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How to install Recovery on Unlocked Arc ?

I unlocked my Arc Yesterday and flashed the prerooted.img .
Now i have a unlocked Arc with Root.
But now i want to have the Recovery Menu how can i flash it ?

dubist said:
I unlocked my Arc Yesterday and flashed the prerooted.img .
Now i have a unlocked Arc with Root.
But now i want to have the Recovery Menu how can i flash it ?
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You need to Flash DoomKernel for more info Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650.

And what is if i want to have stock Rom and Recovery installed ?

dubist said:
And what is if i want to have stock Rom and Recovery installed ?
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You'll have to unlock your boot loader and see THIS

yes i have done this but this is only a temporary Recovery ?

the general idea is, recovery/cwm is only available on certain kernels i.e. DoomKernel, blend kernel, and cm7 kernel, or via adb.
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dubist said:
yes i have done this but this is only a temporary Recovery ?
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It needs to be run from the computer every time using that method. xRecovery on the stock rom is what I'd prefer but don't mind using the lappy as I'd only use recovery 99% of the time when I'm at home anyway.

XperienceD said:
It needs to be run from the computer every time using that method. xRecovery on the stock rom is what I'd prefer but don't mind using the lappy as I'd only use recovery 99% of the time when I'm at home anyway.
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Hmmmm....i can boot directly to full working recovery with xperia reboot app. And no need computer
Regards!
Taavi
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How can I install the ROMs in this forum (XPERIA ARC)

Can anyone tell me how yo install the ROMs in this forum?
I always download it and use xRecovery but it always doesn't work
Besides , I have Rooted and BL
Last , sorry for my bad grammar , I'm from Taiwan , and nice to meet you all .
:fingers-crossed:

y2023958 said:
Can anyone tell me how yo install the ROMs in this forum?
I always download it and use xRecovery but it always doesn't work
Besides , I have Rooted and BL
Last , sorry for my bad grammar , I'm from Taiwan , and nice to meet you all .
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BL what? locked or unlocked?

y2023958 said:
Can anyone tell me how yo install the ROMs in this forum?
I always download it and use xRecovery but it always doesn't work
Besides , I have Rooted and BL
Last , sorry for my bad grammar , I'm from Taiwan , and nice to meet you all .
:fingers-crossed:
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For some custom roms you need to flash kernels via fastboot and for this you need unlocked bootloader.
if bootloader it's locked use Google and search there is official way to unlock but you will lose warranty and drm.
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zolaisugly said:
For some custom roms you need to flash kernels via fastboot and for this you need unlocked bootloader.
if bootloader it's unlocked use Google and search there is official way to unlock but you will lose warranty and drm.
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Who cares about locked bootloader?
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unlocked
creative_md said:
BL what? locked or unlocked?
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unlocked

First flash any kernel you want instructions will be given from where you will download like doomkernel it has inbuit recovery. Reboot into recovery choose your rom
Wipe system,chache,dalvik chache install zip from sd card
Dont flash ics rom over gb kernel or gb rom over ics kernel or it will cause bootloop
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creative_md said:
First flash any kernel you want instructions will be given from where you will download like doomkernel it has inbuit recovery. Reboot into recovery choose your rom
Wipe system,chache,dalvik chache install zip from sd card
Dont flash ics rom over gb kernel or gb rom over ics kernel or it will cause bootloop
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but how can I flash the kernel in .img?
I only know hoe to flash the kernel by flashtool , it's simple to use

Try This
y2023958 said:
but how can I flash the kernel in .img?
I only know hoe to flash the kernel by flashtool , it's simple to use
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Considering you already have flashtool and your desired kernel follow this :
1) Plug in your phone in fastboot mode [S-Off, hold menu key and plug in to PC]
2) Place you .img on your desktop
3) Open up flashtool, select fastboot mode and select flash kernel and select it from the desktop
4) Once kernel is flashed un plug your device restart it open up CWM and flash desired ROM.
Hopefully i helped you out

y2023958 said:
but how can I flash the kernel in .img?
I only know hoe to flash the kernel by flashtool , it's simple to use
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kernel is an .img file so flash it normally as you do flash kernels...

creative_md said:
kernel is an .img file so flash it normally as you do flash kernels...
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After flashing the kernel you often need to flash Wifi Modules in recovery

