Shameless crosspost from the tutorial-thread for installing Cyanogenmod on the Neo over at the Cyanogenmod forums.
Hi! I'm quite new to rooting and flashing my device (started reading and doing it yesterday), but I really want to make it work now, but I can't seem to get it working.
I have no problems rooting my phone or installing ClockWorkMod, but I can't seem to get it to run neither a custom kernel nor a custom ROM.
I have a SE Xperia Neo, and have both followed the mentioned tutorial, and tried other methods (some pulled straight out of my ass) to flash my device, but no matter what I do, ecxept flashing to a stock ROM of Android (I think that's what it is called?), it always freeze on the Sony Ericsson logo, right after the FreeXperia logo, and I have to do a hard shutdown (pop out the battery and replace it again) to get it to do something else. However, when frozen, both Flashtool and SuperOneClick is able to root the system at this point, so it isn't frozen, but it never goes on doing something, either. I guess it's just trying to boot a (incompatible) ROM.
My bootloader is unlocked (I just checked).
I've tried following the mentioned tutorial with both a phone flashed with 4.0.2.A.0.42 and 4.0.1.A.0.283 (read somewhere those were the best supported or best to use for this?). I've tried flashing the boot.img from the Cyanogen-zipfile to the phone (went well) on both; I've tried repeatedly pressing the volume down key both on boot and on the FreeXperia screen; I've tried to flash boot.img to the phone, rooting i, using both SuperOneClick and Flashtool then installing the ClockWorkMod (as I couldn't get to the recovery screen). And, I've followed the tutorial between two and three times with both 4.0.2.A.0.42 and 4.0.1.A.0.283. I have no idea what to try next.
Does anybody here have a clue for me? Should I try flashing with another Android version running on my phone (if so: which)?
How exactly did you checked if your bootloader is unlocked?
Madfysh said:
How exactly did you checked if your bootloader is unlocked?
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First I tried to unlock it again with fastboot, which said it was unlocked. But I also opened the dialer and pressed *#*#7378423#*#*, Service info -> Configuration, and at the bottom it said "Bootloader unlocked: Yes.". Is one of the methods prefered over the over?
Markussssss said:
First I tried to unlock it again with fastboot, which said it was unlocked.
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Ok, so you unlocked your bl with official way with the code from sony page?
Markussssss said:
But I also opened the dialer and pressed *#*#7378423#*#*, Service info -> Configuration, and at the bottom it said "Bootloader unlocked: Yes.".
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No, it doesn't say that
It say bootloader unlock allowed: yes.
And that only means that your phone wasn't locked by operater, and that your fastboot is unlocked, but not that your bootloader is unlocked
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Ok, so you unlocked your bl with official way with the code from sony page?
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Yes.
Madfysh said:
No, it doesn't say that
It say bootloader unlock allowed: yes.
And that only means that your phone wasn't locked by operater, and that your fastboot is unlocked, but not that your bootloader is unlocked
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Yes, it does. Replace space with a period, and visit the link below to see a screenshot that proves it.
bit ly/yj9iSJ
Markussssss said:
Yes, it does. Replace space with a period, and visit the link below to see a screenshot that proves it.
http://i.imgur.com/m64xF.png
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lol, never seen that Maybe it's on phones with unlocked BL's via official method, but still.. never mind
Anw, since you see free xperia logo that means you flashed kernel(or at least boot with that kernel) with success.
Q1: You say you pressed volume-, have you tried with pressing back repeatedly? or by taping on screen? or repeatedly pressing power button?
Q2: show me instruction which you used to flash kernel?
Q3: you said you installed CWM trough flashtool, does that mean you manage to enter CWM eventually or not?
Q4: show the link of what you are trying to install.
Madfysh said:
Anw, since you see free xperia logo that means you flashed kernel(or at least boot with that kernel) with success.
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Yes, I believe so.
Madfysh said:
Q1: You say you pressed volume-, have you tried with pressing back repeatedly? or by taping on screen? or repeatedly pressing power button?
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It's hard to remember what I did and what I did not do to try and boot into recovery mode. I'll try some of those suggestions later today - now I have to go and buy a new pair of shoes.
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Q2: show me instruction which you used to flash kernel?
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Steps 1 - 5 in the first post of this thread (URL obfuscation, like last time):
forum cyanogenmod com/topic/33576-tuto-how-to-install-cyanogenmod71-updated-20111031/
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Q3: you said you installed CWM trough flashtool, does that mean you manage to enter CWM eventually or not?
