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[Q] Can't enter recovery mode

Hi,
After updating to 4.2.2 I rooted my Xperia by ibtimes.co.uk/articles/484784/20130630/xperia-z-root-android422-jellybean-locked-bootloader.htm manual. And after successful rooting and installing some root apps I decided to install CWM recovery to backup my system. I installed the recovery following androidteen.com/sony-xperia-z-install-clockworkmod-cwm-recovery-with-locked-bootloader manual. Everything went nice and smooth and I entered the recovery mode (by pressing Vol Up while LED was green during booting) and made a backup (btw is that a nandroid backup?). The problem is that I can enter the recovery only once after "flashing" the phone with CWM. Any combination of volume keys, power key or LED will not let me enter it again later. Can anyone guide me how to enter to recovery mode anytime or fix this problem so I can use my backup if needed?
Thank you in advance!

mrzzzak said:
Hi,
After updating to 4.2.2 I rooted my Xperia by ibtimes.co.uk/articles/484784/20130630/xperia-z-root-android422-jellybean-locked-bootloader.htm manual. And after successful rooting and installing some root apps I decided to install CWM recovery to backup my system. I installed the recovery following androidteen.com/sony-xperia-z-install-clockworkmod-cwm-recovery-with-locked-bootloader manual. Everything went nice and smooth and I entered the recovery mode (by pressing Vol Up while LED was green during booting) and made a backup (btw is that a nandroid backup?). The problem is that I can enter the recovery only once after "flashing" the phone with CWM. Any combination of volume keys, power key or LED will not let me enter it again later. Can anyone guide me how to enter to recovery mode anytime or fix this problem so I can use my backup if needed?
Thank you in advance!
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Hey, i use to have this issue with the Z so i just installed this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 that should always let u into recovery, when the phone vibrates and the led goes green hold up. Yeah a backup is a nandroid backup. If you cant get that to work ill try help out further.

When exiting recovery did you answer the question with 'yes'? If so that's the problem. You have to answer no or have to flash a patch by doomlord.
Sent from my Xperia Z using XDA premium.

When exiting recovery did you answer the question with 'yes'? If so that's the problem. You have to answer no or have to flash a patch by doomlord.
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There is no question when I exit recovery. The only option to exit recovery is reboot now (atleast I guess). What patch are you talking about? Could you provide me some link pls.
Well the dualboot is definitely last resort but I would rather fix this CWM issue :/

Yeah this happened to me also, you need to use the dual recovery instead
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2

I don't see the point of a dual recovery. That recovery itself already contains CWM and add TWRP. What would I need 2 recoveries? There should be a way how to make CWM work somehow. Hmmm :/

mrzzzak said:
I don't see the point of a dual recovery. That recovery itself already contains CWM and add TWRP. What would I need 2 recoveries? There should be a way how to make CWM work somehow. Hmmm :/
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Nobody seems to be maintaining the older releases of the recoveries for locked bootloaders. This is a known issue with them on 4.2.2 firmwares.
Just install the dual recovery and use only CWM recovery. You will literally notice no difference.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 2

ttlessn veins
I've got the same problem.
so... I installed XZ Dual Recovery AND the zip file.... Flashed the Honami port (eXistenZ Ultra V1) and flashed the Dual recovery at the same time ( just as it says to do)
Now i can enter TWRP no problem, but when i push volume up it just sends the LED purple, and stays on the sony logo...
any one else having this problem???

Thanks so much for posting this, worked like a charm!

Hi, I also have some issues with getting into recovery mode. Ive bought this handheld not long ago, and deceided to unlock the bootloader and root it, than flash a custom ROM. Unlocked with code received from Sony, rooted with towelroot. I transferred the .zip to the sd, but somehow Im not able to put the device into recovery mode. The LED doesnt light up when I turn the device on. I push the vol button, but no effect. Tried apps to reboot into recovery mode, but the phone everytime reboots normaly...

i have the same problem
krisztian b said:
Hi, I also have some issues with getting into recovery mode. Ive bought this handheld not long ago, and deceided to unlock the bootloader and root it, than flash a custom ROM. Unlocked with code received from Sony, rooted with towelroot. I transferred the .zip to the sd, but somehow Im not able to put the device into recovery mode. The LED doesnt light up when I turn the device on. I push the vol button, but no effect. Tried apps to reboot into recovery mode, but the phone everytime reboots normaly...
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can anyone help please, or is it a hardware problem.
Thanking in advance

zajjy55 said:
can anyone help please, or is it a hardware problem.
Thanking in advance
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Which recovery you using?

