CWM for Xperia S/Acro HD

Search This thread
By:
Advanced…
H

hello_hello

Senior Member
Dec 11, 2010
170
18
Hi guys,

At this moment, I know this is kind of extended version of the stock recovery which we have access to.

It enables us to install custom ROM based of stock ROM only. The rest, we still need to have unlocked bootloader.

We can also make snapshot of the phone which enables us to restore to it.

Ok, here is my misery lol
1. When we flash ROM, we will lose root. We can use this recovery to gain root by using the recovery option, yes? However, it won't work if we flash other ROM, could it be older (GB) or newer (ICS).

2. When it says snapshot, I am assuming it is a full one, which includes all the apps? And it will saves to the virtual sdcard?

Thank you.
 
brunsman6229

brunsman6229

Senior Member
Sep 19, 2009
355
51
Anywhere
all right :D i think busybox is wanted to flash the recovery...? anyway i get it..
Someone can confirm backup and restore is ok...? because i have a ray too and when i flash the first release of CWM by qhanguut the backup was ok but not the restore...:rolleyes:

Also, thanks for your work dude

@hello_hello : you don't loose root when you flash a rom. just when you flash stock firmware... also yes, the backup is save on your sdcard with your system "root" access
 
Last edited:
I

imTigger

Senior Member
Jul 16, 2008
87
41
Hong Kong
I found a minor problem: the timestamp created by nandroid isn't correct.
It's something like "1970-04-06.18.58.53" now.
 
brunsman6229

brunsman6229

Senior Member
Sep 19, 2009
355
51
Anywhere
btw, there is a problem with the "charge" when the phone is off... it bootloop on sony... :( before i have the same problem with my ray, the "charger" file in system/bin must be changed. Anyone can do it..? Also i've the modified charger file for the ray but idon't know if it's the same for XS...:confused:
 
sminki

sminki

Senior Member
Feb 18, 2012
485
261
hard shoulders of reality
imTigger said:
I found a minor problem: the timestamp created by nandroid isn't correct.
It's something like "1970-04-06.18.58.53" now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Known issue, it also happens with the recoveries in Arakmar's ICS and DooM's GB Advanced Stock Kernels (kernels with recovery - we already had recovery in one form :p) it's a device thing

anyway, nice work tommyrumbler
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: tommyrumbler
H

hello_hello

Senior Member
Dec 11, 2010
170
18
brunsman6229 said:
@hello_hello : you don't loose root when you flash a rom. just when you flash stock firmware... also yes, the backup is save on your sdcard with your system "root" access
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

If I have this system "root" access, does that mean I can restore it when I flash a new firmware? Or just it has to be the current rooted firmware only?

I think I get it. It simply means ROM backup. With this we can flash or mess with the system eg it's app etc without worry as we can restore it.
 
Last edited:
A

atif_afzal

Senior Member
Aug 16, 2011
147
21
LAHORE
i have xperia s locked bootloader with rooted on ICS. Can i install this CWM on my phone...Thanks in advance. And after this i have too again rooted the device.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

M
  • Poll
[ROM] [6.0 and 5.1] nAOSProm for Xperia S
Replies
6K
Views
1M
D
djibe89
f(x)THaxxorX
[JB][UB/LB][AROMA]Trinity Vengeance RaptorXL™ HD 4.1 #1 Xperia S ROM! - RE-UPLOADED!
Replies
10K
Views
1M
R
Rovanne
jerpelea
{S}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM10 - FreeXperia Project
Replies
5K
Views
1M
Cieptak
Cieptak
Bin4ry
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.07.2014] - Updated: New Z2 Root by CubeandCube
Replies
4K
Views
5M
ejrv
ejrv
DooMLoRD
[Tutorial] Xperia S/P/U/Sola Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
Replies
912
Views
953K
S
SevenCent

Top Liked Posts

24 Hours All time
  • There are no posts matching your filters.
  • 102
    tommyrumbler
    tommyrumbler
    here's a quick and very easy guide on how to install CWM on Xperia 2012 line ups.

    just download the CWM install file

    SO-03D / Acro S here
    Xperia S here (big props to PuriketsuAngel)

    unzip folder
    connect phone normally via USB to your PC
    go to unzipped folder, execute install.bat

    that's it, CWM installed.

    to go to recovery mode - just restart device (turn off, turn on) and while on the SE logo, simply tap the screen of your phone several times.

    up and down volume keys will serve as your directional keys, camera button will serve as "select/ok" key.
    and yep, back and home buttons work within the CWM environment.

    note: when you choose to restart/reboot system now while on CWM screen, phone will turn off.(it does on mine). just restart normally - like pressing on the power button to turn it on. :D

    Device must be rooted. we got a tut on how to root your device even on locked BL here

    N O T E
    This is a work around if restoring from previous back up is giving you error.

    Back up :
    Before doing a NAND back up - please do a manual reset of your device - no additional Apps must be installed. Also clear/delete any left over folders from your SD card.
    Restart device then tap screen several times - once in CWM - clear cache/dalvik cache.
    Then and only here would you do a back up for your ROM.

    Restore :
    Before doing a restore - please do a manual reset of your device - turn device off, hold vol-up and power button at the same time until you get 3 vibrates.

    Now you can do restore.
    if this CWM version is still giving you errors : please provide a detailed account of the error message, a logcat will be appreciated.

    ******
    this thread is no longer supported.
    for a better Recovery feature and support, kindly visit this thread:
    thanks to LeDelete
    View
    5
    puriketsuangel
    puriketsuangel
    black97one said:
    Don't worry mate :p
    Thanks you for your good work!
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    hello.thanks a lot.
    i don't have Xperia S.
    did it work well??



    Xperia 2012's CWM v2.0 is here for SO-03D & acro S.
    http://blog.dream-pro.info/2012/07/08/330
    this site is wrote Xperia NX user.
    possibly,it works well too Xperia S...

    and,it is here that i remaked recovery.tar for Xperia acro HD SO-03D and Xperia NX(i put in dropbox with obtain a creator's permission,therefore, please avoid a direct link)

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bokd4hbn0atcvge/2yfanlzd68

    sorry,i didn't know that post1 was v10.
    so,i posted recovery.tar for Xperia 2012's CWM v2.0.
    sorry...
    View
    4
    black97one
    black97one
    FIX for charging

    hello,

    can you try this one http://www.mediafire.com/?q73yd2yd5335587 it will only FIX the charging problem with BATTERY LOGO :cool:
    View
    4
    puriketsuangel
    puriketsuangel
    This recovery.tar is a Japanese made for ICS.

    http://ubuntuone.com/1xWZXeUG9puCKYDAG8Rzla
    View
    3
    Felimenta97
    Felimenta97
    tommyrumbler said:
    nothing to be scared about. the guide is fairly easy to follow and no special key combination required. the process just installs CWM on your recovery partition.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Ok. I think I will do it. But you will buy me another one if this one bricks (JK... :D )

    EDIT: It was easier than i thought. Thanks, it works :)

    EDIT 2: Home and back buttons work :D
    View

New posts