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[Q] How to boot into recovery on lt18i

hi, guys. im sorry if im posting in the wrong thread but i need help w/ booting into recovery for my arc s.
ive downloaded and installed CWM but whenever i tap "reboot into recovery", it simply reboots the device and doesnt give the command prompt-esque sceen.
help needed real badly. thanks in advance.

Press back buton a few times as it's booting
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hm... tried that but it just boots the phone normally.
tried just pressing and holding "BACK" and consecutively pressing "BACK" to no avail.

Have you installed cwm from market then installed into phone.
What I mean is cwm has a 2 stage install 1 install app
2 open app and then click install on to phone.
The shut down menu will not show reboot option. you have to shut down then restart manually when you see sony logo press/spam the back button constantly until cwn loads, if this not work try using down volume button again spam/ pressing continually
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make sure that CWM is installed correctly

On xperia Arc S you need to press a few times the VolumeUp and VolumeDown buttons as soon as you see the FreeXperia logo. You'll notice that the led becomes violet when you're entering into recovery mode.

got it working, guys.
downloaded Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from market and worked like a charm.
thanks for all the help.

utonto said:
On xperia Arc S you need to press a few times the VolumeUp and VolumeDown buttons as soon as you see the FreeXperia logo. You'll notice that the led becomes violet when you're entering into recovery mode.
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works great

First you'll need a rooted and CWM supported kernel. Shut down the device. Press the power button and wait. When the boot logo came wait for a little vibration. Then press the Back or Volume Down button several times. There you go. You're in Clock Work Mode Recovery.

hadi.jarehan said:
First you'll need a rooted and CWM supported kernel. Shut down the device. Press the power button and wait. When the boot logo came wait for a little vibration. Then press the Back or Volume Down button several times. There you go. You're in Clock Work Mode Recovery.
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Solved boot into CWM RECOVERY for SE Xperia LT18i
download kernel for LT18 here

Recovery installation
Hi guys
I have the same question... I want to install a custom ROM on my LT18i and i already installed ROM Manager but it says that requires a custom recovery..
In the option of install or update recovery it says that my device is not listaed. .
Can you help a newbie ???
Thanks

Mapinto said:
Hi guys
I have the same question... I want to install a custom ROM on my LT18i and i already installed ROM Manager but it says that requires a custom recovery..
In the option of install or update recovery it says that my device is not listaed. .
Can you help a newbie ???
Thanks
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Flash a custom kernel that comes with a recovery. How to do it? Use the search button. This question has been asked a million times.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

my phone is xperia lt18i
i installed cm11 previously, it was installed properly and it had a problem that, battery discharging very fast
later i installed update version of cm11
first i installed zip file in recovery by pressing buttons
later i installed boot.img (karnal) using minimal adb and fast boot
now my mobile had a problem
if i press power button it will show only legecy xperia
if i press power button and volume down it will show only recovery simble (hat)
it is also not varying
can anybody help for this problem
how to go boot loader :crying::crying::crying:
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padmaprakashjain said:
if i press power button it will show only legecy xperia
if i press power button and volume down it will show only recovery simble (hat)
it is also not varying
[email protected]
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Flash old kernel from 5/2015 build, then make a factory reset, then flash new kernel.

[Q] Back to recovery custom rom

I think this is the safest topic to post my problem....
I've installed this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263625
I'm not really happy with it, but I cannot go back to recovery mode. I did it before by tapping the sony logo, but it's not there anymore. I'm tapping a lot but nothing happens.
How do I do that???

Try to reflash the recovery again. Or flash kernel which contain recovery if you bootloader is unlocked.

Maybe press vol+ when kernel logo appears? Mine work like that in Xperia Ion with TWRP.

Worked Arnob, but I can't install my old rom. When I walk through the setup it installs it, but when i reboot it's stuck in looping the trinity rom

Christiaanzwll said:
Worked Arnob, but I can't install my old rom. When I walk through the setup it installs it, but when i reboot it's stuck in looping the trinity rom
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Still no solution. I want to get rid of it but I can't!

Flash again/or another ROM with Flashtool. You must put your phone in flashmode.Will solve your problem.

AlinTheron said:
Flash again/or another ROM with Flashtool. You must put your phone in flashmode.Will solve your problem.
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Still no solution; in fact; i can't get back into recovery mode. Looping.... tapping sony logo doesn't work; hitting volume up doesn't work either anymore. Phone broken???

Christiaanzwll said:
Still no solution; in fact; i can't get back into recovery mode. Looping.... tapping sony logo doesn't work; hitting volume up doesn't work either anymore. Phone broken???
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try reset button .. power button + vol + .. then enter flashmode to flash back fw using flashtool ..

MrGezz said:
try reset button .. power button + vol + .. then enter flashmode to flash back fw using flashtool ..
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Nothing......

