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[Q] Can't reboot back to system after installed DoomKernel

After installing DoomLord on my Xperia S, I found that my phone start to stuck on the DoomKernel logo while booting up, I pressed on the volume up btn while the blue light n the white light bar on my phone is lighting. Then I went into recovery mode, I tried to install zip from internal storage, after installed the zips, I clicked on Reboot options \ device/system, but then I can't return back to my android system any more, it just keep on booting into DoomKernel. I need to flash Xperia S LT26i Official elf ROM on Flashtool before I can be able to return to my system, but than I can't never ever install any zip including custom ROM n scripts...therefore plz plz can anybody out there help...
Big thanks.

Why can't you boot directly into recovery and flash a different kernel?

orangekid said:
Why can't you boot directly into recovery and flash a different kernel?
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I don't think that's other kernel other than Doom for Xperia S

Kernel
orangekid said:
Why can't you boot directly into recovery and flash a different kernel?
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R there any other kernel for Xperia S?
I can't find any.

how to remove cwm in xperia tipo or tipo dual

i recently installed the CWM for Xperia Tipo beta on my xperia tipo dual
installation is ok from link http://73ea6722.yyv.co/
recovery is also done by it on xperia tipo dual :good:
backup and restore from external memory card is ok:good:
but if any one want to update xperia ROM (through update service by sony)
then he has to enter into boot menu at startup
but as you press vol down key you entered into cwm
For that you have to remove your cwm
so that you have to do this..................
1.Go to system/bin and remove battery_charging,
2.rename battery_charging_help to battery_charging.
3.Also remove recovery.tar.
alternate
1.connect your phone to PC Companion
2.click on support....
3.click on update
4.click on repair
you will loose all your settings,contact and sms......

The easiest way to enter flashboot mode is to power off the device completely, hold down the vol-down key then insert the USB cable. Works every time. You don't need to delete anything.

Thanks....
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adfad666 said:
The easiest way to enter flashboot mode is to power off the device completely, hold down the vol-down key then insert the USB cable. Works every time. You don't need to delete anything.
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Please reply REALLY CONFUSED
I want to upgrade my firmware in tipo I just want to know whether
UPGRADING FIRMWARE WILL UNINSTALL CWM??

ashiqsultan said:
Please reply REALLY CONFUSED
I want to upgrade my firmware in tipo I just want to know whether
UPGRADING FIRMWARE WILL UNINSTALL CWM??
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Yes cwm will be removed. But you can install it back after upgrading.
Sent from my ST23i

How to remove cyanogenmod11
i installed cyanogenmod 11 in tipo and uninstalled since it could not detect network. when i reboot again it is showing cyanogenmode logo and turns off. even if it is started in flash mode when tried to flash it again closes flash mode and turns off but since cwm is installed it could be accessed. i tried many times wipe data factory dalvil everything... but finally it shows an unclear image of cyanogenmod11 and turns off,,, guys pls help to recover my phone..

sree1982 said:
How to remove cyanogenmod11
i installed cyanogenmod 11 in tipo and uninstalled since it could not detect network. when i reboot again it is showing cyanogenmode logo and turns off. even if it is started in flash mode when tried to flash it again closes flash mode and turns off but since cwm is installed it could be accessed. i tried many times wipe data factory dalvil everything... but finally it shows an unclear image of cyanogenmod11 and turns off,,, guys pls help to recover my phone..
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You need to flash ftf with Flashtool for your Tipo and it will be as new.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4

[Q] Sony XPERIA Tipo bootloop cannot enable USB debugging

I have a Sony XPERIA Tipo and I have recently installed the correct CyanogenMod but I installed it wrong as I didn't first use the boot image. I have tried Sony PC Companion but it cannot find the correct firmware for my device, I have also tried other ways but they require using USB debugging which unfortunately I cannot enable using my phone. Does anyone know a way I can turn it on with my PC?

