My phone is Sony xperia S. ICS 4.0.4 stock. Unlocked and rooted and no recovery. I am interested to flash custom rom which I need to flash recovery. I am going thru almost all the threads since morning but could not found/understand which recovery is compatible with above specification. Please guide me or refer to a thread from where I could get the required file. Thanks
Use XRecovery.. It installs cwm on ur phone
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Yasharkhan said:
Use XRecovery.. It installs cwm on ur phone
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Which XRecovery. I googled and found all Xrecoveries for X8,X10 etc. None for XperiaS. Do those work for Xperia S?
Sorry it was a RecoverX.. Here's the link
http://www.mediafire.com/?d52y6ai8x5p9y2l
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Sorry for hijacking but Is there any way to installi it without fastboot mode? Through another receovery?
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piponxs said:
Sorry for hijacking but Is there any way to installi it without fastboot mode? Through another receovery?
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Installing cwm is possible only by flashing a pre rooted kernel through command prompt using fastboot method.
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piponxs said:
Sorry for hijacking but Is there any way to installi it without fastboot mode? Through another receovery?
Look at the above post..u just need a rooted phone and a pc.. And u can install the cwm
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javedabbasi said:
My phone is Sony xperia S. ICS 4.0.4 stock. Unlocked and rooted and no recovery. I am interested to flash custom rom which I need to flash recovery. I am going thru almost all the threads since morning but could not found/understand which recovery is compatible with above specification. Please guide me or refer to a thread from where I could get the required file. Thanks
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connect your phone, unzip the attachment and run bat, follow the instructions. tab screen at sony boot logo and you should be in recovery.
thanks
corum3 said:
connect your phone, unzip the attachment and run bat, follow the instructions. tab screen at sony boot logo and you should be in recovery.
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thanks for that. ive googled and tried a few ways but that ^^ worked a treat for me :good:
ROM Manager
hi,
yes, it works, indeed (LT26i 4.0.4)! And in opposite to RecoveryX. Fortunately now I can get into recovery mode but is it compatible with ROM Manager from CWM? Because for me it seems not.
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I see a lot of video flashing Kernel using CWM on Youtube, but i don't see no body in this forum do it, only flash Kernel using Flashtool..
Sure can, just download it as a zip
Does Cwm support the galaxy s3?
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el_easy said:
I see a lot of video flashing Kernel using CWM on Youtube, but i don't see no body in this forum do it, only flash Kernel using Flashtool..
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It depends on your phone model. Because you mentioned flashtool I'm assuming you have an Xperia device. You can't flash kernels from cwm.
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It depends on your phone model. Because you mentioned flashtool I'm assuming you have an Xperia device. You can't flash kernels from cwm.
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Yes, I have Xperia device WT19I, so my only option is using flashtool right?... Thanks for the info, I didn't know that.
Or direct fastbiit, but flash tool is much easier
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I have a rooted locked bootloader device. can i flash kernal ??
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Does Cwm support the galaxy s3?
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Yes it does look at this link here:
www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s3-sgh-t999-t-mobile-clockworkmod-recovery-99303/
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faru123 said:
I have a rooted locked bootloader device. can i flash kernal ??
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No you can't flash a kernel with a locked bootloader except in a few rare cases. What device do you have?
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What do you mean by "download them as a zip"is there any way to add kernelxxx.img file into a flashable zip file?
does this flashing via CWM ban apply for unlocked boot loaders? im using a Xperia arc s LT18i
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does this flashing via CWM ban apply for unlocked boot loaders? im using a Xperia arc s LT18i
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You can't use cwm on any xperia device that I know of, locked or unlocked.
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I can flash kernel for my SK17i via CWM? And i where can download. (Sorry for my bad english. )
kovacslaszlo13 said:
I can flash kernel for my SK17i via CWM? And i where can download. (Sorry for my bad english. )
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You can't use cwm on any xperia device that I know of, locked or unlocked. Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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The post above answered your question and the answer is NO.
OK and thanks.
Thank you very much for the information
Hello everybody,
Please bear with me a little and if you would like to answer, please give as much details as possible.
I have and Xperia Acro S, with unlocked boot loader running a custom rom with stock kernel 4.0.4, and I have root access, and CWM installed.
