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[Q] How do i install CWM recovery on arc s running ICS

Hi, i recently upgraded my arc LT15i to an arc s LT18i with ICS, all is working well with no problems. I want to install cwm recovery onto my phone as i want to flash more mods. After looking around i see you need cwm recovery in case it all goes wrong. I have installed rom manger from the market place but when i try to flash cwm recovery it asks if i have installed a cwm based recovery manually ( i haven't) i select no and it tells me that until cwm recovery is available, rom manager will not work with LT18i. Can anyone help or advise. I am fairly new to this flashing business so simple terms please.
Thanks
Phil

Using this link download SE Tweak Installer and install CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

I have just reflashed ics firmwire to start with a fresh phnoe, i did have the status bar mod with wifi, blutooth, reboot etc but now can't seem to find the software and how to install it, can anyone help.

I'm going mad here, i can't get the se tweak onto my phone, ive been checking other threads for mods and they say to flash in cwm recovery mode but i can't install that either. I'm going round in circles. Can anyone help.

Philhnt said:
I'm going mad here, i can't get the se tweak onto my phone, ive been checking other threads for mods and they say to flash in cwm recovery mode but i can't install that either. I'm going round in circles. Can anyone help.
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Well what's the prob with SE Tweak Installer?
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

me, thats the problem. All sorted now.
Thanks

Could you say wat went wrong and how you did it?
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gire.prasad said:
Using this link download SE Tweak Installer and install CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
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Sorry, but that says it's all about Gingerbread, not ICS. Or does it work also on ICS? I'm upgrading this afternoon, probably, so I would like to know how can I get the CWM with my locked bootloader....
Thks

I installed xperia cwm auto installer from market place. Works a treat on lt18i. I've got back ups now and its easy to use. Highly recommended app!!!

Philhnt said:
I installed xperia cwm auto installer from market place. Works a treat on lt18i. I've got back ups now and its easy to use. Highly recommended app!!!
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but it says its only for stock 2.3 firmware

xperia cwm auto installer works on 4.0.4

make this
[HOW-TO] CWM on ICS

To have CWM on phone,
For locked bootloader, use Xperia Auto Installer. Can be download at market.
For unlocked bootloader, flash custom kernel with CWM like Stock ICS kernel with CWM, ArcKnight and Doomkernel.
You can search custom kernel here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=965

why so difficult? use the cwm installer kit from doomlord works also on ICS 4.0.4

Pandemic said:
why so difficult? use the cwm installer kit from doomlord works also on ICS 4.0.4
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Awesome, perfect, legend, exactly what I'm looking for.. Would you be so kind as to drop a link if you know where it is?
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mynameisnafe said:
Awesome, perfect, legend, exactly what I'm looking for.. Would you be so kind as to drop a link if you know where it is?
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Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20649281 this is from the neo topic but it also works for your arc s, no worries about that, go to the link and scroll a little down till you see cwm recovery there stands exactly what you must do

Cwm I'd available in the market as. A free app easiest way to install onto phone
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Pandemic said:
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20649281 this is from the neo topic but it also works for your arc s, no worries about that, go to the link and scroll a little down till you see cwm recovery there stands exactly what you must do
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Beautiful! CWM Installed in seconds nooneAtalls script I like very much!
Thanks dude!

mynameisnafe said:
Beautiful! CWM Installed in seconds nooneAtalls script I like very much!
Thanks dude!
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you`re welcome mate, no problem at all
Enjoy

piggybomb said:
but it says its only for stock 2.3 firmware
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It was designed for 2,3,4
But it works fine on ics. bare in mind that my app installs cwm into the system recovery. And if you have an unlocked.bootloader your better off getting a kernel with cwm. Or getting the stock kernel with cwm put in to the ramdisk
Oh one note the app will break offline charging. I have a fix.in my thread for it tho and as soon as my pc will compile.apps again I'll release a new version on the market.
Pvy
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6.1.A.2.55 ROOT Possible

Hi all,
Just find something...
Downloaded the latest Sony xperia s rom 6.1.A.2.55 installed it than when i tried to root with it failed so got an idea...
Took me a few hours and a lots of trial and error and re flashing to finally get it.
This is what i did to get ROOT.
Step 1, Download my zip and copy on your phone . I only created the zip and the script and used su binary from my saved rom and the supersu apk
Step 2, Download the rom 6.1.A.2.55 (you can google for it)
Step 3, Download and flash Advanced Sock kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280 and flash it. Do not reboot into the OS (I don't know if it can cause problem but when i did, my was constantly rebooting.)
Step 4, Start recovery and flash my zip MYSUPUBLIC.zip it will flash the CWM Recovery is well
Step 5, Flash back the Stock 6.1.A.2.55 kernel.sin
Step 6, Reboot and enjoy :victory:
"Sorry for mistakes but i rushing to sleep, i work tomorrow @ 0600 not even bother to set up the phone...:crying:"

You can always root an unlocked bootloader easily. There are plenty of tuts available already.

