ROM with no problem.
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