[Q] How to restore Cyanogen mod from Stock rom? - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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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[Q]Can't seem to flash CM7 to my Play

Hi all, sorry for asking, new to the custom ROM scene.
So I have been using the Play for awhile now, so I decided to try something new and try out the CM7 released by FreeXperia team.
I unlocked my bootloader without any problems, then I continued with using fastboot to boot the .img file from the FreeXperia CM7 thread, but I just gave me a battery icon on my Play's screen.
(I have the .zip files in my SD card)
After rebooting it I found out it has the Team FreeXperia logo during boot up and the kernel has changed to "[email protected] #6", but everything remained the same. Many things like Alarm, Wi-Fi and music application wouldn't work.
Do I have to do something in the recovery provided FreeXperia?
Any kind souls can help?
dude.. try this method http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/loading-custom-roms.html...and may i know what firmware did u use? and did u root?
So... You flashed the ROM too, yes? And wiped cache/user data?
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[Q] SBF Mix up

Hi there,
My Defy was on Quarx's 0308 CM9 (With CM7 Kernel), when I tried to install Walters Kernel using 4.5.2-109_DHT-22-kernel.zip. After doing this it did not go past the "M" logo upon reboot.
I then read that others had flashed the fixed DHT-22 kernel to fix this issue. I accidentally selected the wrong SBF (JRDNEM_U3_3.4.3-11_BLUR_SIGNED) and I am now stuck in a boot loop. Could anyone please help me figure this out?
Thanks in advance
Can you get into recovery ? , have you tried full wipe , data,catch+dalvik
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No can't get into recovery, only into bootloader to flash sbf's.
IgWaBaBa said:
No can't get into recovery, only into bootloader to flash sbf's.
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I was in your situation last week (stuck at m logo), so i flashed a 2.2 sbf, then rooted, installed recovery and installed ics again with correct kernel,
That is the way i done it, its a long way around but I'm not sure if there is a faster way sorry,
Djc
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i have today this problem.
i found china sbf 2.2.2 work on my defy flash root boot cm7 and cm9
Thanks for the response, I'm busy downloading another SBF to try that, will give feedback and thanks, if I prevail!
Ok, I'm back in action. The issue was that I needed to wipe user data and cache using the standard restore (I think that's what it's called). Anyway instead of looking for a SBF that makes it work, I accessed the standard restore by holding volume - while powering up, then wiped user data and cache, which stopped the boot loop after the reboot.
Now I'm back onto CM9
Glad That Worked me too faced alot probs with CM7 and 9

[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

[Q] Xperia Arc S Bootloop help please!

Hello guys.
I was using Xperia Ultimate HD ROM and ArcKnight kernel along with Xperia Z launcher.
Yesterday, I flashed the Xperia ultimate HD Mod.
However, the phone went into a boot loop. (Keeps rebooting by itself.)
The developer of the mod advised me to flash Advanced Stock Kernel on my phone, then flash Ultimate HD ROM again without using the Xperia Z Launcher.
I have managed to flash the kernel using Flashtool but not the ROM as I cannot go into recovery mode. (I usually rely on ROM Manager to help me with that)
I followed all instructions before installing the Mod. (Clear cache, clear Dalvik)
My phone was working fine before I installed it.
I would be very thankful for any advice you can give me as to how to fix my phone.
Thanks!
Also, I cannot repair the phone using Sony Bridge for Mac because I'm using modded software.
Link to mod I flashed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005602&page=29
1337RYoN said:
Hello guys.
I was using Xperia Ultimate HD ROM and ArcKnight kernel along with Xperia Z launcher.
Yesterday, I flashed the Xperia ultimate HD Mod.
However, the phone went into a boot loop. (Keeps rebooting by itself.)
The developer of the mod advised me to flash Advanced Stock Kernel on my phone, then flash Ultimate HD ROM again without using the Xperia Z Launcher.
I have managed to flash the kernel using Flashtool but not the ROM as I cannot go into recovery mode. (I usually rely on ROM Manager to help me with that)
I followed all instructions before installing the Mod. (Clear cache, clear Dalvik)
My phone was working fine before I installed it.
I would be very thankful for any advice you can give me as to how to fix my phone.
Thanks!
Also, I cannot repair the phone using Sony Bridge for Mac because I'm using modded software.
Link to mod I flashed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005602&page=29
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hey, I've been having the same problem but at the locked BL. 've tried to flash FW and flash ROM again ...
I also use this ROM as well and the same kernel, and had no issues. just can not charging is Offline..
xperia arc bootloop

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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