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what ROM can I install without rooting?

I have posted my problem with my HTC droid incredible in the Q&A forum here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352060, I wonder if I can install any ROM (maybe the official one?) on my phone without rooting? the ROMs I have found so far all require rooting first, but I cannot even boot into Android on the phone now, because I think I screwed it up. thanks guys

U must have root, sounds like u need to flash s new recovery. Wer u rooted b4?
Inc

I'm not sure whether it was rooted before, because I just bought it from eBay. Is it easy to flash a new recovery? where can I find a guide tutorial for this? thanks a lot

Wenu goto hboot does it say s-off? & it's fairly simple to flash new recovery, gimme asec I'll find a link
Dou have rom manager?
EDIT : just read ur other post, wenu goto hboot (Android bootloader) canu enter recovery?
Inc

Hold power + volume down till hboot, then check on top of screen(you'll see s-on or s-off)
Use volume to navigate to recovery, hit power button to enter. U might just Havto restore a backup if its there
Inc

Is superuser present in the app draw?
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Rom-Addict said:
Hold power + volume down till hboot, then check on top of screen(you'll see s-on or s-off)
Use volume to navigate to recovery, hit power button to enter. U might just Havto restore a backup if its there
Inc
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I don't have any backup available, unfortunately.

MagnaCore said:
Is superuser present in the app draw?
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I cannot see any app, because I cannot even boot into Android on the phone now.

Canu enter recovery through hboot?
Inc

Rom-Addict said:
Canu enter recovery through hboot?
Inc
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yes, I can enter recovery

Cool so just to be sure its a black screen with blue text,
Inc

Rom-Addict said:
Cool so just to be sure its a black screen with blue text,
Inc
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Orange is fine too
-Dual core? I don't need no stinking dual core!-

Think he just erased his Rom, just making sure he doesn't have an old recovery before trying to flash a new rom. Do new roms work with hboot.79? can't remember
Inc

My fault didn't see the other link.
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Thanks everyone for help. My phone works again after updating the hboot to 0.92 and installing the ROM from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1267158

Glad to hear!
Inc

rcholic said:
Thanks everyone for help. My phone works again after updating the hboot to 0.92 and installing the ROM from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1267158
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Was it not working when they gave it to you because that is crap? In that case you got a bad rom on your device from the start.
In any case good to hear it's working.

Rom-Addict said:
Think he just erased his Rom, just making sure he doesn't have an old recovery before trying to flash a new rom. Do new roms work with hboot.79? can't remember
Inc
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Only froyo roms works with hboot .79 and hboot .92 is more so a requirement for gingerbread and newer.

tiny4579 said:
Was it not working when they gave it to you because that is crap? In that case you got a bad rom on your device from the start.
In any case good to hear it's working.
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The phone was in working condition with good Rom when I first got it. It was my bad to screw it up.

Congrats buddy !
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DooMKernel v15 (FW 4.0.2.A.0.42/.58/.62) with modCWM-v04 TouchEdition Recovery

Hey lads as you can see Im a nubee Now my problem is just got my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (Thank's to JinX13 phone has been unlockd and rooted) now I whant to hawe this in my phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885 but there is a problem I cann't enter in to recovery mode now.So my question is after I do first 6 installation steps I will be able to enter recovery mod to finish installation?
Cheers!

Flash the kernel, boot phone and press the back button to get into recovery and then flash the modules.
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Flo95 said:
Flash the kernel, boot phone and press the back button to get into recovery and then flash the modules.
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I should get something like this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
Or plug in usb and press back button?
Other question:
[ requirements ]
stock 4.0.2.A.0.42/.58/.62 FW
bootloader unlocked
working fastboot
u have read this: [How-To] Safely test custom kernels / custom ROMs and get back to stock SE 2.3 ROM
android app for overclocking like SetCPU (paid) or NoFrills CPU Control (free)
NoFrills CPU Control (free) to select I/O scheduler
VDD control app: IncrediControl
[OPTIONAL] CIFS Manager (free)
[OPTIONAL] Swapper 2 (free)
FOR Two Way Call Recording: CallRecorder app (PAID) [TRIAL version] {p.s.: keep watching that thread for newer trial versions}
I hawe to hawe apps before installation or after?

