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[Q] Help with ISC for my Arc

Hi Guys,
Sorry to be such a noob, but i really need some help...
I have tried flashing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526717
using the Xperia version of CWM recovery, follwing the instructions on screen t the letter, i still cannot get this to work. Can someone please shed some light on my problem???
I have no issues with re-flashing 2.3.4 again, phone is rooted with unlocked bootloader, flashed on 4.0.2.A..0.42/.62 and still only end up with a non working ICS, please help

If you're trying to flash this rom from gingerbread you'll end up with troubles. Flash first a stock ics with flashtools /pc companyon /seus and then you can flash this one.

garisan said:
If you're trying to flash this rom from gingerbread you'll end up with troubles. Flash first a stock ics with flashtools /pc companyon /seus and then you can flash this one.
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Thanks for this, but stock ics is not yet available in nz, any links you could share for download will be greatly appreciated

Started from gingerbread too.
Hy, i have also upgraded from Gingerbread and i have had some issues with some Roms. But now it`s done and working like a charm. Here are the stept i folowed :
1. Unlock bootloader.
2. Check baseband (mine was 64, so no more stept necesary for performing step 3)
3. Flash kernel via fastboot (cmd command on android sdk/platform tools, with v4 usb drivers), Doom Kernel (1.6GHz) ARC-DooMKernel-ICS-BETA-v04-lower-boot.img
4. Flashed multiple Roms, but the best, for me is JJHybrid Rom v2.2
5. Flashed ARC-DooMKernel-ICS-v04-modules_CWM.zip (WIFI module)
6. Flashed GAPS
When flashing Rom i have notice that not everibody tells all the procedure :
- Boot in flash mode (Press Back key when blue led light on)
- Perform a wipe
- Perform a reset
- advanced/ wipe dalvik cache
- mount and root/ format /system
- install from zip, first rom, then modules.
Hope that you can find sommething you missed (probably the format /system) and my answer helped you !

Marmalux said:
Hy, i have also upgraded from Gingerbread and i have had some issues with some Roms. But now it`s done and working like a charm. Here are the stept i folowed :
1. Unlock bootloader.
2. Check baseband (mine was 64, so no more stept necesary for performing step 3)
3. Flash kernel via fastboot (cmd command on android sdk/platform tools, with v4 usb drivers), Doom Kernel (1.6GHz) ARC-DooMKernel-ICS-BETA-v04-lower-boot.img
4. Flashed multiple Roms, but the best, for me is JJHybrid Rom v2.2
5. Flashed ARC-DooMKernel-ICS-v04-modules_CWM.zip (WIFI module)
6. Flashed GAPS
When flashing Rom i have notice that not everibody tells all the procedure :
- Boot in flash mode (Press Back key when blue led light on)
- Perform a wipe
- Perform a reset
- advanced/ wipe dalvik cache
- mount and root/ format /system
- install from zip, first rom, then modules.
Hope that you can find sommething you missed (probably the format /system) and my answer helped you !
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Thanks for this friend, i was only using a stock rom, will find dwnloads for the kernel mentioned above.
I did all of these instruction except I have no idea how to roo once i boot into recovery as the xperia CWM does not have this function and for some reason no other recovery will work on my arc.
Will download DoomLoords kernel and see how that goes...Cheers

reignzy said:
Thanks for this, but stock ics is not yet available in nz, any links you could share for download will be greatly appreciated
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Here you have the download links for the rom and flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072

Thanks to all who helped with my problem, turns out my phone was in fact "not boot loader unlocked" but it is now
Found out where I was going wrong with flashing kernels as well
Once again, a very big thanks to all that helped
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

[Q] help with xperia sl and pacman

hello
sorry for bad english
will i've follow the steps to install pacman ROM on my sl
" nozomi_PAC_JB_4.2.2-v20.1.0_Themed v2 "
now i wont to install " XZXperience_2_3 "
i've downloaded it and copy the zip file to sdcard ,, open recovery mode in CWM and install it
the problem that when i started the phone the pacman logo appers and after that give me black screen and nothain happen
tried also the stock 6.a.2.55 as zip in the same way and give me the same thing
help plzzzzzzzzz
what can i do to restore my phone ?!?!?!?!!