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I did not install CWM through Flashtool. However, when not following the tutorial I mentioned, I installed CWM Recovery using a modded installer. IIRC it was modded by DoomLord, but I can't find the link for it. When using a stock ROM, I boot into CWM Recovery with ease by repeatedly pressing the volume down key.
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Q4: show the link of what you are trying to install.
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See the answer for Q2.
And, by the way, Madfysh, thank you for caring enough to taking your time to try and bend your mind to understand my problems. If I knew your reddit username, I'd stalk you and upvote everything.
Only things I can think of is:
1) make 100% sure you are writing fastboot flash boot boot.img and not fastboot boot boot.img
Sometimes people write wrongly without noticing, and after few posts they realize they wrote wrong instructions.
2) try repeatedly pressing other keys, each time your phone starts with that kernel, try pressing one key.
3) try FREEXPERIA RELEASE INSTALLATION from same link.
I will try everything you've suggested, Madfysh, and report back after trying.
Madfysh said:
Only things I can think of is:
1) make 100% sure you are writing fastboot flash boot boot.img and not fastboot boot boot.img
Sometimes people write wrongly without noticing, and after few posts they realize they wrote wrong instructions.
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I made sure to write the correct command (fastboot flash boot boot.img),
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2) try repeatedly pressing other keys, each time your phone starts with that kernel, try pressing one key.
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and tried all buttons on my phone.
Neither worked, I'm sorry.
Madfysh said:
3) try FREEXPERIA RELEASE INSTALLATION from same link.
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As the download link was not working/outdated, I tried another kernel/ROM-combo, that worked. Now I'll try and see if I can find a ROM that I really like and use that instead of Cyanogenmod, as it looks like it don't play well with my phone at this point. Thank you for taking your time to try to help me, Madfysh. You're the best!
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I did boost unlocker. it is okay
I loaded kernel rom. it is okay
Than I rooted the phone. It said flashing done
But when I press power button, My phone didn't open. I press back button and plug cable it doesnt work and I can't use flash. Please help me. My phone doesn't even back button+plug cable! What can I do? Im shocked.
Does menu button and plug trigger a blue light?
sdk16420 said:
Does menu button and plug trigger a blue light?
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I did it. I installed kernel rom but now I want lock to bootloader and install original firmware. How can I do this?
Xsi18 said:
I did it. I installed kernel rom but now I want lock to bootloader and install original firmware. How can I do this?
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How you unlocked your bootloader? Link please, since I never heard about "boost unlocker"
And about installing original firmware, I see you already figured it out, since you create another thread for that
Madfysh said:
How you unlocked your bootloader? Link please, since I never heard about "boost unlocker"
And about installing original firmware, I see you already figured it out, since you create another thread for that
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I unlocked with fastboot. I can't give you link because I did it from the other language site and I didn't find this site. This forum got Bootloader unlock with fastboot method.
I've got a problem, but I'm not sure if it's been addressed anywhere else on here, I've searched through several pages. I've found a situation that was similar, but not the same. So I'm putting it out there, and hoping someone will solve it:
I've got a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (WT19i)
I rooted my phone, unlocked it's bootloader, and flashed a ROM; everything went well until it rebooted. Now I'm stuck at the point where the "Sony Ericsson" logo is shown, i've been stuck there for almost 30 minutes now.
Any help possible? Any at ALL would be MUCH appreciated.
akshay7394 said:
I've got a problem, but I'm not sure if it's been addressed anywhere else on here, I've searched through several pages. I've found a situation that was similar, but not the same. So I'm putting it out there, and hoping someone will solve it:
I've got a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (WT19i)
I rooted my phone, unlocked it's bootloader, and flashed a ROM; everything went well until it rebooted. Now I'm stuck at the point where the "Sony Ericsson" logo is shown, i've been stuck there for almost 30 minutes now.
Any help possible? Any at ALL would be MUCH appreciated.
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What ROM are you trying to flash on your phone?
Did you checked first if the Bootloader was actually unlocked?
Did you flash a custom kernel thru fastboot?
Custom ROM needs custom kernel.
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melander said:
What ROM are you trying to flash on your phone?
Did you checked first if the Bootloader was actually unlocked?
Did you flash a custom kernel thru fastboot?