If u can boot to flash mode u can use flash tool
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jhonny1525 said:
If u can boot to flash mode u can use flash tool
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I can boot into flash mode and fast boot but flash tool always comes up with this error when I try flashing:
Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.

longatom said:
I can boot into flash mode and fast boot but flash tool always comes up with this error when I try flashing:
Error in processHeader : 2 : The system cannot find the file specified.
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Use pc companion and repair it using fastboot mode
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akashpillai said:
Use pc companion and repair it using fastboot mode
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This did not work as PC companion doesn't update a phone without flash mode enabled, and as I said before PC companion doesn't work

Try sony update service it is quite automated
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jhonny1525 said:
Try sony update service it is quite automated
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I have also tried this and it did not work

It would work with Sony Emma Flash Tool but it doesn't currently support my phone, thanks you those of you who tried to help me. If anyone has any other ideas then feel free to reply as it might be a while before Emma becomes V1 instead of Beta.

Use Flashtools but in this time try the next
pull the battery , connect (when the program ask) and hold the volume key till the program starts to flash
Sorry for my bad english

Did you manage to repair your phone? I am facing the same problem.

Yes I did, I found a stock .ftf and I used flashtool
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Unbrick Tipo
I ran into this problem at night, and I tried out a LOT of suggestion, but nothing had work. So, I figured it myself...
History: updated JBMP ROM, and it's got bootloop, w/o CWM, or any recovery... Bootloader open. Flashtool sad: Error in processHeader : 22 : Device could not recognize command or Read error :31 : Attached device not working
1a: download Flashtool, install it
1b: find and download a Stock ftf, copy/move to Flashtool/Firmwares
2: Start Flashtool
3: click "Flash" symbol, choose Flashmode
4: select Stock ftf
5: make sure to CHECK under misc: "no final verification" AND "reset customization"
6: hit Flash button, and wait to prompted to connect phone
7: press and hold Vol- while connect phone to PC
Then the flash process should be starting, and finishing fine. This steps restored my bricked Tipo back to life. Just in case, re-root, and install CWM.
Warning: first boot take some times, be patient! Make sure to do another reboot after first boot up.
Hope it's help.

@D Sanya thanks a million tonnes buddy, your advice helped me revive my bootlooping xperia e. This is exactly I was looking for. May God Bless you.

Remington78 said:
@D Sanya thanks a million tonnes buddy, your advice helped me revive my bootlooping xperia e. This is exactly I was looking for. May God Bless you.
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Glad to hear it! :good:

xperia j
I have same problem in my sony xperia j please help me
st26i

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What's yout operating system?
these order steps are very important
when...:
FIRST 6: hit Flash button, and wait to prompted to connect phone
when u see notification to connect phone , then ...
SECOND 7: press and hold Vol- while connect phone to PC in flashmode

Help please
DSanya said:
I ran into this problem at night, and I tried out a LOT of suggestion, but nothing had work. So, I figured it myself...
History: updated JBMP ROM, and it's got bootloop, w/o CWM, or any recovery... Bootloader open. Flashtool sad: Error in processHeader : 22 : Device could not recognize command or Read error :31 : Attached device not working
1a: download Flashtool, install it
1b: find and download a Stock ftf, copy/move to Flashtool/Firmwares
2: Start Flashtool
3: click "Flash" symbol, choose Flashmode
4: select Stock ftf
5: make sure to CHECK under misc: "no final verification" AND "reset customization"
6: hit Flash button, and wait to prompted to connect phone
7: press and hold Vol- while connect phone to PC
Then the flash process should be starting, and finishing fine. This steps restored my bricked Tipo back to life. Just in case, re-root, and install CWM.
Warning: first boot take some times, be patient! Make sure to do another reboot after first boot up.
Hope it's help.
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I am having the same issue. Mine is unlocked Bootloader. My TIPO is stuck in JB Mini Project boot animation (Circle with number '10'). I missed to flash boot.img of the kernel before flashing JBMP5 ROM. And now it's stuck.. Cannot enter CWM too.. Phone will not power off too.. Need to take battery out.. When I try to flash laptop says ' Device is not recognized or malfunctioned'
Please help
Thanks,
Asish

