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Hello Guys !
I wanna try some custom ROM so before doing that want to backup my Kernel & ROM. If anything gone wrong so I can revert back to original ROM.
My Cell details:
Xperia Arc S
LT18i
Android Version 2.3.4
Baseband Version -64
Build number
4.0.2.a.0.62
Locked bootloader
& unrooted.
Please someone guide me....
Thanks in advance...
If your bootloader's locked then you can't back up. You can only reload(repair)it from PC companion.
sinkster©
Thanks sinkster !
Ok done unlocked bootloader.
Then advice the further steps...
XPERIA CWM AUTO INSTALLER
download this app and install CWM recovery on ur phone...
Then reboot ur phone into recovery mode...
TO DO THIS, LONG PRESS BACK BUTTON WHILE THE PHONE RE-BOOTS
(OR)
KEEP TAPPING VOLUME DOWN BUTTON...
After it boots into recovery, go to BACKUP & RESTORE and Select Backup...
This will create a NANDROID BACKUP on your phone exactly as it is...including apps n contacts n all other data..
you can find it in SDCARD/Clockworkmod/Backup/
Good day...
If you wanted to take a backup without installing CWM you can use fastboot to boot (not flash) a kernel that has CWM built in.
thanks amulbaby
I will try and get back here with comment ...
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I tried that steps but it will works only on rooted phone ..., can not enter in to recovery mode by pressing any key, it normally boots up and appear home ...
smartarse93 said:
If you wanted to take a backup without installing CWM you can use fastboot to boot (not flash) a kernel that has CWM built in.
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How to do so... any guide links pls .. .
ShresthasR said:
thanks amulbaby
I will try and get back here with comment ...
EDIT:
I tried that steps but it will works only on rooted phone ..., can not enter in to recovery mode by pressing any key, it normally boots up and appear home ...
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Why don't you root it with flashtool then?
But for that u wud have to downgrade to .42, with flashtool before rooting
Hey I am also wondering about this. I have lt15i flashed with Official .562, locked bootloader and CWM installed via flashtool.
Which ICS roms will work with official .562 and locked bootloader? I have been searching all morning but not a lot of updates regarding this since the official .562 release.
djsneak1 said:
Hey I am also wondering about this. I have lt15i flashed with Official .562, locked bootloader and CWM installed via flashtool.
Which ICS roms will work with official .562 and locked bootloader? I have been searching all morning but not a lot of updates regarding this since the official .562 release.
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PROBABLY THIS ..... NOT SURE ....
T.E.A.M. Stock Rom for 2011 Xperia devices
amulbaby said:
Why don't you root it with flashtool then?
But for that u wud have to downgrade to .42, with flashtool before rooting
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Here is the point I was looking for these alternative . . .
I have STOCK ROM with 4.0.2.a.0.62, actually I want to backup these stuff, I read about that downgrading via flashtool and root, if I flashed via flashtool that STOCK ROM will wipe...
Anyway here what I did to make a copy of my stock firmware & upgraded to ICS firmware & rooted.
Repaired my phone using Sony update service to download and backup STOCK firmware
Flashed with flashtool official firmware LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 NCB Icecream Sandwich Official
First you need to download a kernel that has cwm built in, I would search for recoveryARC.IMG then you also need fastboot from the SDK.
All you would do is connect your phone I'm fastboot then run in a command prompt fastboot boot recoveryARC.IMG. Your phone would then boot using that kernel and you can enter cwm by pressing the vol down several times. This process wouldn't flash your kernel only load it temporarily.
I would try and find a guide about them but I'm on my phone.
Sorry just noticed you've already done it, congrats enjoy ics.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
smartarse93 said:
First you need to download a kernel that has cwm built in, I would search for recoveryARC.IMG then you also need fastboot from the SDK.
All you would do is connect your phone I'm fastboot then run in a command prompt fastboot boot recoveryARC.IMG. Your phone would then boot using that kernel and you can enter cwm by pressing the vol down several times. This process wouldn't flash your kernel only load it temporarily.
I would try and find a guide about them but I'm on my phone.
Sorry just noticed you've already done it, congrats enjoy ics.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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Thanks bro ...
