Hi this is my first thread.
Ok so today ive been trying to update my phones firmware from 2.3.3 GBTweak to 4.0.4 ics zeus rom for r800x and yes I have a unlocked bootloader. And today I install the things in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1781677 like the lupus kernel and the modules and Aroma manager and after installing them my phone wont bootup even after past the Lupus screen. I can get into fast/flashboot mode and the recovery menu but it wont go past the lupus screen. Can someone help me with this please. I hope my sony xperia play r800x isnt bricked for good.
Is there any other kernels i can use in place of lupus? PLZZZ HELP
Todulaney said:
Hi this is my first thread.
Ok so today ive been trying to update my phones firmware from 2.3.3 GBTweak to 4.0.4 ics zeus rom for r800x and yes I have a unlocked bootloader. And today I install the things in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1781677 like the lupus kernel and the modules and Aroma manager and after installing them my phone wont bootup even after past the Lupus screen. I can get into fast/flashboot mode and the recovery menu but it wont go past the lupus screen. Can someone help me with this please. I hope my sony xperia play r800x isnt bricked for good.
Is there any other kernels i can use in place of lupus? PLZZZ HELP
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If your kernel screen comes up then its not bricked. Just flash the stock ftf. Search for it as r800x stock 2.3.3 ftf. Download flash tool and flash it with that. Its self explanatory. Also Zeus is for r800i you need to use zeusc though it should still have booted (only service wouldn't work). After flashing ftf try again and make sure you clear data/cache/dalvik and format system from recovery before installing. Also it might just take a a couple minutes to boot. Don't worry about bricking the play. Flash tool will fix almost all software problems. Usually the only way to mess it up is physically.
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Hey guys,
I had an Xperia Play for sometime. I taken the plunge to install a custom rom. I have tried before but I keep failing as my phone gets stuck at the Sony Ericsson logo.
Basically I want to install JJ's HYBRID ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1573547
It says to boot in CWM which I did and do a full wipe and flash. I wipe then install zip file.
I am using 4.0.2.a.0.42 rooted with CWM and bootloader unlocked. I am also using stock kernel. mainly because I dont know how to install doomkernel because I dont know what is fastboot and how to use it because majority of the posts assume you know about this.
Also I want to try to jokawild rom but it tells me to flash to 0.62 baseband. but I cant root it aso how do I install cwm. Am I missing something does doomkernel come with cmw? sorry im a noob
Please help!
thanks in advance
I think DoomKernel comes already pre-rooted
There's a thread somewhere about installing and using fastboot and flashtool. If you can't find it, try Google
First time you use it is nervewracking but as soon as you get the hang of it you'll be able to type the console commands from memory
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Greetings
I'm new to the Xperia play scene, i have one, version R800i and i acquire some help from anyone experienced in this.
I have been doing some research in rooting, unlocking and installing roms on this device and i have succesfully rooted and unlocked it.
After doing so i also installed the Recovery System using ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2 install batches, then i continued and tried to flash XperiaPlay Ice Cream Pureness ver.1 through Recovery, which, failed and soft bricked my phone... so i then used Flashtool to downgrade to a stock firmware that i randomly found on the forums.
So the firmware installed is GB 2.3.3 and i was on 2.3.4 previously. I thought i could update my phone to a higher firmware using the PC companion app but it fails saying that my device is modified somehow and cannot upgrade... ok, well, i thought maybe using a ROM anyways so i tried installing Recovery system again but X-parts now says that my phone is unsupported...
Basically i'm stuck on 2.3.3, and i'd like to use a ROM which unlocks its maximum potential.
Any help appreciated!
Spl1tz said:
Greetings
I'm new to the Xperia play scene, i have one, version R800i and i acquire some help from anyone experienced in this.
I have been doing some research in rooting, unlocking and installing roms on this device and i have succesfully rooted and unlocked it.
After doing so i also installed the Recovery System using ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2 install batches, then i continued and tried to flash XperiaPlay Ice Cream Pureness ver.1 through Recovery, which, failed and soft bricked my phone... so i then used Flashtool to downgrade to a stock firmware that i randomly found on the forums.
So the firmware installed is GB 2.3.3 and i was on 2.3.4 previously. I thought i could update my phone to a higher firmware using the PC companion app but it fails saying that my device is modified somehow and cannot upgrade... ok, well, i thought maybe using a ROM anyways so i tried installing Recovery system again but X-parts now says that my phone is unsupported...
