Hi!
I have been a happy owner of a Live With Walkman for over a year now. I had the 4.0.4 update and everything.
Several times i have tried flashing custom ROMS ending with a bootloop, ALWAYS. And when i mean several, it 10+ times i have tried.
I have a locked bootloader with no unlocking option, kernel 1.6.32.9-perf (stock obviously), build number 4.1.B.0.587.
I have always selected ROMS that can be installed in locked bootloaders (like Real ICS) but always ended in a bootloop. Following always the instructions.
Please help me and tell me what i'm doing wrong. Is it the kernel? Maybe a faulty SD Card (wich i really doubt because i can use it without problem)?
And is there any ROM that's been proved that works with locked bootloader, stock kernel always? I prefer a ROM without sony customization. Just plain android ICS. Sorry if this annoys you and probably you'll tell me to search for a ROM and try. The problem is that i don't trust a lot if it says for locked bootloader and i want a ROM that a user can prove that works and how did he installed it.
Thanks a lot!
Sure you've formatted the whole system and data in mount and storage , and cache?
i ever facing this problem when i was first installing cust rom for my xperia mini,
i was forgot to format the system and data which is not required on my prev device (Xperia X8).
I guess this is the error.
U have installed a recovery mode to your device with locked bl. That means u have installed it to the system partition. When u flash a rom, it wipes your system partition. So flashing process may go with errors.( because the needed files are not present in the device anymore) As a result u may end up with a bootloop and u can't even go back to the recovery mode.
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.
eperezf said:
I have a locked bootloader with no unlocking option
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so sad
AW: [Q] Hard time flashing ROM (LwW/WT19)
have tried a rom for locked bootloader which is provided as a backup file for cwm? or have you only flashed .zip files?
rob rich said:
have tried a rom for locked bootloader which is provided as a backup file for cwm? or have you only flashed .zip files?
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Is there any ROM that haves this method? do you have any links?
There are many roms with option locked bl in Aroma, but I don't know why you are getting this error.
Try to use one of Sandy7's roms, hope things will be okay.
Good luck
Edit reason: fixing mis-spelling.
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Hello people,
I havevthe same problem, and would like to add another input:
A cwm backup restore also results on bootloop.
Basically, stock rom is rooted, cwm is installed... But after that no new roms can be flashed.
Tried doing 3 wipes+format/system and just 3 wipes, the result is the same: bootloop with no acess to cwm :|
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nrdl said:
Hello people,
I havevthe same problem, and would like to add another input:
A cwm backup restore also results on bootloop.
Basically, stock rom is rooted, cwm is installed... But after that no new roms can be flashed.
Tried doing 3 wipes+format/system and just 3 wipes, the result is the same: bootloop with no acess to cwm :|
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read #3 post and this.
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Today i was installing ics theme in my Neo V, accidently i deleted framwork-res.apk from system root. I got many errors and after restarting it gets stucked at boot-loop.
my phone details...
stock ICS rom rooted with locked bootloader and stock Kernal.
had superuser and busybox but no CWM installed.
I am noob. and now i am not able to connect my cell to PC. (tried PCC and adb)
I searched on internet and forum but didn't find any thing helpful.
Is there any way to restore that file in phone or how to connect it to PC.
Please Help !!!
Hi,
you probably WILL need to unlock your bootloader.
can yo uat least start your phone in fastboot mode?
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a1b2c99 said:
Today i was installing ics theme in my Neo V, accidently i deleted framwork-res.apk from system root. I got many errors and after restarting it gets stucked at boot-loop.
my phone details...
stock ICS rom rooted with locked bootloader and stock Kernal.
had superuser and busybox but no CWM installed.
I am noob. and now i am not able to connect my cell to PC. (tried PCC and adb)
I searched on internet and forum but didn't find any thing helpful.
Is there any way to restore that file in phone or how to connect it to PC.
Please Help !!!
