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CM9 installation problems

I'm not a complete noob but I haven't been able to install CM9 on my Play.
I have installed both other ICS ROMs but keep returning to stock with the DoomLord Kernel from my CWM backups.
I would also like to try CM9 but can't get it to boot.
I understand the need to flash a Kernel first and I see the main difference with CM9 is that the boot.img of the kernel is contained within the zip file rather than a separate download.
I'm successfully flashing this kernel (from Flashtool) but then the phone won't boot into CWM to flash the rest of the ROM.
What am I doing wrong?

Press the volume down button rather than the back button to enter recovery

Extract the kernel from the zip archive first
Flash the image
Wipe data/factory reset
Install ROM from SD
Install GAPPS zip (if you want)
Sorted
Flash tool should automatically boot you into recovery for the ROM install when you type "reboot"
Backup first though
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Which model of Xperia Play do you have, Christianedward?
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Cheers guys it sounds pretty much what I'm doing but I'll try again now FXP 112 is out.
I have a R800i by the way.

Baseband
I was already using Baseband 64 (Build 4.0.2.A.0.62) but the baseband linked to in the CM9 thread is to this "XperiaPlay_3.0.1.E.0.88_R800x.ftf" not what I have downloaded (and installed) "R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62__1253-4437_.ftf".
Maybe this is my problem?

Working now
Michealtbh said:
Press the volume down button rather than the back button to enter recovery
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Its working now with FXP112
I sure I tried this as one of the other ICS ROMs use a Free Xperia Kernal.
I never even got the boot logo but I tried downloading FXP111 twice to make sure it wasn't corupt but all is well now the baseband differences were a red herring.

christianedward said:
Its working now with FXP112
I sure I tried this as one of the other ICS ROMs use a Free Xperia Kernal.
I never even got the boot logo but I tried downloading FXP111 twice to make sure it wasn't corupt but all is well now the baseband differences were a red herring.
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Any way besides up.to where I can get fxp112? Damn side doesn't work for me
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You can register for free and you get a slightly better response, I could only get 1 download a day.

christianedward said:
You can register for free and you get a slightly better response, I could only get 1 download a day.
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It only downloads a 9mb (roughly) file for me no matter what browser I use.
I've flashed MIUI v4 now anyway
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christianedward said:
I'm not a complete noob but I haven't been able to install CM9 on my Play.
I have installed both other ICS ROMs but keep returning to stock with the DoomLord Kernel from my CWM backups.
I would also like to try CM9 but can't get it to boot.
I understand the need to flash a Kernel first and I see the main difference with CM9 is that the boot.img of the kernel is contained within the zip file rather than a separate download.
I'm successfully flashing this kernel (from Flashtool) but then the phone won't boot into CWM to flash the rest of the ROM.
What am I doing wrong?
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i think its only work with baseband 64 , its firmware 4.0.2.a.0.62.

Most popular Rom

I bought a second hand xperia play a few days ago and now looking to whizz things up a bit with a new Rom.
It's already been rooted but looks to have a stock Rom running
Here's the details
2.3.4
Kernal version [email protected]#10
Build number 4.0.2.A.0.42
Basically I'd like a properly established Rom without the bloatwear, every time I open task manager theres about 15 things open when I'm not using them
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Check the dev section out for a rom find something you like
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thatsupnow said:
Check the dev section out for a rom find something you like
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From my details above what do I have installed? I'm not too familiar with with all this :$
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Jokawild 2.5. Trust me....after using it you won't switch again till final ice is released.

jaygrae said:
Jokawild 2.5. Trust me....after using it you won't switch again till final ice is released.
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Sounds good, how do I install it in simple terms? Sorry if I sound like a orange :-S
Is it just a straight install or do I need to mess with kernels etc,
How's yours set up? Rom/Kernel etc
Help is much appreciated
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mozzy said:
Sounds good, how do I install it in simple terms? Sorry if I sound like a orange :-S
Is it just a straight install or do I need to mess with kernels etc,
How's yours set up? Rom/Kernel etc
Help is much appreciated
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Since it already has doomlord's kernel on it, it is rooted and the bootloader is unlocked, so you can probably use fastboot to install most roms. If you want compatibility for all the games, stick with GB. If you go to an ICS build, you'll likely have problems with certain games crashing, graphical errors, or gamepad not working.

I have no problems with the gamepad so far using DarkForest ICS.
I tried ICS++, I prefer Darkforest still. Probably sticking with it till the real ICS.
There are so graphical issues, but its pretty nice, no bloatware either.

