Hi, guys thanks to xda I was able to root my phone now I can't seem find a working CWM recovery file to flash it in my device. I've not unlocked my bootloader though so please help me flash cwm recovery on my c1904 15.4.A.1.9 firmware locked bootloader thanks in advance.
Sorry, but it's impossible to install cwm if your phones bootloader is locked.
metalftw7 said:
Sorry, but it's impossible to install cwm if your phones bootloader is locked.
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i did flash a cwm recovery for my device using flashify.But it just simply reboots it doesn't go to recovery mod. & please do something.
On Stock 4.1 i heared about a CWM for locked bl, but never tried it. But on 4.3 it isnt working. Look for the thread in general section.
But a "normal" CWM on locked bl isnt possible, as the bootloader only loads a kernel from Sony, and to boot into cwm on our device we need to detect an event to extract the cwm ramdisk instead of the nornal ramdisk, which is only possible with a modified kernel, which requires an unlocked bl to get loaded.
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in the thread of nAa-r2 CWM for mini/pro/active/arc it say you can install stock rom in the recovery, and i searched for stock rom and i bumped into SE tweaked thread and i am confused if this are compatible. is SE TWEAKED really a stock rom? and one thing SE tweaked thread says that the requirement is unlocked bootloader, mine is still locked but i have fastboot and cwm.. what does that mean? enlighten me please.. thanks..
i think i also need a list of tweaked stock roms that can be use from nAa-r2 CWM..
thanks in advance to all who will answer my query.. ^_^
You can use that recovery on custom kernels/ROMs too.
dp94 said:
You can use that recovery on custom kernels/ROMs too.
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no kidding?
wow.. but it says will only work on unlock bootloader.. mine is locked..
i just want to make sure that it will brick my phone..
this will be an expensive paper weight if that happens..
I've had a locked BL and that CWM recovery installed.
Then I unlocked my BL, flashed a kernel and the recovery and the backups where still there.
dp94 said:
I've had a locked BL and that CWM recovery installed.
Then I unlocked my BL, flashed a kernel and the recovery and the backups where still there.
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my bootloader is still locked.. i want to know if i can flash it even though it is still locked.. i still have no plans of unlocking my bootloader.. maybe i have to wait a little more before i can decide of unlocking it.. i am not worrying about losing my recovery, i am concern of bricking my phone..
Yes, you can flash it even with locked BL.
Look for the program in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
dp94 said:
Yes, you can flash it even with locked BL.
Look for the program in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
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thanks sir..
you helped me a lot..
i have new arc s
LT18i
4.0.2.A.0.62
GB 2.3.4
I will unlock bootloader with official sony bootloader unlock web site after that the device will be blank plz tell me where to start ???
after searching in xda i figure out that i must flash new kernel and i found pretty custom kernels and rom SO i must install CWM to flash the kernel and the rom
how i install CWM if my device is blank
barakaz said:
i have new arc s
LT18i
4.0.2.A.0.62
GB 2.3.4
I will unlock bootloader with official sony bootloader unlock web site after that the device will be blank plz tell me where to start ???
after searching in xda i figure out that i must flash new kernel and i found pretty custom kernels and rom SO i must install CWM to flash the kernel and the rom
how i install CWM if my device is blank
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what device blank means what..??
CWM is for flashing ROMs. You don't install it, once you've unlocked your bootloader and downloaded your sdk's etc, set up fastboot on your PC to boot custom kernels which contain cwm.
Your phone won't be blank, just user data(not sdcard)will be wiped. Follow the instructions on the SE site, or here.
sinkster said:
CWM is for flashing ROMs. You don't install it, once you've unlocked your bootloader and downloaded your sdk's etc, set up fastboot on your PC to boot custom kernels which contain cwm.
Your phone won't be blank, just user data(not sdcard)will be wiped. Follow the instructions on the SE site, or here.
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thank you
you completed the missing part
How to install latest Recovery?
Hi guys. I have just one simply question. I just unlock my bootloader at my ARC S with installed latest Android 4.0.3 4.1.A.0.562. My question is:
How can I install CWM Recovery on it?? I'm asking because all of these tips were written for Android in version 2.3 and I don't want to brick my phone during using wrong guide.
If it's not a problem redirect me to proper Guide and tools.
Thanks
Like I mentioned, CWM isn't installed, as such. No matter what version of android you're running, if you've unlocked the bootloader then, using fastboot, you can boot a kernel that contains CWM.
Hi all.
So I have an lt15i with rooted
4.1.b/ 4.0.4 locked bootloader.
The provider is rogers Canada.
As far as I know this provider has made it impossible for me to unlock
My bootloader. But I have also been reading that I just need recovery mode to unlock it. Thanks to the new cwm installer I can now get recovery and have backed up and flashed a ui mod.
So what I am asking is under these circumstances can I unlock my bootloader?.
If so how would I go about trying without bricking or loosing cwm backup?
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Well I think so that you can't unlock your boot loader ! And so if you do,you can install any kernel to retain Cwm backup or install from auto installer again!
