[Q] Problem with recovery - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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.

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[Q] How to boot to recovery?

Hey peeps - another annoying n00b question (sorry)
I have the Doom v3 kernel and stock 2.3.3
Just want to know how I can boot into recovery so I can install a ROM zip?
I have tried every combination of buttons on startup including Power then tapping and holding Back and I cant get into recovery mode.
Please help i really want to try the GingerStation rom
Turn device off. When off press the power button once, then start tapping any hardware button untill device boots into recovery. You can also try doomlords xCharge app from the market.
Sorry i havent been very active in the forums recently. I will be updating rom soon with some cool features and a new name
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I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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Simmo3D said:
I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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You have to turn the phone on, when you see the first image of the android on the screen keep tapping the back button, you will get in trust me I had the same problem
Simmo3D said:
I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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AFAIK you have to boot into recovery the standard way. Like the person above described. Once you do that CWM creates a directory in /cache called "recovery" then xCharge works fine
OmG it worked.. thanks alot guys!!
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hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas
brockyneo said:
hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas
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Did you try everything from this thread?
eg. Pushing back/wolume button (or maybe other) when the led lights.
If yes. Try get to it using command or reflash boot.img
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I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....
akira.pwr said:
I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....
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Have you installed CWM?
No, I don't know how to do it...
akira.pwr said:
No, I don't know how to do it...
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Are you rooted?
If not, do you know how to do that?
No, it's completely stock, I've read I have to flash a file in recovery, I've got it, but I don't know how to reboot in recovery with button combination.
To get cwm, root using doomlords easy toolkit, search development
Then install this app and click install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
After you have installed that, boot on your phone, and when you see the sony ericsson screen, repeatedly tap volume down until you get into cwm
WOW! It's very easy this way, thanks a lot
Another quick question, now bootloader is unlocked?
Can I flash any custom roms like any other device? (flash in recovery mode)
Thanks again.
That way i showed is to install CWM with a LOCKED bootloader.
This will allow you to flash STOCK based roms, no others
This is not unlocking bootloader, just getting CWM
If you want to unlock your bootloader, you have to go to the sony website or pay to unlock it
Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.
akira.pwr said:
Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.
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Yeah!
Before anything, make a nandroid backup!
I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.
akira.pwr said:
I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.
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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

arc s brick cz low battery when install custom rom

help
my arc s was brick, my arc stats unlock bootloader, using uhd 3.0.2 and lupus kernel
chronologis : my phone suddenly always restarting, then i try to re install uhd again, when install processing my phone dead, cz low battery (red led blink). I try charge my phone bt not working, then i use desktop to charge it. After battery full i flash my arc s with stock rom using flash tool, when its complete i turn on my arc s. when i push power button its show green led blink then vibrate, after that no respone, my phone wont booting, just blank screen
any solution??
sorry for my bad english
What exactly does it show at the kernel screen?
Moonheart said:
What exactly does it show at the kernel screen?
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kernel screen?? i dont understand
harriie said:
kernel screen?? i dont understand
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What does the phone show when you press the power button?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
popthosegaskets said:
What does the phone show when you press the power button?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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nothing, just vibrate and blank screen
Try to flash another kernel.When the phone is switched off, press the menu button and plugin the usb cable.It will start in the fastboot mode.Try to flash a stock kernel with cwm.Also if you need any custom rom zip, you can remove the microsd and put any Installation zip files in it via your computer and install them view CWM
Moonheart said:
Try to flash another kernel.When the phone is switched off, press the menu button and plugin the usb cable.It will start in the fastboot mode.Try to flash a stock kernel with cwm.Also if you need any custom rom zip, you can remove the microsd and put any Installation zip files in it via your computer and install them view CWM
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still wont booting, just vibrate than blank screen
Use Sony's own flash tool called EMMA.
Everything you need can be found from there: http://developer.sonymobile.com/2012/12/06/new-flash-tool-from-sony-for-unlocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/
And read every instruction you find. Every single one of them.
Someguyfromhell said:
Use Sony's own flash tool called EMMA.
Everything you need can be found from there: http://developer.sonymobile.com/2012/12/06/new-flash-tool-from-sony-for-unlocked-xperia-smartphones-video-beta-download/
And read every instruction you find. Every single one of them.
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I've been relock my phone, then repair/ update software via pcc/ sony update service, bt no change
How are you relocking your bootloader on a custom kernel? Of course it won't boot.
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tangosierra_ said:
How are you relocking your bootloader on a custom kernel? Of course it won't boot.
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im using tutorial here forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703
before im relocking, ive been flash my arc s with stock rom, that mean stok kernel too rite??
i relocking cz i wanna try repair/update using pcc + sony update service bt after done, same just vibrate and wont boot
oh sorry didnt know you flashed the stock ROM already. it .still doesn't boot?
Edit: any errors from flashtool/PCC, and have you charged battery?
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tangosierra_ said:
oh sorry didnt know you flashed the stock ROM already. it .still doesn't boot?
Edit: any errors from flashtool/PCC, and have you charged battery?
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flash tool/ pcc flash complete no eror, bt still wont boot
i have charge my bttery using desktop
huft, could it be hardware problem??
up
still wont boot
help plz
harriie said:
still wont boot
help plz
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what's up
i guess i can fix your arc s brick issue
contact me fb.com/aakashisverycool