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The main idea is to restore your framework-res.apk. U can use aroma explorer if you have installed CWM from boot. If u havent, u should unlock your bootloader, there are several methods, i would suggest the unofficial through s1 tool with testpoint. Do you have a custom ROM build, or the official that came with your phone?
Take your battery off, start flashtool, put battery back in DO NOT power up.
Connect to pc when flashtool tells you holding back button.
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thanks guys for replying.
but I don't want to unlock bootloader. so I flashed it completely using flash tool. And had to give-up my all app updates. Now working fine...
Install cwm this time, even if your staying on stock, so that if something like this happens again, atleast it's easier to recover without loosing data.
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Yes for sure...
Thanks for advice.
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a1b2c99 said:
thanks guys for replying.
but I don't want to unlock bootloader. so I flashed it completely using flash tool. And had to give-up my all app updates. Now working fine...
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im kinda stuck with this problem too, how u flashed? installed a custom rom and now not starting, stuck on sony
emzeeraj said:
im kinda stuck with this problem too, how u flashed? installed a custom rom and now not starting, stuck on sony
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try to reflash the rom
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dont forget to wipe the phone before flash the new one
Try using flashtool and downloading generic 4.0.4, if that doesnt work use SEUS as last resource
Download ftf file for your phone and flash it using flashtool.
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Boot Loop issue in Neo V (rooted - locked BL)
hi guys,
My device was on official 4.0.4 and I did root my device successfully using DoomLord's method.
While experimenting with fonts installer app, I did a reboot and the device got stuck at the Sony/XPERIA logo.
Pls help
P.S. Boot loader is locked
nj714 said:
hi guys,
My device was on official 4.0.4 and I did root my device successfully using DoomLord's method.
While experimenting with fonts installer app, I did a reboot and the device got stuck at the Sony/XPERIA logo.
Pls help
P.S. Boot loader is locked
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Repair your device with PCC or SEUS!
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thx
iamdchosen1 said:
Repair your device with PCC or SEUS!
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Flashed the firmware and everything is back to normal..except for the data
thanks
My Xperia Neo V is stuck in boot loop. Please help
Hello. My Xperia Neo v is stuck in bootloop.
Help me fire it up. Please
I installed Custom Rom along gapps. Then wiped out data and system format. Then I rebooted it. And since then it's just in bootloop. Please help
jsyed55 said:
Hello. My Xperia Neo v is stuck in bootloop.
Help me fire it up. Please
I installed Custom Rom along gapps. Then wiped out data and system format. Then I rebooted it. And since then it's just in bootloop. Please help
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You should wipe data and cache at first, then install the ROM along with the gapps with it!
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What about boot loop then?
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You should wipe data and cache at first, then install the ROM along with the gapps with it!
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That's the first mistake I did. But how do I go into recovery or download mode now? It is stuck in bootloop. Please help me get out of bootloop. Thanks
Go to recovery mode, wipe phone completely ( cache, data, dalvik cache, battery stat if you want to ), then flash your rom. it will be fine
back to cwm again.
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Go to recovery mode, wipe phone completely ( cache, data, dalvik cache, battery stat if you want to ), then flash your rom. it will be fine
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Thanks. I just did that. I flashed it but it came back to CWM again.
please help.
after reboot it came back to recovery ? Okay if it so. try these :
1. do as i said earlier + before flashing rom, after wiping phone , go to mounts and storage and formate /system, /data and /cache manually. then flsah rom and reboot.
if this didn't work,
2. then as the first comment on this page says, download ftf file (rom) for your device and flash it via flashtool. all instructions will be given when you'll select to flash ftf . dont worry this will work definitely.
but sorry i haven't asked you earlier, you have locked bootloader or unlocked ? because if you'r using wrong kernel which is not for the rom, you'll get bootloops.if on wrong kernel, try flashing right kernel for your device. good luck
Hello.
I'm have a Live with Walkman...
The problem is now, when i install some roms, or the stock ICS rome, when i use CWM to instal something, my smartphone doens't start. This problem is continous, i installed some roms, and wipe every, and the problem resides.
