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[Help][UPDATE2]CWM and returning to stock

Hello everyone at XDA.
I currently have Cyanogenmod 7.2 on my Xperia Play. I used CWM to install Cyanogenmod. I installed CWM using the apk here. My Xperia Play is an r800a with unlocked bootloader.
I have 3 questions left to answer.
1.If I want to return to factory condition do I just flash the original .ftf file? Will this cause any problems to CWM? Will having CM7 then flashing a stock .ftf possibly cause any problems?
2.The thread that shows how to install CWM has a warning that says
Do NOT use this recovery if you are not in Stock 2.3 firmware.
Well right now I am on CM7.2 can I still use this recovery if I want to flash other roms like miui? What does this warning mean?
Here is the thread
3. Also if I need to is there anyway to remove CWM?
Thanks so much for any help.

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I know bumping is wrong but I made this into a new question and rather than posting a new message I edited it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

when u flash stock rom it should wipe everything - even recovery (im not sure). Flashing ftf file should give u phone like u had when u got it (but with unlocked bootloader if u did it)

ch3mn3y said:
when u flash stock rom it should wipe everything - even recovery (im not sure). Flashing ftf file should give u phone like u had when u got it (but with unlocked bootloader if u did it)
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But won't already having CM7.2 cause any problems? Also won't have a custom kernel cause any problems?

when u flash stock rom ftf it overwrite kernel using stock contained in ftf file (kernel.sin)

RacecarBMW said:
But won't already having CM7.2 cause any problems? Also won't have a custom kernel cause any problems?
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No. Flashing the ftf will wipe all traces of the custom kernel and any custom rom. It's like doing a factory refresh.
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Ok that's good to know. What about getting rid of CWM?

RacecarBMW said:
But won't already having CM7.2 cause any problems? Also won't have a custom kernel cause any problems?
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Most Custom Kernels have Recovery In Built, Installing that Recovery wil cancel the Other one out No Value in That app If you have Custom Kernel

ftf with root and cwm

hello every body
is there a .ftf file with root and cwm in it ?
i need it because every time i try a rom and have a no boot i need to flash a stock rom and root it and install cwm w then i can try again with another rom so is there a prerooted ftf file with cwm preinstalled ?? or is there a shorter way ??
sorry about my bad english (it is not my first language)

AW: ftf with root and cwm
ash-ta said:
hello every body
is there a .ftf file with root and cwm in it ?
i need it because every time i try a rom and have a no boot i need to flash a stock rom and root it and install cwm w then i can try again with another rom so is there a prerooted ftf file with cwm preinstalled ?? or is there a shorter way ??
sorry about my bad english (it is not my first language)
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that was also my first question on xda, good old times...
No, it's not possible, ftf. files can only be made by Sony, so you've got to do always the same prodecure for flashing, rooting,....
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Master of Bisaster said:
that was also my first question on xda, good old times...
No, it's not possible, ftf. files can only be made by Sony, so you've got to do always the same prodecure for flashing, rooting,....
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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thank you so much for your answer
so i think i will keep doing that long thing again and again

That's a really tedious procedure you're following. When I try a custom ROM and don't like it, all I do is:
1) If switching between an ICS ROM and a JB ROM and vice versa, reflash the kernel, then reflash the ROM.
2) If moving from one ICS ROM to another, or one JB ROM to another, just reflash the ROM.
3) If moving from ICS/JB to GB or vice versa, flash the stock ROM, flash the kernel, and then flash the custom ROM.
You don't need to keep on flashing the stock ROM, rooting it, installing CWM, then installing the custom ROM. Kernels, as far as I know, usually come with recovery installed. If you're in a bootloop, just follow the pertinent steps from the list outlined above.

MarcSinger said:
That's a really tedious procedure you're following. When I try a custom ROM and don't like it, all I do is:
1) If switching between an ICS ROM and a JB ROM and vice versa, reflash the kernel, then reflash the ROM.
2) If moving from one ICS ROM to another, or one JB ROM to another, just reflash the ROM.
3) If moving from ICS/JB to GB or vice versa, flash the stock ROM, flash the kernel, and then flash the custom ROM.
You don't need to keep on flashing the stock ROM, rooting it, installing CWM, then installing the custom ROM. Kernels, as far as I know, usually come with recovery installed. If you're in a bootloop, just follow the pertinent steps from the list outlined above.
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that is rghit but the problem is i need the cwm for flashing the new rom and i have no boot (just sony logo) i cant enter the cwm so i find that i need to reinstall the cwm and try again
if i say any thing wrong please correct it to me maybe you teach me some thing that is new to me

ash-ta said:
maybe you teach me some thing that is new to me
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Go read the stickys, get some basic knowledge and learn something for yourself, then ask questions about what you don't fully understand, on an existing thread that you found while Googling.