[Q] Please Help xperia acting odd

ok so tonight i decided to unlock my xperia play's bootloader i followed the guide on sony's website. and all went ok.
But after restarting it froze after the boot animation and won't fully boot. But if i press vol up or down the phone makes sounds as if its booted please help or my parents will kill me.:crying:
It also wont boot into recovery no matter what i press or do
Flash stock firmware with flashtool.
Or flash custom kernel and custom rom.
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but cant you only use flashtool when the phone is on.
Also lupus is the kernel i want to flash.
is there a way to use flashtool with the phone off?
Also is lupus compatable with CM10
Hold down search button while plugging phone in you will get into fastboot mode then choose fastboot mode press select kernel to flash and select kernel and done. If you want to unbrick or return to stock download a ftf file for your phone and move it to flashtool folder then firmwares then go to flashtool then press flashmode then select ftf file then follow instructions and this should help
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FaiselW said:
Hold down search button while plugging phone in you will get into fastboot mode then choose fastboot mode press select kernel to flash and select kernel and done. If you want to unbrick or return to stock download a ftf file for your phone and move it to flashtool folder then firmwares then go to flashtool then press flashmode then select ftf file then follow instructions and this should help
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ok thanks il try in the morning
Forget using sony method it is complicated use flashtool press bl on flashtool and follow instruction to unlock or relock bootloader
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FaiselW said:
Forget using sony method it is complicated use flashtool press bl on flashtool and follow instruction to unlocklock or relock bootloader
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ok btw i tried pc companion restore and i got an error :\
Don't use pc companion use the flashtool method I said and if you are having errors with pc companion relock your bootloader ONLY WITH STOCK ROM and I prefer sony update service. pc companion take 30 min to update phone update service takes 5 min
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Last thing guys could someone link me official xperia play firmware and tell me what to click in flashtool. sorry i have only ever used odin for my old s2
FaiselW said:
Don't use pc companion use the flashtool method I said and if you are having errors with pc companion relock your bootloader ONLY WITH STOCK ROM and I prefer sony update service. pc companion take 30 min to update phone update service takes 5 min
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i know unlocking the bootloader didnt cause sony companion to fail i deleted all the software in the "safe list" of bloatware to delete to get more space and one of them was update services.
Thats why i really want to install CM 10
SamzWorldOfMusic said:
i know unlocking the bootloader didnt cause sony companion to fail i deleted all the software in the "safe list" of bloatware to delete to get more space and one of them was update services.
Thats why i really want to install CM 10
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When you unlock bootloader PC companion update don't work anymore. Forget about using it as repair software
As i said in first reply:
-power off your phone (removing battery will do the trick)
-hold back button and connect usb cable to Play
-flash stock frimware with flashtool (tutorial how to use it is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054486
(read on if you want custom kernel/ROM)
-download ROM you want to use and place it in SD Card
-power off your phone
-hold search and connect usb cable to Play
-in flashtool, click on lighting icon, choose fastboot mode and select kernel you want to flash
-remove usb cable
-power on phone, and phone vibrate press volume down key (Volume down is for CWR, volume up is for TWRP recovery in lupus kernel, for doomlord kernel is back button)
-format system and data from recovery
-choose "install zip from sdcard" and choose ROM that you put in sc card
Keep in mind that kernel must match rom you are instaling. JB kernel for JB roms, ICS kernels for ics roms, GB kernel for GB roms
List of roms and firmwares you can find at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184897
half sucsessful
ok so i used flashtool to install lupus cm9 kernal then i booted into recovery and installed the cm9 zip from cyanogenmod website
but when i rebooted it it came up with the cyanogenmod 9 boot animation but once again IT WONT BOOT its been doing it for 15mins maybe unlocking bootloader did cause damage is there anyway to fix
Reflash stock rom and try again
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FaiselW said:
Reflash stock rom and try again
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but where can i find official rom and kernal
SamzWorldOfMusic said:
but where can i find official rom and kernal
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Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43935357
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raminta said:
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43935357
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ok i found the stock rom on that fourm.
But i cant see any stock kernals there all custom?
SamzWorldOfMusic said:
ok i found the stock rom on that fourm.
But i cant see any stock kernals there all custom?
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Just flash the stock ftf it have the stock kernel inside !!
nakuk21 said:
Just flash the stock ftf it have the stock kernel inside !!
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ok il try now
ok guys now im getting worried
i flashed the official uk firmware and now it dosent even get past the sony erricson text D:
is there anything else i can do or will i haft to tell my parents
Edit: IT BOOTED IT FING BOOTED AND IS WORKING ON STOCK ROM THANKS GUYS FOR EVERYTHING I CANT THANK YOU ALL ENOUGH THANKS ALL ROUND. now i know more about flashtool im gonna take up installing cm9
SamzWorldOfMusic said:
ok guys now im getting worried
i flashed the official uk firmware and now it dosent even get past the sony erricson text D:
is there anything else i can do or will i haft to tell my parents
Edit: IT BOOTED IT FING BOOTED AND IS WORKING ON STOCK ROM THANKS GUYS FOR EVERYTHING I CANT THANK YOU ALL ENOUGH THANKS ALL ROUND. now i know more about flashtool im gonna take up installing cm9
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Last thing i installed cm10/freexperia sucessfully after a while of tweeking