I am trying to install a cyanogen based rom, with a custom kernel obviously.
I have downloaded a zip file which contains a boot.img file.
The developer asked to flash the boot.img using flashtool first, then to flash the rom with cwm. And here's my question(s)
As I understood, this boot.img contains the kernel, do I need to use flashtool if I already have CWM installed, or would CWM install the kernel also?
And let's say i extracted the boot.img from the zip file and flashed it, wouldn't this remove CWM from the phone?
And then, should the boot.img stay inside the zip file while flashing it with CWM later? or should i remove it because CWM can't flash boot.img?
I have successfully installed cyanogen roms on nexus s, with CWM alone, and the phone booted normally, and I suppose it replaced the kernel correctly, or it didn't?
And please if you could explain what exactly this boot.img is, and how is it different from a normal kernel file inside the zip, does it also contain a recovery? you get my point.
Thanks for reading so far, and thanks in advance for any answers.
i have xperia tipo and when i go to flash vengeance kernel with flashtool says:you need to be root and e.g.
i have unlocked bootloader and rooted phone!!!!!!!!please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!(sorry for my bad english)
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Does Cwm support the galaxy s3?
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Yes. You can look here for your model and for installation instrructions. Happy flashing!
hello guys so i have a sony xperia s and i was trying to root it im a newbie i dont know what happend but im stuck now on bootloader
i press reboot it goes to bootloader again pls help me
Explain the steps you did
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the.one123 said:
hello guys so i have a sony xperia s and i was trying to root it im a newbie i dont know what happend but im stuck now on bootloader
i press reboot it goes to bootloader again pls help me
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Bootloader?
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Theonlyzii said:
Bootloader?
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Fastboot.
you cant get stuck on fastboot if your phone is not connected to the PC or am i wrong ?!
flash a new firmware via flashtool you can download it in the Android development section
to get the phone to flashmode press volume down, hold it and connect it to the PC , flashtool will recognize it.
then click on the lighting on the upper left and choose flashmode, then choose the firmware you want to flash.
im stuck in revovery guys :S
the.one123 said:
im stuck in revovery guys :S
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Read the guide before you began rooting?
But there should be a reboot menu in recovery.. Try that or else you might have flashed something wrong
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Flash generic firmwares of Xperia S with flashtools.. It should b fine.
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the.one123 said:
im stuck in revovery guys :S
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I got it... You must have flashed a wrong kernel for your phone.
Are you on gb/ics?
Choose the right kernel for your os.
Then choose the appropriate kernel for the firmware. (it's like .452,.45,etc)
Now flash the kernel through command prompt using fastboot method.
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Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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Theonlyzii said:
Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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How can you flash a kernel in cmw ? ... You can't flash a kernel or get out of bootloop ?
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Theonlyzii said:
Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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You can Install a kernel in fastboot only!!
1. Shut down your phone
2. Hold the volume down key
3. Plug the USB cable and release the volume button
4. A blue LED should light
5. Flash the kernel.
6. Enter CWM and delete all the caches
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You can Install a kernel in fastboot only!!
1. Shut down your phone
2. Hold the volume down key
3. Plug the USB cable and release the volume button
4. A blue LED should light
5. Flash the kernel.
6. Enter CWM and delete all the caches
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Sorry friend, is hold volume up key
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mexusbg said:
You can Install a kernel in fastboot only!!
1. Shut down your phone
2. Hold the volume down key
3. Plug the USB cable and release the volume button
4. A blue LED should light
5. Flash the kernel.
6. Enter CWM and delete all the caches
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So i can't flash a kernel on cwm?
I thought it was possible because in my xperia S i can do that
Oke here the result after i flash the kernel
I phone dosent turn on at all
I have to flash the firmware again to get it booting again
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rachit.rc96 said:
How can you flash a kernel in cmw ? ... You can't flash a kernel or get out of bootloop ?
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After i flash a custom kernel. Will i get root access?
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Theonlyzii said:
After i flash a custom kernel. Will i get root access?
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Depends on the kernel. For Rage Kernel - YES.
Yes it's volume UP - my mistake.
Anyone?
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Theonlyzii said:
Anyone?
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do you still have problems with your phone?