bootloader locked or unlocked because it sounds like you have a locked bootloader, if it is unlocked then why dont you flash a kernel eg. kernel rush with CWM already on it ?

ash-ta said:
that is rghit but the problem is i need the cwm for flashing the new rom and i have no boot (just sony logo) i cant enter the cwm so i find that i need to reinstall the cwm and try again
if i say any thing wrong please correct it to me maybe you teach me some thing that is new to me
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You don't need to install CWM again, even if you're in a boot loop. Once the phone reboots, keep pressing the "down" volume rocker, as you always do, and you'll enter into recovery. If you're moving to a different Android version (for example, ICS to JB), switch off your phone and flash the appropriate kernel. Then all you need to do is reflash your previous ROM or flash any other ROM that you want. However, that's only possible if you've download your previous and/or other ROMs onto your SD card, too. Do you do that before you flash?
I don't have any experience with locked bootloaders, but the user above IS of the opinion that you might be on one. If that's the reason you're having to go through so many steps to flash a ROM, why don't you try unlocking the bootloader of your phone? I'm more than certain your phone's not covered under warranty anymore, and unlocking the bootloader is definitely not going to fry your phone or anything of the sort.

Should need i root my phone to Flash any kernal ?

I am trying to install a custom ROM, first thing is to flash .587 ftf. But after i flash it successfully using flash tool, the phone reboots and returns a lot of "Unfortunately the process. blah blah blah has stopped" the phone becomes unstable and i get a boot loop.. I have done this before (flashing .587 ftf) i will work like butter. But i dont know what is wrong now. When i was using Omega ROM, it suddenly got strucked and reboot several , times. Now i flashed a GB ftf. Can anyone help me, how can i make the .587 ftf work..? what is the reasom behind that? And even i tried to relock the boot loader and update using sony pc companion. It ended up in a failed error message.
Please HELP
thanks in Advance..!

No, you do not need root to install kernel.
No, you do not need to flash stock ICS/GB if you are going to install full fresh custom ROM.

Someguyfromhell said:
No, you do not need root to install kernel.
No, you do not need to flash stock ICS/GB if you are going to install full fresh custom ROM.
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My boot loader is Unlocked, I am now on stock GB. Flashing Vengeance kernel and installing UHD ROM in CWM results in Boot loop. Please help

Cibhin said:
My boot loader is Unlocked, I am now on stock GB. Flashing Vengeance kernel and installing UHD ROM in CWM results in Boot loop. Please help
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try another kernel

Try wipe and factory reset your phone before flashing..
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Are you flashing the arc S or arc ftf. You need to flash the Arc S version as it gives u more internal memory needed by the rom.
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tangosierra_ said:
Are you flashing the arc S or arc ftf. You need to flash the Arc S version as it gives u more internal memory needed by the rom.
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U can flash for your device' rom ICS/GB

[Q] Help and idiot out? ARC S Flashing

Hello,
I would like to do the following to my Arc S.
Flash new recovery
Flash new kernel (fusion)
Flash SJB latest version (7 i think)
I have been going arround the forums for 2 days now trying to figure it out but have been unable to do so.
The steps i need help with are as follows:
Where do i get recovery image for my ARC S?
i understand that using fastboot to flash it onto phone is rather easy.
As i understand after i get new recovery i can flash kernel and new rom from recovery mode?
How do i revert to android 2.3.4 4.0.2.A.0.62 if i dont like new rom / kernel?
GREAT BIG THANKS!