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I was trying to flash HYBROM.
Bootloader was unlocked for sure as I had installed Coconut previously, which also requires bootloader unlock.
No worries though; i solved my problem. I flashed an older firmware, along with a bootload relocker, with Flashtool. Now my phone has switched on, to my stock ROM. Still no clue how to flash hybrom ROM as it caused the same problem even after wiping dalvik cache and all other data (which was the solution provided by dev)
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Custom ROM needs custom kernel.
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Okay, please help me understand: What is a custom kernel and how do i install it? Everywhere I've looked there's been no mention of the need for a custom kernel
akshay7394 said:
Okay, please help me understand: What is a custom kernel and how do i install it? Everywhere I've looked there's been no mention of the need for a custom kernel
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check first page of hybrom thread
Installation instructions
Needs unlocked bootloader
(actually hybrom does not contain a boot image.Thus, when you install hybrom you don't mess with your boot image at all.BUT recovery from nAa is installed in /system and while system is formated during the installation of hybrom,recovery messes with it self.That's why unlocked bootloader and a custom kernel with recovery is necessary for now to install hybrom)
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melander said:
check first page of hybrom thread
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I did not deny that a custom kernel is needed, I wanted to know how to flash/use a custom kernel?
To flash a custom kernel you need to have flashtool (sticky thread on the dev section) so:
1.- you download the custom kernel (it is a boot.img file)
2.- open flashtool
3.- connect your phone to your computer while the phone its off and you are holding the volume up key without releasing it the notification led should turn on blue.
4.- if the phone it's not recognized go to the flashtool folder and install the drivers located on the drivers folder once it is done repeat step 3 and it should be recognized.
5.- once your device it's connected click the thunderbolt icon on flashtool in the new screen select fastboot mode and continue.
6.- in the new screen click on select kernel to flash and browse to the boot.img you downloaded.
7.- check the flashtool log to make sure everything is fine if it is you are good to go.
Hope it helps.
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To flash a custom kernel you need to have flashtool (sticky thread on the dev section) so:
1.- you download the custom kernel (it is a boot.img file)
2.- open flashtool
3.- connect your phone to your computer while the phone its off and you are holding the volume up key without releasing it the notification led should turn on blue.
4.- if the phone it's not recognized go to the flashtool folder and install the drivers located on the drivers folder once it is done repeat step 3 and it should be recognized.
5.- once your device it's connected click the thunderbolt icon on flashtool in the new screen select fastboot mode and continue.
6.- in the new screen click on select kernel to flash and browse to the boot.img you downloaded.
7.- check the flashtool log to make sure everything is fine if it is you are good to go.
Hope it helps.
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Thankyou, this does help. One last question: Are there several different custom kernels? Does WHICH kernel i get matter, or is any kernel usable on any phone?
akshay7394 said:
Thankyou, this does help. One last question: Are there several different custom kernels? Does WHICH kernel i get matter, or is any kernel usable on any phone?
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Depending on the ROM, you want to install, you need correct kernel.
CM ROMs work only with FXP kernels, included in their topic.
MIUI ROMs have only specific kernels also, included in their topic.
Stock-based ROMs(XROM, Hybrom) work with Rage Kernel, X Kernel, bbooff's kernel, all these are in Development section, just search.
Glad to be helpful anything else just let us know.
Thanks very much!
I have a live with walkman from 3 etwork. the bootloader is locked. can I still flash hybrom 16 through CWM?
check service menu,
confirm if bootloader can be unlocked.
it should state "bootloader unlock allowed : yes".
after unlocking bootloader then there will be no problem installing hybrom
check this thread for more info about unlocking bootloader.
raymond_76 said:
I have a live with walkman from 3 etwork. the bootloader is locked. can I still flash hybrom 16 through CWM?
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No. You must have unlocked bootloader. Also, for Hybrom, you must install custom kernel also.
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akshay7394 said:
I was trying to flash HYBROM.
Bootloader was unlocked for sure as I had installed Coconut previously, which also requires bootloader unlock.
No worries though; i solved my problem. I flashed an older firmware, along with a bootload relocker, with Flashtool. Now my phone has switched on, to my stock ROM. Still no clue how to flash hybrom ROM as it caused the same problem even after wiping dalvik cache and all other data (which was the solution provided by dev)[/QUO}
could you direct me through flash tool please
i have the exact same problem trying to load the same rom.