Maybe other kernels doesn't match with the ICS? Not sure, try it again then
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do you still have problems with your phone?
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Yes
The Problem Is when i try to flash the kernel via Fastboot/Flashtool my phone won't boot at all
i have to flash a stock firmware to get it working again
I've tried all Kernel (Panic,MESA, RAGE, Krsh) And still The phone won't boot
i don't have this problem in my LwW And Xperia S though
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Yes
The Problem Is when i try to flash the kernel via Fastboot/Flashtool my phone won't boot at all
i have to flash a stock firmware to get it working again
I've tried all Kernel (Panic,MESA, RAGE, Krsh) And still The phone won't boot
i don't have this problem in my LwW And Xperia S though
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Just asking... Are u sure that the kernel that ur flashing is the one for sk17i? Just making sure cauze I have no problem with my mini pro
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Theonlyzii said:
Ok here's the problem
My mini pro running on latest sony ics fw, bootloader Unlocked,
Why if i tried to flash a custom kernel (i've tried latest mesa & rage ics kernel) with a flashtool/fastboot it always failed booting and stuck at sony logo
And when i've tried to flash via cwm why it always said that operation aborted
Any help will be appriciated thank you
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1. You must know what kernel support for your rom
2. make sure your file download isn't corrupt
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Smartid said:
1. You must know what kernel support for your rom
2. make sure your file download isn't corrupt
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Im On Stock ICS (latest Build) What Kernel Did Not Support Stock ROM
i've Download The Kernel Like 3 Times Each NO way It is Corrupted
daydu19 said:
Just asking... Are u sure that the kernel that ur flashing is the one for sk17i? Just making sure cauze I have no problem with my mini pro
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I'm Sure It's For Stock ICS sk17i
I've download several kernel Not Just one
But None of it seems to be working
u need unlocked bootloader for custom kernel n flash in fastboot .via flashtool
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u need unlocked bootloader for custom kernel n flash in fastboot .via flashtool
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My device is unlocked no doubt about that i've unlock it my self with the official way
And yes i've install it via flashtool but the problem is when i've tried to turn the phone on it won't boot
It only vibrate once and a green led flashed than nothing just black screen
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Theonlyzii said:
My device is unlocked no doubt about that i've unlock it my self with the official way
And yes i've install it via flashtool but the problem is when i've tried to turn the phone on it won't boot
It only vibrate once and a green led flashed than nothing just black screen
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Did you waited a bit? It takes few minutes the first time...
Update fastboot / flashtool to latest version.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and tell us the rooting status under Service info---->Configuration
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mexusbg said:
Did you waited a bit? It takes few minutes the first time...
Update fastboot / flashtool to latest version.
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Yes its finnally works
Looks like my flashtool is outdated.
Thank you guys
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Need help!
I rooted, installed cwm properly on my friends neo L. But after installing optimax Rom I m unable to boot my phone, I followed all the steps properly.
It even seems usb debugging is disabled as adb doesn't detect the phone when on Sony logo. The gets stuck on Sony logo and I'm unable to boot into recovery. Boot loader is Locked. What to do please help!
Thanks in advance!
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Lennox Alexion said:
Need help!
I rooted, installed cwm properly on my friends neo L. But after installing optimax Rom I m unable to boot my phone, I followed all the steps properly.
It even seems usb debugging is disabled as adb doesn't detect the phone when on Sony logo. The gets stuck on Sony logo and I'm unable to boot into recovery. Boot loader is Locked. What to do please help!
Thanks in advance!
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Flash stock rom using flash tool or seus
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Re: Need help! Unable to boot!
Wow your last three posts contain exactly same wordings in different threads!
Great effort
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Re: Need help! Unable to boot!
Hes just panicky cause his phone wont boot..take it easy Ghost...
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LoneWanderer said:
Hes just panicky cause his phone wont boot..take it easy Ghost...
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Okay fair enough but Now I just hope
Everyone doesn't get panicky
And people stay in different time zones so he should know that he'd get help whenever someone views it
Anyways,chuck it
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Ghostfreak NB said:
Wow your last three posts contain exactly same wordings in different threads!
Great effort
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I just got desperate, as it wasn't my phone..
Thanks anyways
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You should have read properly or asked before doing things
Anyways is the phone fixed?