I already upgraded, anyway I want to know the process, you mentioned here this process wouldn't flash kernel only load it temporarily, I am confused...
Could you describe in details .. ? Actual what happens if we flash recovery img...
Well you can use fastboot to install the kernel which overwrites the previous one, or you can use it boot the kernel which just sends the kernel to the phone which the boots and temporarily uses the kernel. However when the phone next shuts down it will return to normal use.
If you flash a kernel it writes the .IMG to the boot partition. So if I wanted to use a kernel that stayed between reboots I would use 'fastboot flash boot kernelname.IMG'
However if I was running stock I could use recoveryARC.IMG with cwm, and do fastboot boot recoveryARC.IMG then run update.zip as normal. Then all you have to do is reboot, you'll be back to stock but the update would still be installed.
Sorry if it's not cleat, the best I could do on my phone.
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
Please elaborate on backing up STOCK ROM
ShresthasR said:
Here is the point I was looking for these alternative . . .
I have STOCK ROM with 4.0.2.a.0.62, actually I want to backup these stuff, I read about that downgrading via flashtool and root, if I flashed via flashtool that STOCK ROM will wipe...
Anyway here what I did to make a copy of my stock firmware & upgraded to ICS firmware & rooted.
Repaired my phone using Sony update service to download and backup STOCK firmware
Flashed with flashtool official firmware LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 NCB Icecream Sandwich Official
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Can you please give me details on you did this? It is precisely what I want to do (ie. Backup the stock carrier rom on my Xperia Arc before flashinging an old ROM in order to root it).
Did you use the "repair" option from "Sony PC Companion 2.1>Support Zone>Phone software update>repair phone"?
Or did you use the software from here: http: // w ww(dot)sonymobile(dot)com/gb/tools/update-service/
Can you please tell me the whole procedure on how you did the backup of the STOCK ROM? Thanks!
King of Procrastinators said:
Can you please give me details on you did this? It is precisely what I want to do (ie. Backup the stock carrier rom on my Xperia Arc before flashinging an old ROM in order to root it).
Did you use the "repair" option from "Sony PC Companion 2.1>Support Zone>Phone software update>repair phone"?
Or did you use the software from here: http: // w ww(dot)sonymobile(dot)com/gb/tools/update-service/
Can you please tell me the whole procedure on how you did the backup of the STOCK ROM? Thanks!
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Actually what I did just followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
At this thread just follow the video tutorial under section
"How to backup your carrier firmware using Update Service"
Youtube link: http://youtu.be/bB77gWRUI_A
Thanks XperienceD for nice guide
just want to ask, does CWM backup also backups the kernel or firmware?
and how do i restore stock kernel with or without using ODIN?
how do i go on flashing custom firmware? i really do need explanation especially for the .img file that i have been seeing guys.
please help me out because i really want to learn more about software and stuff.
thank you very much and god bless you guys.
ROM backup OK; How to take backup of Kernel
I am using Sony Xperia Ray ST18i
used it for a year with stock kernel and ROM
rooted it long ago, but was afraid of custom ROMs
last month I unlocked bootloader, flashed ROM and custom ROM (beanstalk 4.3.075), enjoying it but obviously not so stable like stock
Now if I wish to move back to my stock kernel and ROM
what steps are required.
I suppose
1. flash the stock kernel
2. restore from backed up ROM (I do have nandroid backup of stock ROM)
but how to achieve the step 1, as I learnt nandroid backup doesn't backs up ROM.
My collegue is having same phone still on stock, Can I use his phone somehow to extract kernel. I searched and found a zip to be used through CWM which backs up kernel it was meant for some samsung phone I tried but failed.
Thanks in advance.
Do I need to supply some more information to get help?
Backup stock ROM
I used this backup guide, but dont know if it will work for you http://helpadude.com/how-to-backup-your-android-rom/
If it does plz give thanks
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*
Hello. I have this model with kitkat 4.4.2 How can i root this device?
You can try the tools from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009[URL]
I tried this method but still do not have root. after all, the phone reboot but when I installed supersu appeared the information I do not have installed su binary
sebaxx3 said:
I tried this method but still do not have root. after all, the phone reboot but when I installed supersu appeared the information I do not have installed su binary
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Its obvious, it happen to me too... you have to install this recovery first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2823793
And then flash supersu zip via that recovery...
