Xperia S - Custom ROM. Can't root? - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

I flashed a custom ROM to my Xperia S. [email protected] ROM.
After I flashed I lost CWM and Root... I tried to root it again using the auto root tool from bin4ry but it didn't work at all...
Now I'm stuck can anyone please help.
Cheers

Flash a custom Kernel if you have an Unlocked Bootloader.

try this
cined said:
I flashed a custom ROM to my Xperia S. [email protected] ROM.
After I flashed I lost CWM and Root... I tried to root it again using the auto root tool from bin4ry but it didn't work at all...
Now I'm stuck can anyone please help.
Cheers
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if you press Volume up + power button , while plugged in , if it vibrates then plug it into your computer ,and click on the thing to update your phone , if it says latest Software , then click repair phone ,and follow the instructions
that should get your phone back , ive had to do it a few times , because of some roms not working with a locked bootloader D:
(if you can find a locked bootloader compatable rom please msg it to me (i cant find a xperia-ish rom for xperia S)

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[Q] Cant get cwm in Mini pro

Hai guys...
Im using Xperria mini pro..
My phone is rooted and i want to have cwm in it..
I use the method of se tweek installer.
When my phone boots i pressed volume down key for many times, but it freeze in the white sony ericsson logo..
I cant get into cwm..
Any idea pls...
Try to have a look at this guide
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Mini_Pro:_Full_Update_Guide
your phone stuck in boot loop? or what?
how about you try this method..
if i am rooted instaled cmw recovery it is any costumized rom to install or all req bootunlock ?
gigel87 said:
if i am rooted instaled cmw recovery it is any costumized rom to install or all req bootunlock ?
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all u need to install custom rom and kernel is unlocked bootloder.
cant get still
im getting freeze on se logo if i press volume down button else my phone boots properly.. any idea guys...
create acc on wotanserver (google) download that aplication from there open aplication , power off the phone and atach usb cable then remove and put the batery and only read what wotan say there on app (select language , your oficial rom and wait to donwload & to install after u only read there on app "disconect and power the phone on"
sry for my enghlish
im having no problem with booting and working of my phone.. My phone works perfectly..
The only thing s that i cant enter in cwm mode... when i try then it freezes in se logo...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741 read it is work don`t hurry when u do this ...
up i ask a q but didn`t say corectly my phone it is loked by operator (dont want to unlock) my bootloader it is locked (i do the test point but it works only if i unlock the phone) so any costum rom to instal if i have cwm recovery + root ? my phone don`t enter to fast boot mode to install kernels
still negative
i tried it bro.. but still it freezes at se logo..
gigel87 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741 read it is work don`t hurry when u do this ...
up i ask a q but didn`t say corectly my phone it is loked by operator (dont want to unlock) my bootloader it is locked (i do the test point but it works only if i unlock the phone) so any costum rom to instal if i have cwm recovery + root ? my phone don`t enter to fast boot mode to install kernels
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I have applied this method for my mini pro & it worked for me well, backup of rom works with wipe data & dalvik cache as well, though didn't tried yet to install any zip file from it
not working guys,,,
Same problem here...
Guys i tried se tweek installer, install cwm.bat, and also manual method. but nothing works. it always freezes if i press volume down key.
Is there any other method to install cwm or any alternative to cwm to install mods..?
There are different kernels available that are compatible with the stock rom and include CWM recovery and various mods for overclocking or TUN/TAP, ...
But those kernel needs unlocked boot loader man.. I want cwm in locked bootloader.
could anyone just post an stock kernel with cwm installed.
As ftf format so that i can flash it with flash tool.

[Q] how to reboot CWM in Xperia mini ??

