Hi,
I have successfully rooted my Xperia U phone (with ICS 4.0.1), and also installed the CWM.
I have downloaded the experience 2.1.zip rom file and placed the same in internal memory also.
Now when I restart my phone to be able to boot in recovery mode, I am not able to do so.
As soon as press power button, multi-coloured illumination doesn't take place in LED bar. As soons as Sony logo appears, I start pressing the 'Volume Down' button repeatedly, but nothing happens. It simply goes to Xperia logo animation screen and boots the phone with older ROM only.
Am I missing something. Please help. I want to install custom ROM to upgrade to JB, but I am not able to do so as I am not able to boot my phone in Recovery mode, which is required to flash the current ROM and installing new ROM on top of it (as per m knowledge).
Please Help. Urgent.
If video can be uploaded for the solution, i would highly appreciate the work and effort becoz I got frustrated now after following so many procedures given on internet to root / install CWM / boot in recovery. I am done with first two things: Rooting and Installing CWM. I struggling hard to reboot my phone in CWM mode
Thanks in advance.
idreamsagar said:
Hi,
I have successfully rooted my Xperia U phone (with ICS 4.0.1), and also installed the CWM.
I have downloaded the experience 2.1.zip rom file and placed the same in internal memory also.
Now when I restart my phone to be able to boot in recovery mode, I am not able to do so.
As soon as press power button, multi-coloured illumination doesn't take place in LED bar. As soons as Sony logo appears, I start pressing the 'Volume Down' button repeatedly, but nothing happens. It simply goes to Xperia logo animation screen and boots the phone with older ROM only.
Am I missing something. Please help. I want to install custom ROM to upgrade to JB, but I am not able to do so as I am not able to boot my phone in Recovery mode, which is required to flash the current ROM and installing new ROM on top of it (as per m knowledge).
Please Help. Urgent.
If video can be uploaded for the solution, i would highly appreciate the work and effort becoz I got frustrated now after following so many procedures given on internet to root / install CWM / boot in recovery. I am done with first two things: Rooting and Installing CWM. I struggling hard to reboot my phone in CWM mode
Thanks in advance.
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those that have locked bootloader after the flash of a rom lose the recovery,you have to reinstall
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You better go unlock your bootloader. Trust me, it's better because custom kernels have CWM. But if you want to install CWM your LB phone, it can be done too, by using RecoverX on Windows. Just post your questions here again if you have more problems
Sent by typing on my Xperia Sola with my fingers using xda premium
Thanks for reply! But problem still exists.
Vinardo_ZzZ 2000 said:
You better go unlock your bootloader. Trust me, it's better because custom kernels have CWM. But if you want to install CWM your LB phone, it can be done too, by using RecoverX on Windows. Just post your questions here again if you have more problems
Sent by typing on my Xperia Sola with my fingers using xda premium
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Hi ,
I've already unlocked the bootloader by going on the website ''unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com". I 've rooted it successfully.
The only problem is that I am not able to get into RECOVERY MODE after rebooting phone. It starts normally. I am breaking my head with this thing only .
Can you provide your valuable answer or suggestions!
Thanks.
idreamsagar said:
Hi,
I have successfully rooted my Xperia U phone (with ICS 4.0.1), and also installed the CWM.
I have downloaded the experience 2.1.zip rom file and placed the same in internal memory also.
Now when I restart my phone to be able to boot in recovery mode, I am not able to do so.
As soon as press power button, multi-coloured illumination doesn't take place in LED bar. As soons as Sony logo appears, I start pressing the 'Volume Down' button repeatedly, but nothing happens. It simply goes to Xperia logo animation screen and boots the phone with older ROM only.
Am I missing something. Please help. I want to install custom ROM to upgrade to JB, but I am not able to do so as I am not able to boot my phone in Recovery mode, which is required to flash the current ROM and installing new ROM on top of it (as per m knowledge).
Please Help. Urgent.
If video can be uploaded for the solution, i would highly appreciate the work and effort becoz I got frustrated now after following so many procedures given on internet to root / install CWM / boot in recovery. I am done with first two things: Rooting and Installing CWM. I struggling hard to reboot my phone in CWM mode
Thanks in advance.
