Hi guys!
I've wanted to install CM11 on my Xperia SP. I unlocked bootloader, flashed kernel and installed a zip from sd, but when I'm rebooting there's only CM logo. I was patient, but it didn't turned on after 7 hours. I made full wipe and format before installing. Could you help me?
Same problem here. I also unlocked the bootloader, did the wipe & format, then installed the zip. (I didn't flash a kernel.) If I remember correctly, there were some error messages during the wipe & format stage. I'll look it up when I'm home, haven't got the phone with me right now.
Come on guys, I know some of you can help me
pparker884 said:
Come on guys, I know some of you can help me
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Well if you are coming from stock directly, I would advise you to flash the kernel first and then flash the rom from the recovery.
Its about some mounts and partitions.
sarkar1990 said:
Well if you are coming from stock directly, I would advise you to flash the kernel first and then flash the rom from the recovery.
Its about some mounts and partitions.
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I tried, didn't work ;/
pparker884 said:
I tried, didn't work ;/
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Did you try flashing the stock .207 ftf over Flashtool?
Marionette said:
Did you try flashing the stock .207 ftf over Flashtool?
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Flashmode turns off after some time so I can't.
pparker884 said:
Flashmode turns off after some time so I can't.
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It turns off for me too,but It flashes the file.
OPEN Flashtool
Make sure that you have drivers installed.
Select the thunder icon.
Select Flashmode.
Select your firmware.
Wait for Flashtool to notify you that you must connect your device.
HOLD DOWN the Vol DOWN button and connect the phone(DONT RELEASE THE VOL DOWN BUTTON UNTIL FLASHTOOL STARTS FLASHING/DETECTS YOUR DEVICE AND READS ITS INFO)
You have a but more complex Soft brick,so try my method.
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Marionette said:
It turns off for me too,but It flashes the file.
OPEN Flashtool
Make sure that you have drivers installed.
Select the thunder icon.
Select Flashmode.
Select your firmware.
Wait for Flashtool to notify you that you must connect your device.
HOLD DOWN the Vol DOWN button and connect the phone(DONT RELEASE THE VOL DOWN BUTTON UNTIL FLASHTOOL STARTS FLASHING/DETECTS YOUR DEVICE AND READS ITS INFO)
You have a but more complex Soft brick,so try my method.
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Thanks Marionette! Phone works on stock .205
sarkar1990 said:
Well if you are coming from stock directly, I would advise you to flash the kernel first and then flash the rom from the recovery.
Its about some mounts and partitions.
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YES! Thank you! Flashing a kernel first (I used WilliamsKernel) solved this for me.
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So i tried installing MAHDI Rom and yes i wiped everything before installing but i got a error then now im stuck in a bootloop
i cant even flash my backup because i cant access CWM or totally close the phone because i cant remove the battery
anyone help me please !!!!
aliiahmed.20 said:
So i tried installing MAHDI Rom and yes i wiped everything before installing but i got a error then now im stuck in a bootloop
i cant even flash my backup because i cant access CWM or totally close the phone because i cant remove the battery
anyone help me please !!!!
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flash a stock ROM with flashtools -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964
lionboy12 said:
flash a stock ROM with flashtools -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964
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i cant enter fastboot mode bacause of the bootloop
aliiahmed.20 said:
i cant enter fastboot mode bacause of the bootloop
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dont need only enter in Flashmode install flashtools and then use instruction
lionboy12 said:
dont need only enter in Flashmode install flashtools and then use instruction
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yea in flashtool i need to go into flashmode and i cant because the phone wont turn off !
aliiahmed.20 said:
yea in flashtool i need to go into flashmode and i cant because the phone wont turn off !
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conect to USB and then press reset button then is in flashmode
lionboy12 said:
conect to USB and then press reset button then is in flashmode
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what reset button ?
i know that there is a restart button but it doesnt completly turn off the phone
aliiahmed.20 said:
what reset button ?
i know that there is a restart button but it doesnt completly turn off the phone
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just do what i say conect USb and then press 5 sec Reset button then the phone will be in flashmode then disconect and make what you need with phone
lionboy12 said:
just do what i say conect USb and then press 5 sec Reset button then the phone will be in flashmode then disconect and make what you need with phone
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okay so im flashing a ftf original firmware file right now
but do you have any idea why when i tried to install the rom it aborted and got me into this ?
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okay so im flashing a ftf original firmware file right now
but do you have any idea why when i tried to install the rom it aborted and got me into this ?