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raymond_76 said:
I have a live with walkman from 3 etwork. the bootloader is locked. can I still flash hybrom 16 through CWM?
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I tried this now im stuck on the boot screen
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Unlock your bootloader first.
What ROM are you trying to install?
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Unlock your bootloader first.
What ROM are you trying to install?
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"ROM: CyanogenMod 7.2 FXP115"
The ROM you're using, is it good? and how (relatively) stable is it? Do the stereo speakers/Walkman button work?
akshay7394 said:
"ROM: CyanogenMod 7.2 FXP115"
The ROM you're using, is it good? and how (relatively) stable is it? Do the stereo speakers/Walkman button work?
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Yes, it is fine for me, no problems at the moment. Stereo speakers require a tweak, link in my signature. Walkman button doesn't work.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Yes, it is fine for me, no problems at the moment. Stereo speakers require a tweak, link in my signature. Walkman button doesn't work.
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Fantastic How'd you flash it? same as hybrom? (Unlock bootloader then flash?)
hey guys, this is my first time i would say i bricked my phone. i need someone to help me my phone has been in 'coma' for nearly 2 days now.
so this happened when i try to apply this mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044 and after i carelessly copied framework-res.apk to system/framework using root explorer without setting the correct permissions, my phone automatically shuts off and try to restart but it failed, it stucked on the big sony ericsson logo and 'sony ericsson' text.
i have pull out the battery hundred times and try to reboot my phone normally but it didnt worked it still stucked on the sony ericsson logo.
so can anyone help me please...
what tools/application should i get to fix this?
first of all, i dont want to wipe/lose/factory reset my phone memory data because that would make my phone contacts gone which i never ever want to happen. so please is it possible to backup my contacts somewhere else if wiping is the answer at least??
okay i took a lot of time to type this and hoping someone give me an answer
Hi, what is your model no? and you rooted it?
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i use sk17i mini pro as mentioned above and yes it is obviously rooted
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
Someguyfromhell said:
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
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actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
Izzy Stinson said:
actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
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If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
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okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
Izzy Stinson said:
okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
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If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
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nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
Izzy Stinson said:
nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
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Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
Someguyfromhell said:
Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
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i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
Izzy Stinson said:
i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
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i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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You should probably get a backup app and backup your stuff or either root again and install CWM and backup that way
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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Well he forgot to tell you that the first boot after every new 'fresh' flash required a little time for the phone to boot because it create cache at the boot animation...
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Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
Actually, i think you could've salvaged your phone without the need of flashing it... If you had access to CWM, you could've put framework file into zip file and flash it with CWM. It helped me once when i got stuck in bootloop after failed installation of a mod
maso321 said:
which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
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its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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do you know where i may get the software from ?
WORKED LIKE A CHARM !! thank you attemp number 2!
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Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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you my friend are a dangous man !! flashing it now thanks again i got the stock rom
Problem Resolved
I think that is a bootloop problem , you can try this method. It helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4nfePh0KQc&feature=plcp
I also had this same problem when installing hybrom v17 with lock bootloader and stock kernel. It helped me a lot. Hit thanks if I helped
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
Growly_ said:
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
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Here you go...
Download the attachment!
Unzip using WinRar
Connect your phone in normal mode
Go to the folder you extracted earlyer
Double click on "Install.bat"
Restart your phone
While turning on,at the Sony Boot Logo simply tap a few times the screen!
Now you should have CWM Recovery on your phone!
Simple as that
Hope helps you...
CWM 5 supports the touch screen buttons on the bottom of the phone also. its very easy to use!
Beats audio installed via this method.
On what firmware is that available? This is just a one click method after achieving root.
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Growly_ said:
On what firmware is that available? This is just a one click method after achieving root.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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it should work on any version of ICS!
So this is another method of achieving cwn then, the method you stated being the way to achieve it via pc and this method via device ?
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Hi,
Sorry for noob question here but will you please tell me what is this CWM and how is it helpful and for what purpose is it used?
Actually this is my first android phone and i'm trying to learn about android and all it's stuff...
Thanks and Regards.
shoz_on4u said:
Hi,
Sorry for noob question here but will you please tell me what is this CWM and how is it helpful and for what purpose is it used?
Actually this is my first android phone and i'm trying to learn about android and all it's stuff...
Thanks and Regards.
