Ok I have a Sony Live With Walkman.I have unlocked the bootloader,rooted my phone and installed and have tried many custom roms on my phone.Every thing works fine but its such a long proceess for me to flash a rom.Every custom rom comes with its own boot.img file i.e. every rom has its own and different kernel.If I flash different kernel and install a different rom it results into a bootloop.It means if I use rom manger to flash a rom it results into bootloop as the kernel installed in it is of current running rom.I want to have a permanent kernel and I cant install kernels using rom manager as its not available for my phone .Steps I use to flash a rom
First I copy the gapps and custom rom zip folder onto sd card
Extract boot.img file from the custom rom on my pc
Open Flashtool
Open recovery my phone and wipe and format data,wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache.
Shut the phone
Connect my phone in fastboot mode by pressin volume buttons
Flastool displays that my device is sucessfully connected in fastboot mode
Click thunder sign in flashtool
Select fastboot mode
Select kernel to flash
Select the boot.img file that I previously extracted from the custom rom file
The kernel is flashed
Then i go into recovery
Again Wipe and format data,Wipe Cache,Wipe Dalvik Cache,.
Install Zip from sd card
Install custom rom zip file and gapps zip file
Installation is done.Then I reboot the phone
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:laugh: Ok I have a Sony Live With Walkman.I have unlocked the bootloader,rooted my phone and installed and have tried many custom roms on my phone.Every thing works fine but its such a long proceess for me to flash a rom.Every custom rom comes with its own boot.img file i.e. every rom has its own and different kernel.If I flash different kernel and install a different rom it results into a bootloop.It means if I use rom manger to flash a rom it results into bootloop as the kernel installed in it is of current running rom.I want to have a permanent kernel and I cant install kernels using rom manager as its not available for my phone .Steps I use to flash a rom
First I copy the gapps and custom rom zip folder onto sd card
Extract boot.img file from the custom rom on my pc
Open Flashtool
Open recovery my phone and wipe and format data,wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache.
Shut the phone
Connect my phone in fastboot mode by pressin volume buttons
Flastool displays that my device is sucessfully connected in fastboot mode
Click thunder sign in flashtool
Select fastboot mode
Select kernel to flash
Select the boot.img file that I previously extracted from the custom rom file
The kernel is flashed
Then i go into recovery
Again Wipe and format data,Wipe Cache,Wipe Dalvik Cache,.
Install Zip from sd card
Install custom rom zip file and gapps zip file
Installation is done.Then I reboot the phone
First of all its my first time i found that arc s can update to jelly beam, so i try to do it but i can't understand anything about flashing and other.
ROM Installed
-downlaod ROM and extract it you can get JellyBean_V06.zip and boot_V06.img
-copy JellyBean-V06.zip to SDCARD
-Download LT18i 587 Stock ROM OR BASEBAND V77
-Flash stock rom OR BASEBAND V77 with Flashtool
-Flash boot_V06.img
-power on and enter CWM mode
choose install zip from sdcard and select JellyBean-V06.zip to install
-wait for install completed and re boot to enter ROM and use.
I download the files, i extract JellyBean_V06.zip and boot_V06.img,
and past itin sdcard, but ican't understand
how to (Flash stock rom OR BASEBAND V77 with Flashtool)
how to (Flash boot_V06.img)
and
how to
(ower on and enter CWM mode
choose install zip from sdcard and select JellyBean-V06.zip to install
wait for install completed and re boot to enter ROM and use.)
some buddy help how i do this,is there is any video tutorial it will be easy than.
Using Flashtool, try this, hope it helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
Don't forget to thank them.
You can flash both *.ftf and *.img files via flahtool
To get to CWM, after power on, when the kernel starts, there usually a short vibrate, push vol down
While in that state, the rest is the same steps as you already have.
Hope this help.
Cheers.
Hi all!
I just bought my P780 from china retailer. Turns out the stock ROM doesn't support GSM lower than 2100 MHz. I've rooted my phone, so I'd like to know is the any CWM 6 recovery and how to flash it to the phone?
And is there any link to download another country's ROM so I can use my SIM?
Thanks and best regards.
CWM means clockworkmod recovery.
it does not need to be flashed
to get it,
1)get cwm zip file for your device.(use google)
2)then put that file in root directory of your sdcard
3) boot your phone in recovery mode and select cwm zip file.
then it would start cwm recovery
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i think there is no rom for making your sim card usable
please hit THANKS....
I managed to install CWM English using MobileUncle. Is there any ROM I can install via CWM, because the ones n needrom seems to be very difficult.
yes there are many roms available
can u tell me how to use the flashtool from the beginning since it is my first time
it is recommended to take a nandroid backup before this flashing
ok if you need to flash rom from cwm than follow steps :
1) boot in recovery mode
2) wipe data
3) select apply update from sdcard and then select CWM file.
4) after CWM opens select your rom zip file
5) now flashing of new rom will start.
6) wipe data/factory reset in recovery mode only.
7) now reboot your phone.....
rom file is a zip file which can be obtained by searching on google.
***download rom file which is only applicable for your phone*
othervise your phone will brick***
this guide is applicable to all android phones......