Basically i'm stuck on 2.3.3, and i'd like to use a ROM which unlocks its maximum potential.
Any help appreciated!
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Flash the .62 ftf via flashtool
http://www.mediafire.com/?lojlw6bffm7alv1
also don't forget to flash the kernel for custom roms via fastboot otherwise it Will soft brick
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fma965 said:
Flash the .62 ftf via flashtool
http://www.mediafire.com/?lojlw6bffm7alv1
also don't forget to flash the kernel for custom roms via fastboot otherwise it Will soft brick
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks for that!
Also is it a specific kernel for each ROM? or there a lot i can choose from?
Would help a lot if u could tell me what ROM is recommended for gaming.
I'm owner of a rooted SGSII with resurrection ROM. Modding a Play is harder xD
Spl1tz said:
Thanks for that!
Also is it a specific kernel for each ROM? or there a lot i can choose from?
Would help a lot if u could tell me what ROM is recommended for gaming.
I'm owner of a rooted SGSII with resurrection ROM. Modding a Play is harder xD
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well the thing with a xperia play and all 2011 xperia devices is you can't flash the kernel via recovery like most phones,
Kernels are specific to each version and branch. AOSP,CM etc need a different kernel to SE. ICS and GB also have different kernels.
The rom i recommend for gaming is the one i am currently working on, based on TrueAncestor but need to get approval from here before releasing it.
same lol
Spl1tz said:
Greetings
I'm new to the Xperia play scene, i have one, version R800i and i acquire some help from anyone experienced in this.
I have been doing some research in rooting, unlocking and installing roms on this device and i have succesfully rooted and unlocked it.
After doing so i also installed the Recovery System using ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2 install batches, then i continued and tried to flash XperiaPlay Ice Cream Pureness ver.1 through Recovery, which, failed and soft bricked my phone... so i then used Flashtool to downgrade to a stock firmware that i randomly found on the forums.
So the firmware installed is GB 2.3.3 and i was on 2.3.4 previously. I thought i could update my phone to a higher firmware using the PC companion app but it fails saying that my device is modified somehow and cannot upgrade... ok, well, i thought maybe using a ROM anyways so i tried installing Recovery system again but X-parts now says that my phone is unsupported...
Basically i'm stuck on 2.3.3, and i'd like to use a ROM which unlocks its maximum potential.
Any help appreciated!
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lol WTF the same thing happened to me half an hour ago, with the same rom!! i have been searching for a solution. i have a r800a if u find a solution pm me plz!
This was my first time trying to load a custom kernel and rom to my Arc. I chose Doomkernel and the Ice bean rom. Everything installed fine but I can't get wifi or 3g working. After reinstalling the kernel and the rom several times I've still not been able to get wifi or 3g working.
I eventually gave up on doomkernel and tried to install Arc Knight. After flashing the Arc Knight kernel I get the Arc Knight splash screen. After about 10 seconds the phone reboots and loads the Doomkernel O_O.
I really like the Ice Bean rom and would love to get it working. What am I doing wrong? I pretty noob when it comes to android/linux so I need some help please!
playaz87 said:
I eventually gave up on doomkernel and tried to install Arc Knight. After flashing the Arc Knight kernel I get the Arc Knight splash screen. After about 10 seconds the phone reboots and loads the Doomkernel O_O.
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Given how old DoomLords Kernel is I'm surprised People still recommend it. As for the above, sounds like you've not used the right command - fastboot flash boot NAME OF KERNEL.img
derp. I was using fastboot boot imagename. Reflashing now...
Thanks!
OK. I was able to change to the Arc Knight rom. Now reinstalling Ice Bean. Hopefully the Wifi and 3g will be working...
Nope. Wifi and 3g are still not working. Any ideas? (I have installed the stock drivers)
playaz87 said:
Nope. Wifi and 3g are still not working. Any ideas? (I have installed the stock drivers)
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Second EDIT: Ignore
Just did that and got the wifi working
Still not sure if 3g is working.
Gar... 3G is not working
Reinstall a stock 587 ROM with the flashtool and start over.
Which would you recommend XD?
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Sorry: noob question inc. I downloaded Flashtool... were do I get the stock rom and kernel from? Then how do I use in flash tool.
Sorry I am sure the answer is on the forum somewhere but there are so many damn posts to sift through and I am tired and fed up...!
XperienceD said:
Reinstall a stock 587 ROM with the flashtool and start over.
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Do I just need to flash the ROM or do I need to flash stock kernel as well? Also where do I find the 587 ROM?