Boot, an boot, and boot infinitly, but no start...
What is the problem? some idea?
sayhellotwoheaven said:
Hello.
I'm have a Live with Walkman...
The problem is now, when i install some roms, or the stock ICS rome, when i use CWM to instal something, my smartphone doens't start. This problem is continous, i installed some roms, and wipe every, and the problem resides.
Boot, an boot, and boot infinitly, but no start...
What is the problem? some idea?
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Is you bootloader unlocked? Otherwise you must look for roms for locked bootloader. If you flash a rom for unlocked bootloader on locked bootloader, you phone won't start, because the kernel is missing (yes there's the stock sony kernel but most roms need custom kernel).
If that isn't the problem, don't wipe all. Look in the tutorial and follow the steps exactly! Sometimes you aren't allowed to wipe /system, because the rom needs some files from /system.
I have posted a thread on bootloop. Check my profile.
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I recently rooted my phone (BootLoader Locked) and i tried 2-3 custom roms like "Xperia Blue Ice_v2(.587)", "jjHybriD AOSP ROM"
When i install the 2nd one i feel some problems lyk keyboard not working, cannt make calls and also cannt reboot into CWM recovery(normal reboot happening). so i flash my device with "WT19_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf" this kernel...then i shocked !! no change happens. what i hav to do now suggest me....thanks.
TR!O said:
I recently rooted my phone (BootLoader Locked) and i tried 2-3 custom roms like "Xperia Blue Ice_v2(.587)", "jjHybriD AOSP ROM"
When i install the 2nd one i feel some problems lyk keyboard not working, cannt make calls and also cannt reboot into CWM recovery(normal reboot happening). so i flash my device with "WT19_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf" this kernel...then i shocked !! no change happens. what i hav to do now suggest me....thanks.
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Just reflash stock rom, this should solve all your problems, but all data will be lost
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Just reflash stock rom, this should solve all your problems, but all data will be lost
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If i'm not wrong this is the stock rom "WT19_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf" , reflash with it but nothing happend...if i'm wrong pls find me the stock rom. and what type of data will be lost....cannt i back up?
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If i'm not wrong this is the stock rom "WT19_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf" , reflash with it but nothing happend...if i'm wrong pls find me the stock rom. and what type of data will be lost....cannt i back up?
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I think it's only the kernel as the file name said. The rom must be more than 100Mb big. (it's a long time ago when I flashed ftf...) maybe about 300 MB?
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TR!O said:
so i flash my device with "WT19_4.1.B.0.587_Kernel.ftf" this kernel...then i shocked !! no change happens. what i hav to do now suggest me....thanks.
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READ instructions properly.
thanks all....got that stock rom i think this onehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837398
one more thing....when i rooted my device i backup stock rom (or what that called donno, sry) using x-parts. can i restore it after flashing???
Do i hav to root it again after installing stock rom?
TR!O said:
thanks all....got that stock rom i think this onehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837398
one more thing....when i rooted my device i backup stock rom (or what that called donno, sry) using x-parts. can i restore it after flashing???
Do i hav to root it again after installing stock rom?
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You need to root your ics rom and install cwm. Then you can restore the backup, but this would only help, if you took the backup when some apps and data are on phone. Otherwise this would be useless :silly:
Okk......thanks i restored sucessfully with previous apps n data .....thanks
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hi all!
after successfully flashing and rooting my neo v i started trying these excellent roms of XDA developers.
so, with locked BL, after installing XPERIA Ultimate HD and Zelly Bean i went for a try on Ice Cream pureness v14.
i guess my mistake was that after a full wipe from CWM i installed the ROM, the neo v patch and the upgrade without any reboot but the last one.
anyway, i am stuck on a bootloop now
can't access CWM (i guess because of system format....(?))
i flashed stock rom with flashtool but still nothing
i am searching for hours to avoid posting such an embarrassing "first post" but i really can't find a solution
thanx in advance!