Ok. What I'm mainly asking is I have a locked BL and most methods I have seen to unlock BL needs recovery mode. Normally I cannot enter recovery but the cwm auto install allows me to enter recovery now. So basically what else does unlocking the BL need beside recovery mode?
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Bump..
Any thoughts. I don't wanna go into trying it blind.
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Strictly speaking it's the other way round, you need your bootloader unlocked to enter recovery. Recovery lets you flash roms, not kernels, and to unlock you either use the Sony site(official) or testpoint(unofficial).
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I believe it is flash mode that allows you to flash roms. And recovery(blue light) allows BL unlock then I can flash kernels.
I can both get into flash mode and have 4.0.4 rooted witch I flashed.
But normally booting with vol down does nothing but after cwm install I can boot holding gold down to enter recovery where cwm sits and am able to flash zips and update.zips.
Now so far this seems I can flash an update zip to unlock my bootloader. I am wondering if thia will brixk the device because I am tricking it because in my service menu it says BL unlock no.
If no one has a clue I will try it out.
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Bump.. any thoughts?
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Things I have done.
Rooted and installed CWM for Locked Bootloaders
Tried to install a rom but CWM was rubbish and it failed.
Recovered a .45 rom using flashtool.
Rooted and put CWM on again.
Unlocked bootloader using fastboot........
Once device rebooted it gets as far as Xperia logo and reboots, and reboots etc.
I can access recovery but its useless!
Whats my best step to do next??
roy8846 said:
Things I have done.
Rooted and installed CWM for Locked Bootloaders
Tried to install a rom but CWM was rubbish and it failed.
Recovered a .45 rom using flashtool.
Rooted and put CWM on again.
Unlocked bootloader using fastboot........
Once device rebooted it gets as far as Xperia logo and reboots, and reboots etc.
I can access recovery but its useless!
Whats my best step to do next??
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Flash stock ftf through flashtool
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roy8846 said:
Things I have done.
Rooted and installed CWM for Locked Bootloaders
Tried to install a rom but CWM was rubbish and it failed.
Recovered a .45 rom using flashtool.
Rooted and put CWM on again.
Unlocked bootloader using fastboot........
Once device rebooted it gets as far as Xperia logo and reboots, and reboots etc.
I can access recovery but its useless!
Whats my best step to do next??
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#Check the status of your bootloader, like if its already Unlocked or Allowed, if its Unlocked then proceed STEP 02 and if not then Unlock the Bootloader First..You can search the thread around here on how to Unlock Bootloader. Dial *#*#7378423#*#* to check your bootloader Status. It will say Bootloader Unlocked : Yes Or Bootloader Unlocked Allowed : Yes or Simply NO.
# ReFlash your firmware with Flashtool & reboot
#Fastboot your desired kernel to get root access..you can fastboot your stock kernel back again if you dont wana use custom kernels. Both ways, u will still have your root access. My advice would be flashing SSpeed Kernel v08 or Advanced Kernel as both are updated kernels of current firmwares and the best CMW obviously!
# Let the kernel set in for some couple of hours
Hope it helped :highfive:
I'm still beeing too noob. I've been reading a lot,(thanks to Antrikos48) to but. I am trying to install cmw recovery. I want to backup may entrire phone to my pc. I went through google play and found cwm manager and cwm theter. I read that is necesseray to unlock bootloader before installing cmw. There are some different version of cmw. I'need some help.I'm really lost
I'm sorry about my english
I've read RECOVERY][CWM][2013-10-19][SS] Stock kernel with CWM 6.0.4.4 [Unlocked BL], as well.
Wperima C1905
rooted
May have to hold that thought for a while until the XPERIA M development matures.
I believe(and welcome corrections) that CWM recovery can only be installed on a modified Kernel and not on the stock Kernel.
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See corrected information by @alvinhochun
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I did check to see if I could load CWM recovery via flashtool and it was not available/supported.
I suggest Titanium Backup given you have root access.
This means with a LOCKED bootloader you only have to recover Titanium Backup after a SEUS/PC companion restore of the original ROM.
Would mean restoring your mods after the restore such as deleting bloatware from /system/app and etc.
I've published CWM for unlocked bootloader here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480556
For locked bootloader, there isn't currently one.
Dr Goodvibes said:
I believe(and welcome corrections) that CWM recovery can only be installed on a modified Kernel and not on the stock Kernel.
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That's not exactly true, stock kernel can run CWM. The thing that needs to be changed is the ramdisk. Since the Xperia M does not have a recovery partition it needs a so-called "two-staged boot" to choose between Android and recovery.
Locked bootloader will check for a signature before booting, and will (or at least I think it will) refuse to boot. That's why flashing a modified boot image requires unlocked bootloader, no matter how you flash it.
Just a tip, before unlocking bootloader, remember to back up the TA partition! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Thanks, now I'm understanding a little bit more.I'm waiting for the script to swap the memory. In the meanwhile I'll backup the phone following the TAguide
my phone is stuck on sony logo please help
aniket09 said:
my phone is stuck on sony logo please help
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Reflash stock .ftf file via flashtool.
*blink*