ManiQc said:
I should get something like this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
Or plug in usb and press back button?
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When you push a kernel, you have a preinstalled recovery on your phone.
ManiQc said:
I hawe to hawe apps before installation or after?
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Idk what that means, but I think you'd like to backup your apps.
Look in the market for Titanium Backup.

Flo95 said:
Flash the kernel, boot phone and press the back button to get into recovery and then flash the modules.
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Mate how to flesh modules they are in .zip format 2 folders inside.

Put zip file on sd, go into recovery and install the zip file
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Flo95 said:
Put zip file on sd, go into recovery and install the zip file
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Just to make sure I will be able to enter in to recovery mode on my phone after all done? And after pressing back button there will be a some kinde menue to select that zip file on my phone yes?

ManiQc said:
Just to make sure I will be able to enter in to recovery mode on my phone after all done? And after pressing back button there will be a some kinde menue to select that zip file on my phone yes?
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Pressing the volume down button.

Can i use this CWM?
Im using Xperia Pro and using stock 4.0.1.A.0.283 rooted
can i flash this kernel which i understand is included with CWM touch?
or i need to upgrade the FW with wotanserver to .58 which i prefer(safe),the i push this kernel?
i know this one is made for Xperia Arc but i dont know custom kernel for Xperia Pro
Thanks

Back stock rom without odin

Hai guys
Are you have been installed a stock rom and having problem with it and want to come back to stock rom bt by askng dev s that u are desparated using pc with odin dont worry here is a new method that i found when i was tried a rom and it just turned to a black screen follow the steps below carefully
I'M NOT GUARANTEED ABOUT YOUR DEVICE bt ths method just worked right for me
PLS PRESS THANX AS I'M GONNA POST MORE HERE
1. Go to recovery mode.
2.hope u already have the latest clock work recovery mode by mad team install or click on the zip
2.when it was installed you can watch different menus click on the REPORT AN ISSUE or something like that.
3. Now you are done now click on the reboot system.
In ths way u can get back tostock rom without using the pc
PLEASE PRESS THE THANX BUTTON AS I'M GOING TO POST MORE THINGS
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Bricked Xperia Play ( help?)

finally bricked my first device lol
can someone here help me out?
(r800at 2011 locked bootloader)
xperia play was rooted via the super one click and i flashed what i think was clock work mod recovery using version 7 of the auto installer app
after about a week of not being about to get into recovery by pressing buttons, i managed to get into recovery by using the volume down key
once i got into a recovery ( had blue text ) i full wiped ( twice ) and flashed Xperia Ice Cream Pureness and the black theme. after the installation was complete i rebooted and after showing the "sony ecricsson" the screen goes blank ( stays on ) and will only tun off when i pull the battery
no longer shows blue light when starting up and i cant get back into recovery mode
tried unbricking via flashtools but it won't recognize my device ( though it has before )
any advice?
any help will greatly be appreciated , thanks in advance

Well if you cleared your data then the recovery was probably wiped since you have a locked bootloader.... You need to update the drivers in order to flash the ftf for your model...
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Lordomn said:
Well if you cleared your data then the recovery was probably wiped since you have a locked bootloader.... You need to update the drivers in order to flash the ftf for your model...
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thanks for the reply
is there a guide anywhere that can help me do that?
superone click ( i thought ) installed all the drivers i needed

NovaxxBite said:
thanks for the reply
is there a guide anywhere that can help me do that?
superone click ( i thought ) installed all the drivers i needed
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Flash this :
http://www.mediafire.com/?6v7ybyyik6g3si4
Or this :
http://www.mediafire.com/?qqvtl484nlz3gq0
Use Flashtool :
http://androxyde.github.com/
How to use flashtool is nicely explained on the website but I think it should be self explanatory for what to do.
You can also try flashing the Neo L ftf and install ICS Pureness over that if you really want an Ice Cream Sandwich rom. (Providing you can enter recovery because you have a locked bootloader)

