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[Q] How to boot to recovery?

Hey peeps - another annoying n00b question (sorry)
I have the Doom v3 kernel and stock 2.3.3
Just want to know how I can boot into recovery so I can install a ROM zip?
I have tried every combination of buttons on startup including Power then tapping and holding Back and I cant get into recovery mode.
Please help i really want to try the GingerStation rom

Turn device off. When off press the power button once, then start tapping any hardware button untill device boots into recovery. You can also try doomlords xCharge app from the market.
Sorry i havent been very active in the forums recently. I will be updating rom soon with some cool features and a new name
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I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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Simmo3D said:
I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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You have to turn the phone on, when you see the first image of the android on the screen keep tapping the back button, you will get in trust me I had the same problem

Simmo3D said:
I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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AFAIK you have to boot into recovery the standard way. Like the person above described. Once you do that CWM creates a directory in /cache called "recovery" then xCharge works fine

OmG it worked.. thanks alot guys!!
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hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas

brockyneo said:
hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas
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Did you try everything from this thread?
eg. Pushing back/wolume button (or maybe other) when the led lights.
If yes. Try get to it using command or reflash boot.img
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I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....

akira.pwr said:
I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....
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Have you installed CWM?

No, I don't know how to do it...

akira.pwr said:
No, I don't know how to do it...
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Are you rooted?
If not, do you know how to do that?

No, it's completely stock, I've read I have to flash a file in recovery, I've got it, but I don't know how to reboot in recovery with button combination.

To get cwm, root using doomlords easy toolkit, search development
Then install this app and click install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
After you have installed that, boot on your phone, and when you see the sony ericsson screen, repeatedly tap volume down until you get into cwm

WOW! It's very easy this way, thanks a lot
Another quick question, now bootloader is unlocked?
Can I flash any custom roms like any other device? (flash in recovery mode)
Thanks again.

That way i showed is to install CWM with a LOCKED bootloader.
This will allow you to flash STOCK based roms, no others
This is not unlocking bootloader, just getting CWM
If you want to unlock your bootloader, you have to go to the sony website or pay to unlock it

Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.

akira.pwr said:
Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.
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Yeah!
Before anything, make a nandroid backup!

I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.

akira.pwr said:
I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.
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Happy to help

question

my question is do i have to unlock the bootloader to install a custom kernel?? i have the xperia play r800at running the clockwork mod v5.0.0.2 with a recovery installed

Is it the r800x or the r800i. Regardless, the bootloader must be unlocked. The phone version just decides if it is possible or not
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its the r800at so how do i know which roms will work i really dont want to brick it that would suck lol

There are really good roms out there that cannot brick your phone. Anyway if it does brick u can always fix it yourself. The rom totally depends on what u what. Speed, looks,etc.
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You need to take out the battery and look for a "R800_" the blank being a letter like x,i, or c. If you don't want to unlock the bootloader try the darkforest rom
http://darkforestgroup.com/forum/index.php/topic,11307.0.html
The COLA rom is really fast but simplistic and the market is incompatible at this point with google play being released
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442557
The IT-rom is based upon COLA so it is blazingly fast but inherently has the out of date market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459456
If wifi doesn't work on any rom, flash the stock wifi modules.
If the phone gets stuck on the sony ericssion boot logo, use SEUS to restore to stock everything
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLA AND IT-ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439474
Cheers
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Also none of those require a custom kernel and are well built on the stock kernel. If you need any links, let me know
Cheers
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wow thanks guys well apreciated kinda new to all of this but im getting there i tried searching around to unlock bootloader that will be a challange .... since my imei is 15 characters long ... ill try the roms listed and letcha know what happens lol

bricked im thinking stuck on sony ericsson screen help lol wont update thru sony companion phone wont detect

masonraus said:
You need to take out the battery and look for a "R800_" the blank being a letter like x,i, or c. If you don't want to unlock the bootloader try the darkforest rom
http://darkforestgroup.com/forum/index.php/topic,11307.0.html
The COLA rom is really fast but simplistic and the market is incompatible at this point with google play being released
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442557
The IT-rom is based upon COLA so it is blazingly fast but inherently has the out of date market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459456
If wifi doesn't work on any rom, flash the stock wifi modules.
If the phone gets stuck on the sony ericssion boot logo, use SEUS to restore to stock everything
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR COLA AND IT-ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439474
Cheers
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is darkforest the only rom wihtout the need to unlock bl?
how can we install? (sry im quite new and want to add it to the wiki)