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i think you are trying http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163800
if yes you need to have Munjenis's CWM
Thanks for reply!
C00ldUdE8655 said:
i think you are trying http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163800
if yes you need to have Munjenis's CWM
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Hi,
How do i know which kernel my XPU has?
Thanks.
idreamsagar said:
Hi,
How do i know which kernel my XPU has?
Thanks.
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setting>about phone>kernel version
idreamsagar said:
Hi,
How do i know which kernel my XPU has?
Thanks.
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Helped??? Press **THANKS**:angel:
idreamsagar said:
Hi ,
I've already unlocked the bootloader by going on the website ''unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com". I 've rooted it successfully.
The only problem is that I am not able to get into RECOVERY MODE after rebooting phone. It starts normally. I am breaking my head with this thing only .
Can you provide your valuable answer or suggestions!
Thanks.
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Are you sure you unlocked the bootloader AND rooted it? They are two different things Do you have superuser access?
Its working now, but some other problem after installing custom rom ! HELP !
carlaba2 said:
Are you sure you unlocked the bootloader AND rooted it? They are two different things Do you have superuser access?
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Hi,
I followed the steps mentioned in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2020897, and now I am able to get my phone restarting in CWM recovery mode. I successfully installed a new custom rom 'eXperience v2.1' with XPERIA Z look and feel. But I dint get the following points after doing this :
1. My phone info still says that it has ICS 4.0.4 version. (JB was expected)
2. All settings are related to ICS stock only
Only look and feel is changed as like in xperia Z.
Can you help me in this, why it din't update to JB?
Thanks.
idreamsagar said:
Hi,
I followed the steps mentioned in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2020897, and now I am able to get my phone restarting in CWM recovery mode. I successfully installed a new custom rom 'eXperience v2.1' with XPERIA Z look and feel. But I dint get the following points after doing this :
1. My phone info still says that it has ICS 4.0.4 version. (JB was expected)
2. All settings are related to ICS stock only
Only look and feel is changed as like in xperia Z.
Can you help me in this, why it din't update to JB?
Thanks.
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lolzz it an ics based rom only the name is Jelly bean Experiance** if you want jb for xperia u you should google_xperia u_jelly bean_xda n you would get it:angel:
I'm using this one by devswift1, it's working great. Only bugs are front camera and illumination bar not working yet
C00ldUdE8655 said:
i think you are trying http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163800
if yes you need to have Munjenis's CWM
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Munjenis's CWM work for me as well.
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hey guys, this is my first time i would say i bricked my phone. i need someone to help me my phone has been in 'coma' for nearly 2 days now.
so this happened when i try to apply this mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044 and after i carelessly copied framework-res.apk to system/framework using root explorer without setting the correct permissions, my phone automatically shuts off and try to restart but it failed, it stucked on the big sony ericsson logo and 'sony ericsson' text.
i have pull out the battery hundred times and try to reboot my phone normally but it didnt worked it still stucked on the sony ericsson logo.
so can anyone help me please...
what tools/application should i get to fix this?
first of all, i dont want to wipe/lose/factory reset my phone memory data because that would make my phone contacts gone which i never ever want to happen. so please is it possible to backup my contacts somewhere else if wiping is the answer at least??
okay i took a lot of time to type this and hoping someone give me an answer
Hi, what is your model no? and you rooted it?
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i use sk17i mini pro as mentioned above and yes it is obviously rooted
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
Someguyfromhell said:
Congratulations, you have felt the power of customizing Android for the first
Actually, one way to fix this now, is to get back to fully stock firmware.
The second way would be to unlock bootloader, install a custom kernel, enter recovery and use Fix Permissions option. Unfortunately, not all Recoveries have this, only some versions of ClockworkMod Recovery. I have used many kernels on my LWW and only some of these included this option and I can't remember which one had, which not.