If you already have a kernel with recovery, all you need to do is install the .zip file for the ROM through it.
Put the zip on your sd card, reboot the phone. While it boots and the light turns blue, press the back button.

I attempted to update the kernel earlier and bricked my phone, I the fastboot method and actually completed the flash, when I powered on the mobile it was just displaying a black screen,
After looking about I got the stock rom and flashed it, and its working again!
Now my mobile is on stock rom with stock kernel,
It displays a message saying theres a system update available but when I connect to pc I get some message saying the software cannot be installed because the device has unauthorized software on it, I also got this message before I flashed to the stock firmware so it seems that they know my mobile was rooted etc and cant update through their software...
Could someone kindly walk me through what I need to do to put doomkernel v13 and jokawild rom on,
Thanks
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How does jw with doomkernal 13 compare to team stock with stock kernal?

swebosdev said:
How does jw with doomkernal 13 compare to team stock with stock kernal?
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I wish I knew
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SirRudolph said:
I have no problems with the gamepad so far using DarkForest ICS.
I tried ICS++, I prefer Darkforest still. Probably sticking with it till the real ICS.
There are so graphical issues, but its pretty nice, no bloatware either.
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have you tried Age of Zombies? and hows your battery? last time I used darkforest I'd only get 5 hours of battery life with just texting and listening to music :S

Any suggestions,
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mozzy said:
I attempted to update the kernel earlier and bricked my phone, I the fastboot method and actually completed the flash, when I powered on the mobile it was just displaying a black screen,
After looking about I got the stock rom and flashed it, and its working again!
Now my mobile is on stock rom with stock kernel,
It displays a message saying theres a system update available but when I connect to pc I get some message saying the software cannot be installed because the device has unauthorized software on it, I also got this message before I flashed to the stock firmware so it seems that they know my mobile was rooted etc and cant update through their software...
Could someone kindly walk me through what I need to do to put doomkernel v13 and jokawild rom on,
Thanks
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Flash stock ROM with flashtool, load fastboot, flash kernel image for DooMKernel, boot into recovery, clear cache, apply the update.zip for jokawild, done.
If you need more detailed instructions I'll write out a full guide later when I can use my home PC.
Actually, I was thinking of doing a full guide with pictures anyway.
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captain67 said:
Flash stock ROM with flashtool, load fastboot, flash kernel image for DooMKernel, boot into recovery, clear cache, apply the update.zip for jokawild, done.
If you need more detailed instructions I'll write out a full guide later when I can use my home PC.
Actually, I was thinking of doing a full guide with pictures anyway.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
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Oh I have got jokawild flashed and doomkernel but having battery issues with the latest update,
I wanted to know any other Rom suggestions
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mozzy said:
Oh I have got jokawild flashed and doomkernel but having battery issues with the latest update,
I wanted to know any other Rom suggestions
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if u want to play games, better stay with gb.. for ics, darkforest is the best for me
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mozzy said:
I attempted to update the kernel earlier and bricked my phone, I the fastboot method and actually completed the flash, when I powered on the mobile it was just displaying a black screen,
After looking about I got the stock rom and flashed it, and its working again!
Now my mobile is on stock rom with stock kernel,
It displays a message saying theres a system update available but when I connect to pc I get some message saying the software cannot be installed because the device has unauthorized software on it, I also got this message before I flashed to the stock firmware so it seems that they know my mobile was rooted etc and cant update through their software...
Could someone kindly walk me through what I need to do to put doomkernel v13 and jokawild rom on,
Thanks
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u have unlock bootloader.. it cant be update using pc companion.. u need to relock it back using .ftf file via flashtool

brick?

hey guys i have a r800a rooted with a locked bootloader. i saw this ICS ROM and in the flashing instructions it didnt say anything about flashing a kernel. (i cant flash kernel cuz locked bootloader). so i figured that the rom is compatible with locked bootloaders, i followed the instructions and now the phone shows a sony ericsson logo then screen is black. ive tried to use flashtool to flash the stock firmware but it says im connected with USB debugging off :crying: plz help out

you cant flas it at all??