Same problem more or less
krisztian b said:
Hi, I also have some issues with getting into recovery mode. Ive bought this handheld not long ago, and deceided to unlock the bootloader and root it, than flash a custom ROM. Unlocked with code received from Sony, rooted with towelroot. I transferred the .zip to the sd, but somehow Im not able to put the device into recovery mode. The LED doesnt light up when I turn the device on. I push the vol button, but no effect. Tried apps to reboot into recovery mode, but the phone everytime reboots normaly...
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Yeah my LED never turns green, it seems to turn a purplish color after the Sony logo comes up.
This is so frustrating, is there a tool similar to odin that I can use to flash back to stock?

TechShui said:
Yeah my LED never turns green, it seems to turn a purplish color after the Sony logo comes up.
This is so frustrating, is there a tool similar to odin that I can use to flash back to stock?
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Reinstall the recovery
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!

TechShui said:
Yeah my LED never turns green, it seems to turn a purplish color after the Sony logo comes up.
This is so frustrating, is there a tool similar to odin that I can use to flash back to stock?
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Install this recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
and just press volume up key @ green led

Problem Solved?
titanunleashed said:
Install this recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
and just press volume up key @ green led
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I need updates for this problem. Does anyone who experiencing the problem managed to solve it? Because I did have the same problem and I need solution. Please update regarding this matter. Thank you very much in advance.

[Q] Really confused

So I'm trying to flash a custom ROM but my phone either doesn't want me to or I've misread something.
I'm running the C6603 rooted w/ locked bootloader and CWM recovery 6.0.2.8 for locked BLers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187363 and lastly the stock ROM
I'm trying to install Avatar ROM but for some reason I can't get into recovery. The page says pressing volume up when the green light flashes while powering up will go into recovery but I can't get there. When I do it nothing happens. I've tried pressing and holding both volume up/down to no avail.
My bootloader also seems to be acting weird as when I boot into it it's just a black screen with my LED lit up blue.
If anyone could help me out that would be great. This isn't my first flash but this one is bamboozling me. Also, yes the button does actually work.

You need to unlock your bootloader before flashing AOSP/CM based roms as they require a custom kernel.
Tutorial here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261

potplanty said:
So I'm trying to flash a custom ROM but my phone either doesn't want me to or I've misread something.
I'm running the C6603 rooted w/ locked bootloader and CWM recovery 6.0.2.8 for locked BLers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187363 and lastly the stock ROM
I'm trying to install Avatar ROM but for some reason I can't get into recovery. The page says pressing volume up when the green light flashes while powering up will go into recovery but I can't get there. When I do it nothing happens. I've tried pressing and holding both volume up/down to no avail.
My bootloader also seems to be acting weird as when I boot into it it's just a black screen with my LED lit up blue.
If anyone could help me out that would be great. This isn't my first flash but this one is bamboozling me. Also, yes the button does actually work.
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avatar rom need you to unlocked your bootloader

potplanty said:
So I'm trying to flash a custom ROM but my phone either doesn't want me to or I've misread something.
I'm running the C6603 rooted w/ locked bootloader and CWM recovery 6.0.2.8 for locked BLers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187363 and lastly the stock ROM
I'm trying to install Avatar ROM but for some reason I can't get into recovery. The page says pressing volume up when the green light flashes while powering up will go into recovery but I can't get there. When I do it nothing happens. I've tried pressing and holding both volume up/down to no avail.
My bootloader also seems to be acting weird as when I boot into it it's just a black screen with my LED lit up blue.
If anyone could help me out that would be great. This isn't my first flash but this one is bamboozling me. Also, yes the button does actually work.
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Black screen + Blue LED = Fastboot mode = Your bootloader. This is totally normal, nothing to worry about.
Anyway, there is no way for you to install avatar rom, as it needs an unlocked bootloader in order to install the cm kernel. If you can unlock it, then do so.

Once you HAVE unlocked your bootloader (You'll lose BRAVIA engine 2 btw) there is still a problem getting into CWM...
A user on the topic fixed it so you'll have to do a bit of searching within the topic to find it. But installing CWM from the OP will mean you can't get into it on the latest firmware.
Another work-around is to use TWRP. You can reboot into the recovery from the app provided but if your phone messes up and won't boot you can't get into recovery to flash a backup.
It's on page 56 of this thread! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187363&page=56
Second post from bottom!