[Q] PLAY bricked?

Hi, so I tried to flash (using fastboot) DooMsKernel v14, it all looked nice and good,
but after that I tried to restart/enter recovery mode, and nothing happened.
My PLAY only reacts to power button by vibrate, and can enter to fastboot.
I tried to flash it again and flash another ROM (CM9), nothing worked.
Any help please?
Its fairly impossibly to brick the play. Since it can get into fastboot bootloader must be unlocked flash both kernel and Rom to stock.
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psxpetey said:
Its fairly impossibly to brick the play. Since it can get into fastboot bootloader must be unlocked flash both kernel and Rom to stock.
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I tried to flash ReFlash ftf using flashtool, but at some point it said an error when it tried to push a packet to the phone, I can't remember what it was. That was yesterday. I charged the phone all night because I thought it was battery problem, and today I tried flashing again but when I connect the phone in flash mode it connects it on fastboot tmode. Tried pulling the battery and connect again, idnt work.
I realy dont know what to do..
Edit:
I tried again and I can connect to flash mode, will try to flash the ftf again.
YechiamTK said:
I tried to flash ReFlash ftf using flashtool, but at some point it said an error when it tried to push a packet to the phone, I can't remember what it was. That was yesterday. I charged the phone all night because I thought it was battery problem, and today I tried flashing again but when I connect the phone in flash mode it connects it on fastboot tmode. Tried pulling the battery and connect again, idnt work.
I realy dont know what to do..
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I tried again and I can connect to flash mode, will try to flash the ftf again.
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Ok, so I succeeded. Now I'm trying to update from update center to .42 (I have .238), but the installation fails.
1. Any help on that?
2. Did the ReFlash unrooted my phone?
YechiamTK said:
Ok, so I succeeded. Now I'm trying to update from update center to .42 (I have .238), but the installation fails.
1. Any help on that?
2. Did the ReFlash unrooted my phone?
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1.it is because of unlocked bootloader
2.yes it unrooted ur phone
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raminta said:
1.it is because of unlocked bootloader
2.yes it unrooted ur phone
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So what am I suppose to do? root again and try to flash different kernel?
If the answer is yes, than back to the first thing I did, why I came to this problem - I tried to flash a kernel,
so can u tell me what is the safest way to do it (so I wont have to deal with this problem all over again)?
YechiamTK said:
So what am I suppose to do? root again and try to flash different kernel?
If the answer is yes, than back to the first thing I did, why I came to this problem - I tried to flash a kernel,
so can u tell me what is the safest way to do it (so I wont have to deal with this problem all over again)?
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You have an unlocked bootloader just flash doom the kernel and put a Rom on your sd to install. Then first time you boot you press the back button or the menu one or something.and then doom kernel will let you select a Rom.
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psxpetey said:
You have an unlocked bootloader just flash doom the kernel and put a Rom on your sd to install. Then first time you boot you press the back button or the menu one or something.and then doom kernel will let you select a Rom.