Pull the boot.Img from the pac zip and fastboot it. Then install the zip via twrp recovery. Make sure you wipe cache, dvalik, android secure, and data (everything but internal storage)
Then flash.
Then boot up.
Then reboot back to recovery and flash gapps
Then boot up again
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk

now you want to install XZXperince yeah?
try this
1.Backup all your data
2.Flash Stock ICS ROM(6.1.A.2.50) or custom ICS Kernel(Like XSX or Advanced ICS Kernel
3.Go to recovery(If no,try custom ics kernel
4.Wipe Data,Cache ,then Flash XZXperince
5.Reboot
6.Enjoy

Ben36 said:
Pull the boot.Img from the pac zip and fastboot it. Then install the zip via twrp recovery. Make sure you wipe cache, dvalik, android secure, and data (everything but internal storage)
Then flash.
Then boot up.
Then reboot back to recovery and flash gapps
Then boot up again
Sent from my 4.2.2 Xperia S via Tapatalk
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Speka-3- said:
now you want to install XZXperince yeah?
try this
1.Backup all your data
2.Flash Stock ICS ROM(6.1.A.2.50) or custom ICS Kernel(Like XSX or Advanced ICS Kernel
3.Go to recovery(If no,try custom ics kernel
4.Wipe Data,Cache ,then Flash XZXperince
5.Reboot
6.Enjoy
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thank you both
i've soved it myself
with flash tool
flash the orgnial ICS .55 and install recovery ics14.elf by fastboot and the installed the ROM
thanks ^_^

Hi all, I also want to try the PAC 4.2.2 Rom, so like a good little noob I've been searching everywhere to find out if I need to open the zip in my pc & fastboot the .img first as I have a different/wrong kernel, I've got cm10 fxp 212 on my xperia s.
So far this is the only place I've seen it mentioned.
Could anybody confirm it please?
& the run command if you know it.
Thanks.
Noobs of the world unite!

Memethecat said:
Hi all, I also want to try the PAC 4.2.2 Rom, so like a good little noob I've been searching everywhere to find out if I need to open the zip in my pc & fastboot the .img first as I have a different/wrong kernel, I've got cm10 fxp 212 on my xperia s.
So far this is the only place I've seen it mentioned.
Could anybody confirm it please?
& the run command if you know it.
Thanks.
Noobs of the world unite!
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1. Open zip file and copy boot.img to fastboot folder
2. Right click and select " Open cmd here" (Win7)
3. Type these commands
- fastboot flash boot boot.img (Wait when its done after few sec)
- fastboot reboot ( or unplug the cable and turn on your phone)
4. Now, boot into CWM to flash Rom
Take notice that you have to install fastboot driver first. Good luck :fingers-crossed:

Memethecat said:
Hi all, I also want to try the PAC 4.2.2 Rom, so like a good little noob I've been searching everywhere to find out if I need to open the zip in my pc & fastboot the .img first as I have a different/wrong kernel, I've got cm10 fxp 212 on my xperia s.
So far this is the only place I've seen it mentioned.
Could anybody confirm it please?
& the run command if you know it.
Thanks.
Noobs of the world unite!
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if you have a CWM Recovery in your kernel(like FXP's CM9 or CM10 kernel)
just copy the zip(you download from the PAC thread) to the internal storage
then boot into CWM, wipe,flash the zip,enjoy
recovery will flash boot.img automatically
if no work, try flash the boot.img manually, like the way on 6# reply

Lilude & Speca, thank you both for a quick reply, btw, your English is perfect.
Wow! So a different kernel can be flashed with the rest of the packet from recovery/cwm without needing a pc, (except for copying to sd card) .
A new bit of knowledge for me!
I'd click your thanks buttons if I knew how, but as you can see I'm new to the forum & still finding my way about.
Noobs of the world unite.

Both ways are fine but better flash separately in such situation. It definitely helps you avoid a broken CWM happening after that such as : can't backup the current Rom, can't mount system as well as can't flash anything, etc.. aside from having to reflash Stock Rom,otherwise the phone gonna get stuck on boot . How terrible !
Make your choice and do not mess up your phone, huh ?
Sent from my Xperia S using Tapatalk 2

If you say flashing the boot.img from my pc first is the safest option then I'll use that method.
I've already messed up several times when I was in stock, without a recovery, luckily EMMA came to the rescue.
Since custom rom cm10 I can't flash updates or anything else without a factory reset, partition & dalvic wipe is never enough.
So taking my time for this rom, download tonight, fingers crossed
______
Xperia s : fxp 212 nozomi
++++++++++++++++++
OK!
flashed boot.img
wiped everything
fixed permissions
mounted system
flashed PAC
rebooted
went back to recovery
flashed gapps
rebooted.
Works perfectly so far!
also I reinstalled my own apps manually instead of using titanium back up. I read this hint in the PAC v22 thread / dev section.
maybe this is 1 of the reasons I'm not having the odd problem that a few others are experiencing. who knows?
thanx all for helping
......................
Xperia S : PAC v22