Asish said:
I am having the same issue. Mine is unlocked Bootloader. My TIPO is stuck in JB Mini Project boot animation (Circle with number '10'). I missed to flash boot.img of the kernel before flashing JBMP5 ROM. And now it's stuck.. Cannot enter CWM too.. Phone will not power off too.. Need to take battery out.. When I try to flash laptop says ' Device is not recognized or malfunctioned'
Please help
Thanks,
Asish
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Try another USB cable/port. Sometimes this can cause problems, like Yours... If not use, try another PC. And if possible, use Windows 7.

It Worked!
DSanya said:
Try another USB cable/port. Sometimes this can cause problems, like Yours... If not use, try another PC. And if possible, use Windows 7.
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Thanks DSanya.. I used Windows 7 and it worked like a charm Tipo was detected and I was able to flash again.. Phone is working fine now. Thanks again.. Appreciate it Cheers!

but it ask to enable usb debugging unfortunately in my phone it was disabled

Xperia flash mode issue

Hello,
By flashing thunderzap kernal(Stable version) on my Xperia L, I installed the latest version of Cyanogemode 11(toashan) and there by the firmware was running butter smooth without any problem, now I tried to revert the firmware with stock Rom and I understood that the best way to install stock rom is to flash it via flashtool.The problem what I am facing is after entering in flash mode, the flashtool widget gets stuck at "flashing loader".the percent is stuck at 0%.The confusion comes into play as the phone never shows signs that it is in flash mode.i tried flashing another kernal still the same old problem.
Thanks
Hazil
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hazil33 said:
Hello,
By flashing thunderzap kernal(Stable version) on my Xperia L, I installed the latest version of Cyanogemode 11(toashan) and there by the firmware was running butter smooth without any problem, now I tried to revert the firmware with stock Rom and I understood that the best way to install stock rom is to flash it via flashtool.The problem what I am facing is after entering in flash mode, the flashtool widget gets stuck at "flashing loader".the percent is stuck at 0%.The confusion comes into play as the phone never shows signs that it is in flash mode.i tried flashing another kernal still the same old problem.
Thanks
Hazil
Sent from my C2104 using XDA Free mobile app
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Flashing a custom kernel has nothing to do with a stock ftf.
Can you tell the steps that you're following to flash stock?

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abhi007.john said:
Flashing a custom kernel has nothing to do with a stock ftf.
Can you tell the steps that you're following to flash stock?
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1. Turn off the phone and let it rest for 30 sec and did the below tasks.
2.Copied the stock ftf, C2104_15.3.A.1.17_Generic into the firmware folder of flashtool,clicked the flash mode button in flashtool and waited for the prompt to plug in my phone holding the back button connecting the usb cable.
3.Now i saw a pop up in my pc(windows 7) saying that the device is connected in flash mode.
4.Now the flashtool prompt goes when i connected the device, and it gets stuck at the notification saying "flashing loader" and its at 0%.
This the issue which i am facing right now. I cant flash stock rom and get back to 4.2 :'(

hazil33 said:
1. Turn off the phone and let it rest for 30 sec and did the below tasks.
2.Copied the stock ftf, C2104_15.3.A.1.17_Generic into the firmware folder of flashtool,clicked the flash mode button in flashtool and waited for the prompt to plug in my phone holding the back button connecting the usb cable.
3.Now i saw a pop up in my pc(windows 7) saying that the device is connected in flash mode.
4.Now the flashtool prompt goes when i connected the device, and it gets stuck at the notification saying "flashing loader" and its at 0%.
This the issue which i am facing right now. I cant flash stock rom and get back to 4.2 :'(
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How could you hold the 'back' button???
there's no such button as far as I know.
Anyways since you're able to connect in flashmode I assume that you're talking about the volume down button. Try changing the firmware(ftf). Instead of generic, try any other version. And run flashtool as administrator.
Best of luck
Hit thanks if it helped