Wipe everything, then flash a gb rom. Cause ICS needs different kernel.
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oh it looks like i can flash sry bout that i miss-read wat was written on flashtool, flashing now

jeff7424 said:
Wipe everything, then flash a gb rom. Cause ICS needs different kernel.
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so basically the dude who posted the rom is an idiot for not typing that i have to flash a kernel in the instructions? cuz when i saw that it didnt say that in the instructions i was like "YESSS!!!! ICS without flashing kernel!"

nez762 said:
so basically the dude who posted the rom is an idiot for not typing that i have to flash a kernel in the instructions? cuz when i saw that it didnt say that in the instructions i was like "YESSS!!!! ICS without flashing kernel!"
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ICS and GB use different kernel. So if you flash ICS over stock kernel your phone will be dead.

nez762 said:
so basically the dude who posted the rom is an idiot for not typing that i have to flash a kernel in the instructions? cuz when i saw that it didnt say that in the instructions i was like "YESSS!!!! ICS without flashing kernel!"
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well if your going to be modding your phone YOU should have an understanding of what is need to be done instead of just blaming somebody else. Next time be more careful
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Issues with Xperia S

Hi Everyone
I unlocked my bootloader a few months ago, rooted, and I flashed a version of ICS, which I think is stock. I dont have receovery installed, I tried to sort that out last night, but I got lost amongst and couldnt work out what to install and how.
Its 4.0.4 - 6.1.A.2.45 - and I am having a few issues with it. It seems to be laggy, the camera freezes when recording video and often crashes and doesn't save the video and the WIFI is just hopeless!
Does anyone know how to fix this? Is there a better .ftp for me to flash? Please leave links if possible because this issue is just driving me insane!
thanks!
Amanda

hi, try to locked your bootloader then repair via pc companion.
and also, for your other question click my signature "Read ME".

If it's unlocked the bootloader then fastboot a custom kernel. Advanced stock is great. Then flash a custom rom. May as I flash a Jellybean rom
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I just installed ROM manager and found out clockwork recovery doesn't work for us why does everything have to be so hard with this phone?
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Just have a look at the custom kernels and chose one then fast boot or use the flash tool, cwm works for us
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DevilsArc said:
I just installed ROM manager and found out clockwork recovery doesn't work for us why does everything have to be so hard with this phone?
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Cwm works fine. Just rom manager doesn't
Read this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181182#post23181182
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Ben36 said:
Cwm works fine. Just rom manager doesn't
Read this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181182#post23181182
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The only problem with this is, you need to flash the doomkernal, which requires flashing back to GB? Then you need to install a host of other apps to get it too work. Just so I can flash a custom rom, wow, nothing is easy is it,
This phone is just so damned hard to do anything with, I am considering going to the new Samsung when it comes out in a few months!

No just flash advanced stock kernel instead from development forum. It's ridiculously easy once you're unlocked and have a cwm kernel flashed
Download a custom rom to the phone (i recommend pac rom)
Download advanced stock kernel to pc. Fastboot using that guide.
Then boot into recovery and install zip from sd and pick pac rom (follow the guidelines in pac rom thread for flashing)
T
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Even that sounds complicated!
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Lol. It's not. Just read the everything you need to know thread at the top of the development forum
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Problems flashing ANY rom

Hi guys,as the title says i cannot flah rom.
Well i can flash them but every rom has problem,I tried PAC,CM,SlimBean nothing work(or if it works,no more than one day or 2)
CM gives me MD5 errors,slimBean UI keep crashing,PAC every time i try to flash something in recovery(after flashing the rom)keep rebooting and stays on loop.
I know i mentioned specific roms and whatnot but at this time i don't think it's rom related(or recovery,i tried 3 different recovery),the only thing working flawlessly is the stock rom with root.
You guys have some advice? i've had the phone for about 5 months now and i wanted to try out roms but apparently i can't.
Cheers
Dave

Did you wipe everything when you flash new ROM?
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pharix said:
Did you wipe everything when you flash new ROM?
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the first time with CM no because i followed a guide which didn't.
But with PAC and SlimBean yeah i wiped everything.
The first time with PAC recovery went bad(i guess)and didn't let me wipe or flash anything,i flashed a stock tft repeated the process,the flash worked but as i reboot and tried to flash the on screen button it gave me the same recovery error.
maybe i do something wrong,i came from an HTC desire HD and the whole process was easier and less problematic

Fastboot the opensemc kernel beta2 kernel and then try again. Some people were having problems with flashing and Rayman has fixed it in his kernel apparently
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Ben36 said:
Fastboot the opensemc kernel beta2 kernel and then try again. Some people were having problems with flashing and Rayman has fixed it in his kernel apparently
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yep. CM it's now good,i kept following a wrong guide apparently
thanks for the help!