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that i dont know
lionboy12 said:
that i dont know
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You are a Life saver my friend
I got out of the bootloop but i lost my root and the CWM and i dont know if the unlocked bootloader is working or not
aliiahmed.20 said:
You are a Life saver my friend
I got out of the bootloop but i lost my root and the CWM and i dont know if the unlocked bootloader is working or not
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now you are on unlock BL , root with that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375
you can use fastboot mode to flash a custom kernal to use then CWM
lionboy12 said:
now you are on unlock BL , root with that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375
you can use fastboot mode to flash a custom kernal to use then CWM
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yea i did that already but im afraid ill go through all this again when i try to flash any rom !
aliiahmed.20 said:
yea i did that already but im afraid ill go through all this again when i try to flash any rom !
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Just try CM or PAC, those roms work fine. There was another case on here of somebody who had the same problem when flashing a MAHDI rom.
Just read the thread of the rom before you start flashing, or at least read the last 5-10 pages so you know what the status of a rom is about.
Hope you get a nice new rom on your phone! I'm using the CM10.1 29.10.2013 build from ubberlaggydarwin for a long time now without ANY problems, just working perfectly, it's here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46701602&postcount=1
Otherwise you might try FreeXperia roms. Up to you. Enjoy.
Robin>Hood said:
Just try CM or PAC, those roms work fine. There was another case on here of somebody who had the same problem when flashing a MAHDI rom.
Just read the thread of the rom before you start flashing, or at least read the last 5-10 pages so you know what the status of a rom is about.
Hope you get a nice new rom on your phone! I'm using the CM10.1 29.10.2013 build from ubberlaggydarwin for a long time now without ANY problems, just working perfectly, it's here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46701602&postcount=1
Otherwise you might try FreeXperia roms. Up to you. Enjoy.
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i flashed Vanir AOSP and its flawless So thank you Guys for your help
this is one advice , if you want full stock rom just use Sony Update Service , you can download it official sony website
aliiahmed.20 said:
okay so im flashing a ftf original firmware file right now
but do you have any idea why when i tried to install the rom it aborted and got me into this ?
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Maybe something wrong in the .zip-file. Happens when you try flashing a ROM you haven't fully downloaded
I've managed to get myself into a bootloop. Coming from the Honami Flavored Stock rom I flashed the 4.3 leaked rom from Doomlord rom with recovery, so before flashing the Doom kernel. Now stuck in a bootloop .
Can anyone give me directions how to go from here? Thanks.
Reflash kernel first and then the ROM.
when i try to reboot into fastboot the flashtool gives an error: this action needs a connected device in ADB mode so flashing the kernel doens't work?
Stitch15 said:
when i try to reboot into fastboot the flashtool gives an error: this action needs a connected device in ADB mode so flashing the kernel doens't work?
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it means you're not in fastboot mode, cause of the bootloop. Use the force-off button on the back of the phone. Now you'll be able to enter fastbootmode
did something like that. Phone shows blue light now and i choose to hotboot the kernel for the 4.3 leak. Flashtool now says hotbooting selected kernel, but nothing seems to be happenig? Is that correct, or how long should it take?
Edit: somehow got fastboot working again and flashed the kernel. Now flashing the rom again with recovery. Hope all goes well this time. Thans for the help!
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did something like that. Phone shows blue light now and i choose to hotboot the kernel for the 4.3 leak. Flashtool now says hotbooting selected kernel, but nothing seems to be happenig? Is that correct, or how long should it take?
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I have no experience with flashing kernels, but sometimes you just have to reconnect into fastboot and it'll immediately start flashing
Hi. you can flash the original ftf stock rom using flashtools
The rom thread is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964
Bubben_85 said:
Hi. you can flash the original ftf stock rom using flashtools
The rom thread is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964
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those might have the offline charge bug, so use the ones from SUS
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those might have the offline charge bug, so use the ones from SUS
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Ok where do you find SUS?
Bubben_85 said:
Ok where do you find SUS?
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sony site or google sony update service
This is my first time using XDA. I can't post this in development threads, so I'm putting it here.
I am rooted, bootloaded locked, and have been using Existenz. When I updated to Existenz 4.0, (cleared cache and dalvic cache) I got a bootloop. It says SONY then that fades away. If I charge it, the bottom light glows red. If I connect to computer in flashmode (volume down) the bottom glows green. I have TWRP and CWM but don't know how to boot into them, as the thing my xperia sp normally does (bottom cycles through three colors, during which you hit a button to boot into recovery) isn't happening. I need urgent help. Thanks in advance
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This is my first time using XDA. I can't post this in development threads, so I'm putting it here.