AshrakTheWhite said:
Hello,
I would like to do the following to my Arc S.
Flash new recovery
Flash new kernel (fusion)
Flash SJB latest version (7 i think)
I have been going arround the forums for 2 days now trying to figure it out but have been unable to do so.
The steps i need help with are as follows:
Where do i get recovery image for my ARC S?
i understand that using fastboot to flash it onto phone is rather easy.
As i understand after i get new recovery i can flash kernel and new rom from recovery mode?
How do i revert to android 2.3.4 4.0.2.A.0.62 if i dont like new rom / kernel?
GREAT BIG THANKS!
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First of all you have to unlock the bootloader and you have to be on ICS
Then you can flash the kernel[with flashtool].
after flashing the kernel u can enter the recovery by presing the volume down buton until it brings you to cwm.
and the follow the instruction for instaling the rom
Good luck

theanelfro said:
First of all you have to unlock the bootloader and you have to be on ICS
Then you can flash the kernel[with flashtool].
after flashing the kernel u can enter the recovery by presing the volume down buton until it brings you to cwm.
and the follow the instruction for instaling the rom
Good luck
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Thanks for answer.
If my bootloader is "unlock available: yes" is that ok?
Will the fusion kernel 5.4 work with default rom's ? like GB 2.3?
how do i revert to stock kernel after flashing fusion? Emma?
Is recovery stored on a seperate partition that is not the rom / system partition? so i will always have recovery available?
Thank you!

AshrakTheWhite said:
Thanks for answer.
If my bootloader is "unlock available: yes" is that ok?
Will the fusion kernel 5.4 work with default rom's ? like GB 2.3?
how do i revert to stock kernel after flashing fusion? Emma?
Is recovery stored on a seperate partition that is not the rom / system partition? so i will always have recovery available?
Thank you!
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Yes it is, but you must unlock it.[search in the forum]
fusion is for jelly bean roms, not for GB so far i know,.
if you want to revert to from ICS to GB you just have to flash the ftf.file from gb .62
if you have any problem tell me i will try to help you.
press thanks if i helped you!
Here is step by step how to unlock it

AshrakTheWhite said:
Thanks for answer.
If my bootloader is "unlock available: yes" is that ok?
Will the fusion kernel 5.4 work with default rom's ? like GB 2.3?
how do i revert to stock kernel after flashing fusion? Emma?
Is recovery stored on a seperate partition that is not the rom / system partition? so i will always have recovery available?
Thank you!
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Bootloader can be unlocked
No. Fusion works with only custom JB ROM. For stock ROM use stock kernel.
You can use EMMA or Flashtool to flash an FTF file. Note that this will wipe your personal data.
No. The recovery that you're using now can either be stored on /system partition or merged with kernel. The one stored in /system requires root before you can install it.
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Hey i got it done! i love sjb 7 its sick fast!
I first unlocked bootloader, after which the phone would no longer go past SE logo ( i had installed CWM for default rom and bootlocker blew up the kernel probobly)
after which i flashed Fusion 5.4 with fastboot
and then i applied SJB from SD card.
I did not think it would be that easy. it was.
Thanks to all and everyone who posted here got a Thanks

AshrakTheWhite said:
Hey i got it done! i love sjb 7 its sick fast!
I first unlocked bootloader, after which the phone would no longer go past SE logo ( i had installed CWM for default rom and bootlocker blew up the kernel probobly)
after which i flashed Fusion 5.4 with fastboot
and then i applied SJB from SD card.
I did not think it would be that easy. it was.
Thanks to all and everyone who posted here got a Thanks
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congz

[Q] xperia s Change OS to 4.4 cyanogenmod

Dear forumers.
I usually do not ask stupid questions as that, but there I am very very confused
I just want to install some new OS to my XPERIA S (LT26i). Now I have all stock cellphone conditions with original 4.0.4 Android version.
My wish is to have phone fastest as it can be and all stable. I have read many many topics and guides there but I am still confused where to start. I need all flashtool, bootloader unlock, root, recovery, flash kernel, flash rom and do not know what to do first, second, third,... And I do not want to break up phone.
Can someone please kindly understand me and copy links of actual guides in right order? I need suggestions for 4.4 version OS-s too.
Best regards

zan0088 said:
Dear forumers.
I usually do not ask stupid questions as that, but there I am very very confused
I just want to install some new OS to my XPERIA S (LT26i). Now I have all stock cellphone conditions with original 4.0.4 Android version.
My wish is to have phone fastest as it can be and all stable. I have read many many topics and guides there but I am still confused where to start. I need all flashtool, bootloader unlock, root, recovery, flash kernel, flash rom and do not know what to do first, second, third,... And I do not want to break up phone.
Can someone please kindly understand me and copy links of actual guides in right order? I need suggestions for 4.4 version OS-s too.
Best regards
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Y r u still on 4.0.4 when official jellybean is available
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@NUJ said:
Y r u still on 4.0.4 when official jellybean is available
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Is it? If I go to Update Center or on PC in Companion it says me that phone is up to date. It cant find any updates. I don't know why?