Can it root locked bootloder? With same fw.

shravanchoudhary9 said:
Can it root locked bootloder? With same fw.
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No

No, you need to be unlocked to flash different or 3rd party custom kernel.
Would like to create my custom kernel, but i always end up no boot state :-o...
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Respect. Thanks for your contribution.

could someone root .55 and make a nandroid backup of system? id like 2 see if i could get root on my phone that way (locked bootloader) just remember 2 do it after initial flash and to set device in airplane mode so no account details r needed...

Root with unlock bootloader as normal but who with method root lock bootloaer then show.
Gửi từ LT26i của tôi bằng cách sử dụng Tapatalk 2

pcarvalho said:
could someone root .55 and make a nandroid backup of system? id like 2 see if i could get root on my phone that way (locked bootloader) just remember 2 do it after initial flash and to set device in airplane mode so no account details r needed...
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Good idea, but nobody bothers to share it.
We can even flash the original kernel then on to the locked bootloader, which would ultimately give a rooted phone in the end (at least in theory).

I could post my vwm backup, but is been modded by now, and a few things i've removed like themes add sony apk's.
And thanks for anyone who's programs i used.
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donottouch said:
I could post my vwm backup, but is been modded by now, and a few things i've removed like themes add sony apk's.
And thanks for anyone who's programs i used.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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b4 sharing it should be tested... sent u a PM...
this is just a theory... i dont even know if it would work...

LiveSquare said:
Good idea, but nobody bothers to share it.
We can even flash the original kernel then on to the locked bootloader, which would ultimately give a rooted phone in the end (at least in theory).
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ive already got kernel and baseband from .55 running on .50 sys
all i need now is the .55 (already rooted) cmw backup 2 flash and test...
is a theory alright

It would work... Try to upload when i get home. The. 55 looks snappy and stable. Took it from charge @6am constant online, and battery is %50 now
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works here
but I didnt flashed the stock kernel back (my option)

Its your choice... I prefer stock kernel. Because the 55 Rom using new kernel.
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when i upload my backup you could try if got cwm installed.
shravanchoudhary9 said:
Can it root locked bootloder? With same fw.
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You guys suck man, why dont you just provide us with some download link of the latest .55 firmware instead of telling us to google it??

donottouch said:
when i upload my backup you could try if got cwm installed.
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precardo said:
You guys suck man, why dont you just provide us with some download link of the latest .55 firmware instead of telling us to google it??
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Is on XDA file server that's where i get it from.
There you go...
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+%28Ericsson%29%2FSE+Xperia+S+%28LT26i%29%2FSTOCK+ROMS%2FICS

i have now (finally) a rooted .55 rom using the zip (sys part that i didnt have) from this topic
my theory was right
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34467423&postcount=10
now all i need is an original sys (that one was modded and deodex'd) to get original .55 on my system

pcarvalho said:
i have now (finally) a rooted .55 rom using the zip (sys part that i didnt have) from this topic
my theory was right
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34467423&postcount=10
now all i need is an original sys (that one was modded and deodex'd) to get original .55 on my system
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Last when i tried deodexing my droid 2 global i killed poorly droid. :crying: took me 4 hour to get it work again with the latest .629 rom... and rooted.

[Q] LT28at Help

I know I sound like a noob, but truthfully I am a noob when it comes to Sony Xperia devices, the last Sony device I mod'd was a PSP-3000 series. I guess it has been a while, in the mean time I have had an HTC Inspire 4g (Desire HD/Ace) which when it came to development was AMAZING, and then I had an SGH-i777 (the AT&T non LTE variant of the SGS2) I now have an LT28at. I have rooted it and installed CWM. When attempting to flash a rom I get an error 7 message, not my first time getting these but I can't work out a way around it on this phone. I hope my efforts weren't a waste, but if they still were please tell me.

AW: [Q] LT28at Help
Look at the ion development forum. In the Paranoid Android thread, there is a fix on first page.
Sent from my jellybeaned Xperia Ion

w3nZ said:
Look at the ion development forum. In the Paranoid Android thread, there is a fix on first page.
Sent from my jellybeaned Xperia Ion
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I cannot get my device into fastboot is the issue now, otherwise I would do that fix.