Hello root d5316
sebaxx3 said:
Hello. I have this model with kitkat 4.4.2 How can i root this device?
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Do u can root your phone...what do u did it..thanks
Chena_22 said:
Its obvious, it happen to me too... you have to install this recovery first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2823793
And then flash supersu zip via that recovery...
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I'd have to unlock my bootloader, which I do not want to do until I can safely back up my DRM keys and so forth. I know unlocking sony phones removes bravia engine and other stuff.
MortaLPortaL said:
I'd have to unlock my bootloader, which I do not want to do until I can safely back up my DRM keys and so forth. I know unlocking sony phones removes bravia engine and other stuff.
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no, you dont have to unlock your bootloader to instal that recovery..just need root though
Chena_22 said:
no, you dont have to unlock your bootloader to instal that recovery..just need root though
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Which is hard because I do not think my model is rootable...yet.
MortaLPortaL said:
Which is hard because I do not think my model is rootable...yet.
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You can use a pre rooted firmware if you want, check the development section
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You can use a pre rooted firmware if you want, check the development section
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I do not have root or a recovery.
MortaLPortaL said:
I do not have root or a recovery.
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Can you root the previous firmware?
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Can you root the previous firmware?
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I bought it with this firmware. It's 4.4.2 19.1.A.0.486
So I have no idea.
Plus, the xperia firmware tool says that this is the only firmware for this model(D5316.)
MortaLPortaL said:
I bought it with this firmware. It's 4.4.2 19.1.A.0.486
So I have no idea.
Plus, the xperia firmware tool says that this is the only firmware for this model(D5316.)
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Have you try to google it?
I have tried googling it but no luck.
Only way for me to root is to unlock bootloader it seems.
EDIT; I got root access!!
I unlocked the bootloader via flashtool. I still have bravia engine/camera/etc.
Details! :beer:
Sent from my Nexus 5
utka said:
Details! :beer:
Sent from my Nexus 5
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here are the steps I did..I will do my best to provide anything I can.
First thing; unlock the bootloader. I unlocked it via flashtool. i still have bravia engine/clear audio, so that's intact. Put the SUPERSU 2.40 on your SD Card along with the dual recovery flash file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793
After that I used fastboot to install the CWM recovery( fastboot.exe flash recovery boot.img), and rebooted.
I rebooted into CWM and flashed the dual recovery. follow the instructions to boot into TWRP(I like this recovery.)and flash SUPERSU 2.40. Wipe cache/dalvik/system. If you get a bootloop, reboot into recovery and flash the pre rooted stock firmware from here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-d5303-4-4-3-pre-rooted-stock-t2962677. then reboot.
another fun fact? I also successfully backed up the TA Partition. woo!
What file did you flash at first? Is it T2U-SS_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-207_v01.img ?
It didn't work for me, I could not reboot into CWM or whatever custom recovery it contains.
Thank you!
MortaLPortaL said:
here are the steps I did..I will do my best to provide anything I can.
First thing; unlock the bootloader. I unlocked it via flashtool. i still have bravia engine/clear audio, so that's intact. Put the SUPERSU 2.40 on your SD Card along with the dual recovery flash file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793
After that I used fastboot to install the CWM recovery( fastboot.exe flash recovery boot.img), and rebooted.
I rebooted into CWM and flashed the dual recovery. follow the instructions to boot into TWRP(I like this recovery.)and flash SUPERSU 2.40. Wipe cache/dalvik/system. If you get a bootloop, reboot into recovery and flash the pre rooted stock firmware from here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-d5303-4-4-3-pre-rooted-stock-t2962677. then reboot.
another fun fact? I also successfully backed up the TA Partition. woo!
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Hi Could you please elaborate the fast boot and boot.img steps and their links that you used. I am also want to try my D5316 phone.
Thanks, KP
krishnaprasad said:
Hi Could you please elaborate the fast boot and boot.img steps and their links that you used. I am also want to try my D5316 phone.
Thanks, KP
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Sure.