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abhi007.john said:
How could you hold the 'back' button???
there's no such button as far as I know.
Anyways since you're able to connect in flashmode I assume that you're talking about the volume down button. Try changing the firmware(ftf). Instead of generic, try any other version. And run flashtool as administrator.
Best of luck
Hit thanks if it helped
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Sorry bro, its the vol down button which i am talking about

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abhi007.john said:
How could you hold the 'back' button???
there's no such button as far as I know.
Anyways since you're able to connect in flashmode I assume that you're talking about the volume down button. Try changing the firmware(ftf). Instead of generic, try any other version. And run flashtool as administrator.
Best of luck
Hit thanks if it helped
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Hello,
I tried that with another stock ftf file and still things aren't working out :'(

hazil33 said:
Hello,
I tried that with another stock ftf file and still things aren't working out :'(
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download latest flashtool this one is old

Flashing_Expert said:
download latest flashtool this one is old
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Issue fixed after updating flashtool

recovery menu without "update from internal storage"

i rooted my xperia L times ago. now I wanna install cyanogenmod. i can't load the recovery menu with vol- and power button, so used quikboot 4.1. And now there isn't any option to update from internal or external storage. it just recommend to update via ADM, and I've trobble using the ADM.
my PC first recognized the ADM through usb, but now it dos'nt recognize it. like no thing is connected in bootloader mode. and I dont have any SDK or ADM program running in my win7.
I dont know were to download it!!!! I just found a crashed link in xda!
pleeeeeeease help me. I realy need the cm, my xperia is not in good mood:crying:

PL.biologist said:
i rooted my xperia L times ago. now I wanna install cyanogenmod. i can't load the recovery menu with vol- and power button, so used quikboot 4.1. And now there isn't any option to update from internal or external storage. it just recommend to update via ADM, and I've trobble using the ADM.
my PC first recognized the ADM through usb, but now it dos'nt recognize it. like no thing is connected in bootloader mode. and I dont have any SDK or ADM program running in my win7.
I dont know were to download it!!!! I just found a crashed link in xda!
pleeeeeeease help me. I realy need the cm, my xperia is not in good mood:crying:
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The recovery you're booting to is not a custom recovery ,anyway I'll giude to installing I'll give some useful links.
First if all you need to unlock your bootloader go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/xperia-l-how-to-flash-tool-unlocking-t2337955
You may run in a bootloop (the phone stuck at bootanimation)
Just flash the stock ftf via flashtool .
Now go here and take the first method , it will guide how to install CM12
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63769485&postcount=2
Remember that the first may take sometime so don't pullout the batterybattery.
Good luck:highfive:

n78 shadow said:
The recovery you're booting to is not a custom recovery ,anyway I'll giude to installing I'll give some useful links.
First if all you need to unlock your bootloader go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/xperia-l-how-to-flash-tool-unlocking-t2337955
You may run in a bootloop (the phone stuck at bootanimation)
Just flash the stock ftf via flashtool .
Now go here and take the first method , it will guide how to install CM12
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63769485&postcount=2
Remember that the first may take sometime so don't pullout the batterybattery.
Good luck:highfive:
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thank for solutions. but before your reply, I used the recovery installer. it bring a good recovery menu in my xperia L. finally i updated to cm12.1, after successful update, it goes to reboot. but it did'nt turn on! unfortunately, no signal from my xperia L. it goes to fastboot mode and flash mode. but flashtool dont flash the phone using fastmode and boot.img from cm12.1 files!
what should i do, with this off phone, red led blinking!

PL.biologist said:
thank for solutions. but before your reply, I used the recovery installer. it bring a good recovery menu in my xperia L. finally i updated to cm12.1, after successful update, it goes to reboot. but it did'nt turn on! unfortunately, no signal from my xperia L. it goes to fastboot mode and flash mode. but flashtool dont flash the phone using fastmode and boot.img from cm12.1 files!
what should i do, with this off phone, red led blinking!
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Are you sure that your bootloader is unlocked?
Anyway try to flash the stock ftf ,download the suitable one here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642