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CWM is some kind like the Bios from your pc...except does not have the same functions
it`s a recovery,where you can backup your rom and restore if something goes wrong with your phone!
with it you can install some custom ROM`s
you can clear cache...dalvik cache....and a lot more to do!
but really the mos usefull function of it is the backup-restore and the flash of different modules rom`s and kernels!
it`s better to have cwn just in case
Hi aresbv2000
what do you mean in "normal mode"
I tried it in Mass Storage and Media transfer mode an the CMD-Text hold on " at
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Step1 : Waiting for Device
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whats the correct way to install CWM ?
Thanks for your support
Wolf
wolfwolf said:
Hi aresbv2000
what do you mean in "normal mode"
I tried it in Mass Storage and Media transfer mode an the CMD-Text hold on " at
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Step1 : Waiting for Device
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whats the correct way to install CWM ?
Thanks for your support
Wolf
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install Sony PC Comanion first
second check the usb debugging box from {}developer options
then just plug your phone into the usb
after that double click on install.bat
i am on unlocked bootloader
i don`t know if it works with locked bootloader
it should work
another way to install CWM is to flash a kernel wich already have CWM on it!
to do that you must install fastboot driver an connect your phone in fastboot mode to your pc(with the phone shut off pres and keep volume up key and plug into USB untill the blue led is on)
than go to the extracted folder(in the attachment) and pres and hold shift key + right click
select from menu open command window here
in the cmd window type " fastboot flash boot kernel.elf" without the comma`s
it will install the Xperia SSpedd OC @ 1,67 MHZ and you will get CWM olso on your device!
After installing that to enter CWM pres volume up when booting the phone while the blue led and light stripe is on!
this is olso for unlocked bootloader,i don`t know if it works for locked bootloader since my phone is with unlocked bootloader from the day 1!
Again simply installing this APK from the market seems to be less daunting.
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Again simply installing this APK from the market seems to be less daunting.
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last time i checked the cwm from market was not officialy supported by Xperia S!but that was a month ago!
aresbv2000 said:
Here you go...
Download the attachment!
Unzip using WinRar
Connect your phone in normal mode
Go to the folder you extracted earlyer
Double click on "Install.bat"
Restart your phone
While turning on,at the Sony Boot Logo simply tap a few times the screen!
Now you should have CWM Recovery on your phone!
Simple as that
Hope helps you...
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can confirm this worked with locked bootloader, im using a sim locked and locked bootloader Xperia S with root and this method just worked fine for me
thanks very much
aresbv2000 said:
last time i checked the cwm from market was not officialy supported by Xperia S!but that was a month ago!
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Ares,
I think the op was talking about this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler which was the purpose of his post. The easiest way for new people to install CWM is with this apk from the market.
Correct me if I'm wrong OP.
veryproudmonkey said:
Ares,
I think the op was talking about this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler which was the purpose of his post. The easiest way for new people to install CWM is with this apk from the market.
Correct me if I'm wrong OP.
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You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
Growly_ said:
You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
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the app from the market never worked for me, came up lt26 unsupported, but the method earlier in thread worked first time
Growly_ said:
You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
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Tried...but not working.the phone model is not supported.so...the easiest way avalaible is the method presented by me.
Remember...it's not my work...i only shared with you so i can help.
Growly_ said:
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
arg new theme...
This app DOES NOT support the Xperia S... Yet... The recovery WILL NOT WORK! it may boot fine but none of the functions will work!
Pvy.
aresbv2000 said:
another way to install CWM is to flash a kernel wich already have CWM on it!
to do that you must install fastboot driver an connect your phone in fastboot mode to your pc(with the phone shut off pres and keep volume up key and plug into USB untill the blue led is on)
than go to the extracted folder(in the attachment) and pres and hold shift key + right click
select from menu open command window here
in the cmd window type " fastboot flash boot kernel.elf" without the comma`s
it will install the Xperia SSpedd OC @ 1,67 MHZ and you will get CWM olso on your device!
After installing that to enter CWM pres volume up when booting the phone while the blue led and light stripe is on!
this is olso for unlocked bootloader,i don`t know if it works for locked bootloader since my phone is with unlocked bootloader from the day 1!
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Sorry dint work for me - boot into CWM ok but boot into Android goes to a loop !!!!!!!
had to flash back the original kernel
bootloader free and rooted
Any solutions ?
Wolf
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
aempires said:
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
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Did you try to install stock rom since you can connect your phone on flashmode?