sportstj11 said:
bricked im thinking stuck on sony ericsson screen help lol wont update thru sony companion phone wont detect
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Ah the delightful soft brick. To fix download this http://www.softpedia.com/get/Mobile-Phone-Tools/Sony-Ericsson/Update-Service.shtml and follow the instructions to update given after install.
After following the instructions to "update" your phone; use the zergrush root method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 to re root, reboot, install this apkhttp://www.google.com/m/url?ei=aW1f...kQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNFpwILPy8Rr-eZVSBJ8hrxtAyACAA, and run it to re install CWM.
Your apps should be there but if not:
Reboot into CWM and flash the nandroid I hope you made before doing ANYTHING. If you didn't make a nandroid, restore a titanium backup or start re downloading the apps you had installed.
After your done, backup your apps with titanium backup and make a nandroid backup as well.
Also I'm curious to what rom you tried to flash and the settings you uses when flashing as I might be able to help you flash it correctly.
Cheers
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welll thanx for the info im thinking since im a noob at this i tried to install 3.0.5 darkforest rom but it might have been the wrong one becuz there was a 3.1.0 as well im i wiped sd card before installing rom too i waited about 30 mins for phone to boot but wouldnt boot at all

well darforest 3.0.5 is what i installed but i may have confused it with the 3.1.0 too grrrrrr also you said to take out battery and search R800 well i tried that and it wouldnt work grrr

Make sure you got the darkforest 3.0.5. You can get it OTA here. Also make sure ypu untick the options that say GSM only and also untick the option that says "format /system"
Type this into the dialer: *#06#*
If it comes back with a MEID you have a R800x. If it comes back with a IMED you have a R800i. Also if you are on Verizion in the US then you have a R800x
Cheers
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masonraus said:
You can get it OTA here.
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Forgot the link here you go
http://icxperia.com/keiran/keiran/dfrotaplay.apk
Cheers
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FrEcP said:
is darkforest the only rom wihtout the need to unlock bl?
how can we install? (sry im quite new and want to add it to the wiki)
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All of these don't need the unlocked bootloader. COLA and IT-ROM are nandroid backups that must be placed in the folder /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup. The downloaded files need to be extracted into seperate folders. Eg: .../backup/cola6 or .../backup/IT-ROM. The files can be flashed through the recovery option in CWM.
As for darkforest rom, it needs to be downloaded, and the zip file must be put into the root of the sdcard. From there it can be flashed through the option in CWM to select a zip file to flash.
Darkforest rom also uses the AROMA installer (touch screen capible rom installer) which is fantastic because it makes installing and selecting instalation options incredibly easy.
Also what is this wiki? I would love a link to this.
Cheers
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ok well it comes baclk as imei so that means what? lol ok i got all that reformatted my sd card rooted with super one click installed recovery cwm 5.0.2.7 now ill make sure to wipe the sd card before installing rom i went back and all my apps and all were still on the sd card which tells me it didnt wipe correctly btw this phone is us from att

wiki has instructions how to do it all which i think is a great idea here on this awesome site if its possible and all ya know is that arma installer on the market or was that the link u sent me?

sportstj11 said:
wiki has instructions how to do it all which i think is a great idea here on this awesome site if its possible and all ya know is that arma installer on the market or was that the link u sent me?
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Aroma installer is in the darkforest rom zip. It was that installer wen you flashed it.
Okay the imei means you could unlock your bootloader if you wanted to. It also means you have the r800i.
To flash darkforest rom, download it via darkforest ota (see previous post), move it to the root of the sdcard with astro or es file manager. DO NOT UNZIP! Go into CWM, wipe the cache partition, then find the darkforest rom zip,and flash it. When the installer comes up, UNTICK the option that says "format /system" then press install. After it is finished SAVE THE LOGS. Then try rebooting and tell me what happened
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ok kool ill do that now and im glad i have the r800i now i know a lil bit

Yeah us R800x users have to pay to have our bootloader unlocked and the dev has to be on.his computer to do it. Oh well.
Let me know how flashing goes incase something pops up that's bad.
Also the sony ericsson logo that pops up that has the green thing above it is the boot animation. It will be there for like 5 min. It just takes forever on the first boot for some reason.
Cheers
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[Q] Noob question on update.

Hi guys,
I am trying to update a stock standard GB 2.3.6 LT15i for my boss.
I have tried doing it via PC Companion, but it seems to get stuck in an update loop. It says that an update is available, and starts to download files - but then goes back to the beginning of the process after about 20 minutes.
I have tried this on 2 different PC's, both Win 7 x64.
I would like to try update the phone using FlashTool now, but I am used to Samsung phones, so I am not sure of the steps.
I just wanna confirm if it is ok to flash this file via FlashTools -
LT15i- Generic GLobal World 4.1.0.B.587 (16/8/2012)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836071
I do not plan on rooting the phone, but I also want to know if this is gonna clean wipe the phone? I will do a backup in PC Companion.
Anything I might need to know? Do I need to worry about bootloaders?
Thanks in advance.

It's okay to flash that file with Flashtools. It's really easy and there is a very small chance to do anything to your phone. Even if you brick it it will be only a soft brick (0.0001% chance to soft-brick it) And yes, it will wipe the phone
You dont have to worry about bootloaders, as long as you flash stock sony roms there wont be any problems

Thanks malimukk, I'll give it a try this morning.

Remember to check the no final verification box or you will get an error message,the phone will be ok and will be updated.
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zolaisugly said:
Remember to check the no final verification box or you will get an error message,the phone will be ok and will be updated.
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I've never checked that option and it always flashed without any problems

malimukk said:
I've never checked that option and it always flashed without any problems
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It don't cause any probs with install but with flashtools it shows error. It may be fixed now with latest version, but when ics first came out there was prob with final verification.
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[Q] Cannot access CWM Anymore All of a Sudden

I decided to flash some ZIPs and so as usual go to CWM and flash. I've noticed this time it doesn't work, the usual way I do it is pressing the back button, tried the volume down button as well but no luck. Is there any reason why this happened? Could it be because I flashed a new framework recently that added on screen buttons? Or could have it been some modules I flashed to enable USB drives on my phone for stock ROM.
Is it possible to re install it without messing up my phone? I have modified the SystemUI and Framework so I'm not sure if I can. I use a program called RecoverX to install CWM but it only works on stock ROMs, I'm on stock but could the modified Framework make the installation corrupted? I may want to try using X-Parts but it has never successfully installed CWM for me which is why I use RecoverX.
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-Stock .587 ROM with on screen buttons enabled
-Locked Bootloader
-Xperia Arc LT15i

CynicBound said:
I decided to flash some ZIPs and so as usual go to CWM and flash. I've noticed this time it doesn't work, the usual way I do it is pressing the back button, tried the volume down button as well but no luck. Is there any reason why this happened? Could it be because I flashed a new framework recently that added on screen buttons? Or could have it been some modules I flashed to enable USB drives on my phone for stock ROM.
Is it possible to re install it without messing up my phone? I have modified the SystemUI and Framework so I'm not sure if I can. I use a program called RecoverX to install CWM but it only works on stock ROMs, I'm on stock but could the modified Framework make the installation corrupted? I may want to try using X-Parts but it has never successfully installed CWM for me which is why I use RecoverX.
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-Stock .587 ROM with on screen buttons enabled
-Locked Bootloader
-Xperia Arc LT15i
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It should not be the problem of the framework. Not very sure about the USB Drivers though. If you are willing to unlock bootloader, you can flash a stock kernel with CWM and try to flash the zip files again.
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popthosegaskets said:
It should not be the problem of the framework. Not very sure about the USB Drivers though. If you are willing to unlock bootloader, you can flash a stock kernel with CWM and try to flash the zip files again.
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Sadly, my bootloader status is unable to be unlocked. I suppose I could always flash back to stock ROM but I don't want to re install and configure everything again. Once I re-flash everything I would probably get the same problem I had in the first place. I cannot make a nandroid back up as well although I did find an app in the play store that will create one for you, although I'd prefer using CWM because it seems much safer. Does anyone know if reinstalling it would damage the phone? I'll try contacting the developer of the program. ,