Bricked it
I attempted to install it by wiping system and then installing the rom, I got the same issue and made the mistake of shutting it off rather than restoring it to my backup. Is there anything I can do? I can't get it into recovery and I don't know why, and I get this error message when trying to flash it with flashtool back to stock. ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CODE="0019";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed";

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I attempted to install it by wiping system and then installing the rom, I got the same issue and made the mistake of shutting it off rather than restoring it to my backup. Is there anything I can do? I can't get it into recovery and I don't know why, and I get this error message when trying to flash it with flashtool back to stock. ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CODE="0019";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed";
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Which Rom were you trying to install?
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FanDroid09 said:
Which Rom were you trying to install?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157980

AW: [Q] LT28at Help
U need an unlocked bootloader. U dont need Root or cwm.
For flashing back to stock, try this "final Verification" in flashtool which u can choose together with the wipes.
Sent from my jellybeaned Xperia Ion

You cannot flash ROMs that require an unlocked bootloader. Did you make a backup?
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app

w3nZ said:
U need an unlocked bootloader. U dont need Root or cwm.
For flashing back to stock, try this "final Verification" in flashtool which u can choose together with the wipes.
Sent from my jellybeaned Xperia Ion
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I tried that, still am having the same error.

emoore254x said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157980
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Holy crap man you cant flash that on a locked bootloader! You can try to use a different stock ftf with flash tool, try using an lt28i or lt28h firmware from the stock firmware section here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Sony_Xperia_ion
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FanDroid09 said:
Holy crap man you cant flash that on a locked bootloader! You can try to use a different stock ftf with flash tool, try using an lt28i or lt28h firmware from the stock firmware section here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Sony_Xperia_ion
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Downloading right now, thanks. I really really hope this works, because if not I'm stuck with my old Inspire. I mean, it isn't a bad phone but LTE is hard to go back from when you usually use 5-8 gigs a month... My data bill alone is usually like $85... It sucks...

FanDroid09 said:
Holy crap man you cant flash that on a locked bootloader! You can try to use a different stock ftf with flash tool, try using an lt28i or lt28h firmware from the stock firmware section here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Sony_Xperia_ion
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Bro, THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!
Edit: Well, I am not sure if it is really dead or even more bricked...
Edit 2: It was just really dead, I can't thank you enough...

emoore254x said:
Bro, THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!
Edit: Well, I am not sure if it is really dead or even more bricked...
Edit 2: It was just really dead, I can't thank you enough...
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No problem... Ya you gotta be carefull because most of the roms in the dev section require an unlocked bootloader, and there is currentlly no way to unlock the ATT varient of the ion (lt28at). There are some like the Miui port that is locked bootloader friendly though. Make sure you read the roms description and follow instructions EXACTLY maybe read some posts in the thread as well to make sure it is okay to flash on locked bootloader. The cool thing is at least you can flash official ftfs of the other varients when they become available when spectre posts em on that wiki page. (us ATT users will get jellybean waaaaay before ATT gets around to it haha)
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FanDroid09 said:
No problem... Ya you gotta be carefull because most of the roms in the dev section require an unlocked bootloader, and there is currentlly no way to unlock the ATT varient of the ion (lt28at). There are some like the Miui port that is locked bootloader friendly though. Make sure you read the roms description and follow instructions EXACTLY maybe read some posts in the thread as well to make sure it is okay to flash on locked bootloader. The cool thing is at least you can flash official ftfs of the other varients when they become available when spectre posts em on that wiki page. (us ATT users will get jellybean waaaaay before ATT gets around to it haha)
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Yeah, I'll make sure to keep in track with it. I am starting to get used to this, I just wish that I could have a touch based recovery. I got too used to it.

[Q] Info about my first smartphone

Today I bought my first smartphone...a brand new Sony xperia z1 compact.
I bought it from Telstra shop(in Australia). I read different topics and I have some questions...
I wonder if (without rooting)I can have the mobile without all the Telstra stuff and apps.
The phone comes with Android 4.3 and In Australia is not aviable the update to Kitkat,is possible change the Australian firmware to an European one without rooting?
I’m a bit confused for what to do...
Thanks in Advance.

LiOn_23 said:
I wonder if (without rooting)I can have the mobile without all the Telstra stuff and apps.
The phone comes with Android 4.3 and In Australia is not aviable the update to Kitkat,is possible change the Australian firmware to an European one without rooting?
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Flash a stock ftf which will debrand the device and update it too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291

XperienceD said:
Flash a stock ftf which will debrand the device and update it too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
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If I understood correctly I can't use the Flash tool for Xperia because Sony doesn’t support the D5503.
If I use the Flashtool can I have android 4.3 ver 14.2.A.142(no brand,stock version)?
If yes where I can get it?
Thanks a lot.

LiOn_23 said:
If I use the Flashtool can I have android 4.3 ver 14.2.A.142(no brand,stock version)?
If yes where I can get it?
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Yes, and everything you need is in the link I posted.

XperienceD said:
Yes, and everything you need is in the link I posted.
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Ok...after flashing the mobile with the stock rom I can still get updates from my mobile carrier...if I install the update I will have android with the operator logo and apps?
If yes there is an “official way” (Sony) that allows to get updates without operators stuff?
Thanks for your help.