I am rooted, bootloaded locked, and have been using Existenz. When I updated to Existenz 4.0, (cleared cache and dalvic cache) I got a bootloop. It says SONY then that fades away. If I charge it, the bottom light glows red. If I connect to computer in flashmode (volume down) the bottom glows green. I have TWRP and CWM but don't know how to boot into them, as the thing my xperia sp normally does (bottom cycles through three colors, during which you hit a button to boot into recovery) isn't happening. I need urgent help. Thanks in advance
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try flashing another recovery from flashtool... and flash the whole v4.0.0 existenz ROM... not the OTA
try it brother.. all the best!!! :good:
Thanks, but..
adil786ali63 said:
try flashing another recovery from flashtool... and flash the whole v4.0.0 existenz ROM... not the OTA
try it brother.. all the best!!! :good:
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Thanks, but what would I flash from flashtool (could you link me to a file??). I really have no idea how to get into a recovery. I can't even charge the phone without the bottom glowing green for a bit, then it getting stuck back into the bootloop.
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Thanks, but what would I flash from flashtool (could you link me to a file??). I really have no idea how to get into a recovery. I can't even charge the phone without the bottom glowing green for a bit, then it getting stuck back into the bootloop.
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try this kernel recovery i have attached... its doomkernel with advanced recovery
follow these steps :
open flashtool
connect your device in fastboot mode (volume up while connecting through usb)
it will show that your device is connected in fastboot mode
click the flash button
select fastboot
than click on flash kernel to flash
specify the path for the file
click ok and your recovery will be installed..
(extract the file first)
all the best bro..!!! :good:
Do not flash this kernel if you are bootloader locked as you said you were.
Just download a full 205 FTF and start from scratch with towelroot and recovery from dev section. Then reflash existenz.
Thanks
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Do not flash this kernel if you are bootloader locked as you said you were.
Just download a full 205 FTF and start from scratch with towelroot and recovery from dev section. Then reflash existenz.
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Thanks, do I flash the .205 ftf through flashtool? Do I clear data or cache or dalvic or what? Sorry but I need the specifics . I also thought towelroot only worked for kitkat, are you sure it works for xperia sp .205?
Yes flash through flashtool, just make sure the TA partition isnt selected and then flash using default settings.
Yes towelroot works, ive used it loads of times myself.
Hi,
i'm very afriad to have bricked my xperia sp...
I rooted it, unlocked bootloader and then with recovery i wiped and at the end i flashed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577191
I downloaded not the last nightly, the previous because the last isn't downloadable.
Now the phone doesn't start, it is all black... If i press power botton it vibrates, but not other... If i click it with a power botton the led become green or blue but the screen is already black...
What can i do? bricked? If yes, WHY??
PS: i'm not english, sorry if there are errors.
ixol97 said:
Hi,
i'm very afriad to have bricked my xperia sp...
I rooted it, unlocked bootloader and then with recovery i wiped and at the end i flashed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577191
I downloaded not the last nightly, the previous because the last isn't downloadable.
Now the phone doesn't start, it is all black... If i press power botton it vibrates, but not other... If i click it with a power botton the led become green or blue but the screen is already black...
What can i do? bricked? If yes, WHY??
PS: i'm not english, sorry if there are errors.
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Before doing anything ... Remove your device's back cover and push the small button for 5 seconds...
Your device will vibrate 3 times.. After that wait 10 seconds and switch on your device...
Try installing a new recovery... Try the doomlord's advanced system recivery or doomkernel..
After installing the recovery try to flash the zip again..
If nothing happens ... Try a stock rom...
All the best !!! Hit thanks if it helped ...
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Before doing anything ... Remove your device's back cover and push the small button for 5 seconds...
Your device will vibrate 3 times.. After that wait 10 seconds and switch on your device...
Try installing a new recovery... Try the doomlord's advanced system recivery or doomkernel..
After installing the recovery try to flash the zip again..
If nothing happens ... Try a stock rom...
All the best !!! Hit thanks if it helped ...
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thank you
I installed the stock rom. I re-did the root and re installed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
I tried to install 3 different roms and a kernel but when i power on the phone, the screen is black in each case. Where was I wrong?
ixol97 said:
thank you
I installed the stock rom. I re-did the root and re installed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
I tried to install 3 different roms and a kernel but when i power on the phone, the screen is black in each case. Where was I wrong?
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Follow these steps... firstly copy the superuser zip file into your external SD card.. Be sure that your device is atleast 60-70% charged..
1. Flash a stock ROM via flashtool in flash mode.
2. when flashing is done... flash the recovery u want from flashtool in fastboot mode.
3. switch ON the device and enter into the recovery ... (CWM recovery)
4. install the zip ... wipe cache and dalvik cache.. and reboot..
try this recovery..
http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/?dlid=WjFfRG9vTUxvUkRfQWR2U3RrS2VybmVsX0ZXLTEwOF92MDU=
Try it bro... and tell.. ALLthe best!!!
adil786ali63 said:
Follow these steps... firstly copy the superuser zip file into your external SD card.. Be sure that your device is atleast 60-70% charged..