Thanks all
Thanks for the help all. I've thanked you all.
Just to make sure I've got this right can I use Doomlords kernel? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172888
Once I've flashed the kernel do I already have recovery installed (as Doomlords' adv it has both CWM and TWRP (how does dual recovery work anyway?)) or do I still have to manually flash through fastboot?
If anyone can show me another kernel to use or the correct one that would be great.
Cheers all

potplanty said:
Thanks for the help all. I've thanked you all.
Just to make sure I've got this right can I use Doomlords kernel? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172888
Once I've flashed the kernel do I already have recovery installed (as Doomlords' adv it has both CWM and TWRP (how does dual recovery work anyway?)) or do I still have to manually flash through fastboot?
If anyone can show me another kernel to use or the correct one that would be great.
Cheers all
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If you've unlocked your bootloader then yes, you can use Doomkernel.
It's best to flash the Doomkernel zip in your existing recovery rather than in fastboot.
After flashing Doomkernel you will have dual recovery, it's basically the same as normal recovery except for the volume up key is CWM and volume down key is TWRP.

Hey I am having a boot and boot recovery issue

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sirreal12 said:
I think I have a unique problem here. I tried to install the Holo Blur Rom using bootstrap. After I flashed it my bootup is looping and all attempts to get into Recovery mode are fail.
When I do the Power+Vol+ I get a screen with Android on it's back and the ! but nothing ever happens. I have also tried getting into the Bootstrap menu but that doesnt work either, it goes into boot up.
Do you think there is a way to save my phone still?
- Bootloader is unlocked
- Rooted
##EDIT##
I figured it out, I did not know you had to press Pwr+ Vol+ Vol- all at once. I thought it was just Pwr+ Vol+ only. Thanks!
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With an unlocked bootloader, you should use CWM or Touch Recovery, nothing else as these custom roms need one or the other to install.

[Q] Help!! Stucked on bootloop i guess. Flashing cwm problem

I just unlocked my xpz's bootloader and then i flashed cwm.. After that i got stuck on bootanimation which is the sony logo then it just vibrates and restarts itself continuosly (with violet notification light) i think i flashed the cwm right cos' it works just fine. When the device shows up the violet light notification light and i press the up volume key it opens cwm.. Please help me solve this. Right now i don't know what to do.
Again cwm works but can't boot up my phone.

ll_rafael_ll said:
I just unlocked my xpz's bootloader and then i flashed cwm.. After that i got stuck on bootanimation which is the sony logo then it just vibrates and restarts itself continuosly (with violet notification light) i think i flashed the cwm right cos' it works just fine. When the device shows up the violet light notification light and i press the up volume key it opens cwm.. Please help me solve this. Right now i don't know what to do.
Again cwm works but can't boot up my phone.
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what rom you using?

ll_rafael_ll said:
I just unlocked my xpz's bootloader and then i flashed cwm.. After that i got stuck on bootanimation which is the sony logo then it just vibrates and restarts itself continuosly (with violet notification light) i think i flashed the cwm right cos' it works just fine. When the device shows up the violet light notification light and i press the up volume key it opens cwm.. Please help me solve this. Right now i don't know what to do.
Again cwm works but can't boot up my phone.
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I assume you want to install a custom rom, right? Just flash the zip file in cwm.. Otherwise flash a stock ftf with flashtool. You can also use pre rooted ones

Richy99 said:
what rom you using?
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The stock one..

St.Jimmy90 said:
I assume you want to install a custom rom, right? Just flash the zip file in cwm.. Otherwise flash a stock ftf with flashtool. You can also use pre rooted ones
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I'll try to flash a rom using flashtool and let you know what's gonna happened. Thanks for your advice!