Hi evrery body
I bought Xperia mini today and i want to update in ICS
i have 2 quastion!!
1- which file i have to download .. there are many thread and i dont know which is necassary 4me???
2- how i reboot in cwm ?? plz helpppppppppp
What file do you want to download and from where?
Install CWM, turn off phone, then turn it on and when the Sony or Sony Ericsson logo appears, press volume down many times, until a menu appears.
Just simply update your phone using SEUS (SonyEricsson Update Service). Just download it and follow the steps.
Its always work to update.
Don't forget, if it's help, simply click Thanks too :beer::beer:
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For 2nd questions, you need to root your phone. Do you ever heard about how to root sk17i?
If you have rooted your phone, just download CWM installer from market, install it, open, and install clockworld mode. After you installed it, theres a menu to reboot your phone into cwm mode.
Feel free to ask more if you find difficulties.
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follow these steps to root ur xperia mini http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709880 and after that install this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5wdnkuQ1dNaW5zdGFsZXIiXQ..
Thanks every body.. i have to root my device first and then instal cwm???
I want to instal this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876
aida70 said:
Thanks every body.. i have to root my device first and then instal cwm???
I want to instal this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876
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did u unlock your bootloader? before installing a custom rom u have to unlock boot loader its must. After unlocking install this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709032 its pre rooted and cwm is installed in it already and then install ur custom roms zip through cwm
plzzzzzz help me again friends!
i rooted my device and every thing in ok.. i instal cwm and then install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876
after chose from sd cart and instal my phone not turn on again!
it stay on sony ericson logo and do not nothing!!! plzz helpppppppppp
aida70 said:
plzzzzzz help me again friends!
i rooted my device and every thing in ok.. i instal cwm and then install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876
after chose from sd cart and instal my phone not turn on again!
it stay on sony ericson logo and do not nothing!!! plzz helpppppppppp
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first flash this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709032 then install any custom rom. But u have to unlock your bootloader first.
Vilegar year
usman_fareed said:
first flash this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709032 then install any custom rom. But u have to unlock your bootloader first.
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phine dont go to the flash mode.. i dont flash this.. stay on sony ericsson logo yet.. what is the problem???
When you can see Sony boot logo lower brightness wait, when its brightness increase press volume down key.
Sent from my Live with Walkman using Tapatalk 2
aida70 said:
phine dont go to the flash mode.. i dont flash this.. stay on sony ericsson logo yet.. what is the problem???
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If I have got you right, after you installing the custom ROM, without flashing the necessary kernel and without unlocking bootloader, (which is totally wrong) your phone gets stuck on the SONY logo screen right?
The solution now is to, calm down first, read the posts made here properly(I say this because you were told to unlock bootloader and to flash the necessary kernel before installing the custom ROM by a XDA member on this thread itself, but you did none of those) turn off your phone, and use flashtool to do a full flash of your phone.
Download the .ftf of your phone, ICS or GB, whichever, then flash your phone using that ,ftf file via flashtool, then follow the tutorials available here on XDA to root your phone (The tutorials differ for ICS and GB), root your phone, start it, download and install 'Xperia CWM auto installer' from the market, then install CWM using this app.
Then unlock your bootloader using the various methods available but be aware of the warranty issues involved.
Then flash the necessary kernel on your phone, there's a tutorial for this too on XDA, then start your phone, when the SONY logo brightens keep pressing the volume down key repeatedly and you will enter CWM.
Then follow the instructions on the thread from where you have downloaded the ROM you want to install and then reboot.
Voila.. you are on custom ROM of your choice my friend..
I have tried to make this as simple as possible, but if you still need more help, feel free to ask.
NOTE: Do not flash custom kernels without unlocking bootloader.