BEFORE ANYTHING; Put supersu 2.40 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793 on your SD Card!!
I used flashtool(http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php)to unlock the bootloader first. I still had my TA Keys so it should be fine.
after unlocking the bootloader, reboot into fastboot mode(I think it's while the phone boots up, you hold power+up vol). and use this; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685932 to boot into CWM recovery.
Once you're in CWM, Install the dual recovery and reboot phone. Hold down vol when the green LED turns on, you will reboot into TWRP. Touch controls won't work but if you press the power button and press it again, touch works.
Install SuperSU 2.40 and you should be okay..
That kernel works on 4.4.2? in the CWM thread right in the first post it says requirements 4.3. Need more details before I move forward with this.
I am on a US D5316 running 4.4.2 , build 19.1.A.0.486.
Hi
My problem is that it seems my Xperia Z1 Compact has no recovery. I rooted it by downgrading to .108 kernel, rooting and flashing .157 kernel.
I don't know if the no recovery problem was right after this but now I wanted to upgrade to android 5 and discovered I have no recovery. I tried:
manually to recovery (the LED won't even light up)
quickboot app
via adb
I also then unlocked bootloader and flashed kernel .sin again to see if this helps but no.
Please help
Bosskardo said:
Hi
My problem is that it seems my Xperia Z1 Compact has no recovery. I rooted it by downgrading to .108 kernel, rooting and flashing .157 kernel.
I don't know if the no recovery problem was right after this but now I wanted to upgrade to android 5 and discovered I have no recovery. I tried:
manually to recovery (the LED won't even light up)
quickboot app
via adb
I also then unlocked bootloader and flashed kernel .sin again to see if this helps but no.
Please help
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fastboot help you to put a kernel which is entered in the factory recovery partition. but you'll have to flash the (SLIM,RRREMIX) boot.img up and recovery.img the correct partition.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/fota-twrp-recovery-amami-t2909719
glehel said:
fastboot help you to put a kernel which is entered in the factory recovery partition. but you'll have to flash the (SLIM,RRREMIX) boot.img up and recovery.img the correct partition.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/fota-twrp-recovery-amami-t2909719
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found .img in XZDRKernel and that worked
Hi all.
I have tried but to no avail to access recovery mode on this phone.
Does anyone know how I can access recovery mode, please?
Thanks in advance
levelzero000o said:
Hi all.
I have tried but to no avail to access recovery mode on this phone.
Does anyone know how I can access recovery mode, please?
Thanks in advance
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It looks like you need to unlock the bootloader and flash a recovery image. That's if Sony have created a recovery image for this phone. If not, then you can't.
Or you'll just have to wait for some developers to start working on this device. Hopefully we'll have root and recoveries soon...
levelzero000o said:
Hi all.
I have tried but to no avail to access recovery mode on this phone.
Does anyone know how I can access recovery mode, please?
Thanks in advance
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no recovery for this phone, i'm using g3116, u hv to instal custom, unlock bootloader and flash it, then you'll have
Hi!
The Xperia phone doesn't have a stock recovery, it just isn't a bootable thing.
You could however install a custom recovery, completely up to you.
Cheers :good:
Jamie1385 said:
Hi!
The Xperia phone doesn't have a stock recovery, it just isn't a bootable thing.
You could however install a custom recovery, completely up to you.
Cheers :good:
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Hey there man, I can't unlock my bootloader since it is in bootloop and also I have trouble flashing stock rom on xa1 ultra device.. it says no matching loader found. it basically skips flashing the rom. I have downloaded the rom through xperifirm and installed right drivers..
why cant the flash tool recognize and find the loader? does the loader mean the bootloader of the phone? which I have no way to unlock?:crying:
ryanDbugger said:
Hey there man, I can't unlock my bootloader since it is in bootloop and also I have trouble flashing stock rom on xa1 ultra device.. it says no matching loader found. it basically skips flashing the rom. I have downloaded the rom through xperifirm and installed right drivers..
why cant the flash tool recognize and find the loader? does the loader mean the bootloader of the phone? which I have no way to unlock?:crying:
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I have the same problem, downloaded the rom through xperrfilm, but it doesnt recognize my .ftf