Need to help to create CWM Xperia Ion - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am trying to build a CWM for an Xperia Ion, but there is not enough information for a noob like me to find the recovery image. If anyone is will to help I would appreciate much. I have tried a varity of methods and none were complete enough for me to start build anything other than the recovery.fstab.

Try extracting stock rom for your mobile... Find stock rom for.it somewhere... Samsung users get them from samfirmware.com but i dont know about sony xperia... You can use builder.clockworkmod.com for building cwm recovery for it...
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lokeshsaini94 said:
Try extracting stock rom for your mobile... Find stock rom for.it somewhere... Samsung users get them from samfirmware.com but i dont know about sony xperia... You can use builder.clockworkmod.com for building cwm recovery for it...
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I got the stock firmware, but it looking for the recovery image. Do I just load the whole firmware there? The stuff is a little different from Samsung stuff - it uses ftf files.

Follow me: find a phone that have the same resolution (1280x720, so Galaxy Nexus or other) and flash it with fastboot (I do it with LG GT540 using P500 recovery, because P500 has 320x480 resolution as GT540). (I do not assume responsibility for damage, I'm just proposing an idea)

prendomiao said:
Follow me: find a phone that have the same resolution (1280x720, so Galaxy Nexus or other) and flash it with fastboot (I do it with LG GT540 using P500 recovery, because P500 has 320x480 resolution as GT540). (I do not assume responsibility for damage, I'm just proposing an idea)
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Which I could try, but locked bootloader.

DD dump your ROM Google how to do so.
from a galaxy far away

steph2 said:
DD dump your ROM Google how to do so.
from a galaxy far away
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I tried the files are very hard to extract. They are not normal image filies and split_bootimage.pl doesn't work on them due to no android magic.
I got a mostly working version using the CWM from the Xperia S:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830170
but it is unstable and crashes during backup. Any thoughts on how to fix?

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[Q] kernal wanted

i am a indian otpimus one user .my os is 10e stock rom.
I want to my phone overclock with out changing stock rom .
is it possible?
If it possible how?
please reply me
You posted in the wrong section
Anyway you should be able to install mik's kernel on your stock ROM,franco.Kernel is mainly designed for Custom ROMs.
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ciaox said:
You posted in the wrong section
Anyway you should be able to install mik's kernel on your stock ROM,franco.Kernel is mainly designed for Custom ROMs.
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how kernal flashed?
I doesnt knw any thing about it.
Can give detailed procedure for flashing kernel
gijokmr said:
how kernal flashed?
I doesnt knw any thing about it.
Can give detailed procedure for flashing kernel
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- flash a custom recovery (CWM or AmonRA) - the howtos are already here, read them. If you cannot be bothered, you can install ROM Manager and install CWM from its GUI. (Note: I got fastboot when I tried, so this ROM Manager thing is not really what I would personally recommend. )
- copy the kernel ZIP to root of your SD card
- reboot to recovery
- flash zip from there
- reboot
- done

[Q] Modding Tools

can somebody provide me with the required tools to start modding roms???
I pressed thanks by accident, at least look for what you need and check the rom topics for info.
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i looked danlivesey the issue is you can find the tool but what is the starting point for Android modding i mean what rom should i use as base for modding for Xperia x10 mini pro U20i. this is what i meant sorry for not make it clearer...
Starting point is root your phone, then install clockworkmod recovery, back up your phone data through cwm recovery and then chose a custom rom from dev section.
Then copy custom rom to sd card, do a full system wipe through cwm recovery and flash rom through cwm recovery. You will need to flash modules as well due to you using stock kernel.
If you cant find how to root your phone or anything else just let me know.
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well i did all that before danlivesey my target is to put my programming knowledge with you guys and start helping producing good ROMs for the fone together using the latest Android OS in the market. so my question is how and where to start to develop roms and what tools do i need to correctly have a rom that i could Mod it correctly and then upload it here to XDA. thanks for answering me danlivesey.

[Q] Can We Flash Kernel From own Phone?