I don't get it? What is your phone actually doing? If you hold volume up and power for like 20 secs does it vibrate 3 times?
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Ben36 said:
I don't get it? What is your phone actually doing? If you hold volume up and power for like 20 secs does it vibrate 3 times?
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk
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Did it once more and now it's finally working. Didn't know what done wrong, but my phone is back . Still no recovery mode, but I'm done with flashing and custom roms. Thanx everybody for the help!

AlinTheron said:
Not broken.
---------- Post added at 09:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:18 PM ----------
Great. Take care of the phone
Flash a kernel in fastboot mode with Flashtool.
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And the benefits are....? And have you got an example of a kernel? I've got Android 4.1.2 running

Christiaanzwll said:
And the benefits are....? And have you got an example of a kernel? I've got Android 4.1.2 running
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Google for benefits, there are many. Here's a kernel example : S_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-211_v1

[q] no rom is being flashed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I flashed a kernel and now no rom is being flashed it displays error im stuck in recovery guyzzzzzz help plz

?????
Wats the error and what r u trying to flash?

Check the kernal for your Rom.
If it compatible with it or not..
And if problem remains then flash correct RUU for your phone..
It may solve your problem.
HIT thanks if I helped you !!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

aashu_14 said:
I flashed a kernel and now no rom is being flashed it displays error im stuck in recovery guyzzzzzz help plz
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no need to worry mate...
all you need to do is get into bootloader ode and if you are successful in it you will be able to flash new roms..
first of all download a kernel compatible kernel with the rom you wish to install..
then boot into bootloader mode (if u r stuck in recovery power off your phone then press volume up+power simultaneously.)
then flash the correct kernel using fastboot.
finally flash rom in recovery...
hope it helps..

Pranav Sharma (PS) said:
no need to worry mate...
all you need to do is get into bootloader ode and if you are successful in it you will be able to flash new roms..
first of all download a kernel compatible kernel with the rom you wish to install..
then boot into bootloader mode (if u r stuck in recovery power off your phone then press volume up+power simultaneously.)
then flash the correct kernel using fastboot.
finally flash rom in recovery...
hope it helps..
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Volume down and power. I was under the impression volume up could soft brick.
I use volume down and power and it works everytime.

Yup..
You should use volume down + power..
It will work always..
HIT " THANKS " IF I REALLY HELPED YOU !!!

mcgi5sr2 said:
Volume down and power. I was under the impression volume up could soft brick.
I use volume down and power and it works everytime.
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oh yes i know its volume down+power. I am extremely sorry. typed that by mistake...

[Q] Flash CWM via download mode (LG Tool)

hello everyone,
I read somewhere that LG Optimus G Pro has no stock recovery.
Similar to Samsung devices that can flash CWM via odin from download mode, is there a current method or trick on how to flash CWM via LG Tool in download mode ?

The g pro has a stock recovery mode.
No there is no method similar to Oden for flashing recovery on the g pro. That I know of.
If u are on. 4.1.2 just root and use freegee From the play store.
If u are on 4.4 KK. There there is an apk
You can download off xda that will install a recovery.
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IT'S OVER 9000!

Im not sure if you can call this a stock recovery because there has no blue text sections.
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/1845/xoom1.jpg

souleater11 said:
Im not sure if you can call this a stock recovery because there has no blue text sections.
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/1845/xoom1.jpg
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Then what would you call this?
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IT'S OVER 9000!

FreeGee
esimon311 said:
The g pro has a stock recovery mode.
No there is no method similar to Oden for flashing recovery on the g pro. That I know of.
If u are on. 4.1.2 just root and use freegee From the play store.
If u are on 4.4 KK. There there is an apk
You can download off xda that will install a recovery.
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IT'S OVER 9000!
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FreeGee version 1.9.23 does not have options to unlock bootloader or disable security. Only shows choices to backup/restore EFS and shows both CWM and TWRP. Do you choose the recovery and it auto unlocks/diable security?

esimon311 said:
Then what would you call this?________________
IT'S OVER 9000!
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This confusing.
I am running stock JB on unrooted E080 variant, and when I use the fastboot App to go to recovery mode, it only shows the Android robot recovery logo without any recovery text options.
But when I manually perform the recovery mode, (Vol Up + Power) it only boots to a black screen without any Android robot and a blinking home button.
Esimon, are you sure the first attachment picture is from the At&t LG Optimus G Pro e980 ?

Is there a way to enter stock recovery using key combination?(when the phone is powered off)

Damjan94 said:
Is there a way to enter stock recovery using key combination?(when the phone is powered off)
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Manual Recovery Mode Steps
1. Press & hold Vol Up + Power
2. Hold Vol Up and unpress power when the LG logo is about to disappear
3. Keep Pressing & Holding Vol Up until the Recovery mode appears (1-5 secs)
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souleater11 said:
Manual Recovery Mode Steps
1. Press & hold Vol Up + Power
2. Hold Vol Up and unpress power when the LG logo is about to disappear
3. Keep Pressing & Holding Vol Up until the Recovery mode appears (1-5 secs)
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Thanks, but it didn't work
Is it possible that I somehow erased stock recovery when I tried to flash cyanogenmod?(Yes, I tired to flash cyanogenmod with stock recovery :silly