I did this also using flashtool, and im always getting error message saying that i have to root my phone when in fact its already rooted and i used doomlord's tool. SU is already on my phone homescreen. How does that possible? I followed all the instructions. Can you help guys.
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whiskey_1388 said:
I did this also using flashtool, and im always getting error message saying that i have to root my phone when in fact its already rooted and i used doomlord's tool. SU is already on my phone homescreen. How does that possible? I followed all the instructions. Can you help guys.
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You need to unlock your bootloader. Root is not needed at all.

whiskey_1388 said:
I did this also using flashtool, and im always getting error message saying that i have to root my phone when in fact its already rooted and i used doomlord's tool. SU is already on my phone homescreen. How does that possible? I followed all the instructions. Can you help guys.
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Yes root is not required so tell what exact error you are getting and first confirm that you have adb drivers installed
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Im getting this error message "device is not rooted" something like that.
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whiskey_1388 said:
Im getting this error message "device is not rooted" something like that.
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you need unlock bl yours is not unlocked.....

Think I may bricked my phone...

I have unlocked bootloader and rooted the phone. I was on stock ICS 4.0.4 and then tried to flash a ROM. It was saying Installed succesfull etc, when I was rebooting, stuck on Sony Logo... And won't go back to CWM...
What to do?

UnLucky12 said:
I have unlocked bootloader and rooted the phone. I was on stock ICS 4.0.4 and then tried to flash a ROM. It was saying Installed succesfull etc, when I was rebooting, stuck on Sony Logo... And won't go back to CWM...
What to do?
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What model did you have? be specific!!

formsarun said:
What model did you have? be specific!!
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Oh yea! Sorry. LT15i. I was flashing the omega ROM.
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It's not bricked just stuck on bootloop.
Reflash either stock rom or if you have working fastboot then install a custom kernel that matches the Rom you tried originally.
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UnLucky12 said:
I have unlocked bootloader and rooted the phone. I was on stock ICS 4.0.4 and then tried to flash a ROM. It was saying Installed succesfull etc, when I was rebooting, stuck on Sony Logo... And won't go back to CWM...
What to do?
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extract the boot.img and flash it with the flashtool(in fastboot mode) restart the phone.
hit thanks !!!

zolaisugly said:
It's not bricked just stuck on bootloop.
Reflash either stock rom or if you have working fastboot then install a custom kernel that matches the Rom you tried originally.
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formsarun said:
extract the boot.img and flash it with the flashtool(in fastboot mode) restart the phone.
hit thanks !!!
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I will try that! Will update you guys! Of course I will hit thanks! ^^

Put the device in flashmode? Or download mode? (Hold back button or menu button? then connect the phone to the pc)
To install the boot image or stock rom?

UnLucky12 said:
Put the device in flashmode? Or download mode? (Hold back button or menu button? then connect the phone to the pc)
To install the boot image or stock rom?
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press the menu button and plug the usb for fastboot (download mode) which indicates blue color notification.

Just tried to flash the boot.img from omega, didn't work! Still showing Sony logo and nothing further :/ But I can now go in to CWM ;D

You don't want to go to cwm. Just flash it with stock kernel (.ftf ) using flash tool. Then you'll be able to run your handset!!
Best of luck.
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Thanks! Solved it! ;D It is now running and working

Unbricking help !
Use these :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358
Be happy :good:

help me kernel not working

Hi guys
I have Xperia arc s
I flash kernel in flashboot and fastboot after flash the boot is black
but it working in flash kernel as HotBoot in flashtool
sorry for my English bad

Use flashtool to reboot device in adb mode then select option flash kernel via fastboot!
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To flash a kernel using flashtool select "Select kernel to flash", nothing to do with hotboots!

several riodsor
snehil93 said:
Use flashtool to reboot device in adb mode then select option flash kernel via fastboot!
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How to reboot device in adb mode

tangosierra_ said:
To flash a kernel using flashtool select "Select kernel to flash", nothing to do with hotboots!
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I flash a kernel with "Select kernel to flash" but after flash the boot is black,
I trying flash kernel with hotboots its work but first time
sorry for my english bad

darkknightma said:
I flash a kernel with "Select kernel to flash" but after flash the boot is black,
I trying flash kernel with hotboots its work but first time
sorry for my english bad
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Then try flashing it manually. Info in my sig.
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XperienceD said:
Then try flashing it manually. Info in my sig.
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I try flashing it manually but not working

darkknightma said:
I try flashing it manually but not working
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What did you do?
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darkknightma said:
Hi guys
I have Xperia arc s
I flash kernel in flashboot and fastboot after flash the boot is black
but it working in flash kernel as HotBoot in flashtool
sorry for my English bad
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have you hold menu button before connect usb cable?