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Ghostfreak NB said:
You should have read properly or asked before doing things
Anyways is the phone fixed?
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Ya.. But whenever I flash optimax Rom even on .587 stock firmware the phone gets stuck on Sony logo. The bl is unlocked but still can't get into recovery after flashing the Rom. So Every time I have to reflash the stock Rom and follow rooting process again, did that thrice! Any advice?
Is there any other requisite before flashing the Rom?
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Lennox Alexion said:
Ya.. But whenever I flash optimax Rom even on .587 stock firmware the phone gets stuck on Sony logo. The bl is unlocked but still can't get into recovery after flashing the Rom. So Every time I have to reflash the stock Rom and follow rooting process again, did that thrice! Any advice?
Is there any other requisite before flashing the Rom?
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Bootloader s unlocked.. Did you flash a custom kernel? Even if stuck a logo you should be able to go to cwm if you have a custom kernel...
About the getting stuck issue: did you do all the wipes?
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Format system
Format data
Format cache is also to be done before installing Rom
Have you done that?
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Lennox Alexion said:
Ya.. But whenever I flash optimax Rom even on .587 stock firmware the phone gets stuck on Sony logo. The bl is unlocked but still can't get into recovery after flashing the Rom. So Every time I have to reflash the stock Rom and follow rooting process again, did that thrice! Any advice?
Is there any other requisite before flashing the Rom?
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I thought you said bootloader was locked...if its unlocked then just flash a custom kernel...nd you'll have recovery. No need to repeat the whole flashing..rooting process again.
LoneWanderer said:
I thought you said bootloader was locked...if its unlocked then just flash a custom kernel...nd you'll have recovery. No need to repeat the whole flashing..rooting process again.
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Can you suggest a good kernel which won't cook the phone, and why doesn't the ROMS have kernels built into it? Is it because the ROMS are built for all the neo phones?
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Lennox Alexion said:
Can you suggest a good kernel which won't cook the phone, and why doesn't the ROMS have kernels built into it? Is it because the ROMS are built for all the neo phones?
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No kernel will cook the phone. You only have to use GB kernel for GB ROMs, ICS kernel for ICS roms, etc. A new kernel will change nothing at your rom.
Sony doesn't allow flashing kernel via a cwm zip like on Samsung phones.
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Hi there.
I got a quite serious problem as I recently wanted to flash CyanogenMod 11 on my Xperia Sola.
The problem is I downloaded it, placed on pseudo-SD card and wiped everything. Then, when I tried installing the rom it gave me an error of "assert failed" crap...
Mounting USB does not work and Windows cannot install drivers (even with PC Companion on).
I think I just broke my phone... It's stuck on Sony logo all the time and I can't even get into CWM now... [email protected]#!k.
Help please? :/
Hello. I don't own these device. But try to flash stock FTF with Flashtools and it's should be fine.
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Flash boot.img from the ROM zip with fastboot, some CWM recovery dont have those props set correctly or set at all.
ChikeD said:
Flash boot.img from the ROM zip with fastboot, some CWM recovery dont have those props set correctly or set at all.
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He need to have his device booting on the Stock ROM you dont think ?
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Ok I found my stock ICS rom and flashed it all again with Flashtool.
Phone booted in. Thanks a lot
Cheers.
MazQuick said:
Ok I found my stock ICS rom and flashed it all again with Flashtool.
Phone booted in. Thanks a lot
Cheers.
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No problem. Feel free to PM me if you have any question.
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abstrkt1337 said:
He need to have his device booting on the Stock ROM you dont think ?
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Not if he wants to flash CM11 he don't.
ChikeD said:
Not if he wants to flash CM11 he don't.
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But it's good to have a working device first. And now he can do a backup before flashing
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abstrkt1337 said:
But it's good to have a working device first. And now he can do a backup before flashing
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He can back up what after he wiped everything and flashed?
ChikeD said:
He can back up what after he wiped everything and flashed?
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His Stock ROM
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may be the problem was caused by boot, you should take boot.img from kernel, flash via fastboot, get to CWM and flash rom
Nurbolat said:
may be the problem was caused by boot, you should take boot.img from kernel, flash via fastboot, get to CWM and flash rom
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The problem is solved.
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