[Q] [ARC S] getting bootloop after successfull install of "ultimate hd 4.0"

hi
this is the first time i am trying to install a custom rom. after reading a lot i never tried to actualy modify my arc s, but today was the day!
i tried with this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
now i have some specific questions to find out why i am getting a bootloop (screen gets black and shows "SONY" over and over again).
right now i am on stock rom and kernel again: model: LT18i / android 4.0.4 / kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1 / build 4.1.B.0.587
i followed the how-to in the thread in every step besides one: "For Locked Bootloaders: Root your phone using this tutorial, than install CWM using this app" i did not use the linked tutorial because at first i just wanted root and found this "one click" method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711
this method worked for me and i already was able to use superuser. having a working superuser app i decided to go on with the tutorial and used x-parts to install CWM.
after that i did everything like in the how-to, going through the aroma installer, successfully installed the rom, reboot through the recovery menu -> bootloop.
after many hours and tries i decided to open a thread and hope that someone can help me to solve my problem.
thanks!
EDIT: about the bootloader. on my device it says "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" and the number that is mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375463 for me is 12W20
can i unlock the bootloader or not? i am realy confused with everything right now...

genesis86 said:
EDIT: about the bootloader. on my device it says "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" and the number that is mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375463 for me is 12W20
can i unlock the bootloader or not? i am realy confused with everything right now...
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Yes, you can still unlock the bootloader, by using the official method at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.

thanks for your reply. in the roms thread it says that it can be installed with locked bootloader.
i have root and superuser works. next i used this: (imagine a link to google play x-parts :laugh to install cwm and then i continued with the how-to as it says:
...
Place ROM on SD-Card
Back up user apps and data. (Various apps available, search Google Play. This is a popular one)
Power off phone.
Boot to CWM (Keep pressing the Volume Down key after the Sony logo appears)
Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Mounts and Storage --> Format /System
Advanced > Wipe Battery Stats
Install zip from SD card > Choose Xperia Ultimate HD
Follow on screen instructions on AROMA.
After Complete Installation untick "reboot" and select reboot in CWM
any idea why i get a bootloop after installing the rom? oh...and i still don't get it how to start my phone directly in cwm recovery. i tried to push or hold different buttons. right now i saw the recovery menu only because i chose to reboot to recovery in the x-parts app. sorry, if similar questions have been already asked, but i don't get it
EDIT: is the kernel and/or stock rom a problem maybe? can i install the custom rom starting from: model: LT18i / android 4.0.4 / kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1 / build 4.1.B.0.587?

Did you flash this? I never tried install any kernel or ROM on locked bootloader, so my phone is unlocked. I read this tutorial and i succesfully installed this ROM on my ARC without bootloop. BTW i using LuPuS v16 kernel, not vengeance...

genesis86 said:
thanks for your reply. in the roms thread it says that it can be installed with locked bootloader.
i have root and superuser works. next i used this: (imagine a link to google play x-parts :laugh to install cwm and then i continued with the how-to as it says:
...
Place ROM on SD-Card
Back up user apps and data. (Various apps available, search Google Play. This is a popular one)
Power off phone.
Boot to CWM (Keep pressing the Volume Down key after the Sony logo appears)
Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Mounts and Storage --> Format /System
Advanced > Wipe Battery Stats
Install zip from SD card > Choose Xperia Ultimate HD
Follow on screen instructions on AROMA.
After Complete Installation untick "reboot" and select reboot in CWM
any idea why i get a bootloop after installing the rom? oh...and i still don't get it how to start my phone directly in cwm recovery. i tried to push or hold different buttons. right now i saw the recovery menu only because i chose to reboot to recovery in the x-parts app. sorry, if similar questions have been already asked, but i don't get it
EDIT: is the kernel and/or stock rom a problem maybe? can i install the custom rom starting from: model: LT18i / android 4.0.4 / kernel 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1 / build 4.1.B.0.587?
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Flash stock again
Root
And try again
Do a full wipe i.e wipe data, battery stats, and system then flash again, plz pick right options in aroma like locked bootloader, and then untick reboot in aroma and reboot thru CWM
Sent from my LT18i

HUD 4.0 boot loop on xperia arc s
Hi,
I have same problem, when I upgrade my xperia arc s from UHD 3.0.2 to 4.0 I get boot loop.
I have locked boot loader and UHD3.0.2 installs fine and don't get any boot loop. I tried both option upgrade and complete install for UHD 4.0 but no luck.
Any one can help me out?
thanks

imcupid said:
Hi,
I have same problem, when I upgrade my xperia arc s from UHD 3.0.2 to 4.0 I get boot loop.
I have locked boot loader and UHD3.0.2 installs fine and don't get any boot loop. I tried both option upgrade and complete install for UHD 4.0 but no luck.
Any one can help me out?
thanks
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Tried full wipe? Which phone, kernel? If ARC or ARC S, try flash .ftf file, kernel and try install UHD 4.0. Look my previous post in this thread.

