Hi All,
I have xperia arc rooted with locked bootloader.
I have installed Xperia arc s .431 ROM to increase memory.
and now i want to install custom ROM which can be installed on locked bootloader.
I have tried following ROMS
Viper ROM :-
URL:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128642
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Xperia T ICS Rom V6.9.2 For Arc / Arc-S, Based on (4.0.4) 587 [15th-Feb-2013
URL:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746508
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Racing Bean v2.2
URL:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093720
Every time i followed their process.and stuck up at sony logo...
Every time it stucks up at sony logo and phone doesnt shut down.... SONY logo displays until we take out battery.
Phone gets soft bricked .....
I have tried with flashing stock kernel but nothing happens please help... i want to install custom ROM
Have you formatted system, data, cache partitions? I had similar problem with flashing a stock based rom because of such a stupid mistake.
pypcier said:
Have you formatted system, data, cache partitions? I had similar problem with flashing a stock based rom because of such a stupid mistake.
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Formatting /system on locked bootloader is the stupidest thing to do (I guess). You basically delete the Recovery and get in trouble.
You guessed wrong because some stock based roms require system partition to be formatted and not doing this caused some serious problems for me also flashing back to stock with flashtool is like pushing one button and then waiting for 5 minutes for flashing to complete so I don't see a problem here.
pypcier said:
You guessed wrong because some stock based roms require system partition to be formatted and not doing this caused some serious problems for me also flashing back to stock with flashtool is like pushing one button and then waiting for 5 minutes for flashing to complete so I don't see a problem here.
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I have done every time these steps.
Factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe delvik cache
Format system
Install rom from cwm.
Again clear cache and reboot gives me stuck at sony logo
I take it your phone as it should if you install stock ftf try ultimate hd just out of curiosity
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I think I see a cause of your problems now... your rom is .431 but two of these roms base on .587 firmware and third one requires a custom kernel so try again with .587 kernel and report if this helped.
pypcier said:
I think I see a cause of your problems now... your rom is .431 but two of these roms base on .587 firmware and third one requires a custom kernel so try again with .587 kernel and report if this helped.
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So please can you tell me the correct sequence to put custom rom....?
1st install kernel and then rom or or install the rom and then kernel?
It would be the best if you could unlock your bootloader but if you can't or don't want to then:
Download and flash this https://www.dropbox.com/s/957gfo1kaf7pefe/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf (its stock untouched .587 ftf for arc s that I've used many times)
Root then install CWM with x-parts
Reboot to CWM format data cache system and dalvik cache
Install your rom
Reboot
And remember that you can use only stock based roms so racing bean wont work.
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Hey guy's,
i unlocked my bootlaoder, rootet my phone (LT18i) and flash the ArcKnight Kernel. After that i've installed THIS ROM. Everthing works fine, great Rom but not fully translated yet, so i want to flash another Rom until MIUI's is fully translated. I Flashed CM9 RC1. But it won't boot....now with every Rom i try to flash i came into a boot loop -.-
What is wrong, i'm frustrated :crying:
Only thing that works is to flash the Orginal Rom from sony via Flashtool, but Sony Roms suck.
Yes i wipe cache/factory reset and all this stuff
PLEASE HELP ME :crying:
Have you changed kernel while using CM9??
before flashing CM9 make sure to flash its default kernel (FXP) because the stock kernel wont work with CM9 and will lead you to bootloops
just flash the kernel > in CWM do the necessary wiping (make sure to wipe dalvik cache to) > and re-flash the ROM
okay thanks, i don't knew that. I'll try it and tell you if it works
ok nice, everthing works fine. Big thanks to both of you :good:
I have installed Gin2JellyBean on my R800i, but it does not seem to work.
I have flashed DooMKerneL, and using CWM, I flashed Gin2JellyBean. I rebooted my system, and it got passed the DooMKerneL, but it always resets itself after a minute of staying on the Gin2JellyBean boot screen.
How can I fix this problem? Thanks in advance
RoboticBuddy said:
I have installed Gin2JellyBean on my R800i, but it does not seem to work.
I have flashed DooMKerneL, and using CWM, I flashed Gin2JellyBean. I rebooted my system, and it got passed the DooMKerneL, but it always resets itself after a minute of staying on the Gin2JellyBean boot screen.
How can I fix this problem? Thanks in advance
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Make sure you format the data, cache, dalvik cache, and system partitions before you ever flash any rom.
I recommend flashing the latest stock ftf firmware for your phone, reboot and reactivate your phone, then flash DooMKernel. Once you've done that, then format all that I mentioned above in the recovery, THEN flash the firmware, then reboot.
Selim873 said:
Make sure you format the data, cache, dalvik cache, and system partitions before you ever flash any rom.
I recommend flashing the latest stock ftf firmware for your phone, reboot and reactivate your phone, then flash DooMKernel. Once you've done that, then format all that I mentioned above in the recovery, THEN flash the firmware, then reboot.
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Would R800i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Enhanced.ftf be considered "stock"?
(Sorry, I can't post links yet )
RoboticBuddy said:
Would R800i_4.0.2.A.0.58_Enhanced.ftf be considered "stock"?
(Sorry, I can't post links yet )
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Yes. Reflash stock except kernel since you flashed kernel already. Then go to cwm wipe everything and flash Rom.
Sent from my awesome Xperia Play
jeff7424 said:
Yes. Reflash stock except kernel since you flashed kernel already. Then go to cwm wipe everything and flash Rom.
Sent from my awesome Xperia Play
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Nope, still doesn't seem to work. I have tried different roms that are also build off of a Stock GB, but none of the worked, only DiXperia 2 worked, but no WiFi.
