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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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[Q] About those fancy mods...

Hi,
first of all, I am pretty new to smartphones and android.
I have my arc s, 2.3.4, .42 firmware, rooted, locked bl for two weeks now.
I am really interested in mods since i dont want to unlock bootloader for custom roms...
My problem is: In almost every thread i look people say you have to apply mods via recovery (?) and this is only possible with bl unlocked,
but i managed to apply the statusbar widget mod (sorry for no link) via root explorer..
is this possible with every mod?
thanks in advance and a happy new year!

This depends "modification"
Flashing via recovery is fastest and easiest way. Via root explore you must do all work manually.
Sometime this work, sometime not.
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taaviu said:
This depends "modification"
Flashing via recovery is fastest and easiest way. Via root explore you must do all work manually.
Sometime this work, sometime not.
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How to flash via recovery?
Xperia Arc (rooted)

you can instal CWM recovery on LOCKED BOOTLOADER with SE TWEAKER.
It will work just fine, but you cannot flash custom ROM since your BL will be still locked.

taaviu said:
This depends "modification"
Flashing via recovery is fastest and easiest way. Via root explore you must do all work manually.
Sometime this work, sometime not.
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if it doesnt work, will it mess up my phone? and if it does, will i be able to fix it?

By reflashing it.
But install recovery with SE tweaker, do a backup and then you can always restore "system" when a mod messed the phone up and it just bootloops.
Or unlock the bl and flash a kernel with recovery, it's worth it
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and what happens if se tweaker messes up my phone?

Reflash the firmware with FlashTool
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Doesn't FlashTool need unlocked bootloader to work?

xzizz said:
Doesn't FlashTool need unlocked bootloader to work?
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No, it doesn't, only the device in flashmode.
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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 .
:fingers-crossed:
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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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Read the instructions. These threads just highlight why there should be a time limit for new members before they're allowed to post.
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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.....

[Q]Custom rom and warranty

Hi! I'm new to android and this forum so I have some questions before I start flashing roms and tweaks. I have a rooted r800i locked bootloader.
1.If I flash a custom rom(Gin2JellyBean) will I still have warranty if i flash back .42 on my r800i?
1b.If I still have warranty after flashing Gin2JellyBean where can I get the stock rom?
2.If I brick my play is it any way I can restore it?
3.Can sony pc companion detect the play with a custom rom?
Thanks!
//Revilz

1.If I flash a custom rom(Gin2JellyBean) will I still have warranty if i flash back .42 on my r800i?
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Yes.
Unless your bootloader is unlocked, your warrenty is valid.
1b.If I still have warranty after flashing Gin2JellyBean where can I get the stock rom?
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From development section or Wotan (a windows program).
2.If I brick my play is it any way I can restore it?
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Yes.
3.Can sony pc companion detect the play with a custom rom?
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Yes.

You require root to flash gin2jelly so you will lose warranty however flashing back to stock will unroot phone so you will have warranty back
And se phones gets soft brick most of the times and are easily recoverable but if you get hard brick there is a fix for that too and its free
Except your sim is locked.
And pc can detect your phone with custom rom installed
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Okey, Thanks!
I will flash Gin2JellyBean tonight. Because my mom took wrong phone for work this morning -.-
//Revilz

Remember to make backup first
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creative_md said:
Remember to make backup first
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Okey, now i'm going to install the rom. Just one more question, can I install the rom with superoneclick root permission or must I have Doomlords root permission?(Sorry for my bad english)

Xperia-Play said:
Yes.
Unless your bootloader is unlocked, your warrenty is valid.
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But you can relock it and sony are none the wiser so your warranty is valid still

fma965 said:
But you can relock it and sony are none the wiser so your warranty is valid still
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I must try that later But can I flash the rom with superoneclick root and not doomlord root kit?

RevilOb99 said:
I must try that later But can I flash the rom with superoneclick root and not doomlord root kit?
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you flash the kernel with fastboot and the Rom with Clockwork Mod Recovery and root with custom kernels or superoneclick
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How to install CMW in Xperia S

Boatloader unlocked allowed:yes
Not rooted
6.2.b.1.9
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mkarande786 said:
Boatloader unlocked allowed:yes
Not rooted
6.2.b.1.9
4.1.2 jB
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Root link.
CWM Link.

Mirhawk said:
Root link.
CWM Link.
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ty :laugh:
without root is it possible to install cwm

mkarande786 said:
ty :laugh:
without root is it possible to install cwm
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Nope, You need to root to install cwm. Else You can install even without rooting, but You need to unlock bootloader and flash a custom kernel which has pre-installed cwm.