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actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
Izzy Stinson said:
actually, i have been in android customization for so long already when im still using my sold lg optimus one a year ago. i have flash a custom roms and kernels on that phone a lot of times so im not new on android customization at all.
i stayed away from customizing my sony ericsson phone cause its a bit different and hard here espeially when it comes to unlocking bootloader and that stuff
back to the real topic, so what tools do i need to get back to fully new stock firmware, remember, i cant boot my phone.
and how about my contacts, messages, will it be gone? omg i dont want it to be gone. please help me to make my phone boot normally without nothing lose especially my contacts
someone help me asap please, i feel bad for my phone just sitting there cant boot and cant do anything. its been 2 days i didnt use my phone!!
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If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If contacts is too important for you and you have no backups, then go for the 2nd way - Unlock bootloader and install a custom kernel, which offers the Fix Permissions option.
I will check the Update Service, if Repair option will erase user data or not, currently updating my phone.
EDIT: Yes, removes all data.
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okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
Izzy Stinson said:
okay okay i got a good news, i got my contacts backup month ago using smscontactsbackup app.
alright now, what if contacts is not important anymore and what is the 1st way?
btw how about flashtool? can i flash a new stock rom without wiping data, i think theres an option for that. but im not sure if its possible to use flashtool while my phone is off
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If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
Someguyfromhell said:
If you can access flashmode, then your okay. Just flash stock firmware.
Will check Flashtool option.
Yep, you're correct, Flashtool has option to not wipe user data.
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nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
Izzy Stinson said:
nice. btw can you tell me step by step how to access flashmode using flashtool to flash a fresh stock rom?
i havent use it in a long time.
most importantly, can i use flashtool while my phone is off??
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Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
Someguyfromhell said:
Flashmode - Turn off phone, connect USB cable to your computer, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect USB cable to your phone.
Flashtool guide is in my tutorial.
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i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
Izzy Stinson said:
i cant find your tutorial. link?
this will do? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
or maybe i should try what this guy says?
"Follow this guide External rooting guide but in steps 5 and 12 instead of "rootxperia.zip" use "mini_mod_v1.8.zip". Once you have phone fully booted I suggest to install CWM recovery mode (you probably don't have it now) - CWM installation file - run install-cwm1.cmd and follow the onscreen instructions. Then you will be able to enter CWM recovery via volume down button during booting."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306044&page=40
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i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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You should probably get a backup app and backup your stuff or either root again and install CWM and backup that way
Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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Well he forgot to tell you that the first boot after every new 'fresh' flash required a little time for the phone to boot because it create cache at the boot animation...
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Izzy Stinson said:
i followed your method. i flashed a stock firmware using flashtool via flashmode it says flashing completed. and now i want to boot my phone. it still stucked on the green se logo and 'sony ericsson' text. darn
edit: holy ****! my phone is now booted normally and none of my stuffs is gone
thanks so much for helping.
but root is gone. that shouldnt be a problem. thanks again
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which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
Actually, i think you could've salvaged your phone without the need of flashing it... If you had access to CWM, you could've put framework file into zip file and flash it with CWM. It helped me once when i got stuck in bootloop after failed installation of a mod
maso321 said:
which guide did you use i i have u20 model and mine is stuck on the white sony screen i cant boot into flash mode cause the phone turns on as soon as i plug it in to the comp i just baught this phone i wasnt even gonna touch it but it only has 2.1 and i cant install anything i have no sleep so i need to know if this neo tutorial will unlock my phone 4 hrs and still on the screen its prolly gonna die soon
plz help me thanks in advance gents
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its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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do you know where i may get the software from ?
WORKED LIKE A CHARM !! thank you attemp number 2!
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Izzy Stinson said:
its very easy to recover your phone if you got bootloop or stuck at sony ericsson logo. dont sweat.
first of all you need a stock .ftf firmware downloaded. any .ftf stock firmware .58/62/42 or whatever as long as it is stock.
then download and install flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
then put your downloaded .ftf firmware at c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares/"your downloaded .ftf firmware"
then open flashtool and click on the lightning icon. and choose flashmode.
then press volume down button, while you do that connect your phone to pc using usb then flash the firmwares. then boom your phone back to life
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you my friend are a dangous man !! flashing it now thanks again i got the stock rom
Problem Resolved
I think that is a bootloop problem , you can try this method. It helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4nfePh0KQc&feature=plcp
I also had this same problem when installing hybrom v17 with lock bootloader and stock kernel. It helped me a lot. Hit thanks if I helped
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
Growly_ said:
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
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Here you go...