Sorry for my bad English.
When I had Galaxy Ace , I can flash kernel from the phone.
My question is : Can we flash the kernel from CWM recovery?
(My phone is Live)
arman0077 said:
Sorry for my bad English.
When I had Galaxy Ace , I can flash kernel from the phone.
My question is : Can we flash the kernel from CWM recovery?
(My phone is Live)
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dude you are posting threads in development section, general thread is right.
answer to the question,
do not think so, since most CWM recoveries are in the kernel, but i could be mistaken
there is a command to flash kernel files via cwm but sadly it is not possible with our xperia phones.
I've tried it unsuccessfully. search the xda forum for further explanations.
No, it won't work. We have different and separated kernel "partition", and it we can only access from fastboot.
using fastboot is better way to avoid brick phone, I think
arman0077 said:
Sorry for my bad English.
When I had Galaxy Ace , I can flash kernel from the phone.
My question is : Can we flash the kernel from CWM recovery?
(My phone is Live)
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Never heard of a trick or apps that can do your question; though direct installation of ROM is possible via CWM or ROM tool box (search for it on the market) It can do a lot of stuff for your phone provided it is rooted and BL is already open.
luiphilip said:
Never heard of a trick or apps that can do your question; though direct installation of ROM is possible via CWM or ROM tool box (search for it on the market) It can do a lot of stuff for your phone provided it is rooted and BL is already open.
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that method working on samsung galaxy,but it will not works on Xperia.
there 2 ways to flash kernel
1. using fastboot (boot.img)
2. using flashtool (ftf)
puppet13th said:
that method working on samsung galaxy,but it will not works on Xperia.
there 2 ways to flash kernel
1. using fastboot (boot.img)
2. using flashtool (ftf)
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Teehehe, havent tried it yet on installation of rom via rom toolbox. I have just read that function while doing some app research.
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arman0077 said:
Sorry for my bad English.
When I had Galaxy Ace , I can flash kernel from the phone.
My question is : Can we flash the kernel from CWM recovery?
(My phone is Live)
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I think not, but, i can be wrong!

[Q] Did i broke my Neo V?

Hello!
I am totally noob.
What i done since i bought my phone:
For 1 year nothing but now i wanted to get the cleanest ROM with lastest CM. So i downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613 this program to remove or unlock [i dont know] bootloader and did it, i think i did it. So later i downloaded random ROM to install on my Xperia Neo V, this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139136 to install it i used the same program i used before [SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 by quangnhut123] cos i seen there a button FLASH, everything went good i think. So i turn my phone on and started waiting for like 5minutes and thought that wont work, then i downloaded a Fusion Kernel [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926299] and then again that earlier ROM. But again it didnt want to start. I think CM Recovery is working becouse i entered to him.
And thats it. I dont rooted that phone, maybe this is the problem?
If someone can help me and tell me step by step what to do now i will be greatful. Sorry for my english
Thanks
zathura93 said:
Hello!
I am totally noob.
What i done since i bought my phone:
For 1 year nothing but now i wanted to get the cleanest ROM with lastest CM. So i downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613 this program to remove or unlock [i dont know] bootloader and did it, i think i did it. So later i downloaded random ROM to install on my Xperia Neo V, this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139136 to install it i used the same program i used before [SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6 by quangnhut123] cos i seen there a button FLASH, everything went good i think. So i turn my phone on and started waiting for like 5minutes and thought that wont work, then i downloaded a Fusion Kernel [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926299] and then again that earlier ROM. But again it didnt want to start. I think CM Recovery is working becouse i entered to him.
And thats it. I dont rooted that phone, maybe this is the problem?
If someone can help me and tell me step by step what to do now i will be greatful. Sorry for my english
Thanks
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You have unlocked the boatloader right? If you have done you can fastboot kernel...i don't understand whether you flashed kernel... And phone is stuck at logo? Or bootlooping? One thing is sure... Nothing has happened to your phone...
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Attitude.SSJ said:
You have unlocked the boatloader right? If you have done you can fastboot kernel...i don't understand whether you flashed kernel... And phone is stuck at logo? Or bootlooping? One thing is sure... Nothing has happened to your phone...
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I think bootloader was unlocked properly, becouse in the section where we can see raports i saw "success' or something like that. I dont know the meaning of kernel or recovery or bootloader unfortunately... I dont it in Fastboot mode i guess. When i turn on my phone i can see Fusion kernel logo and nothing more for like 1minute, then i can see black screen for few second, and again fusion logo BUT with glowing diode for few second
What should i do now?
Thanks for responding
zathura93 said:
I think bootloader was unlocked properly, becouse in the section where we can see raports i saw "success' or something like that. I dont know the meaning of kernel or recovery or bootloader unfortunately... I dont it in Fastboot mode i guess. When i turn on my phone i can see Fusion kernel logo and nothing more for like 1minute, then i can see black screen for few second, and again fusion logo BUT with glowing diode for few second
What should i do now?
Thanks for responding
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From what i know, if you're using CM10.1 (Android 4.2.2), Fusion kernel is not compatible, you have to use the kernel provided in the rom archive (boot.img). Kernel, recovery, root and bootloader are the base terms in Android world, if you don't know what they mean, you should learn, or stay with the phone untouched (remain with the software provided by Sony). One thing is sure: nothing has happened to the phone. And for flashing a kernel, you have to use FASTBOOT mode, in Flashmode it's not going to work.
georgeiulian89 said:
From what i know, if you're using CM10.1 (Android 4.2.2), Fusion kernel is not compatible, you have to use the kernel provided in the rom archive (boot.img). Kernel, recovery, root and bootloader are the base terms in Android world, if you don't know what they mean, you should learn, or stay with the phone untouched (remain with the software provided by Sony). One thing is sure: nothing has happened to the phone. And for flashing a kernel, you have to use FASTBOOT mode, in Flashmode it's not going to work.
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which kernel should i flash then?
zathura93 said:
which kernel should i flash then?
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You should flash the kernel INSIDE thezip (inside the rom archive, there's something called boot.img or something like that) Extract it, and flash it using Flashtools.
georgeiulian89 said:
You should flash the kernel INSIDE thezip (inside the rom archive, there's something called boot.img or something like that) Extract it, and flash it using Flashtools.
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I know, i've done that but you said that kernel isnt matching, so which one i should install? and where i can get it?
btw i was thinking about this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305471
what should i do to get this? I downloaded zip file but without .img file inside
i've just install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305471 this rom but i am atacking messages like "unfortunetly, the process com.android.phone stopped" etc..
zathura93 said:
i've just install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305471 this rom but i am atacking messages like "unfortunetly, the process com.android.phone stopped" etc..
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I didn't used that rom, the only CM rom that i'm using is this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2227490 (the only bugs are the lack of HDMI and the lack of radio). For Neo V, download it from here http://legacyxperia.basketbuild.com/index.php?dir=main/cm10.1/haida/nightlies/ (download the latest one (20130815 build))
zathura93 said:
i've just install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305471 this rom but i am atacking messages like "unfortunetly, the process com.android.phone stopped" etc..
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Did you do all the wipes?
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Did you do all the wipes?
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yes i did it, i think problem is solved i know what to do
thanks!