( double posting , sorry)

sewer56lol said:
Flash this :
http://www.mediafire.com/?6v7ybyyik6g3si4
Or this :
http://www.mediafire.com/?qqvtl484nlz3gq0
Use Flashtool :
http://androxyde.github.com/
How to use flashtool is nicely explained on the website but I think it should be self explanatory for what to do.
You can also try flashing the Neo L ftf and install ICS Pureness over that if you really want an Ice Cream Sandwich rom. (Providing you can enter recovery because you have a locked bootloader)
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NovaxxBite said:
thanks, i'l try now and report back :good:
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thanks! worked perfectly
so if i flash the neo L ftf, how would i install ics pureness? cwm ?
and ( installing any ROM ) should i NOT wipe before flashing? since my bootloader is locked?
kindav confused lol, but thanks for the help

NovaxxBite said:
thanks! worked perfectly
so if i flash the neo L ftf, how would i install ics pureness? cwm ?
and ( installing any ROM ) should i NOT wipe before flashing? since my bootloader is locked?
kindav confused lol, but thanks for the help
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If you want to use an ICS Rom on locked bootloader you have to flash a Neo V ftf then use an app like X-Parts or use RecoverX to gain recovery and then you can install Pureness as a flashable zip.
As far as I know people that flashed Neo L ftf had an Upside Down Camera and Gamepad obviously didn't work however Gamepad should work on a modified Rom (Camera might be a kernel thing - I didn't try this but I can almost guarantee will work) no other issues have ever been reported.
It is important to note that depending on how your phone/country communitcates (GSM/CDMA) might impact on your connectivity personally I don't know if AT&T is CDMA or GSM because they seem to use both.

sewer56lol said:
If you want to use an ICS Rom on locked bootloader you have to flash a Neo V ftf then use an app like X-Parts or use RecoverX to gain recovery and then you can install Pureness as a flashable zip.
As far as I know people that flashed Neo L ftf had an Upside Down Camera and Gamepad obviously didn't work however Gamepad should work on a modified Rom (Camera might be a kernel thing - I didn't try this but I can almost guarantee will work) no other issues have ever been reported.
It is important to note that depending on how your phone/country communitcates (GSM/CDMA) might impact on your connectivity personally I don't know if AT&T is CDMA or GSM because they seem to use both.
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okay thanks
also , i've read in forums that the at&t for this phone is GSM ( or at least in north america )

so, flashed a Neo V ftf via flashtools and got a brick ( recovered back to stock xperia now )
am i missing something?
does someone have a link to a Neo V ftf i can use?

Not neo V the Neo L (because it comes with sake hardware preset)
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Edit : Sorry for my mistake earlier.

sewer56lol said:
Not neo V the Neo L (because it comes with sake hardware preset)
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great, works
im now on ICS :highfive:

NovaxxBite said:
great, works
im now on ICS :highfive:
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So simple yet nobody tried that yet
This is ICS on a locked bootloader.
Should I maybe write a Tutorial?
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[Q] Problem with recovery

So, for a little history about my PLAY's problems - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607723
If you don't want to read all of that thread - long story short, I had flash problem, couldn't boot again, so they told me to flash stock, flashed ReFlash with .238, now I have problems with the google store, so I want to flash a costume ROM (cm 9 or 10).
Now, I tried to install cwm recovery, when I'm trying to boot into it I have blue led for about a second and then it stops, and I just can't boot into recovery mode.
Any help with that?
And about the google store problem - I try to install an app (any app), and I get error (498). Someone knows what is it and what can I do with it?

YechiamTK said:
So, for a little history about my PLAY's problems - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607723
If you don't want to read all of that thread - long story short, I had flash problem, couldn't boot again, so they told me to flash stock, flashed ReFlash with .238, now I have problems with the google store, so I want to flash a costume ROM (cm 9 or 10).
Now, I tried to install cwm recovery, when I'm trying to boot into it I have blue led for about a second and then it stops, and I just can't boot into recovery mode.
Any help with that?
And about the google store problem - I try to install an app (any app), and I get error (498). Someone knows what is it and what can I do with it?
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first of all for using cm10 or cm9 u should have unlocked bootloader then u should change kernel and for entering recovery when the power led turbed to blue press volume down or back button(depend on which kernel u use) for example if u use lupus kernel press volume down for CWM or volume up for TWRP recovery

raminta said:
first of all for using cm10 or cm9 u should have unlocked bootloader then u should change kernel and for entering recovery when the power led turbed to blue press volume down or back button(depend on which kernel u use) for example if u use lupus kernel press volume down for CWM or volume up for TWRP recovery
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I have unlocked bootloader, but can u guide me on flashing kernel (and which kernel do u recommend)?

YechiamTK said:
I have unlocked bootloader, but can u guide me on flashing kernel (and which kernel do u recommend)?
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First turn off ur phone after it turned off press and hold search button and plug in usb(power led should turn to blue) after that open flashtools on ur pc and select the flash button(the top right button) and select fastboot then select "SELECT KERNEL TO FLASH" and choose ur kernel
I recommend Lupus jb V8 for both cm 10 or cm 9
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raminta said:
First turn off ur phone after it turned off press and hold search button and plug in usb(power led should turn to blue) after that open flashtools on ur pc and select the flash button(the top right button) and select fastboot then select "SELECT KERNEL TO FLASH" and choose ur kernel
I recommend Lupus jb V8 for both cm 10 or cm 9
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So I did a little research and didn't really understand which one to download..
Can you give me the download?
And after I flash the kernel I install the recovery and enter it?

YechiamTK said:
So I did a little research and didn't really understand which one to download..
Can you give me the download?
And after I flash the kernel I install the recovery and enter it?
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link for 720p version : http://www.mediafire.com/?apfdxbjs9s0bp7c
link for 480p version : http://www.mediafire.com/?xyaaoll2z7ot7ai
after u flashed kernel there is no need to install recovery the kernel has recovery with itself
for enter recovery after u flashed kernel power on ur phone and when it vibrate press volume down

raminta said:
link for 720p version : http://www.mediafire.com/?apfdxbjs9s0bp7c
link for 480p version : http://www.mediafire.com/?xyaaoll2z7ot7ai
after u flashed kernel there is no need to install recovery the kernel has recovery with itself
for enter recovery after u flashed kernel power on ur phone and when it vibrate press volume down
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Thank you, what is the difference between the two, and how should I choose?

YechiamTK said:
Thank you, what is the difference between the two, and how should I choose?
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With 720p version u can have better videos recording
With 480p version u can have more free ram but video recording is worse than 720p version
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raminta said:
With 720p version u can have better videos recording
With 480p version u can have more free ram but video recording is worse than 720p version
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HELP HELP HELPPP
I realy don`t know why, I`m trying to flash the kernel, when I connect in fastboot mode the phone shows blue LED for a few seconds and then restarts!
What does it means?

YechiamTK said:
HELP HELP HELPPP
I realy don`t know why, I`m trying to flash the kernel, when I connect in fastboot mode the phone shows blue LED for a few seconds and then restarts!
What does it means?
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Sorry I don't know what does it mean
But I remember that some people had this problem before just search
And maybe there is a problem with usb cable or usb port of ur pc try another cable or usb port
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raminta said:
Sorry I don't know what does it mean
But I remember that some people had this problem before just search
And maybe there is a problem with usb cable or usb port of ur pc try another cable or usb port
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Dude, I searched, the only way people get blue led for few seconds and then restart is when they're bootloader is locked (main is unlocked).

Flashtool will tell you if your bootloader is unlocked. connect it to flashtool and check the drivers. If it says none under flash/fastboot then it's the drivers doing that. But if you connect to flashtool and it tells you that you need root your bootloader isn't unlocked.