EDIT : Just managed to recover the phone using Sony Ericsson update service software, turning it back to 4.0.4 stock. So i am going again for root etc. I guess there should be an easier way so if anybody knows it please share.
and if any admin could fix that "rootloop" in the title....
cheers!
Yes, there is an easier way. Unlock your phone bootloader with one of two methods. I would choose testpoint method.
Just some tips: When you flash zip, always do wipe cache/data (don't wipe system like someone does), check that it is for locked bootloader, for Neo V not L or Neo etc. I never had those problems. Anyway, I don't see advantage of those ROMs on locked bootloader except of removing bloatware, which you can do by yourself.
And it is called bootloop not rootloop.
ReznorNInchNails said:
Yes, there is an easier way. Unlock your phone bootloader with one of two methods. I would choose testpoint method.
Just some tips: When you flash zip, always do wipe cache/data (don't wipe system like someone does), check that it is for locked bootloader, for Neo V not L or Neo etc. I never had those problems. Anyway, I don't see advantage of those ROMs on locked bootloader except of removing bloatware, which you can do by yourself.
And it is called bootloop not rootloop.
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Good one bro.. People should learn to help.. Like you did here.. :thumbup:
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ReznorNInchNails said:
Yes, there is an easier way. Unlock your phone bootloader with one of two methods. I would choose testpoint method.
Just some tips: When you flash zip, always do wipe cache/data (don't wipe system like someone does), check that it is for locked bootloader, for Neo V not L or Neo etc. I never had those problems. Anyway, I don't see advantage of those ROMs on locked bootloader except of removing bloatware, which you can do by yourself.
And it is called bootloop not rootloop.
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Thanx for tips! I am quite new to all this so I thought unlocked bl would come at the next level. I guess I might go for it sooner.
I know about the rootloop mistake that's why I asked for a correction
Cheers
I feel like a noob again. My (rooted, bootloader unlocked, custom rom) Neo V is stucked at bootloop. I tried flashing a stock kernel and it just stucked at the Sony logo, Then I flashed a custom kernel and it only light up the screen and nothing happen. Really need help...
I was trying to flash a custom rom and it was telling me to wipe battery stat and cache in advance option
Gemichi said:
I feel like a noob again. My (rooted, bootloader unlocked, custom rom) Neo V is stucked at bootloop. I tried flashing a stock kernel and it just stucked at the Sony logo, Then I flashed a custom kernel and it only light up the screen and nothing happen. Really need help...
I was trying to flash a custom rom and it was telling me to wipe battery stat and cache in advance option
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Just flash stock ftf file using flashtool.. Next time read the instructions properly before flashing..
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vishal_android freak said:
Just flash stock ftf file using flashtool.. Next time read the instructions properly before flashing..
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Ok, I flashed the .ftf and I was able to get into CWM, but when I go back and download the stable cm9 from Cyangenmod, It shows status 7 when flashing...
every rom I try to flash, I get status 7, I tried edit the "updater-script" and it just show installation aborted right away.
Flash kernel first and then ROM
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Gemichi said:
Ok, I flashed the .ftf and I was able to get into CWM, but when I go back and download the stable cm9 from Cyangenmod, It shows status 7 when flashing...
every rom I try to flash, I get status 7, I tried edit the "updater-script" and it just show installation aborted right away.
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Let me clarify this to you first,
CM doesn't work on Locked Bootloader.
So if you're having locked bootloader, there is one way to fix this:
Reflash ICS .ftf & do the whole rooting, installing CWM Recovery procedure again. Go to recovery & install the ROM with instructions stated in ROM thread.
If you have unlocked the bootloader, two ways to solve this problem:
1. Flash any other ICS kernel. Go to recovery, wipe everything except SDCard of course xD
Then power off the phone & flash kernel from CM9 zip. Install CM9.
2. If above doesn't fix the problem, reflash the ICS .ftf again. Flash CM9 kernel & install the zip usual way.
Cheers!
ak070
ak070 said:
Let me clarify this to you first,
CM doesn't work on Locked Bootloader.