HELP! Stuck at bootanimation after flashing a new rom

hey guys! i m using xperia mini, rooted, locked bootloader, installed clockwork recovery by using x-Parts
i decided to flash real ICS r5.1
but now... when i start my phone, sony ericsson logo did appear but it wont continue running...
i cant reboot into recovery too. i did hold volume button down and push power on button but it just wont boot into recovery mode.
b4 i try to flash the rom, i did backup in clockwork
desperately need help! :crying: thanks in advance
Just flash the original rom with flashtool. Do it like here.
Have you been on rooted ics or rooted gingerbread? Cause I think you have to be on rooted ics to install real ics, but I don't know exactly
amphe said:
hey guys! i m using xperia mini, rooted, locked bootloader, installed clockwork recovery by using x-Parts
i decided to flash real ICS r5.1
but now... when i start my phone, sony ericsson logo did appear but it wont continue running...
i cant reboot into recovery too. i did hold volume button down and push power on button but it just wont boot into recovery mode.
b4 i try to flash the rom, i did backup in clockwork
desperately need help! :crying: thanks in advance
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Download Flashtool from HERE
DOWNLOAD official ICS firmware from HERE
Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Shutdown phone and press Volume Down while plug in usb GREEN light on
How to root 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
1 ) Download Xperia ray kernel from HERE
2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel ( ST18i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf )
3) Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Shutdown phone and press Volume Down while plug in usb GREEN light on
Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries
4) After flashing restart your device, It will not start completely, remain at Sony logo or remain blank/black.
Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting--->
( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )
Now connect your mobile to PC and Root Your Phone
5) Download Xperia mini 4.0.4 Kernel and flash it
Your mobile is now rooted (See if any Superuser app has been installed on your phone ) and back to life
amphe said:
hey guys! i m using xperia mini, rooted, locked bootloader, installed clockwork recovery by using x-Parts
i decided to flash real ICS r5.1
but now... when i start my phone, sony ericsson logo did appear but it wont continue running...
i cant reboot into recovery too. i did hold volume button down and push power on button but it just wont boot into recovery mode.
b4 i try to flash the rom, i did backup in clockwork
desperately need help! :crying: thanks in advance
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the most easy way to flash custom rom is to unlock your bootloader first...then flash any custom kernel that have root and CWM pre-installed...then you can flash any custom rom without any problem....
THANK YOU
OMG! THANK YOU ALL for your time to read my post and reply me!
PROBLEM SOLVED! I M SO HAPPY!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
danutzgtx480 said:
Download Flashtool from HERE
DOWNLOAD official ICS firmware from HERE
Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Shutdown phone and press Volume Down while plug in usb GREEN light on
How to root 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
1 ) Download Xperia ray kernel from HERE
2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel ( ST18i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf )
3) Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Shutdown phone and press Volume Down while plug in usb GREEN light on
Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries
4) After flashing restart your device, It will not start completely, remain at Sony logo or remain blank/black.
Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting--->
( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )
Now connect your mobile to PC and Root Your Phone
5) Download Xperia mini 4.0.4 Kernel and flash it
Your mobile is now rooted (See if any Superuser app has been installed on your phone ) and back to life
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I wouldn't do it with the kernel to flash, cause if something goes wrong you have the ray kernel on mini pro and you will have to try to unlock bootloader and flash other kernel. I would just flash the ftf file for .42 and root, run local-prop and upgrade to ics and run push-root-files.
had $tucked same situation
amphe said:
hey guys! i m using xperia mini, rooted, locked bootloader, installed clockwork recovery by using x-Parts
i decided to flash real ICS r5.1
but now... when i start my phone, sony ericsson logo did appear but it wont continue running...
i cant reboot into recovery too. i did hold volume button down and push power on button but it just wont boot into recovery mode.
b4 i try to flash the rom, i did backup in clockwork
desperately need help! :crying: thanks in advance
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same was the problem when i rooted live with walkman... thanks to xda i came out of problem ..
problem was with kernel
i did unloked bootloader , flashed cwm and rom but i forgot to flash the kernel so i had $tucked at sonyerrison logo..
flashing computed connected worked for me
Michi_optimus_me said:
I wouldn't do it with the kernel to flash, cause if something goes wrong you have the ray kernel on mini pro and you will have to try to unlock bootloader and flash other kernel. I would just flash the ftf file for .42 and root, run local-prop and upgrade to ics and run push-root-files.
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If something goes wrong you just flash the official 4.1.b.0.431 ftf with flashtool and the phone will be like new but i root my phone ( Xperia mini St15i stock 4.0.4) with this metod and work like a charm
danutzgtx480 said:
If something goes wrong you just flash the official 4.1.b.0.431 ftf with flashtool and the phone will be like new but i root my phone ( Xperia mini St15i stock 4.0.4) with this metod and work like a charm
