[Q] HELP, I just got rooted but whats Next?

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Hello,

Before i start this, let me say i SPENT 2-3 Hours already trying to find out everything there is to Rooting, Xperia Play, R800at, etc. I really did do my exploring and I just give up. Im on the brink of breaking out a gun and shooting myself lol.

Okay, heres the problem. 2 Months ago Alejandrissimo Unlocked my bootloader. Today, I just rooted it using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1299729 he gave me recently.

Now, im stuck. It says I have to install CyanogenMod 7 after the rooting process but idk how? Idk if my phone is GSM or CDMA.

BTW, I have a Xperia Play R800at, 2.3.3.
Recently Rooted, and unlocked bootloader by Alejandrissimo.

So, what now? Do i install this CyanogenMod 7 with GSM or the CDMA? Is there an updated CyanogenMod 7? How do i get rid of the bloatware, overclock my phone, etc? What are these roms you flash and what not? Please Help, I am in seek of it and just need a good guide or some instructions that can help me out.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by roneezy360

Hello,

Before i start this, let me say i SPENT 2-3 Hours already trying to find out everything there is to Rooting, Xperia Play, R800at, etc. I really did do my exploring and I just give up. Im on the brink of breaking out a gun and shooting myself lol.

Okay, heres the problem. 2 Months ago Alejandrissimo Unlocked my bootloader. Today, I just rooted it using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1299729 he gave me recently.

Now, im stuck. It says I have to install CyanogenMod 7 after the rooting process but idk how? Idk if my phone is GSM or CDMA.

BTW, I have a Xperia Play R800at, 2.3.3.
Recently Rooted, and unlocked bootloader by Alejandrissimo.

So, what now? Do i install this CyanogenMod 7 with GSM or the CDMA? Is there an updated CyanogenMod 7? How do i get rid of the bloatware, overclock my phone, etc? What are these roms you flash and what not? Please Help, I am in seek of it and just need a good guide or some instructions that can help me out.

Thanks.

Ok. So. With an unlocked bootloader you do not need root to install cyanogenmod...
If you go to the dev section, freexperia (fxp) 105 is what you're looking for. Since you have the R800at, you've got a gsm phone.
I'm not sure for gsm what does work on the R800at, and what doesn't...

Sent from my R800x using Tapatalk

WOW, okay i just tried installing Cyanogenmod 7 and first of all, it didnt work. It said installation aborted, and second of all my phone isnt booting anymore. Its stuck in a boot loot and im pissed. can anyone help? Idk what to do anymore, i just want my stock phone back.

Originally Posted by roneezy360

WOW, okay i just tried installing Cyanogenmod 7 and first of all, it didnt work. It said installation aborted, and second of all my phone isnt booting anymore. Its stuck in a boot loot and im pissed. can anyone help? Idk what to do anymore, i just want my stock phone back.

Did you install the kernel first?

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this is why you should do everything ureself and have some idea of whats going on before you unlock and root your phone

No, I wasnt told in the instructions to install the kernel, i didnt know lol

Originally Posted by roneezy360

No, I wasnt told in the instructions to install the kernel, i didnt know lol

From http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1128216 (FXP CyanogenMod Thread)

3rd Post a little bit below the download link (emphasis mine :P )

HOWTO FLASH ROM

to flash cm7 rom you have to take 3 steps (after unpacking the 7z archive)

step 1 - copy update.zip to sdcard

step 2 - flash new kernel (always use the kernel provided in CM7 / it is incompatible with stock ROM)

ON PC - run fastboot flash boot boot.img (an black window will open and will stay open untill kernel is flashed)
ON PHONE - put phone in fastboot mode (power off then press lower right key and plug usb cable) and phone LED will light BLUE

step 3 - when phone is booting (first 5 seconds) press volume key several times to enter recovery and choose apply update from sdcard

WARNING - if you used another rom (stock or custom) you have to wipe data or device will not boot