bonzi1994 said:
have you hold menu button before connect usb cable?
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yes

Which kernel did you flash? Plus, is your bootloader definitely unlocked?
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sinkster said:
Which kernel did you flash? Plus, is your bootloader definitely unlocked?
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yes my bootloader is unlocked,I want flash this kernelhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926299&highlight=fusion

darkknightma said:
yes my bootloader is unlocked,I want flash this kernelhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926299&highlight=fusion
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Flash Wifi modules through recovery.
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Xperia S Cannot Power On after flash

Hi, i just flashed the PAC rom a few minutes ago. Now, when i try to power on, it simply vibrates and nothing happens, i also cannot get into CWM to restore my backup. Please help. im in serious hot soup

matthewsucks said:
Hi, i just flashed the PAC rom a few minutes ago. Now, when i try to power on, it simply vibrates and nothing happens, i also cannot get into CWM to restore my backup. Please help. im in serious hot soup
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Man PAC is only for unlocked bootloader and it says that clearly on OP. Don't tell me its not that as I know as I did it before. Difference is I know how to fix before doing that. You need to flash stock ROM using seus. It will be fine
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You can use flashtool and flash stock fw. Or if your bl unlocked, you can flash a kernel with flashtool and reflash your custom rom..

abdyasar said:
You can to use flashtool and flash stock fw. Or if your bl unlocked you can flash a kernel with flashtool and reflash your custom rom..
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He need SEUS
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ive already unlocked my bootloader before flashing it...

matthewsucks said:
ive already unlocked my bootloader before flashing it...
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flash a kernel(advanced stock or doom) and you can flash pac after full wipe..
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matthewsucks said:
ive already unlocked my bootloader before flashing it...
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No mate your bootloader isn't unlocked as that's exactly what happens when you flash any aosp cm10 aokp etc ROMs the phone vibrates when you press power to turn on and screen is blank. Flash via seus to restore. If can get green led(flash mode) and try flsdhtool
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Can you give me a guide to use the Flashtool? im a complete newbie

Please bro. Next time post Question on Q&A section.

trying it now, hope it works...

abdyasar said:
flash a kernel(advanced stock or doom) and you can flash pac after full wipe..
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You cannot flash flash PAC with custom stock kernel mate. You need boot.img from zip of PAC flashed via fastboot then use that recovery to flash PAC
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Ive got a green led!

pharix said:
Please bro. Next time post Question on Q&A section.
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my bad, the last time i visited XDA was when i was still using my Desire S, had no idea that the rules changed so much...

matthewsucks said:
Ive got a green led!
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Lol that proves to me that bootloader is locked as blue led is disabled on most carrier branded devices. Green led is flashmode. Flash tool mode choose flashmode to flash stock tft file. You need to get stock rom and put in firmware folder. Seriously though use seus update tool as it will reflash your phone
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shingers5 said:
You cannot flash flash PAC with custom stock kernel mate. You need boot.img from zip of PAC flashed via fastboot then use that recovery to flash PAC
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I seem to be having problems... My phone's now stuck at the PAC boot screen and the SEUS isnt detecting my phone... Pls advice

matthewsucks said:
I seem to be having problems... My phone's now stuck at the PAC boot screen and the SEUS isnt detecting my phone... Pls advice
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Hold power and volume up to turn off and phone will vibrate 3 times that means its off. Launch flash tool and choose flashmode then select stock ROM you wanna flash. Untick wipe data etc and connect phone when it tells you too
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matthewsucks said:
my bad, the last time i visited XDA was when i was still using my Desire S, had no idea that the rules changed so much...
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It OK. We are all here to learn. I reported the Thread and now it is moved to Q&A forum.

shingers5 said:
Hold power and volume up to turn on and phone will vibrate 3 times that means its off. Launch flash tool and choose flashmode then select stock ROM you wanna flash. Untick wipe data etc and connect phone when it tells you too
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Flashtool cant find the PAC rom, i presume it is in .zip form?

matthewsucks said:
Flashtool cant find the PAC rom, i presume it is in .zip form?
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No not PAC ROM a Sony stock ROM. Tft file format get .45 ROM from xda and flash it
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SEUS will detect your phone only in official flash mode (power + volume down)