LiOn_23 said:
Ok...after flashing the mobile with the stock rom I can still get updates from my mobile carrier...if I install the update I will have android with the operator logo and apps?
If yes there is an “official way” (Sony) that allows to get updates without operators stuff?
Thanks for your help.
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If you're debranding the device then it's not tied to a carrier, but you should still be able to update when it's released for the ROM you flash through PC Companion, although Many People just flash an ftf from here when updating.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...

XperienceD said:
If you're debranding the device then it's not tied to a carrier, but you should still be able to update when it's released for the ROM you flash through PC Companion, although Many People just flash an ftf from here when updating.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...
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Ok. I have another question (I read the guide you sent to me)...can you suggest me a good (if is possible easy and secure) way to back up my current device...so if I make some mistakes I can get the mobile "brand new".
Thanks.

LiOn_23 said:
Ok. I have another question (I read the guide you sent to me)...can you suggest me a good (if is possible easy and secure) way to back up my current device...so if I make some mistakes I can get the mobile "brand new".
Thanks.
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You could try and make an ftf to reflash if no one has uploaded one but that won't back up your Phone as it is now, you'll need root and CWM for that. Flash an unbranded ftf and never look back.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...

XperienceD said:
You could try and make an ftf to reflash if no one has uploaded one but that won't back up your Phone as it is now, you'll need root and CWM for that. Flash an unbranded ftf and never look back.
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Flashing will not will void the warranty?Right?

LiOn_23 said:
Flashing will not will void the warranty?Right?
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Depends how Sony views it if something goes wrong, but if stuff like that bothers you, why sign up to a site like xda in the first place.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...

XperienceD said:
Depends how Sony views it if something goes wrong, but if stuff like that bothers you, why sign up to a site like xda in the first place.
Sent from the app on my Z1C...
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Ok thank you.

CWM or TWRP

hi all
where can i find CWM OR TWRP for rooted locked bootloader phone
t2 ultra dual
thanx

chauhanjayc said:
hi all
where can i find CWM OR TWRP for rooted locked bootloader phone
t2 ultra dual
thanx
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why do you want to keep your bootloader locked
just root the device backup the TA keys and then unlock the bootloader
Please dont create unnecessary complications
Dont take this the wrong way

Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
why do you want to keep your bootloader locked
just root the device backup the TA keys and then unlock the bootloader
Please dont create unnecessary complications
Dont take this the wrong way
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thanx ashwin
but i still fear of losing BE2

chauhanjayc said:
thanx ashwin
but i still fear of losing BE2
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So, anyone can help with recovery for locked bootloader? No sense unblocked bootloader, everyone waiting for android 4.4.

chauhanjayc said:
thanx ashwin
but i still fear of losing BE2
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there is no difference
This is my 4th Sony Phone
I know what is am talking about
BTW
NO Unlocked Bootloader=No Custom Roms,No AOSP Roms,No Kernels

Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
why do you want to keep your bootloader locked
just root the device backup the TA keys and then unlock the bootloader
Please dont create unnecessary complications
Dont take this the wrong way
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So, is their a root without unlocked bootloader...for single sim...cause i can't backup ta keys without root...
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martin132014 said:
So, is their a root without unlocked bootloader...for single sim...cause i can't backup ta keys without root...
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find it in android development for T2 ultra section...

Chena_22 said:
find it in android development for T2 ultra section...
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I believe their is non for single sim either towelroot or vroot will fail....test both but not successful....the only one I see will work is doomlords method but that's require to ub first before root so backup ta is out of the questions....
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martin132014 said:
I believe their is non for single sim either towelroot or vroot will fail....test both but not successful....the only one I see will work is doomlords method but that's require to ub first before root so backup ta is out of the questions....
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Well,it's working for me...
Maybe you can try another root tool
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Well, What if I only want CWM/TWRP recovery for now? unlocking bootloader felt safer for Xplay and xperia neo L ( 2011-12 devices ) .... but I dont wish to unlock bootloader just yet... I guess the OP just wanted a way to have Nandroid backup ability, if something went wrong while using say... xposed modules, or other root apps, or tweaking the build.prop ... so is it possible to get CWM/TWRP on stock ROM and Kernel ?

the_prodigal_coder said:
Well, What if I only want CWM/TWRP recovery for now? unlocking bootloader felt safer for Xplay and xperia neo L ( 2011-12 devices ) .... but I dont wish to unlock bootloader just yet... I guess the OP just wanted a way to have Nandroid backup ability, if something went wrong while using say... xposed modules, or other root apps, or tweaking the build.prop ... so is it possible to get CWM/TWRP on stock ROM and Kernel ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2823793
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sohailferdous said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2823793
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Thanks man.... Really appreciate. Wonder why I couldn't find it when it was right there in front of me... I already had one bootloop, and without a recovery I had reflash the ftf and lose all my stuff.. But NEVER AGAIN!