Sent from my GT-S5302
Bhaumik Patel said:
it is recommended to take a nandroid backup before this flashing
ok if you need to flash rom from cwm than follow steps :
1) boot in recovery mode
2) wipe data
3) select apply update from sdcard and then select CWM file.
4) after CWM opens select your rom zip file
5) now flashing of new rom will start.
6) wipe data/factory reset in recovery mode only.
7) now reboot your phone.....
rom file is a zip file which can be obtained by searching on google.
***download rom file which is only applicable for your phone*
othervise your phone will brick***
this guide is applicable to all android phones......
Sent from my GT-S5302
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You need to do much for flashing a custom rom..
You need to do a full wipe before flashing a rom not just data.
and you don't need to wipe data/factory reset since flashing a Custom rom will automatically wipe all data.
Also on some phones mostly HTC phones you need to Flash Boot.img manually when S-ON.
oh ok......
Sent from my GT-S5302
Hello, I need help.
Yesterday i buyed Xperia J, tried a few roms, everything works great and today i want to install this rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/development/st26i-rom-port-miui-v5-multilang-t2811506 )...
When i am entering into recovery (after flashing ICS and then kernel), make a wipes etc. it's turning off after ~2 minutes.
What can i do?
Ofc. Bootloader unlocked.
YaXeS said:
Hello, I need help.
Yesterday i buyed Xperia J, tried a few roms, everything works great and today i want to install this rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/development/st26i-rom-port-miui-v5-multilang-t2811506 )...
When i am entering into recovery (after flashing ICS and then kernel), make a wipes etc. it's turning off after ~2 minutes.
What can i do?
Ofc. Bootloader unlocked.
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Reflash ICS and follow Install instructions:
- If you are coming from JB or another, not ICS : advice of install firmware ftf (ICS) (ST26i_11.0.A.7.5_CE)
via flashtool (Flashmode)
- Copy the ROM.zip in Ext-card
- Extract the boot.img from the zip and flash the kernel with Flashtool (fastboot mode)
- Go into recovery (TWRP prefer - green LED)
-Wipe Cache- Dalvik Cache - Factory Reset - System
- Clear internal card (SD card)
- Flash Zip
- Wipe Cache-Dalvik Cache
- REBOOT
kubiss017 said:
Reflash ICS and follow Install instructions:
- If you are coming from JB or another, not ICS : advice of install firmware ftf (ICS) (ST26i_11.0.A.7.5_CE)
via flashtool (Flashmode)
- Copy the ROM.zip in Ext-card
- Extract the boot.img from the zip and flash the kernel with Flashtool (fastboot mode)
- Go into recovery (TWRP prefer - green LED)
-Wipe Cache- Dalvik Cache - Factory Reset - System
- Clear internal card (SD card)
- Flash Zip
- Wipe Cache-Dalvik Cache
- REBOOT
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certainly. you used to do before saying, follow the instructions as per the thread of the author, rather than cut and paste
Hello everyone. I have come up with a lazy way to install custom ROM (such as Cyanogenmod) in *most* phone (I tried this on S3mini and Galaxy MEGA). Please note that this method moght not work on your phone and I am not responsible for bricking your phone.
Things you need:
-Your phone, fully charged
-Your precious time (About 30-60minutes)
-One click root app (I use Kingroot, download it with apk) (You may use other apps, of course)
-TWRP manager from playstore
-ZIP file of TWRP in latest version (V3?)
-ZIP file of the custom ROM matching the version of your device
-ZIP file of GApps matching the version of the custom ROM (Google for gapps and download it)
Steps:
1. Backup your personal information
Copy your personal information such as music, photo, documents out of your phone (e.g.: Cloud drive, USB, SD card). Safety first.
2. Root your phone
Download Kingroot and install the apk with package installer. Run the app and follow the instruction in the app to root.
3. Install TWRP manager
After rooting, install TWRP manager. In the app, install TWRP that match your device.
4. Create a backup for your phone
Boot your phone into recovery (Every phone have different method, so please google about this). In TWRP, press 'Backup' to create the backup.
5. Flash the latest version of TWRP
As the TWRP manager does not offer the latest version of TWRP, you have to flash the latest version by installing ZIP. The latest version of TWRP can install ROM with higher success rate.
To do this, press 'Install' in TWRP. Find the ZIP file of TWRP in latest version and install it.
6. Reboot your device to Recovery mode
7. Wipe your device
In TWRP, press 'Wipe'. Select Cache, Dalvik Cache, System and Data partition and wipe them.
8. Flash custom ROM
In TWRP, press 'Install'. Select the Custom ROM ZIP and install it.
9. Flash GApps
Most custom ROM does not have Google apps such as play stote, so you have to install it.
In TWRP, press 'Install'. Select the GApps ZIP and install it.
10. Wipe Cache and dalvik cache
In TWRP, press 'Wipe'. Select Cache and Dalvik Cache partition and wipe them.
11. Reboot your device
Now the ROM should be properly installed. First boot might take longer, so please wait patiently.
Shall you brick your phone, try to recover by using backup created in step 4.
PS: I am a newbie here and this is my first guide
While you have to wipe your device to flash the custom rom, it will wipe your data, including the actual Gapps and rom. This shows that your method won't work.