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Hmm okay I think both methods are working but the method with local-prop is easier and for noobs better I think
HELP NEEDED........................... Please
mihahn said:
Hmm okay I think both methods are working but the method with local-prop is easier and for noobs better I think
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hi to all i have just flashed mu xperia mini rooted GB .62 LOCKED BOOTLOADER with ice cream pureness v3 with x parts CWM and flashed base rom patches and also supersu after reboot my phone stucked at logo when after thinking a lot i just forgot to clean wipe cache partition but when i realized this its too late for me coz when i connected my phone reflash the rom its not showing me the LED notificatio is there any solution for it please help me guys i am total noob and its the only phone i have please do help me thanking you:crying::crying:
jesudas said:
hi to all i have just flashed mu xperia mini rooted GB .62 LOCKED BOOTLOADER with ice cream pureness v3 with x parts CWM and flashed base rom patches and also supersu after reboot my phone stucked at logo when after thinking a lot i just forgot to clean wipe cache partition but when i realized this its too late for me coz when i connected my phone reflash the rom its not showing me the LED notificatio is there any solution for it please help me guys i am total noob and its the only phone i have please do help me thanking you:crying::crying:
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er its not showing LED notification while using the ROM? or during boot to go into recovery ??
jesudas said:
hi to all i have just flashed mu xperia mini rooted GB .62 LOCKED BOOTLOADER with ice cream pureness v3 with x parts CWM and flashed base rom patches and also supersu after reboot my phone stucked at logo when after thinking a lot i just forgot to clean wipe cache partition but when i realized this its too late for me coz when i connected my phone reflash the rom its not showing me the LED notificatio is there any solution for it please help me guys i am total noob and its the only phone i have please do help me thanking you:crying::crying:
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Okay, have you got latest flashtool installed? Please install all drivers for all phones and modes from flashtool installation folder -> drivers.
Turn phone off, take off battery, insert battery, hold volume down, connect usb, flash stock rom!
That should work, try it again.
Be sure the custom rom you flash is same as the base you used before. I mean if you flash an ics custom rom, you have to be on ics before, same on gingerbread
Thanks.............
mihahn said:
Just flash the original rom with flashtool. Do it like here.
Have you been on rooted ics or rooted gingerbread? Cause I think you have to be on rooted ics to install real ics, but I don't know exactly
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Thank you senior..............ya its my bad that i flashed this rom on rooted GB but after reading all instructions from thread i found it and re flashed with stock GB thank you for your reply........................
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MoonBlade said:
er its not showing LED notification while using the ROM? or during boot to go into recovery ??
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During Boot to recovery................ any way i found solution for this but thanks a lot for your reply thanks man...............
jesudas said:
Thank you senior..............ya its my bad that i flashed this rom on rooted GB but after reading all instructions from thread i found it and re flashed with stock GB thank you for your reply........................
---------- Post added at 02:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:33 PM ----------
During Boot to recovery................ any way i found solution for this but thanks a lot for your reply thanks man...............
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Why don't you upgrade to ICS? that way u'll be able to use Real ICS ROM.
Hello Friend
amphe said:
OMG! THANK YOU ALL for your time to read my post and reply me!
PROBLEM SOLVED! I M SO HAPPY!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
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I am having the same problem will you please let me know how the problem is solved.waiting for your valuable reply.
How to flash it..i mean after downloading stock frimware where you put files in flas
plz tell me i have same problem of that ..
Please read this!!!
People with locked bootloaders please read this
u have installed a recovery mode (using x-parts or any other methods) to your system partition. When u flash a rom, it formats system partition. so u can't go back to recovery until u bootup and install it again. to get a permanent recovery, u have to unlock bootloader and flash a kernel that have a recovery mode (it's getting installed to your boot partition). so it won't get wiped by a rom flash.
Hello ravin
You gave us the reason, and a solution for unlocked bootloaders... The question is that the problem happens in locked ones.
Anyone knows how to solve this?
There are plenty of roms for Locked Bl, so it is just a questionvof method with the Cwm installation.
Thanks for your input!
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
nrdl said:
Hello ravin
You gave us the reason, and a solution for unlocked bootloaders... The question is that the problem happens in locked ones.
Anyone knows how to solve this?
There are plenty of roms for Locked Bl, so it is just a questionvof method with the Cwm installation.
Thanks for your input!
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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You could try opening the rom.zip, replace the files in the zip with the files from cwm (can be found in the forum), zip it again and flash it
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.2
mihahn said:
You could try opening the rom.zip, replace the files in the zip with the files from cwm (can be found in the forum), zip it again and flash it
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.2
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u mean flashing cwm also with the rom?
that's a great idea!