Damjan94 said:
Thanks, but it didn't work
Is it possible that I somehow erased stock recovery when I tried to flash cyanogenmod?(Yes, I tired to flash cyanogenmod with stock recovery :silly
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I have some questions.
1. whats the model variant of your LG Optimus G Pro ?
2. Did you tried flashing a cynogenmod with a Custom Recovery or ?
The reason for asking the 2nd question, is because, it seems impossible for me to access the Factory Stock Recovery (Android System Recovery 3e) on e980 version and I only get a black screen and a blinking home button.

souleater11 said:
I have some questions.
1. whats the model variant of your LG Optimus G Pro ?
2. Did you tried flashing a cynogenmod with a Custom Recovery or ?
The reason for asking the 2nd question, is because, it seems impossible for me to access the Factory Stock Recovery (Android System Recovery 3e) on e980 version and I only get a black screen and a blinking home button.
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it's e988. and yes, I flashed with stock recovery
adb reboot recovery
but now it's giving me security error(it doesn't boot up) and I cant access recovery that way... also I cant get into download mode by holding down both volume keys and pluging in USB.

Damjan94 said:
it's e988. and yes, I flashed with stock recovery
adb reboot recovery
but now it's giving me security error(it doesn't boot up) and I cant access recovery that way... also I cant get into download mode by holding down both volume keys and pluging in USB.
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try my own Download mode steps:
1. remove battery
2. insert usb cable
3. press & hold volume rackers
4. insert battery
text me if download mode is enable in your device
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souleater11 said:
try my own Download mode steps:
1. remove battery
2. insert usb cable
3. press & hold volume rackers
4. insert battery
text me if download mode is enable in your device
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nope..
it goes to charge mode.
but when I remove the battery and plug in usb cable while holding volume rackers + home it asks me to insert battery. and when I insert it it restarts and goes to charge mode

Thats odd.
whay zip files did you flash before ?
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souleater11 said:
Thats odd.
whay zip files did you flash before ?
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I feel like we are going little off topic here
I have a thread if you are willing to help me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2763843
also I don't have sim card nor sd card in the phone (don't know if it should matter)...

Can't fastboot with Xperia ZL

I have a c6506 and can't get into fastboot for the life of me. I have the correct drivers installed on my Win7 PC (after installing Sony PC companion) and can access the internal storage fine.
When attempting to hold up on the volume button and plugging in the usb cord, the LED turns red for a moment and goes away. Nothing else happens.
Any ideas? I'd like to quickly root this device. I have an unlocked bootloader already.

download flashtool and install fastboot drivers

anagramgenius said:
download flashtool and install fastboot drivers
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I tried with a Windows VM and I am able to fastboot. I just flashed a boot.img from the Advanced Kernel by doomlord and am soft bricked now.

dunderball said:
I tried with a Windows VM and I am able to fastboot. I just flashed a boot.img from the Advanced Kernel by doomlord and am soft bricked now.
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have you unlocked bootloader?

anagramgenius said:
have you unlocked bootloader?
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yeah i unlocked without a problem. i might've done something stupid and flashed a recovery for the xperia Z onto my xperia ZL.
in any case i used flash tool to go back to stock 4.3
i'd really like to find an easy comprehensive tutorial on how to root. i'm unlocked and can reach flash mode/fastboot but have no idea where to find the files i need.

dunderball said:
yeah i unlocked without a problem. i might've done something stupid and flashed a recovery for the xperia Z onto my xperia ZL.
in any case i used flash tool to go back to stock 4.3
i'd really like to find an easy comprehensive tutorial on how to root. i'm unlocked and can reach flash mode/fastboot but have no idea where to find the files i need.
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flash this kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641695
enter into recovery and flash this supersu.zip to root
http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip

anagramgenius said:
flash this kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641695
enter into recovery and flash this supersu.zip to root
http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
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thanks. i just flashed the kernel without bricking my device. how do i get into recovery though? holding power and down gets me into safe mode. power and up gets me nowhere except the normal home screen.

dunderball said:
thanks. i just flashed the kernel without bricking my device. how do i get into recovery though? holding power and down gets me into safe mode. power and up gets me nowhere except the normal home screen.
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nevermind i see you have to keep tapping the vol up/down buttons

dunderball said:
thanks. i just flashed the kernel without bricking my device. how do i get into recovery though? holding power and down gets me into safe mode. power and up gets me nowhere except the normal home screen.
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when you power on the device, sony logo appears and the LED light turns purple and the device vibrates. now press vol. up/down thrice.

anagramgenius said:
when you power on the device, sony logo appears and the LED light turns purple and the device vibrates. now press vol. up/down thrice.
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Great I believe I'm rooted now. I just got the super su dialog when opening root explorer. Thank you!

dunderball said:
Great I believe I'm rooted now. I just got the super su dialog when opening root explorer. Thank you!
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anytime!:good: