Now a few days earlier I had posted an problem that I couldn't flash a custom kernel cause there was 1 bad block in my
boot partition so my boot partition was smaller because of that custom kernels boot up now my idea was
what if we create something, something like a script or a program that would flash the custom kernel without CWM so it would fit in the patition and after that it flashes CWM in to system patition ??? would that not work ?? can a developer look into that plz :fingers-crossed:
btw : I got an xperia arc s with 4.0.4 FW 4.1.B.0.587 rooted and with CWM in system patition
???
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Hey Guyz,
i unlocked by bootloader using fast boot method
then i rooted my phone using the same method and it was working fine.
Yesterday i installed CW rom and CWM autoinstaller , to reboot in recovery and installed a mod to bring reboot in Power Off menu options.. it intalled correctly.
But when i rebooted the phone, the sony ericcson logo appears again and again.. i.e it is stuck in boot loop.. m still able to enter in recovery but unable to boot my phone properly..
Please Help...
The First solution is to flash a stock firmware using flashtool.
But which Kernel and which Rom have you tried to flash?
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k.. i'l try to flash 4.0.a.283 using fastboot..
BTW
I am noob.. Dont know anything about anything about kernel.. all i did was install Clock work rom.. When i opened it, it said, "you need to install CWM". So i installled CWM autoinstaller...
Now with everything installed, i booted into recovery and installed a mod ( which brings the option to reboot in Power Off menu). It installed correctly... Then i clicked on reboot system now.. That is when i realized that m stuck in boot loop..
hysenkoshy said:
k.. i'l try to flash 4.0.a.283 using fastboot..
BTW
I am noob.. Dont know anything about anything about kernel.. all i did was install Clock work rom.. When i opened it, it said, "you need to install CWM". So i installled CWM autoinstaller...
Now with everything installed, i booted into recovery and installed a mod ( which brings the option to reboot in Power Off menu). It installed correctly... Then i clicked on reboot system now.. That is when i realized that m stuck in boot loop..
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You must first check the compatibilty of "reboot mod" with the firmware version you use.
Just check the firmware you have in your phone and make sure it matches with the firmware on which the mod is based.
@wayne
I have flashed my phone using fastboot method just like i did it when i was rooting my phone. And Thank GOD it is working fine now..
@KingWecked,
M still trying to figure out, where did i go wrong at the first place...
was it the CWM auto installer ??
or was it the Reboot mod ?? coz i downloaded the mod for xperia arc only..
Do we need to change that kernel thing after rooting ??
I don't know what the hell is a kernel; and after rooting i haven't done anything with my kernel. Should i ???
A kernel is the base of what Android runs
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hysenkoshy said:
M still trying to figure out, where did i go wrong at the first place...
was it the CWM auto installer ??
or was it the Reboot mod ?? coz i downloaded the mod for xperia arc only..
Do we need to change that kernel thing after rooting ??
I don't know what the hell is a kernel; and after rooting i haven't done anything with my kernel. Should i ???
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Before you install any mod,you must first check the firmware version you are using.You can find it out from Settings-->About Phone-->Build Number.
It contains the firmware version on which your phone is running Ex:4.0.a.283
.283 is the old version firmware and most of the mods dont work on this firmware.You must flash the latest firmware .42 in order to support the majority of the mods and themes available in this forum
And a kernel is very complicated thing.you must not mess with it unless you know what you are doing.Manipulating your kernel might brick your phone permanently.And if you want to know much further about kernels then search the forum and you must find loads of threads explaining about kernels and stuff related with it
@ KingWickedd
are u sure .283 is an old firmware
Coz initially i had "unrooted .62"
For rooting purpose i downloaded this firmware..
So can U please tell me where can i get " rooted 0.42 firmware" where i can start installing all mods right away..
Note: Multiupload links are not working ... Any other links ????
hysenkoshy said:
@ KingWickedd
are u sure .283 is an old firmware
Coz initially i had "unrooted .62"
For rooting purpose i downloaded this firmware..
So can U please tell me where can i get " rooted 0.42 firmware" where i can start installing all mods right away..
Note: Multiupload links are not working ... Any other links ????
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Yes I am sure its the old version where as .42/.62/.69 are the latest firmware versions.They have almost everything in common and they differ based on the regions they are released in.
For rooted .42 firmware..follow this link below..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Boot looooop
I am facing the same problem but the solutions given in here doesn't seem to work..please help me.
I had .42 rooted on my XPERIA ARC, unlocked bootloader.
Installed Cyanogenmod Stable version and flashed its boot.img.
Wiped the cache n data.
Installed the zip file after going into recovery mode but phone is stuck in BOOTLOOP...
When i try re-flashing .42 generic firmware using flashtool, PC hangs and i need to restart
Please help me out guys...
You need to flash kernel toooo
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amulbaby said:
I am facing the same problem but the solutions given in here doesn't seem to work..please help me.
I had .42 rooted on my XPERIA ARC, unlocked bootloader.