Download the attachment!
Unzip using WinRar
Connect your phone in normal mode
Go to the folder you extracted earlyer
Double click on "Install.bat"
Restart your phone
While turning on,at the Sony Boot Logo simply tap a few times the screen!
Now you should have CWM Recovery on your phone!
Simple as that
Hope helps you...
CWM 5 supports the touch screen buttons on the bottom of the phone also. its very easy to use!
Beats audio installed via this method.
On what firmware is that available? This is just a one click method after achieving root.
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Growly_ said:
On what firmware is that available? This is just a one click method after achieving root.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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it should work on any version of ICS!
So this is another method of achieving cwn then, the method you stated being the way to achieve it via pc and this method via device ?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
Hi,
Sorry for noob question here but will you please tell me what is this CWM and how is it helpful and for what purpose is it used?
Actually this is my first android phone and i'm trying to learn about android and all it's stuff...
Thanks and Regards.
shoz_on4u said:
Hi,
Sorry for noob question here but will you please tell me what is this CWM and how is it helpful and for what purpose is it used?
Actually this is my first android phone and i'm trying to learn about android and all it's stuff...
Thanks and Regards.
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CWM is some kind like the Bios from your pc...except does not have the same functions
it`s a recovery,where you can backup your rom and restore if something goes wrong with your phone!
with it you can install some custom ROM`s
you can clear cache...dalvik cache....and a lot more to do!
but really the mos usefull function of it is the backup-restore and the flash of different modules rom`s and kernels!
it`s better to have cwn just in case
Hi aresbv2000
what do you mean in "normal mode"
I tried it in Mass Storage and Media transfer mode an the CMD-Text hold on " at
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Step1 : Waiting for Device
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whats the correct way to install CWM ?
Thanks for your support
Wolf
wolfwolf said:
Hi aresbv2000
what do you mean in "normal mode"
I tried it in Mass Storage and Media transfer mode an the CMD-Text hold on " at
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Step1 : Waiting for Device
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whats the correct way to install CWM ?
Thanks for your support
Wolf
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install Sony PC Comanion first
second check the usb debugging box from {}developer options
then just plug your phone into the usb
after that double click on install.bat
i am on unlocked bootloader
i don`t know if it works with locked bootloader
it should work
another way to install CWM is to flash a kernel wich already have CWM on it!
to do that you must install fastboot driver an connect your phone in fastboot mode to your pc(with the phone shut off pres and keep volume up key and plug into USB untill the blue led is on)
than go to the extracted folder(in the attachment) and pres and hold shift key + right click
select from menu open command window here
in the cmd window type " fastboot flash boot kernel.elf" without the comma`s
it will install the Xperia SSpedd OC @ 1,67 MHZ and you will get CWM olso on your device!
After installing that to enter CWM pres volume up when booting the phone while the blue led and light stripe is on!
this is olso for unlocked bootloader,i don`t know if it works for locked bootloader since my phone is with unlocked bootloader from the day 1!
Again simply installing this APK from the market seems to be less daunting.
Growly_ said:
Again simply installing this APK from the market seems to be less daunting.
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last time i checked the cwm from market was not officialy supported by Xperia S!but that was a month ago!
aresbv2000 said:
Here you go...
Download the attachment!
Unzip using WinRar
Connect your phone in normal mode
Go to the folder you extracted earlyer
Double click on "Install.bat"
Restart your phone
While turning on,at the Sony Boot Logo simply tap a few times the screen!
Now you should have CWM Recovery on your phone!
Simple as that
Hope helps you...
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can confirm this worked with locked bootloader, im using a sim locked and locked bootloader Xperia S with root and this method just worked fine for me
thanks very much
aresbv2000 said:
last time i checked the cwm from market was not officialy supported by Xperia S!but that was a month ago!
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Ares,
I think the op was talking about this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler which was the purpose of his post. The easiest way for new people to install CWM is with this apk from the market.
Correct me if I'm wrong OP.
veryproudmonkey said:
Ares,
I think the op was talking about this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler which was the purpose of his post. The easiest way for new people to install CWM is with this apk from the market.