So if you're having locked bootloader, there is one way to fix this:
Reflash ICS .ftf & do the whole rooting, installing CWM Recovery procedure again. Go to recovery & install the ROM with instructions stated in ROM thread.
If you have unlocked the bootloader, two ways to solve this problem:
1. Flash any other ICS kernel. Go to recovery, wipe everything except SDCard of course xD
Then power off the phone & flash kernel from CM9 zip. Install CM9.
2. If above doesn't fix the problem, reflash the ICS .ftf again. Flash CM9 kernel & install the zip usual way.
Cheers!
ak070
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I have unlocked my bootloader lol. Finally I got it back to normal now. I flashed the stock ftf, then update it to a newer firmware to root it. Flash CWM, Follow the instruction on how to flash cm10 (I use cm9) and everything is fine now, but I still want to flash other custom rom...
@Gemichi
If your Bootloader unlocked,you dont need install CWM or root your phone...
What you have to do is just flash kernel which have built-in CWM.
I advice you read again how to flash kernel,I see your post you install CWM,from that I know your bootloader NOT unlocked
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@Gemichi
If your Bootloader unlocked,you dont need install CWM or root your phone...
What you have to do is just flash kernel which have built-in CWM.
I advice you read again how to flash kernel,I see your post you install CWM,from that I know your bootloader NOT unlocked
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Ok I got it back to normal now, got CWM, flashed cutsom rom. Thanks
background info:
samsung galaxy s3 i9300. Rooted with cyanogenmod Installer: http://beta.download.cyanogenmod.org/install
A while ago I tried flashing a costum rom, however i wasnt fully satistied so went back to cyanogenmod. My SDcard space went from 11gb to 2gb left. I went to recovery (CWM Touch) and formatted system and sdcard (which was a huge mistake I believe). As far as I know, I have no rom installed right now after the format. Ive downloaded MIUI and put it on my external SD and tried flashing it from my external SD. After wiping dalvik, cache and factory reset flashing went well. When I press reboot device CWM says "root access is missing, root device?" Now there are 2 options: "no" and "yes root device (/system/xbin/su)". Both options result in my phone stuck at the boot animation.
I thought because I had no root, I had to flash a stock rom. So I downloaded a stock rom and tried flashing it. CWM said "installation aborted". So right now Im kind of clueless. Can anyone help me and tell me what to do? Ive been searchin this forum for quite a long time now. Any help would be appreciated.
Kind regards
Tried deleting data?
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Tried deleting data?
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yap, there was a lot of data I couldnt access. I wanted to clear the whole SD and flash a new rom so I could basically start over again with a fresh new SD
Which stock rom you installed??
And are you able to flash that miui rom you talking about now??
If it asks fit root just click no.. That's a problem I guess with the recovery not detecting root but you still have it.. just not into your rom by clicking no... then if you don't have root you can flash a supersu file through recovery..
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Can u try using odin?
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Yes, unless it is a repackaged stock rom you must use odin, not CWM to flash it. You could try using archie's rom or one of Wanam's in CWM. Or download a repacked stock that is flashable in CWM.
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Which stock rom you installed??
And are you able to flash that miui rom you talking about now??
If it asks fit root just click no.. That's a problem I guess with the recovery not detecting root but you still have it.. just not into your rom by clicking no... then if you don't have root you can flash a supersu file through recovery..
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I believe Ive tried flashing this stock rom
https://romhut.com/download/rom/51c4d86e79792
Yes the MIUI rom has been flashed "succesfully". Only thing is when I reboot my phone, it gets stuck at this screen:
http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q539/Rushabh_Kothari/800_00098.png. The phone has been rooted before as Ive been flashing several roms before.
Can u try using odin?
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Ehm im not familiar with Odin. I used Cyanogenmod Installer to install CM. From then I installed CWM and flashed other Roms
Good news guys, I flashed CM and boot went well. Thanks for your time and help. Thread can be closed