Hello,
I have rooted my device and installed Recovery.
Then in Recovery I wipe dalvik and format system. After that i wanted to install a rom, but it hangs.
So i put out the battery, and now my sony arc s is hanging on the logo.
How can I resolve this please?
How is the button for recovery?
Or another advice
Thank you
Why did you wipe dalvik and system.....
Are installing custom Rom? if so go back and read Carefully what is needed, you might need custom kernel or need to wipe clean other things as well.
you may need to reflash the phone either with pc companion Or with flashtools. To get back to stock
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
Got in the same situation, had to remove battery. What I did to get out of this is reflash .42 firmware(GB) with flashtool.
For now, I'm glad to stick with .62, more games can run & with less fc issues unlike ICS.
Press the Back Button on Startup sveral times . After the splashscreen you see the recovery .
Hi, i was helping a friend install a custom rom, on his xperia s. And seems i might have messed up. i need help urgently. i rooted the phone and installed cwm. i can access the recovery. i tried flashing Hybrid MooDeD JB-ICS but the phone doesnt boot. The screen stays black. i wiped cache, dalvik cache and also did a factory reset. What should i do? i even tried to repair the phone using pc companion and it isnt working! I rooted and installed the recovery using the flash tool.
Flash stock rom with flashtool.
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where can i get the stock rom?
mazlano27 said:
Hi, i was helping a friend install a custom rom, on his xperia s. And seems i might have messed up. i need help urgently. i rooted the phone and installed cwm. i can access the recovery. i tried flashing Hybrid MooDeD JB-ICS but the phone doesnt boot. The screen stays black. i wiped cache, dalvik cache and also did a factory reset. What should i do? i even tried to repair the phone using pc companion and it isnt working! I rooted and installed the recovery using the flash tool.
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Ok if you can access recovery then get out the sd card and put it in another working phone then add few more default ROM-s and try them till it's boot.because maybe problem is kernel and you dont know what kernel is in there.
Or just try to flash an other proper kernel.
mazlano27 said:
Hi, i was helping a friend install a custom rom, on his xperia s. And seems i might have messed up. i need help urgently. i rooted the phone and installed cwm. i can access the recovery. i tried flashing Hybrid MooDeD JB-ICS but the phone doesnt boot. The screen stays black. i wiped cache, dalvik cache and also did a factory reset. What should i do? i even tried to repair the phone using pc companion and it isnt working! I rooted and installed the recovery using the flash tool.
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Screen on "SONY LOGO" ?
u should go to the xperia s q&a mate
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mazlano27 said:
where can i get the stock rom?
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First of all, don't post questions in the development section, to answer your question, read the guides and stickys which should have been your first port of call.
no real need to put sd card in another phone.
just boot into cwm, goto mounts and storage. and look for something like mount USB storage.
and voila, your sd card will appear on your pc.
p.s try wiping /system from mounts and storage and flashing rom again
emwno said:
no real need to put sd card in another phone.
just boot into cwm, goto mounts and storage. and look for something like mount USB storage.
and voila, your sd card will appear on your pc.
p.s try wiping /system from mounts and storage and flashing rom again
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Never new that was what mount usb storage did. Thank you
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First if you want a custom rom on your phone, you will probably need a custom kernel ass well . Kernel is the bios for your phone and rom the OS. Go to the Rom thread and read there witch kernel is recommended for that rom. After flashing the kernel, go to CWM (Recovery) and flash the custom Rom and finally flash the wifi modules associated to that kernel.
CM based Roms does not work at all with stock kernels, they have their own kernels.
If you want a recommendation (for Kernel, Rom, baseband) look in my signature, you have links included !
Don`t forget the procedure for installing custom Rom (wipe everything : factory default, /system, /data, /dalvik) and only after wiping all install the rom.
Problems (assumed):
1. Locked bootloader
2. Didn't flash kernel
Fixes:
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash kernel via flashtool.
dear all,
please am facing a very bad problem and i need urgent help.
every time i wanted to flash a custom rom, to flash a stock rom, re-root the phone.
i mean that if i was in a custum rom and want to change the rom i stuck on the sony logo which force me to re-do all the first process (flash a stock rom, re-root the phone),
well my problem and the main question is... what am doing wrong?!?! please heeeeeelp.
When you install a custom rom install the kernel provided with that rom and read the instruction on that specific rom how to install
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oache said:
When you install a custom rom install the kernel provided with that rom and read the instruction on that specific rom how to install
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am doing all the steps mentioned, and am still on locked boot loader.
thats your problem you cant have custom roms on locked bootloaders.
when you install other custom roms you should follow those steps
factory reset
cache partition wipe
wipe davlik cache (cwm>advanced)
(i also format system but its optional)
install rom zip
reboot... i do this and i have never stuck on sony's logo
soldiers33 said:
thats your problem you cant have custom roms on locked bootloaders.
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Yes you can but only stock based roms. Which are you trying to flash?
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk
devilakos said:
when you install other custom roms you should follow those steps
factory reset
cache partition wipe
wipe davlik cache (cwm>advanced)
(i also format system but its optional)
install rom zip
reboot... i do this and i have never stuck on sony's logo
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wow thanks it worked after factory reset, i never format my phone before installing a custom rom, i thought while installing the custom rom it writes formatting system, wiping cahe.. etc... though i thought i do automatic
really thanks for helping
Ben36 said:
Yes you can but only stock based roms. Which are you trying to flash?
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am flashing XZXperience v2 rom, well as i noticed and a friend before your post figured it out, i must factory rest.. i really worked and didnt stuck on sony logo
thanks all for helping and replying me
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