Correct me if I'm wrong OP.
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You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
Growly_ said:
You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
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the app from the market never worked for me, came up lt26 unsupported, but the method earlier in thread worked first time
Growly_ said:
You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
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Tried...but not working.the phone model is not supported.so...the easiest way avalaible is the method presented by me.
Remember...it's not my work...i only shared with you so i can help.
Growly_ said:
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
arg new theme...
This app DOES NOT support the Xperia S... Yet... The recovery WILL NOT WORK! it may boot fine but none of the functions will work!
Pvy.
aresbv2000 said:
another way to install CWM is to flash a kernel wich already have CWM on it!
to do that you must install fastboot driver an connect your phone in fastboot mode to your pc(with the phone shut off pres and keep volume up key and plug into USB untill the blue led is on)
than go to the extracted folder(in the attachment) and pres and hold shift key + right click
select from menu open command window here
in the cmd window type " fastboot flash boot kernel.elf" without the comma`s
it will install the Xperia SSpedd OC @ 1,67 MHZ and you will get CWM olso on your device!
After installing that to enter CWM pres volume up when booting the phone while the blue led and light stripe is on!
this is olso for unlocked bootloader,i don`t know if it works for locked bootloader since my phone is with unlocked bootloader from the day 1!
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Sorry dint work for me - boot into CWM ok but boot into Android goes to a loop !!!!!!!
had to flash back the original kernel
bootloader free and rooted
Any solutions ?
Wolf
Hello guys,
This is my first thread and I'm not sure if this is the right place to write about my problem, but didn't find a forum that fits better. I'm stuck at bootloop after installing CM10.1 coconut on my SE LWW WT19i. I have bootloader locked and I can't unlock it. My phone is rooted with Zerg rush and have installed CWM Recovery 5. However I didn't manage to boot into recovery mode with all the button combinations. I downloaded the X-parts application and booted from there. The first time i got status error 7 and used the updater script rework method to get rid of it. Now my CM10.1 is installed, but my phone is stuck on bootloop and I have no idea what to do to unblock it.
Waiting for fast responses, because I really need help badly..
derk1n said:
Hello guys,
This is my first thread and I'm not sure if this is the right place to write about my problem, but didn't find a forum that fits better. I'm stuck at bootloop after installing CM10.1 coconut on my SE LWW WT19i. I have bootloader locked and I can't unlock it. My phone is rooted with Zerg rush and have installed CWM Recovery 5. However I didn't manage to boot into recovery mode with all the button combinations. I downloaded the X-parts application and booted from there. The first time i got status error 7 and used the updater script rework method to get rid of it. Now my CM10.1 is installed, but my phone is stuck on bootloop and I have no idea what to do to unblock it.
Waiting for fast responses, because I really need help badly..
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You'll need to get back into recovery and flash a working rom. Also if you can get a logcat for devs from your device forums to look at so they can help you.
Info and how to on logcats here, I've included how to grab one during bootloop.
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Stryke_the_Orc said:
You'll need to get back into recovery and flash a working rom. Also if you can get a logcat for devs from your device forums to look at so they can help you.
Info and how to on logcats here, I've included how to grab one during bootloop.
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The problem is that I don't know the key combination to go into recovery mode on my phone.Also.. will the
warranty affect my phone, since i have rooted it?
Just ask in mini and lww thread and don't worry.its easy as pie to fix
Also you can use Sony pc companion or update service to reset your phone to factory rom
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
Buddy as Stated above it is generous to use Sony pc companion to get back to stock rom and then root again and flash CM.
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After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
aempires said:
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
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Did you try to install stock rom since you can connect your phone on flashmode?
DaRk-L0rD said:
Did you try to install stock rom since you can connect your phone on flashmode?
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yes, i tried several times but neither the process don't start or get stuck in the middle!
aempires said:
yes, i tried several times but neither the process don't start or get stuck in the middle!
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You have unlocked bootloader, right mate?
Sola didn't get official jb update.
When you install jb for first time you have to wait till your phone boots properly. Could ask 15-30 minutes or even more. The key is to be patient.
DaRk-L0rD said:
You have unlocked bootloader, right mate?
Sola didn't get official jb update.