Installed Cyanogenmod Stable version and flashed its boot.img.
Wiped the cache n data.
Installed the zip file after going into recovery mode but phone is stuck in BOOTLOOP...
When i try re-flashing .42 generic firmware using flashtool, PC hangs and i need to restart
Please help me out guys...
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Don't worry...first start PC in safe mode first and then connect mobile in faatboot mode and wait for minute.. driver will install automatically..then restart PC in normal..then flash kernal in fast boot mode with recovery inbuilt..then flash rom.. it work for me in past..
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hEY GUYS,
Thanks a lot...
What i did was...Flashed the kernal again...
Wiped Dalvik Cache...Rebooted into recovery...
Wiped Data n Cache partition...rebooted
And then re-installed the zip from SD card...
But now i wanna have a help reg. restoring of nandroid backup....
I had taken a nandroid backup using CWM Auto-installer...
But now I wanna know how can i restore my apps that i had with Stock ROM...i tried a advanced backup on /data alone but then, its not booting up if i do so...
Please help..
Hi.
So i spent the THE LAST 2DAYS finding how to flash CWM recovery to my phone.
Every time i find a new guide either a link is broken or the files are fro arc only (but i read somewhere that that doesn't matter, but its confusing anyway...) yeah so i managed to UNlock my bootloader , then i found a way to root it , then i installed CWM ( i just connected my phone to the computer and flashed it true CMD) anyway so iv managed to get in to the CWM recovery then i wanted to install [ROM][ARC/S]JELLY SANDWICH 4.5[09.09] i downloaded it and placed it on to my SD card , got in to the recovery wiped cache /dalvik made a backup and chose install zip from SD, then i got stuck on the SONY logo screen, and i had to re flash my phone usin flash tools (update service / pc companion coudn't help me prob. because of the unlocked bootloader (i read that somwhere) and so here i am asking you for a simple freaking guide how to install CWM on to my XPERIA ARC S , so i can install the custom jelly bean ROM .
THANK YOU !
Ohh and my phone is now running
Android verison : 2.3.4
Kernel version: 2.6.3.2.9-perf [email protected]#1
Build number: 4.0.2.A.0.62
h3ox said:
Hi.
So i spent the THE LAST 2DAYS finding how to flash CWM recovery to my phone.
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Just took me 10 seconds. how to install cwm on xperia arc
dude just flash a custom kernel for "ICS"...you actually forgot to flash a ics kernel..thats why it got stuck at logo..and custom kernel already contains CWM..so you dont need to install it seperately...
arpith.fbi said:
dude just flash a custom kernel for "ICS"...you actually forgot to flash a ics kernel..thats why it got stuck at logo..and custom kernel already contains CWM..so you dont need to install it seperately...
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I realy dont get it, im running gingerbread and you guys are saying i shoud flash a kernel for ICS , tell me 1 kernel for examlpe that i can flash right now and has CWM like u said.
h3ox said:
I realy dont get it, im running gingerbread and you guys are saying i shoud flash a kernel for ICS , tell me 1 kernel for examlpe that i can flash right now and has CWM like u said.
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jelly sandwich ROM is an ICS ROM..so you cant run ics rom on gingerbread kernel..u need to flash a incs rom to make it work...so flash a custom kernel recommended on ROM thread ...kernels for example xarc, arcknight,etc.
btw all custom kernel has CWM recovery inside it.
arpith.fbi said:
jelly sandwich ROM is an ICS ROM..so you cant run ics rom on gingerbread kernel..u need to flash a incs rom to make it work...so flash a custom kernel recommended on ROM thread ...kernels for example xarc, arcknight,etc.
btw all custom kernel has CWM recovery inside it.
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OHH god help me now, i think i bricked my phone again, now it keeps restarting... i used this kernel put it in to my fastboot folder opend cmd copied the commad and there it was ! HELP ME http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591279
dude...did u even flash jelly sandwich over gingerbread rom after flashing the ics kernel?
ok here is the procedure..
download arcknight kernel 3.5.1 which is recommended on the thread and flash it..
enter recovery and install the jelly sandwich zip after wiping data and cache
then reboot!
arpith.fbi said:
dude...did u even flash jelly sandwich over gingerbread rom after flashing the ics kernel?
ok here is the procedure..
download arcknight kernel 3.5.1 which is recommended on the thread and flash it..
enter recovery and install the jelly sandwich zip after wiping data and cache
then reboot!
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i flashed the arcknight kernel wich i got from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597771 here , enterd recovery wiped cache, installed jellebean and now im stuck at the arcknight kernel logo ! im thinking about hanging myself..
IT WORKED HAD TO REBOT MY PHONE ! TNX ! thats why i love xda because of ppl like you !
h3ox said:
IT WORKED HAD TO REBOT MY PHONE ! TNX ! thats why i love xda because of ppl like you !
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Happy to help
With the ARC S is it possible to flash recovery only?
Some custom kernels are flashing CMW version 6.x.x.x which creates a blob's folder.