1. Flash a stock ROM via flashtool in flash mode.
2. when flashing is done... flash the recovery u want from flashtool in fastboot mode.
3. switch ON the device and enter into the recovery ... (CWM recovery)
4. install the zip ... wipe cache and dalvik cache.. and reboot..
try this recovery..
Try it bro... and tell.. ALLthe best!!!
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how can i flash recovery from flashtool? I tried selecting kernel and tried to flash boot.img but flashtool says that my device hasn't rooted
ixol97 said:
how can i flash recovery from flashtool? I tried selecting kernel and tried to flash boot.img but flashtool says that my device hasn't rooted
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Are you bootloader locked or unlocked???
adil786ali63 said:
Are you bootloader locked or unlocked???
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if i wrote the code in dialer the system says yes
ixol97 said:
if i wrote the code in dialer the system says yes
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then u have not unlocked bootloader thats why u getting problems follow this guide first before anything http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354721
Follow the guide to unlock bootloader and than follow
the steps that i told you... It will work!!!
All the best brother!!!
i resolved and i installed the rom thanks
just a little thing: i don't like the lockscreen of that rom, but i love all the other, can i change it?
Ok so i got problems with using layers manager after applying a theme on my stock rom and later i thought that to go back i should restore my nandroid backup from my twrp so i tried to do that after wiping my cache system and data from twrp i connected my otg but for that moment it wasnt showing my backup but it was showing earlier before wiping so i thought i should reboot into recovery and try again and now its just not booting into recovery or the fastboot mode. Im so pissed its just the sony and xperia logo and after that is just a black screen without any input.
Guys please help me get out of this please its the only phone i have , please.
Thanks in advance and one more if you get me out of this,.
Your phone is soft bricked.. Try using flashtool to flash a new stock Rom on.. In general flashtool will recognize your phone when fastboot will not.. And don't use layers coz it doesn't work in stock Rom..
hagar006 said:
your phone is soft bricked.. Try using flashtool to flash a new stock rom on.. In general flashtool will recognize your phone when fastboot will not.. And don't use layers coz it doesn't work in stock rom..
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i just realized that my fastboot is working so i have a cm rom can you help me to flash cm and yes i will surely try flashtool method. Thanks buddy
hagar006 said:
your phone is soft bricked.. Try using flashtool to flash a new stock rom on.. In general flashtool will recognize your phone when fastboot will not.. And don't use layers coz it doesn't work in stock rom..
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and can you help me with flashtool i have the latest version downloaded
Put a stock ftf in the C/user/your name/.flashtool/firmware folder. Open flashtool and connect your phone holding vol down as you connect to usb.. Your led should turn green meaning you are in flasmode. Once that's done, click on the flash button in flashtool, select the ftf for your phone and select flash.. Once done, install dual recovery by NUT if your ftf isn't rooted etc yet.. Reboot and your done
If you want to flash CM, your bootloader must be unlocked bro.. Also you must have access to your ext SD card as CM need to go to that to flash onto your phone through recovery using fastboot..
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Put a stock ftf in the C/user/your name/.flashtool/firmware folder. Open flashtool and connect your phone holding vol down as you connect to usb.. Your led should turn green meaning you are in flasmode. Once that's done, click on the flash button in flashtool, select the ftf for your phone and select flash.. Once done, install dual recovery by NUT if your ftf isn't rooted etc yet.. Reboot and your done
If you want to flash CM, your bootloader must be unlocked bro.. Also you must have access to your ext SD card as CM need to go to that to flash onto your phone through recovery using fastboot..
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ok ill give this a try but i dont know the green light will show up or not. thanks
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Put a stock ftf in the C/user/your name/.flashtool/firmware folder. Open flashtool and connect your phone holding vol down as you connect to usb.. Your led should turn green meaning you are in flasmode. Once that's done, click on the flash button in flashtool, select the ftf for your phone and select flash.. Once done, install dual recovery by NUT if your ftf isn't rooted etc yet.. Reboot and your done
If you want to flash CM, your bootloader must be unlocked bro.. Also you must have access to your ext SD card as CM need to go to that to flash onto your phone through recovery using fastboot..
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Thanks my phone is booted after using flashtool but i wanted to know what is better stock or cm ?
That's always a matter of taste and an unlocked bootloader.. I personally couldn't care less about the few things that stop working ie bravia engine etc once bootloader is open.. My bootloader has been open from the day I got the phone leaving me free to flash anything a vailable.. But there are others who think stock is ok.. If your bootloader is open, you have the joy of testing all the marshmallow Roms as they are pretty stable.. If you like layers check out tesla or rro.. But please don't try layers on stock Rom again..