When you install jb for first time you have to wait till your phone boots properly. Could ask 15-30 minutes or even more. The key is to be patient.
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yes the bootloader was unlocked and i wait almost 15 minutes. and you know what happens. there is any advice or help you can give me?
aempires said:
yes the bootloader was unlocked and i wait almost 15 minutes. and you know what happens. there is any advice or help you can give me?
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The only advice i can give you for now is lock your bootloader and try repairing with sony pc companion.
Pc companion will not work on unlocked bootloader.
DaRk-L0rD said:
The only advice i can give you for now is lock your bootloader and try repairing with sony pc companion.
Pc companion will not work on unlocked bootloader.
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I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
aempires said:
I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
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I've successfully locked the bootloader as you said but when i connect it to pc companion it says that theres is no software update for my phone (i did it in the repair option)
aempires said:
I have tried to install a kernel for re lock bootloader. but it i couldn't install it. is there any other way?
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It's not a kernel mate it's an ftf file. You have to flash it via flashmode not via fastboot mode.
here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189
DaRk-L0rD said:
It's not a kernel mate it's an ftf file. You have to flash it via flashmode not via fastboot mode.
here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920189
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OK, my mistake. but yes i did it by flash mode!
This is no hard brick. This is soft kernel brick. A hard brick is when you can't enter flash mode, and your phone is dead(cannot power on) you can get a hard brick if you are some crazy dev :-\ who constantly brick his phone lol
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AndroidNoob69 said:
This is no hard brick. This is soft kernel brick. A hard brick is when you can't enter flash mode, and your phone is dead(cannot power on) you can get a hard brick if you are some crazy dev :-\ who constantly brick his phone lol
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thanks for the that info!
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OK, my mistake. but yes i did it by flash mode!
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Did you get any error?
If no, means that your bootloader is now locked. Try installing again stock rom via flashmode or repair your phone using pc companion.
Don't remember where, a user told that had a similar issue with another device and solved it using this tool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Read the instructions on how to install and use this tool mate.
had similar issue. will try using those methods and see if work. thanks
aempires said:
After all forgive my english and i will appreciate every answer!
Yesterday i was installing a custom rom, eXperience Innovation (the ROM with JB). and there was no problems. all the process went well and the installation finished correctly. i followed all the process how it was described in the thread and reboot the phone. Here is where the problem begin first the system get stuck at the sony logo (for much more time than usually takes when you install a rom) so i reboot again the phone and now it doesn't start.
Actually when i push the power button the green led flashes and nothing else occurs. i just can connect it in flash mode and fastboot mode
I've tried to fix it with pc companion but it says that the phone has a custom software that can't be updated (sony error 2003)
then i tried to install a stock kernel with flash tool but it gets stuck in the process. i tried by flash mode and fastboot mode several times and with different kernels but it doesn't work.
by the way i can't access CWM.
Please any help will be appreciated!
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happened to me this before with XU and Xsola, on sola i fix my phone as follows:
reboot on flashmode (vol down press)
re install the stock kernel .10 and next .54 via flashtool (u can found here) original post from (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029756 @slackerzz)
install stock .54 ftf
this alwys work for my when my phone stuck at the sony logo for long time,
i hope help u if i help u plz hit thanks xD
DaRk-L0rD said:
Did you get any error?
If no, means that your bootloader is now locked. Try installing again stock rom via flashmode or repair your phone using pc companion.
Don't remember where, a user told that had a similar issue with another device and solved it using this tool: http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
Read the instructions on how to install and use this tool mate.
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Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
aempires said:
Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
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Glad your phone is back to life!
Enjoy!
DaRk-L0rD said:
Glad your phone is back to life!
Enjoy!
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I have to thank you for your help! but i came with other problem now. the phone is working, now i can root, instal kernel, roms, etc... But i have noticed that the phone doesn't sound or vibrates. if i use any headset i can hear everything but without that there is no sound or vibration. can you know what it could be? i've been looking but can't find any solution yet
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aempires said:
Yes, when i re lock the bootloader i could finally install an stock kernel! now my phone is back! Thanks a lot!!!!