CynicBound said:
Sadly, my bootloader status is unable to be unlocked. I suppose I could always flash back to stock ROM but I don't want to re install and configure everything again. Once I re-flash everything I would probably get the same problem I had in the first place. I cannot make a nandroid back up as well although I did find an app in the play store that will create one for you, although I'd prefer using CWM because it seems much safer. Does anyone know if reinstalling it would damage the phone? I'll try contacting the developer of the program. ,
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You mean reinstalling CWM?
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Got root?
Try xparts from playstore
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TheHaso said:
Got root?
Try xparts from playstore
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If he does not have root, how can he modify system files?
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popthosegaskets said:
If he does not have root, how can he modify system files?
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Then how can systemfiles (CWM) disappear?
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TheHaso said:
Then how can systemfiles (CWM) disappear?
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CWM is not considered under system file, it's bundled with a kernel.
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popthosegaskets said:
CWM is not considered under system file, it's bundled with a kernel.
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X-Parts isn't, it's installed in the system.

Yes I am rooted or else I wouldn't have CWM in the first place. Like I said before X-Parts doesn't seem to work for some reason even when I tried again. Does anyone know what files CWM modifies to be able to be installed?

CynicBound said:
Yes I am rooted or else I wouldn't have CWM in the first place. Like I said before X-Parts doesn't seem to work for some reason even when I tried again. Does anyone know what files CWM modifies to be able to be installed?
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Not that I know of, since you cannot unlock bootloader. If you could, flashing a kernel with CWM would have done the trick.
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CynicBound said:
Yes I am rooted or else I wouldn't have CWM in the first place. Like I said before X-Parts doesn't seem to work for some reason even when I tried again. Does anyone know what files CWM modifies to be able to be installed?
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Factory reset and try xparts again
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Reinstall v5 of cwm v7 xparts is not working 100%
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I had the same problem i removed X-part and don't forget to remove there file from sd card and install V5 it's working like charm. You can do that with any file manger. LInk attached.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840

[Q] tried to install: Revolution ICS HD, now I can't get passed the sony logo

I just tried to flash Revolution ICS HD the lastest version on my ARC S with a locked bootloader. I have flashed some other roms before on this device and every time something f**ks up I've been able to go back to stock with Sony PC Companion. This time how ever I can't! I select repair device and the arc s, then connect it to the pc while pressing back it connects, no problem. But Sony PC companion is now telling me that there is no software available for my phone, in the details it says that Sony Update Engine doesn't have software available for your phone.
Does anyone know a solution to this problem? Is there another way to flash anything to my phone like clockwork mod or anything so I can use this phone again?
Any answer appreciated!

Try again and see if repair works. If not, flash a stock kernel with CWM and restore a nandroid backup if you have 1.
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popthosegaskets said:
Try again and see if repair works. If not, flash a stock kernel with CWM and restore a nandroid backup if you have 1.
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I've tried multiple times and on different computers. Same problem.
If I could enter CWM I would do the second option but after trying to install Rev. ICS HD, CWM seems to be non-existing on the phone. No matter how many time i press back or any other button I can't enter CWM. Any other idea?

phacer said:
I've tried multiple times and on different computers. Same problem.
If I could enter CWM I would do the second option but after trying to install Rev. ICS HD, CWM seems to be non-existing on the phone. No matter how many time i press back or any other button I can't enter CWM. Any other idea?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994135
Read the installation procedure. X parts is required, I think.
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popthosegaskets said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994135
Read the installation procedure. X parts is required, I think.
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Thanks for your reply.
I did follow that guide exactly as it said. But I can't re-do it now since I cant get past the sony boot logo. I can't enter CWM. And Sony PC Companion doesn't want to repair it. So how can I move on from here?

You can reflash the stock rom with flashtool and start over again
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As above, download flashtool. Find yourself a stock Rom (.ftf) and flash!
If you're unsure of locations to download have a look at some of the rooting guides on here, they have links to stock roms.
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Thanks! That did it.
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Other question. Every time I install revolution ICS HD the initial setup crashes. In most setups I've seen you get the option of requesting mobile Internet settings. But since it crashed I could not.
I have entered all settings manually but without luck. Any suggestion of how to get mobile Internet running again?
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I take it that in the settings menu, under Xperia the option to automatically download internet settings has gone??
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Ooops. Didn't know that exist. But now it works. Thanks.
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