Sahaab said:
Flash stock again
Root
And try again
Do a full wipe i.e wipe data, battery stats, and system then flash again, plz pick right options in aroma like locked bootloader, and then untick reboot in aroma and reboot thru CWM
Sent from my LT18i
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thanks for trying to help. after doing the same thing over and over again i decided to try a different rom and it works. i just wiped everything you need to wipe for installing a new rom and i am now on jelly dream 4.5 and the kernel from the step by step tutorial (Kernel_Vengeance_Ayame.zip).
offtopic: i could not find a support thread for jelly dream and i can't post in the mainthread. is there a q&a thread for this rom or should i open a new topic?

Kepta Duona said:
Tried full wipe? Which phone, kernel? If ARC or ARC S, try flash .ftf file, kernel and try install UHD 4.0. Look my previous post in this thread.
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thanks for the tft file, I flashed that one and after install UHD 4.0. It worked fine.
thanks for helping me out.

Hiii
You can use the Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 [Thanks to Androxyde :good:]
There are things in this application. Include: Root device, Bootloader Unlock, Flash kernel and Flash ROM.
By fastboot mode in Flashtool you can install any kernel and after turn on your device using CWM and install any ROM.
In here you can find many ROMs and Kernels [Thanks to Xerxin :good:]

installing super jelly bean

So im not quite fammiliar with xperia devices but im trying to install the latest sjb rom, i dont get the part to flash the kernal before flashing the cwm recovery and the rom. I download fusion kernel v5.5 but i get a .img file, the flashtool wants a.sin file(when i tryto use "select kernal to flash"). I tried to do a full wipe, then flashing sbj trough cwm recovery but it just goes into a bootloop. Flashed 0.537 firmare to get it to normal status again. bootloader is unlocked,atleast it said "bootloader unlocked allowed=yes" in phone info.

1. Did you set Flashtool to fastboot mode?
2. Is the kernel compatible with the ROM?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

its this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134257&highlight=recovery
i dont understand step number 2
0.Only for unlocked bootlader
1. Copy super jelly bean and gapps to sd card
2. Flash any jb kernel for neov via fastboot.. i recommend fusion kernel 5.4 (present inside the zip file )
3.[OPTIONAL] flash stock ics .587 ftf excluding kernel and simlock.ta files..
4. boot into recovery
5.Perform Full Wipes
ie :
wipe data / factory reset
wipe cache partition
wipe dalvik cache
in mounts and storage , wipe system , data and cache
6.Flash Super Jelly Bean Rom
8.Flash the patch for your respective devices.
7.Flash gapps , Provided in download page
8.Boot
9.Let the rom settle for 15 to 20 minutes
10.Reboot at least once in 2 days
11.Enjoy

pitastrudl said:
its this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134257&highlight=recovery
i dont understand step number 2
0.Only for unlocked bootlader
1. Copy super jelly bean and gapps to sd card
2. Flash any jb kernel for neov via fastboot.. i recommend fusion kernel 5.4 (present inside the zip file )
3.[OPTIONAL] flash stock ics .587 ftf excluding kernel and simlock.ta files..
4. boot into recovery
5.Perform Full Wipes
ie :
wipe data / factory reset
wipe cache partition
wipe dalvik cache
in mounts and storage , wipe system , data and cache
6.Flash Super Jelly Bean Rom
8.Flash the patch for your respective devices.
7.Flash gapps , Provided in download page
8.Boot
9.Let the rom settle for 15 to 20 minutes
10.Reboot at least once in 2 days
11.Enjoy
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Well you need to unlock boatloader... Simply having unlock allowed yes won't do... Once you unlock you can flash the required kernel in fastboot...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2

Attitude.SSJ said:
Well you need to unlock boatloader... Simply having unlock allowed yes won't do... Once you unlock you can flash the required kernel in fastboot...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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but why does it want to flash a kernel for neo v? lol a different device. also why would i need to unlock bootloader since i already installed a perfectly working cwm and rooted the phone?