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Didn't really get it..
U say I should flash doomkernel and install new ROM?
Any instructions on how to do it the SAFEST WAY? I don't want to have boot problems again..
YechiamTK said:
Didn't really get it..
U say I should flash doomkernel and install new ROM?
Any instructions on how to do it the SAFEST WAY? I don't want to have boot problems again..
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The safest way is flashing kernel with flashtools
I think ur problem of boot is because of corrupted download download the kernel again and try to flash it if doesn't worked try an other kernel for example lupus kernel
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raminta said:
The safest way is flashing kernel with flashtools
I think ur problem of boot is because of corrupted download download the kernel again and try to flash it if doesn't worked try an other kernel for example lupus kernel
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Ok, so now I try to root the PLAY again, using OneClickRoot. Only one problem - it gets stuck in "Verify Rooting Compatibility"..
And I also tried OneClickRoot with my friend`s phone (LG Optimus Black) - same result, stuck in "Verify Rooting Compatibility"..
Is this OneClickRoot`s problem`s, or it just suppose to take long time, or what?
raminta said:
The safest way is flashing kernel with flashtools
I think ur problem of boot is because of corrupted download download the kernel again and try to flash it if doesn't worked try an other kernel for example lupus kernel
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The firat time you start doomkernel it will seem like your phone is bricked as soon as you press power atart pressing the back button and a screen will come up that will allow you to install a Rom off the sd card. I thought mune was bricked firat time. When doom starts the blue led starts its not flash its just what it does.
1. Turn on the phone
2. Press back button until Rom flashing screen pops up
3. Install Rom from sd
4. Boot rom
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YechiamTK said:
Ok, so now I try to root the PLAY again, using OneClickRoot. Only one problem - it gets stuck in "Verify Rooting Compatibility"..
And I also tried OneClickRoot with my friend`s phone (LG Optimus Black) - same result, stuck in "Verify Rooting Compatibility"..
Is this OneClickRoot`s problem`s, or it just suppose to take long time, or what?
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Most custom Roms are prerooted, so if you're going to install one anyway, you don't have to root your Play manually.
If you can't flash .ftf through flashtool, you could try another download source, had a similar problem a few months ago, many downloads simply didn't work. And using another USB port on my computer fixed my problem with the flash process getting stuck while flashing with flashtool, was strange, but solved the problem.
By the way, if this .238 is android 2.3.4 it probably can't be rooted, if you want stock rom with root you have to downgrade to 2.3.3
So is it qorking yet?
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psxpetey said:
So is it qorking yet?
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Well, I'm rooted with .238, but my problem is that google apps don't work - it tries to download apps and then stop the ddownload, without any error (Every app)..
So I thought I would try to install a costum ROM, problem is - I cant install recovery.. Tried a few methods, all didn't work.. 2 option, either I didn't succeed on download and installing the recovery, or I can't boot into it..
Any help pls?

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