Flashed orginal firmware with flash tool and same problem.
Mods: Please close this thread and I will start a new one with a more suitable title.
Thanks
Do u flash wifi modules also?If u don't uhave to flash it.
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jalu147 said:
Do u flash wifi modules also?If u don't uhave to flash it.
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I didn't flash the wifi modules (stock ones were previously installed). Wifi was working just not 3g.
Evening all,
Im posting on behalf of my little brother so go easy on me, My little brother flashed a rom on his xperia play using ROM Manager (i think it was called mark ICS rom) now when he boots his phone it goes into the usual sony Ericsson splash screen for about 20 seconds that splash screen disappears but the screen stays on with no activity at all.
Does anyone know how to rescue his phone?
sonandreas said:
Evening all,
Im posting on behalf of my little brother so go easy on me, My little brother flashed a rom on his xperia play using ROM Manager (i think it was called mark ICS rom) now when he boots his phone it goes into the usual sony Ericsson splash screen for about 20 seconds that splash screen disappears but the screen stays on with no activity at all.
Does anyone know how to rescue his phone?
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Have you tried reflashing the stock FTF using the Flashtool?
Pulling the battery, putting the device in flashmode and reflashing the stock FTF should take care of it, hopefully.
did he flash the actual ICS kernel before booting the phone?
rubbergnome said:
did he flash the actual ICS kernel before booting the phone?
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Yea I think that's your problem
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Follow this guide to return the device to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
Find the firmwares here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399
did he flash the actual ICS kernel before booting the phone?
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That is your problem he never flashed an ICS kernel. Which has to be done in fastboot mode. Use flashtool or
Code:
fastboot flash boot (kernelname).img
You cant boot an ICS ROM with GB kernel...
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Hi, you must get flashtool then a FTF file (can be uk, world etc).
Do as flashboot with the FTF file then your brothers phone is fixed
if you want to return the mobile phone to be guaranteed, download the FTF from a previous version 2.3.2 or 2.3.3 and then relock bootloader does it with a FTF.
After that makes the update by sony pc companion to 2.3.4.
And is his bootloader unlocked?
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CyberScopes said:
And is his bootloader unlocked?
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it must be unlocked.
Hi, I root my xperia play (verizon version) just fine and has been using custom ROM for a while and it all works great. but then I wanted to try a different ROM and so I install NexPlay ROM via recovery menu. The installation process was fine and it went through but when the phone is rebooted it just stucks at the sony ericssons logo and won't go anywhere, I can't turn off the phone or anything and i can't get back into recovery mode. Please help. I need this back to working fast!
Flash stock ftf with flashtool or use pc companion to restore phone
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PC companion don't work for me. It keeps saying it can't find any updates. and I can't find a working link for flashtool. all links i found are broken...
CypherX418 said:
PC companion don't work for me. It keeps saying it can't find any updates. and I can't find a working link for flashtool. all links i found are broken...
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If you unlocked your bootloader, use emma instead of pc companion
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/how-to-download-and-install-the-flash-tool/
Flashtool is at flashtool.net
For ftf file you'll have to search, i have r800i model and i don't know wich ftf is for your r800x
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Stock ftf for r800x can be found here http://www.xperiagamer.com/Stock-Roms/233-se-stock-firmware-for-flashtool.html
If you're on windows 8 you might need to manually install fastboot drivers.
CypherX418 said:
Hi, I root my xperia play (verizon version) just fine and has been using custom ROM for a while and it all works great. but then I wanted to try a different ROM and so I install NexPlay ROM via recovery menu. The installation process was fine and it went through but when the phone is rebooted it just stucks at the sony ericssons logo and won't go anywhere, I can't turn off the phone or anything and i can't get back into recovery mode. Please help. I need this back to working fast!
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For a better support you should tell us which kernel are you using, and which ROM you were using before flashing NeXPLay.
If you just made the mistake of installing NeXPay (ICs ROM) on a GB kernel, then you don't need to reset everything with flashtool.
thanks but i just flashed my verizon rom with flashtool and that seems to get me back...
now which custom firmware/rom is the best for R800x?
CypherX418 said:
thanks but i just flashed my verizon rom with flashtool and that seems to get me back...
now which custom firmware/rom is the best for R800x?
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Depends on how you use your phone. If you are a gamer then you should try a LuPuS kernel and a Gingerbread ROM but if you don't care about gaming then you can try a ICs ROM and which kernel you prefer.
If you need some in choosing one of the many ICs/GB ROMs, just ask