pitastrudl said:
but why does it want to flash a kernel for neo v? lol a different device. also why would i need to unlock bootloader since i already installed a perfectly working cwm and rooted the phone?
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Flash jb kernel for your device only... You need unlocked boatloader to flash custom kernel... Custom kernels are needed to boot non stock roms... With cwm you can flash rom but that doesn't mean it will boot without the corresponding kernel...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2

You guys have no idea, what this topic is about.
pitastrudl said:
the flashtool wants a.sin file(when i tryto use "select kernal to flash").
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Open the window, where you are supposed to choose the kernel file from. At the bottom of that window, look for a small drop-down clickable menu (by default there is *.sin written). Open the menu, choose *.img from the list and then you can flash the kernel.
EDIT: Unlock your bootloader first as well. It must show "bootloader unlocked: yes" in the menu.

Someguyfromhell said:
You guys have no idea, what this topic is about.
Open the window, where you are supposed to choose the kernel file from. At the bottom of that window, look for a small drop-down clickable menu (by default there is *.sin written). Open the menu, choose *.img from the list and then you can flash the kernel.
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Ya that's true but he seems to have a locked bl in the first place...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2

Attitude.SSJ said:
Ya that's true but he seems to have a locked bl in the first place...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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Missed that, edited my post. Cheers!

thanks for the answers, but i already gave the device back to my friend, i was forced to install a custom rom based on ics so had no time to unlock bootloader. he needed it for work. i will probably get it again some time and unlock the bootloader. thanks again for your answers and time. I've done alot of rooting different devices but this one has giving me a hard time, maybe coz i didnt search very thoroughly and my lack of time. cheers and have a good day
Sent from my GT-I9505

i just install SJB8.0 on yesterday and found after i reboot device all shortcut in desktop that i move data to SD card disappear
but for shortcut that the data keep in phone no have any problem.
anyone can help me for this problem.
sorry for poor english

If I understand properly, you cant access files/apps that you previously backed up to sd card?
Anyway guys, Im having a really weird problem with SJB 8.0, I downloaded rom, gaps, patch and kernel, then copied everything except kernel to sd card, flashed kernel (and it worked), then I did full wipe but when I tried to flash rom, I got an "installation aborted error (bad)".
The interesting thing is that when I try to extract the rom (AND gapps) on computer, I also get an error for both of the files (the file is damaged/corrupted etc.).
So is there a problem with files (rom and gapps) on dev-host or what? It's wierd cuz patch for arc can be either flashed or extracted on computer.
Please help. :/
EDITED:
Okay problem solved, the gapps and rom files were corrupted so I had to download them couple of times to get it working (tried to extract it first on comp. to check) and then it worked while flashing too, so everything's good now.

[SOLVE][Q][ARC/S] Help Installing Carbon Rom

Hello, if someone can help me install the carbon rom, because on the main post of the carbon rom, i dont find the instruction of how to install it in my Sony Ericsson Arc s.
I have downloaded:
- Carbon Rom.
- SDK android.
- Gapps
- SuperFusion-kk
- i need the recovery (Recommend me one pls).
Thank you, for the attention.

Apprivoise said:
Hello, if someone can help me install the carbon rom, because on the main post of the carbon rom, i dont find the instruction of how to install it in my Sony Ericsson Arc s.
I have downloaded:
- Carbon Rom.
- SDK android.
- Gapps
- SuperFusion-kk
- i need the recovery (Recommend me one pls).
Thank you, for the attention.
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Recovery is inside the kernel. SE phones do not use the /recovery partition at all.
Start out by unlocking the bootloader (http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com).
Install custom kernel via fastboot (Flashtool includes a nice GUI with the fastboot as well, download it from http://flashtool.net).
Boot up the phone, start pressing Volume down button many times until recovery appears.
When you are inside recovery, do factory reset and under Mounts and Storage, format /system.
Then install zip from sdcard, choose the ROM, then install the Gapps. Once done, restart your phone.

Solved
Man ty for the the help, a tips, dont use SuperFusion KK, when i try install the rom, it said that my phone is haida (NeoV), so i changed it for the darkkernel.
this post is solved

Apprivoise said:
Man ty for the the help, a tips, dont use SuperFusion KK, when i try install the rom, it said that my phone is haida (NeoV), so i changed it for the darkkernel.
this post is solved
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Superfusion is for cm10 roms... Carbon is a cm11 rom... Always use kernel inside the rom zip...
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk 2