[Q] [rom needed] mtk6572 nand rom for cloned galaxy s4

i friends i need nand rom for my cloned samsung galaxy s4 i9500
i failed to backup with droidtools
please help me now..
i have attached all my phone description
please check and provide suitable rom.
i tired with one rom which i found on internet..it got flashed successfully but it comes it boot log but does not go further..
my mobile full info is given in the image
please help me with suitable rom..
thanks
urgent plz
hey friends any one found rom for this??
please post i need badly plz plz
amruthdada said:
hey friends any one found rom for this??
please post i need badly plz plz
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try go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570772
i have backup from cwm but the problem is i can't upload because my bandwitdh
droidinterest said:
try go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570772
i have backup from cwm but the problem is i can't upload because my bandwitdh
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i tried everything... with differnt roms...errors like dram file error..sp tool error..am getting..
i tried with one rom it got upgraded and when i switch on the phone it gets on but only till boot screen it will come..but further it doesnot go..
any help plzzz
try use cwm to flash. i prefer use cwm then flashtool to flash new roms. easy.
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cDie said:
try use cwm to flash. i prefer use cwm then flashtool to flash new roms. easy.
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i tried many ways...i got a rom where everything is fine but the problem is with the system file in the rom..as its not correct... when i download rom to mobile through sp tool..it gets loaded but when i switch on the phone..only till boot screen phone works...but after boot screen it gets stucks and no further procedings..
i need system .zip or image file for mtk6572 i9500 cloned s4... nand rom....
its stuck here...its taking charge also...but not going further after this...check the image and plzz help me
amruthdada said:
i tried many ways...i got a rom where everything is fine but the problem is with the system file in the rom..as its not correct... when i download rom to mobile through sp tool..it gets loaded but when i switch on the phone..only till boot screen phone works...but after boot screen it gets stucks and no further procedings..
i need system .zip or image file for mtk6572 i9500 cloned s4... nand rom....
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buddy . . now you're on the half way to "brick your phone". better you ask from the experts about this.
next time, when you want to flash ROMs. better use CWM to flash. if you not a good mod, don't use flashtool.
i am sorry. i can't help you on with you already go through before that . .
cDie said:
buddy . . now you're on the half way to "brick your phone". better you ask from the experts about this.
next time, when you want to flash ROMs. better use CWM to flash. if you not a good mod, don't use flashtool.
i am sorry. i can't help you on with you already go through before that . .
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i think he has ubifs phone thats why he cant go to cwm...cmiiw
you need to find roms who built with nand, not emmc, you could tell most by looking at scater file, if it has emmc in it then it most likely not gonna work for you...one think to keep in mind is lcd driver, you have to know your lcd driver, and match it..my internet kindda error but if you could try download from needroms.com find roms that posted by ghiray, its a nand roms with 480x854 lcd(fwvga) sadly its for 4,7" phone
mine was 5" so its kindda crop for me and im still trying to get my roms also, but for now its work for me

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