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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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[Q] R800x won't boot even after flashing stock firmware

I unlocked the boot loader and I'm assuming the phone automatically updated over night, because now it won't boot, only vibrates. I tried using the flashtool and even though it says it does it successfully, it still won't boot. I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358 referenced but the file it links to is not up. Can some one reup the file some where or give me some other advice?

Well does the led flash red 3 times?
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I am pretty sure your phone can't update automatically:fingers-crossed: with Sony you have to accept the update.Try flashing ftf stock rom found hear http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589399 this will bring you back to stock.

Hi just noticed you tried that! Follow the guides on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SE_Xperia_Play I have found them to be useful
Try to flash a kernal in fastboot then a rom,then if you want to go back to stock try that aftet.Get your phone stable first :fingers-crossed:

tallman43 said:
Hi just noticed you tried that! Follow the guides on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SE_Xperia_Play I have found them to be useful
Try to flash a kernal in fastboot then a rom,then if you want to go back to stock try that aftet.Get your phone stable first :fingers-crossed:
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It only connects to my PC in flash mode. Pressing the search button doesn't do anything anymore :crying:

Rohccoo said:
It only connects to my PC in flash mode. Pressing the search button doesn't do anything anymore :crying:
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Well if it connects in flash mode then you can use PC companion to repair it
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Rohccoo said:
It only connects to my PC in flash mode. Pressing the search button doesn't do anything anymore :crying:
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Whoops! No problem you can boot your phone into fastboot via flashtool/doomlord's fastboot via ADB you don't need to press search button for that.

Rohccoo said:
I unlocked the boot loader and I'm assuming the phone automatically updated over night, because now it won't boot, only vibrates. I tried using the flashtool and even though it says it does it successfully, it still won't boot. I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358 referenced but the file it links to is not up. Can some one reup the file some where or give me some other advice?
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Lock its bl again flash ftf it'll work
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creative_md said:
Lock its bl again flash ftf it'll work
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You were right, it worked right away. I used the file in in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334. Thanks guys

Rohccoo said:
You were right, it worked right away. I used the file in in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134334. Thanks guys
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Ur welcome
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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?
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popthosegaskets said:
What does the phone show when you press the power button?
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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
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[Q] How to enter Recovery Mode on Ion

Hey, I have a friend with a Sony Xperia Ion (as identified by my computer) she's locked out of it; someone else tried to figure out her pattern and entered it more than 20 times. As far as I know, she doesn't know her secret question or her google account information, either.
My plan to try to bypass the pattern lock is to use AROMA file manager to delete the gesture.key file in /data/system, hopefully that'll remove the pattern lock. So here are my questions:
How can I mount the filesystem on USB to transfer AROMA to her SD?
How can I get into recovery mode to flash AROMA?
The second one is what I really don't get. How does recovery mode work on the Xperia Ion? I can't seem to get it to boot into recovery. Everything I've tried (Hold volume up/volume down/both while powering on) still causes the phone to boot normally.

Did you flash recovery before? If yes you may have to rap SONY logo 5-6 times while booting to get in to recovery or press volume + button 5-6 times while booting. Remember Sony phones do not have stock recovery. You have to flash custom recovery.
And I know another way to remove lock code. Just flash stock ftf. But are you going to loose all the apps.
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Thanks!!! I didn't realize sony phones lacked a stock recovery. I don't want to flash stock ftf becuase I want to preserve apps if at all possible. Can you recommend a custom recovery to flash?

hey try this video it will help u to get unlock without losing data
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhwyvdMLYCE
if it helped then prress the thks button

OmnipotentPilot said:
Thanks!!! I didn't realize sony phones lacked a stock recovery. I don't want to flash stock ftf becuase I want to preserve apps if at all possible. Can you recommend a custom recovery to flash?
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Look for the development section. You can find cwm recovery easily.
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pharix said:
Look for the development section. You can find cwm recovery easily.
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I looked through the development section. Is this it? I don't want to install a ROM, just the recovery.

OmnipotentPilot said:
I looked through the development section. Is this it? I don't want to install a ROM, just the recovery.
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Nop. This is the one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830170
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tejasvi1 said:
hey try this video it will help u to get unlock without losing data
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhwyvdMLYCE
if it helped then prress the thks button
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Sorry, didn't work for me :/

pharix said:
Nop. This is the one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830170
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Thanks, but it's no good. It requires USB debugging to be enabled and I can't do that since I'm locked out of the phone. Any other ideas?

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hello people.i have this device (xperia ion lt28h) and i don know nothing.how to instal from sd card on phone but do not open a recowery mode becouse dont havet.how to instal... ...nide help to open a recowery mode and help to install android 4.1.2 os. in my phone its 4.0.4 and its very slowly and its block...to many bags,pleace help me to fix my device
thanks people
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Xperia S bootloop

Hello guys, i had an Xperia U with unblocked Bootloader and every time I had a single bootloop, (Only Sony logo appeared) i just pulled my battery off and installed Stock Ftf thorough flash tool. Now I bought an Xperia S and I am thinking of installing a ROM.... What shall I do in case a boot loop appears, since the battery is not removable? I really need an answer guys.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Answer was given by Envious_Data
one buzz ～ force off
3 buzz ～ hard reset (like pulling your battery)

hmmm it depends on what your looking to do
if you want to keep your bootloader locked folow these steps
root your device
install cwm for locked bootloder
make or downloadflashable zip of stock rom
flash if bootloop
for unlocked bootloader
Root
install cwm (one for lbl works on ubl for obvious reasons)
install a custom kernel
(almost all for xperia s custom kernels have recoverys commonly cwm and some with twrp)
make or download a stock rom
i dont know what you do with your phone so this is a mostly failsafe fix
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Envious_Data said:
hmmm it depends on what your looking to do
if you want to keep your bootloader locked folow these steps
root your device
install cwm for locked bootloder
make or downloadflashable zip of stock rom
flash if bootloop
for unlocked bootloader
Root
install cwm (one for lbl works on ubl for obvious reasons)
install a custom kernel
(almost all for xperia s custom kernels have recoverys commonly cwm and some with twrp)
make or download a stock rom
i dont know what you do with your phone so this is a mostly failsafe fix
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So, in case i fail doing sth i must have a Stock ROM zip in my phone's memory, and when my phone starts boot(loop)ing, i should enter cwm and flash the Zip.Thanks bro!
And a last question, what happens in case someone doesn't have a Zip ans his phone keeps boot looping?

you can use flashtool or sony pc companion to flash a stock rom onto your device
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Envious_Data said:
you can use flashtool or sony pc companion to flash a stock rom onto your device
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I know that bro, but how shall i power off my phone since the battery cannot be removed? It will keep booting without purpose and i won't be able to shut it down and connect it to my pc

You can switch off using by pressing Volume up and power key while the device is on. This is similar to removing battery of the phone.

Mirhawk said:
You can switch off using by pressing Volume up and power key while the device is on. This is similar to removing battery of the phone.
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kwstas 13 said:
I know that bro, but how shall i power off my phone since the battery cannot be removed? It will keep booting without purpose and i won't be able to shut it down and connect it to my pc
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yes holding volume up and power will force off
one buzz ～ force off
3 buzz ～ hard reset (like pulling your battery)
you can power off during boot from your PC but id recommend forcing off instead, it seems data gets corrupted more easy when its requested to turn off
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