DaRk-L0rD said:
Did you try to install stock rom since you can connect your phone on flashmode?
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yes, i tried several times but neither the process don't start or get stuck in the middle!
aempires said:
yes, i tried several times but neither the process don't start or get stuck in the middle!
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You have unlocked bootloader, right mate?
Sola didn't get official jb update.
When you install jb for first time you have to wait till your phone boots properly. Could ask 15-30 minutes or even more. The key is to be patient.
DaRk-L0rD said:
You have unlocked bootloader, right mate?
Sola didn't get official jb update.
When you install jb for first time you have to wait till your phone boots properly. Could ask 15-30 minutes or even more. The key is to be patient.
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yes the bootloader was unlocked and i wait almost 15 minutes. and you know what happens. there is any advice or help you can give me?
aempires said:
yes the bootloader was unlocked and i wait almost 15 minutes. and you know what happens. there is any advice or help you can give me?
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The only advice i can give you for now is lock your bootloader and try repairing with sony pc companion.
Pc companion will not work on unlocked bootloader.
DaRk-L0rD said:
The only advice i can give you for now is lock your bootloader and try repairing with sony pc companion.
Pc companion will not work on unlocked bootloader.
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I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
aempires said:
I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
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I've successfully locked the bootloader as you said but when i connect it to pc companion it says that theres is no software update for my phone (i did it in the repair option)
aempires said:
I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
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It's not a kernel mate it's an ftf file. You have to flash it via flashmode not via fastboot mode.
here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189
DaRk-L0rD said:
It's not a kernel mate it's an ftf file. You have to flash it via flashmode not via fastboot mode.
here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189
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OK, my mistake. but yes i did it by flash mode!
This is no hard brick. This is soft kernel brick. A hard brick is when you can't enter flash mode, and your phone is dead(cannot power on) you can get a hard brick if you are some crazy dev :-\ who constantly brick his phone lol
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AndroidNoob69 said:
This is no hard brick. This is soft kernel brick. A hard brick is when you can't enter flash mode, and your phone is dead(cannot power on) you can get a hard brick if you are some crazy dev :-\ who constantly brick his phone lol
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thanks for the that info!
aempires said:
OK, my mistake. but yes i did it by flash mode!
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Did you get any error?
If no, means that your bootloader is now locked. Try installing again stock rom via flashmode or repair your phone using pc companion.
Don't remember where, a user told that had a similar issue with another device and solved it using this tool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Read the instructions on how to install and use this tool mate.
had similar issue. will try using those methods and see if work. thanks
aempires said:
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
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happened to me this before with XU and Xsola, on sola i fix my phone as follows:
reboot on flashmode (vol down press)
re install the stock kernel .10 and next .54 via flashtool (u can found here) original post from (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029756 @slackerzz)
install stock .54 ftf
this alwys work for my when my phone stuck at the sony logo for long time,
i hope help u if i help u plz hit thanks xD
DaRk-L0rD said:
Did you get any error?
If no, means that your bootloader is now locked. Try installing again stock rom via flashmode or repair your phone using pc companion.
Don't remember where, a user told that had a similar issue with another device and solved it using this tool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Read the instructions on how to install and use this tool mate.
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Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
aempires said:
Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
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Glad your phone is back to life!
Enjoy!
DaRk-L0rD said:
Glad your phone is back to life!
Enjoy!
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I have to thank you for your help! but i came with other problem now. the phone is working, now i can root, instal kernel, roms, etc... But i have noticed that the phone doesn't sound or vibrates. if i use any headset i can hear everything but without that there is no sound or vibration. can you know what it could be? i've been looking but can't find any solution yet
xperia sola
aempires said:
Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
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i was trying to install experience v2 custom rom and my device is sola. when i installing the custom rom my device got strucked. therefore i pressed vol + and power button. now my phone get struck at sony logo. i can't go to the clockwork mod recovery. i downloaded sony emma and tried.when i registering there it's not sending the registering link to my email address. what can i do for this. please help me
nthilina said:
i was trying to install experience v2 custom rom and my device is sola. when i installing the custom rom my device got strucked. therefore i pressed vol + and power button. now my phone get struck at sony logo. i can't go to the clockwork mod recovery. i downloaded sony emma and tried.when i registering there it's not sending the registering link to my email address. what can i do for this. please help me
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Have you tried installing a custom rom with flash tool?