I want to be able to down grade CMW to version 5.x.x.x or earlier.
The ARC S isn't supported by CMW
So if it is possible, where can I get the .img file?
gpfnzl said:
With the ARC S is it possible to flash recovery only?
Some custom kernels are flashing CMW version 6.x.x.x which creates a blob's folder.
I want to be able to down grade CMW to version 5.x.x.x or earlier.
The ARC S isn't supported by CMW
So if it is possible, where can I get the .img file?
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No. It's not possible to flash recovery only as there is no recovery partition.
One way is to modify stock kernel and add it. Than flash that kernel.
Other way is to install x-part app from play. App will install cwm into system. If you are not looking for sd-ext and init.d support this is way to go.
Otherwise there are three stock based 587 kernel available. All working but none of them 100% correct.
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ill give x-part a try
Thanks
hello everybody
My Friend gave me his phone as mine "arc s" to root and install new rom
the rooting succeeded then I installed CWM using "SE Extreme Tweak Installer" and it worked well
then I flashed the kernel to "KTG anzu Kernel" and the flashing was OK ..... then I forwarded to install the rom
I intended to install "Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0" but when I chose "install zip from sdcard" it sent error "couldn't mount sdcard" !!!!!
so I flashed the next supported kernel "Advanced stock-4.1.B.0.587-boot_587" also the same error !!!!
Note : I'm using on my phone "Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0" but no errors happened with me like this at all
after that I re-flashed the phone with "Sony_officially_LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf" to recover the original kernel and re-install CWM using SE EXtreme
and installed the rom using it then I flash the supported kernel but the phone freezes after Sony logo
I don't know what happened and the wrong in my job !!!!!
the most thing caught the eye is this : why CWM installed using SE Extreme could mount the scdard normally but after flashing the kernel couldn't mount ???
may any one help me please
thanks
engnajjar said:
hello everybody
My Friend gave me his phone as mine "arc s" to root and install new rom
the rooting succeeded then I installed CWM using "SE Extreme Tweak Installer" and it worked well
then I flashed the kernel to "KTG anzu Kernel" and the flashing was OK ..... then I forwarded to install the rom
I intended to install "Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0" but when I chose "install zip from sdcard" it sent error "couldn't mount sdcard" !!!!!
so I flashed the next supported kernel "Advanced stock-4.1.B.0.587-boot_587" also the same error !!!!
Note : I'm using on my phone "Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0" but no errors happened with me like this at all
after that I re-flashed the phone with "Sony_officially_LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf" to recover the original kernel and re-install CWM using SE EXtreme
and installed the rom using it then I flash the supported kernel but the phone freezes after Sony logo
I don't know what happened and the wrong in my job !!!!!
the most thing caught the eye is this : why CWM installed using SE Extreme could mount the scdard normally but after flashing the kernel couldn't mount ???
may any one help me please
thanks
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You cant use a stock rom with a custom kernel...
If i am not wrong you are now having .562 rom with some kernel which is not stock kernel.
Flash .562 in flashtool and reboot, it will work...
Have you unlocked the boatloader?
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If you can use custom kernels, why are you using installing CWM recovery through some other application? Every custom kernel has it's own recovery.
pentium1061 said:
You cant use a stock rom with a custom kernel...
If i am not wrong you are now having .562 rom with some kernel which is not stock kernel.
Flash .562 in flashtool and reboot, it will work...
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I know I can't using stock rom with a custom kernel
so I've flashed "Sony_officially_LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf" to recover the stock kernel due to the custom kernel didn't work
snehil93 said:
Have you unlocked the boatloader?
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yea I've did at first .... but is there any way to check if the bootloader is really unlocked or not ??
soumya_digi said:
If you can use custom kernels, why are you using installing CWM recovery through some other application? Every custom kernel has it's own recovery.
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you're right but I've discovered that later
Hey,
at first, I want to say that I am from germany and you shouldn't expect the best english from me...
There is a little problem with my Xperia S, I can't flash any kernel... When I try to flash with Flashtool, it allways says "FAILED (unknown status code)" or "FAILED (remote: Unrecognized command, bork!)". What is actually wrong with my device? I unlocked the bootloader mouths ago without any problem and installed CM 10, but now it takes to much battery and I wanted to flash something else. I tried to flash the kernel from P.A.C. and afterwards I tried the CM 10 again. I was able to flash the stock rom, but now I don't even have a recovery.. >.<
Can someone help me, please?
flash any custom ICS kernel with fastboot method, search the forum for fastboot.
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Be carefull.... Some kernels with cm10 = soft brick.
With roms based on 4.0.4 Sony i try ICS Advanced Kernel
PAC V22 and leaked 197 came with kernel and work ok.
My english is bad too.. Sorry
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Try flashing it to stock FTF of Xperia S http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
and install CWM Recovery, flash any kernel you want and clear cache and dalvic. You can now install any custom ROM.
My currently using ROM is XZXperiece 2 by Niaboc79.