[Q] Xperia U modification

Hello XDA buddies,
I need your help. I am having Xperia U on ginger bread(.188) which i wanted to upgrade on official ICS and afterward will try some custom roms. Before doing any updating i want to backup my stock rom in case any **** will happen i will be safe sided.I made searches about this and come to know that i have to unlock my bootloader and install custom recovery to backup my stock rom.
So here i am struggling:
1.I have unlock bootloader via sony official method but when iam trying to enter recovery mode by pressing volume key down(also tried volume key up) while my phone is restarting and sony logo appears nothing unusual happens and my phone starts normally.
2. To install CWM recovery i have to flash my SXU with some kernel(i really donn't know about this) and for flashing the kernel my phone must be on ICS. As i mentioned above before updating to ics i wanna backup my stock rom.
PlZ help me out of this.
Thanks in advance
No? Look for recovery for unlock bootloader for xu
Sent from my LT22i using xda premium
Nedian said:
Hello XDA buddies,
I need your help. I am having Xperia U on ginger bread(.188) which i wanted to upgrade on official ICS and afterward will try some custom roms. Before doing any updating i want to backup my stock rom in case any **** will happen i will be safe sided.I made searches about this and come to know that i have to unlock my bootloader and install custom recovery to backup my stock rom.
So here i am struggling:
1.I have unlock bootloader via sony official method but when iam trying to enter recovery mode by pressing volume key down(also tried volume key up) while my phone is restarting and sony logo appears nothing unusual happens and my phone starts normally.
2. To install CWM recovery i have to flash my SXU with some kernel(i really donn't know about this) and for flashing the kernel my phone must be on ICS. As i mentioned above before updating to ics i wanna backup my stock rom.
PlZ help me out of this.
Thanks in advance
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1st... u need to root your phone...
2nd.. find and install CWM recovery of GB OR ICS whatever ur running on
3rd.. thn try gng into recovery by pressing vol-down button again n again while u see sony logo...

[Q] How to install custom ROM on Xperia Arc S ?

Hey guys. I have a Xperia Arc S and I really wanted to install this ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207 ). But I don't know how to install custom rom. My phone is rooted I guess. I root my phone with Eroot (link - http://d-h.st/NUC). After that I installed root checker pro and it said your phone has been rooted successfully. Then I installed X-Parts to install CWM, but I failed to open the recovery mode. Yes I already tried pressing few times that volume down or back button. My android version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.587). Please help me to install this ROM.
Sorry about my bad English.
You need to install cwm, there are installers that can be found on the forum, try searching cwm for xperia arc s, I am pretty sure you will find one. Then using cwm you can install rom. Try the arc s forum for finding cwm for your device.
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Hey bro thanks for your reply. I searched for ''custom rom for xperia arc s'' and I found something like this ''use the cwm installer kit from doomlord''.
I don't know what is that mean. And then I found something like this ''For locked bootloader, use Xperia Auto Installer. Can be download at market.
For unlocked bootloader, flash custom kernel with CWM like Stock ICS kernel with CWM, ArcKnight and Doomkernel.''
I'm not sure my bootloader is locked or unlocked. Is there any way to confirm this thing ?
Use cwm auto installers,
No need of unlock bootloader.
For unlock bootloader just ask me how?
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Yes. I used ''X-Parts'' to auto install cwm. After rebooting my phone I rapidly keep pressing volume down or back button. But the recovery mode didn't show up. What should I do ?
Can to tell me how to unlock bootloader ?
Please help .....
Download it n install.
Then -in which ->install cwm->then reboot into recovery after reboot when u seen sony logo press back button untill recovery mode comes.
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Hey bro thanks for your reply. I did exactly as you said but my phone got stuck on sony logo. I waited maximum 10min for the recovery screen but it didn't show up. Then I remove my battery and turned on my phone. Still can't get into recovery mode.
Ok dont give up...
TRY 'RECOVER X' DOWNLOAD FROM GOOGLE
instructions not needed may be....
zshan4t4 said:
Hey guys. I have a Xperia Arc S and I really wanted to install this ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207 ). But I don't know how to install custom rom. My phone is rooted I guess. I root my phone with Eroot (link - http://d-h.st/NUC). After that I installed root checker pro and it said your phone has been rooted successfully. Then I installed X-Parts to install CWM, but I failed to open the recovery mode. Yes I already tried pressing few times that volume down or back button. My android version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.587). Please help me to install this ROM.
Sorry about my bad English.
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try this app it will install cwm,it worked for me(arc s)
www31.zippyshare.com/v/25410201/file.html

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