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i was trying to install experience v2 custom rom and my device is sola. when i installing the custom rom my device got strucked. therefore i pressed vol + and power button. now my phone get struck at sony logo. i can't go to the clockwork mod recovery. i downloaded sony emma and tried.when i registering there it's not sending the registering link to my email address. what can i do for this. please help me
nthilina said:
i was trying to install experience v2 custom rom and my device is sola. when i installing the custom rom my device got strucked. therefore i pressed vol + and power button. now my phone get struck at sony logo. i can't go to the clockwork mod recovery. i downloaded sony emma and tried.when i registering there it's not sending the registering link to my email address. what can i do for this. please help me
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Have you tried installing a custom rom with flash tool?
I'm about to install KitKat 4.4 on my Sony Xperia P but I can not get into CWM mode!
Some say I should press Home + Volume down (doesn't work) and some say Power + Volume up (doesn't work) or Power + Volume down.
Which is it???? There should be three vibrations and then....?
Thanks!
Anna.A. said:
I'm about to install KitKat 4.4 on my Sony Xperia P but I can not get into CWM mode!
Some say I should press Home + Volume down (doesn't work) and some say Power + Volume up (doesn't work) or Power + Volume down.
Which is it???? There should be three vibrations and then....?
Thanks!
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Do you have CWM installed or flashed custom kernel?
Is your bootloader unlocked?
ChikeD said:
Do you have CWM installed or flashed custom kernel?
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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My technical english isn't the best but the phone is rooted, I have ROM Manager installed and the kernel is 3.0.8+, JB 4.1.2, version 6.2.A.100.
Anna.A. said:
My technical english isn't the best but the phone is rooted, I have ROM Manager installed and the kernel is 3.0.8+, JB 4.1.2, version 6.2.A.100.
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I am taking it you did not unlock bootloader, case you cannot flash no non stock based custom ROMs.
Forget about ROM manager, it's not gonna work on XP, not untill they make it work on XP which I don't think they did.
Install recovery using recoverx its a windows software then after install shut down and use volume up at Sony logo.
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ChikeD said:
Do you have CWM installed or flashed custom kernel?
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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She has to flash a kernel to get CWM, no?
Ok, see.
You'll need to unlock the bootloader to have the CWM, Sony stock doesn't has a CWM to flash ROMs so it won't work but here's the thing...
In order to get CWM you have to unlock the bootloader and fast boot flash a custom kernel, once you got it you can enter by pressing volume up repeatly, or depending in the kernel you've flashed.
If my vocabulary is so strange to you, I can explain you better, I guess.
But that's it.
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manudo said:
She has to flash a kernel to get CWM, no?
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No there is CWM for unlocked bootloader, But since the OP wants to install CM anyway he/she need unlocked bootloader.
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I am taking it you did not unlock bootloader, case you cannot flash no non stock based custom ROMs.
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Ah, okey! No I have not unlocked the bootloader (yet) and I am reading about RecoveryX for the moment and if I have understood it correctly I will get CWM with it, yes?
I am going to install cm-11-20131201-UNOFFICIAL-nypon-NIGHTLY-14 and gapps-modular-mini-4.4-20131118-signed on my LG Optimus x2 first, before I try it out on my new Xperia - just to make sure I like it and that the incoming call bug is gone with 4.4.
No need to upgrade if the incoming and outgoing dialer issue is still there.
It has CWM installed and is ready to go.
Ps. Yes, I'm a woman.
AndroidNoob69 said:
Install recovery using recoverx its a windows software then after install shut down and use volume up at Sony logo
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So THAT's when I do it - at the Sony logo! Thanks!
I have tried RecoveryX before, never worked.
You must have bootloader unlocked to install CM and since you going to flash kernel anyway just use the provided kernel don't bother with recovery.
I don't know if the dialer issue present in JB CMs at all, so you might try them first. CM11 is still in early stage.
LG has the call lag also?
Sorry deleted i saw it to late it was for kitkat
Well, first, like everybody has told you, Unlock the bootloader, then for incoming call lag, i recommend you try CM10.2 or CM11, those are good in this .. and are great for daily use, no big problems.
For unlocking your bootloader you should follow the steps that Sony™ gives you. That´s the easy way.
Have luck..!