My case with bootloops was solved by entering into recovery and clearing cache partitions
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[Q] Boot loop fix for sony xperia z1

My mobile specs sony xperia z1 c6902
I rooted my mobile recently and also unlocked it officially through sony mobile site.
Later i tried to install cynogen mod 11 honami build through cwm recovery.
Now , the install is corrupted and it is in a boot loop.
The boot loop is not allowing the mobile to completely charge.
Pl help me to install cynogen rom or any other rom

t_ramesh79 said:
My mobile specs sony xperia z1 c6902
I rooted my mobile recently and also unlocked it officially through sony mobile site.
Later i tried to install cynogen mod 11 honami build through cwm recovery.
Now , the install is corrupted and it is in a boot loop.
The boot loop is not allowing the mobile to completely charge.
Pl help me to install cynogen rom or any other rom
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Fastboot cm11 kernel and then try to boot device.
It's kernel problem...
If that won't do the job, do this:
Flash stock firmware through pc companion, root it and install recovery.
Edit:sorry, my bad - I meant flash stock ftf through flashtool...
Download CM ROM again and flash it.
Make sure flashable zip contains boot.img, that's kernel.
You can drive cm rom on stock kernel, your device will stuck in loop...
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

funky0308 said:
Fastboot cm11 kernel and then try to boot device.
It's kernel problem...
If that won't do the job, do this:
Flash stock firmware through pc companion,
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He can not do this as he unlocked the boot, instead use flashtool to flash a stock FTF then carry on
root it and install recovery.
Download CM ROM again and flash it.
Make sure flashable zip contains boot.img, that's kernel.
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cnyoen mod 11 boot loop problem
but right now as i said the loop is not allowing the phone to charge.
when little charged the loop is draining the battery and the mobile is switching off.
due to this i am unable to go into fast boot or repair through pc companion
but iam able to go into cwm recovery.
any help to recover ?

Press and hold both the volume up and power button until the phone vibrates 3 times.
Then you can flash the CM kernel
Inside the update.zip is boot.img file, flash with fastboot using the following
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Then enter recovery and flash the update.zip
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If you can enter recovery just flash the update.zip
If you have unlocked the boot it should work

i held the power and volume up button and waited for 3 vibrations.
then tried to flash by pressing vol u p button and then the usb cable into te mobile.
but there is no blue light i only see the red light and after some time the cynogen mod boot loop appears.
pls help .

enter recovery and flash the update.zip
Where did you download it from?

i am trying t enter recovery .
i downloaded the cm mod from : download.cyanogenmod.org/device=honami it s a nightly build

t_ramesh79 said:
i am trying t enter recovery .
i downloaded the cm mod from : download.cyanogenmod.org/device=honami it s a nightly build
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Try looking here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540650

i tried till now .. held the vol down button and pluggd in usb cable to my pc.. the red light persists and iam unable to go into recovery mode.

t_ramesh79 said:
i tried till now .. held the vol down button and pluggd in usb cable to my pc.. the red light persists and iam unable to go into recovery mode.
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That's not recovery, that's flashmode.
Reboot the phone and repeatedly press the volume up button as its booting to get in recovery
Then flash the update.zip

r u there .. can u suggest anything...

Yes, follow my instructions
Enter recovery and flash the update.zip
Do you know how to get into recovery? I have told you in my last post. You seem to have recovery mixed up with flashmode.
You need recovery.

once i reboot the phone and while pressing the vol up button should i connect to pc ?

t_ramesh79 said:
once i reboot the phone and while pressing the vol up button should i connect to pc ?
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No, recovery is on the phone, it has nothing to do with the computer.
Please follow the instructions as I have given them

powered the phone and kept on pressing the vol up .. the red light initially there vanished and the screen is blank. i dint see any activity after i powered on the phone except for the red liht flashed 2 times and the light vanished.

OK, leave the phone on charge for a few hours .
Then try again.
If you cannot enter recovery you need to fastboot the kernel from the update.zip and the enter recovery after that.
If all else fails, just flash a stock FTF using flashtool

how do i know if my phone is charging , becoz yesterday i charged my phone whole night .
but in the morning i still see that it does not get till the boo screen.
is this a hardware problem?

gregbradley said:
He can not do this as he unlocked the boot, instead use flashtool to flash a stock FTF then carry on
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What are you talking about??
He can't use fastboot because he unlocked bootloader!?
That's the exact thing you can do when you unlock bootloader...You can flash custom kernel.
If he use kernel image with recovery he has everything..
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

funky0308 said:
What are you talking about??
He can't use fastboot because he unlocked bootloader!?
That's the exact thing you can do when you unlock bootloader...You can flash custom kernel.
If he use kernel image with recovery he has everything..
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
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No, you said to repair with pccompanion, you cannot use pccompanion with an unlocked bootloader
http://prntscr.com/46ae2f