Can someone just tell me where I must begin, and what to do next, and what is the last thing to do? (guess flash new rom)
I just need order of work from all stock phone. I understend the guides and I can find them, but do not know what is the right order.
Probably you don't know that it is not so easy to first doing that, but for noobs that forum is so hard to understand especially because of risk to damage your phone is something goes wrong.
Pleeeeeeeeeease

zan0088 said:
Can someone just tell me where I must begin, and what to do next, and what is the last thing to do? (guess flash new rom)
I just need order of work from all stock phone. I understend the guides and I can find them, but do not know what is the right order.
Probably you don't know that it is not so easy to first doing that, but for noobs that forum is so hard to understand especially because of risk to damage your phone is something goes wrong.
Pleeeeeeeeeease
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its very easy just use google.download jelly bean .96 firmware ftf and flash using flashtool.jelly bean is much faster and smoother than ics with few bugs that are not big deal to affect as a daily driver.just dont use cm based custom firmwares before unlocking bootloader.just flash official firmware as i said:good::good:

franklin93 said:
its very easy just use google.download jelly bean .96 firmware ftf and flash using flashtool.jelly bean is much faster and smoother than ics with few bugs that are not big deal to affect as a daily driver.just dont use cm based custom firmwares before unlocking bootloader.just flash official firmware as i said:good::good:
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Hello Franklin.
I have just unlocked bootloader on my phone.
What I have to do next? Root, kernel flash, recovery?

zan0088 said:
Hello Franklin.
I have just unlocked bootloader on my phone.
What I have to do next? Root, kernel flash, recovery?
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Now you need to download a rom from the development section, then open the zip on your pc, extract the boot.img. Then copy the rom zip file on to your phone and flash the boot.img using fastboot or Flashtool. Then turn on your phone, and keep on pressing the volume up button to enter recovery. Then wipe everything except system and sdcard and then flash the rom.zip. Reboot your phone and it should be running kitkat

abcdjdj said:
Now you need to download a rom from the development section, then open the zip on your pc, extract the boot.img. Then copy the rom zip file on to your phone and flash the boot.img using fastboot or Flashtool. Then turn on your phone, and keep on pressing the volume up button to enter recovery. Then wipe everything except system and sdcard and then flash the rom.zip. Reboot your phone and it should be running kitkat
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I have rooten now too. So there is just installing ROMs, did not need any recovery on phone or kernels or something like that?
Which ROM will you suggest as a smooth and stable of 4.4? Need to work camera, call, sms and alarm.

zan0088 said:
I have rooten now too. So there is just installing ROMs, did not need any recovery on phone or kernels or something like that?
Which ROM will you suggest as a smooth and stable of 4.4? Need to work camera, call, sms and alarm.
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i tried many aosp was best but lack of customization killed me,but smoothness was real awesome the guy helped u is the developer of carbon rom but i didnt try it so no comments.for daily driver and gaming i wont recommend rayman's rom or pureslim.no offence,they are stable but comparitively few games were slow and dint start on both like subway surfers and fifa 14 :silly:

I have installed this on my xperia but it's not that it has to be. It's version 4.6 not 4.8 and it's not 4.4 kitkat bur 4.1.2 JB. OTA updater says: Error fetching update info: Invalid ROM (LeOpArDx) & device (lt26ii) combo!
And device is LT26i not ii. At 60 page of discussion the others have the same problem with version and updating.

zan0088 said:
I have installed this on my xperia but it's not that it has to be. It's version 4.6 not 4.8 and it's not 4.4 kitkat bur 4.1.2 JB. OTA updater says: Error fetching update info: Invalid ROM (LeOpArDx) & device (lt26ii) combo!
And device is LT26i not ii. At 60 page of discussion the others have the same problem with version and updating.
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download another rom from the xperia s development section that says specificly lt26i or xperia s or nozomi, version 4.4.2 or cm-11.0 and copy it onto ur devices internal memory -reboot into recovery (boot button+vol up hold until blue led) and flash ur new rom thats in ur internal memory. wipe dalvik+cahce and boot to system - u should be golden now :good: