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[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] juzza87:
Working perfectly on Xperia Play r800i, originally Singtel but now with stock UK .42 ROM rooted, locked bootloader. Thanks! :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] ioo7:
Worked great, thank you, xperia play with root, locked bootloader.

Hit the back button, not the volume down. That was my problem first. THANKS: )
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] kickerz14:
Perfect cwm for those people who doesn't want to unlock their bl.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] captain67:
The ROM was literally just stock with a theme and a couple mods, and the kernel was stock. You see, I was told that locked bootloaders only prevent custom kernels, and that a modified stock ROM with stock kernel would still work.

I hadn't really expected it to work, but tried anyway for the sake of research and personal curiosity.

The part I find most interesting is that I used some update.zip files with the mods and themes from that ROM, and this type of cwm managed to install them to my existing stock ROM perfectly.

Sent from Silent Earth 3
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] iridaki:
Themes and mods include apk files or scripts.

ROMS replace core system files, libraries and binaries, so on the outside zips look the same but the files in them are different.

On locked bootloaders apparently some system files cannot be replaced through recovery, thus installation fails.

Always ask the ROM developer before trying to install a ROM on a locked bootloader phone.

And I hope we have now made it crystal clear and can move on. :)

iR¡D@k!* via Tapatalk
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] dryhte:
pvyParts,

thanks for making stuff easier for all of us :)

do you plan on providing an uninstaller option in a future update for this app?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] zerorated24:
Push the power button

I also experienced that, just press the power button when led turns blue.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] n3n00:
But the problem is that blue led doesn't appear. I experienced that yesterday and found the fix 2-3 pages ago (replace.tar in system/bin)...
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
What you are saying defies logic. Lol.

The led happens before the tar is even touched.

You must have done something extra. Not abusing just stating fact. Even if the tar is bad or not even there. the led will still light up if the phone is set up right.

V7 don't like the arc I have a test patch I am playing with now. Maybe same bug with play.

Hope to release today or tomorrow. But I may not be able to. ( family related stuffs )

Pvy
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] n3n00:
Well, I updated from v5 to v7 through Play Store and replaced recovery.tar ... then it worked... maybe there were some left-overs from v5 which fixed the bug, lol :D.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
That would probably do it. :)

Pvy
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] GaboWarrior:
I have installed x-Parts from store, then i copied the recovery.tar to System/bin, then run x-parts and its been installed with no problems. :good:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
you dont need to copy the tar for future reference.

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] GaboWarrior:
Is it working properly now X-parts 7 from Store?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
Yes I dont wanna have to answer this again

Please read above you.

Thanks

Pvy
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] repilce:
I just tried installing v7 from play store on a fresh FTF of 2.3.3 after rooting it successfully via OneClickZerg and no dice. No blue led (never noticed if there has ever been one) and even though it says "Instal Complete" (just like that ;) ) neither the button press upon sony screen or button from within app work for me. Just posting my experience.

edit:// Sorry, forgot. I'm on an Xperia Play 800x (Right after posting actually, but the "policies" around here are a bit grueling IMHO... 5 min wait... >.>)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
phone?

I really cant help without info guys.

Pvy
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] repilce:
see above..
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
Okies ta.

Hopefully next update will sort it out. :) and looks like I have 5 hours or so this arvo free to work on it. :)

Pvy
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] repilce:
right on. Nice work from what I can see though. have read through many pages to see the evolve. Just got this Xplay 2nd hand recently to mess with.

On an off-topic note. ZOMG do these captcha's ever go away :mad: I'm human and can barely make most of them out myself ><
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
10 Posts I believe :D

The app has come a long way since i first started it :) i'm prety happy with it :D

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] XperiaPro55:
Hi All :cowboy:

I am new so... Glad to meet you :D

Now, just a question :

- I read many and many post about this wonderful and so useful app BUT concerning my great

"Xperia Pro" - MK16a

ICS 4.1.B.0.431

Kernel 2.6.32.9-perf

Rooted

Bootloader LOCKED

pvyParts 5.5.0.4 CWM

I don't understand... cause I read x-parts works also on Bootloader Locked devices but everywhere I

look for I find to access Recovery I need to reboot in fastboot and wait for Blue LED but this action is available

ONLY if device is Bootloader unlocked...

So my question is :

how can I access Recovery without unlock my bootloader ?

Is there a full list of action needed to install and access Recovery ? I mean, for e.g.,

if device has to be connected to pc or not, if we have to press one button or another "at boot",

if it's enough to lonely proceed on the device etc..

Many thanks in advance to ALL!

Byez :cool:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
OK yes you can use this on locked bootloader

No PC needed

This is a hack that puts recovery in system

Pvy
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] XperiaPro55:
Ok, this is a good news.

Now,

Thnx
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] tintin814:
I just installed V7 on my Arc S with .587 rom. The installer claimed the installation is completed, however, the phone can't boot into recovery. When I looked into system/bin, I can't locate the recovery.tar. Any idea?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] mrmike7:
For my

Xperia Arc LT15a

I had to:

Install CWM_Installer-v5.apk

Copy the latest recovery.tar (aprox 2,880kb posted in link above somewhere) to SYSTEM\BIN (I used Solid Explorer) and overwrite.

Now it should work and you will see the blue light when rebooting (CWM not installed no blue light(drove me nuts always seen green light :p )

Optional

I also went ahead and installed X-Parts v7 over 5(it replaces it but Don't re-install the CWM)

Give the recovery or backup a try should work fine now
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] dex87xda:
Please man insert power off function in cwm 5.5
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] rec71:
Just installed the Google Play version on my rooted arc S running the new 587 f/w build and the app crashes when I try to install CWM.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] #licorice:
I liked the "boot into fastboot" function.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
OK... I need logs I can't troubleshoot " it doesn't work "

Pvy
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] alex_SW:
@rec71

what app crash?google play?from where did u installed it?it crashes when you want to install xparts or when you want to download it?

---------- Post added at 08:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 AM ----------

@tintin814

untill pvy fix it you must install v5 then replace recovery.tar....v7 seems that dosent copy the file how it shoud....so,v5 then replace files
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] tintin814:
Thanks, got it work now with v5.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] soulhackereborn:
when you guys planing to add Xperia Sola to compatible list???

please need it!!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] zolaisugly:
Thicko alert

I have downloaded the recovery tar, I understand put it in system/bin...... But do I need to unzip the tar, as in my system/ bin I did not have recovery.tar as File
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] mrmike7:
Do not unzip the recovery.tar
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] zolaisugly:
Thanks So just place whole file as is into system bin with correct permissions and that is it.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] ArcMan09:
I Dont Know but Why. Internet Connection is Required To Install this Recovery.

I think. The Offline One was Great.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
OK.

If you want offline install you will get a 15 to 20 meg app once I have the phone support I want. This seams stupid to me.

If it is realty that big a deal I will make it so. But it is not what I wanted... cause every update would be huge for those who use it from the play store all 25, 000 of them... so if one phone needs an update ALL Phones have to receive it...

What I may do is make an offline mode if you have the recovery tar on your SD.

Hope this clears up why I chose to move this way.

Pvy
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] zolaisugly:
Sorry to bump my own post.... But this its annoying me now, where do I put the new recovery tar.

Reason I ask I have v5 installed and working but I don't have recovery tar in the system folder bin.

Please help a thicko.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
are you running a custom kernel?

if so then it will be in there and you do not need this.

if you are not running a kernel then i have no answer for you this app puts recovery into the system/bin folder, others can put it in other places.

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] cing229:
Many thanks for this useful tool, but I have idea if Xpart better included recovery.tar and must have file inside installation apk as Version 5.0, so user no need to go online and download it every time reinstall. I think apk file size is not big problem.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] simon_thomus:
I have Neo V (MT11i). I have installed CWM using xPart successfully.Now when i do 'Reboot to recovery mode' from xPart it works even i can see blue light notification while booting but If i want to go to CWM manually while booting wht key combination should i press??
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] zolaisugly:
On my arc I press the back button while it's booting ie when you see Sony logo, spam the back button.

Pvy I am on stock Rom and stock kernel.

I deleted all traces of v5. then reinstalled v5 then I found recovery tar in system/bin which then replaced and voila I have working version v7
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] rec71:
I cannot get this to work on the latest 4.1.B.0.587 release. I have a rooted arc S. Here is what I did:

I downloaded x-Parts from Google Play

I run the app and give it Superuser access.

I select the Installs tab and choose the Install CWM option.

The app crashes.

Any ideas how I can try this manually?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] zolaisugly:
Rec71 I found v7 latest build not compatible with arc and unlocked bootloader.

I think there is older version v5 work well.

Look in op for links.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
Terminator mode engaged...

Howdy Gents,

Due to some stuff that has come up I am taking a break, I will not be giving any ETA's or anything like that so don't ask,

Yes there are bugs but I cannot find them without help that no-one seams to want to give so I will be ignoring the plethora of emails I seam to be getting relating to crashes and the likes unless they have helpfull info. I have given everyone the tools they need to help here.

if i get some good info and find the bugs I'll release an update as it happens.

If this thread starts going bad i'll be locking it. Be nice and help each other where you can.

If you have any problems with the app try a different version if that doesn't help try a different method and failing all that have a look through the dev and app sections for other ppl's work who can install CWM too or google it.

here is the link to my recovery.tar for those who want it.

http://goo.im/devs/pvyParts/xparts/pvy_ics/recovery.tar

Q&A to clear up your troubles.

Q- will you be back?

A- At this point I plan to yes but TBH it is out of my control.

Q- Can I have the sources to take over the app?

A- No. Make your own app from scratch so you can understand the bugs that arise from such a thing. :)

Q- How do I contact you with meaningful information to assist you in developing the app further?

A- Post it here in this thread, PM it to me, email it to me, hit me up on G+ / Facebook / Twitter. Don't get much easier than that...

Q- Will donations get you back?

A- No. So please don't donate to me.

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Ngong0:
xperia Play R800at

The market version appears to not work for my phone. It says CWM installs fine, but there is no light on boot, and the reboot button in the app just reboots the phone normally. Any suggestions?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
try v5
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] zephiel:
The latest version is not working in my Xperia Mini .62 Firmware. I installed "CWM Installer-v5.apk" and now it works okay. Thank you!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] XperiaPro55:
Hi people,

someone who works with Xperia Pro ICS ?

Many thanks to all and first of all Pvy -> don't worry if u cannot answer me

Byez :good:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] giuppys:
Help

Hello I can not install it I get the following error sd card is not available solution
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
come on guys... the app needs your sd-card to be available so it can put files there temporarily for the install...

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] n3n00:
Kinda dumb question, but is it possible to change timezone in CWM? It's annoying that it shows backups are taken in wrong time :/.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
using automagical nandroid from app or the from in cwm?

Pvy
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] n3n00:
Last two backups were automagical, shows -2 hours (my timezone +2, european summer), but I think it was the same from CWM. Brb I'll test it now.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
ok the app names the automagical. when i get some time i'll fix it / make it select able

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] n3n00:
Last backup manually from CWM, explorer says 11:01 but its 13:01. But the nandroid name is 10-57 so that's when the backuping started, that is correct. Maybe it is Root Explorers problem? Shouldn't be because time is correct when taking photos, videos, adding music on sdcard...

The one in 6am was actually 8am, it was automagical.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] fcastillousfq:
I installed version 5 and then copy the files from v7 so that it works properly. I can get to CWM and make backups and stuff, but I can't get to fastboot mode at all. I select the option from the menu while the USB is plugged and my phone just simply reboots normally.

On the command line a type

fastboot devices

and my phone doesn't show.

I've tried the holding down the menu key (bottom-right key) when the phone is off, while plugging in the phone and nothing. Sometimes while doing that, I get into CWM and nothing else.

What am I doing wrong? Are there some phone that can't access fastboot? Do I have to have an unlocked bootloader for this to happen?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
Fastboot is unlocked phones ONLY. check the service menu for if you are / can unlock

i think the code is #*#*7378423*#*#

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Ahmed93:
cant get it through x-parts

so this is for stock ROM only?

Im using Ice cream Pureness

how can I get CWM?

thanks
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
it is ALWAYS better to ask your ROM DEV what they recommend for the ROM.

this "SHOULD" work on any ICS stock based ROM. but i will not guarantee it cause i have no idea what the devs have changed.

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Ahmed93:
oki

thanks, I'll ask them

and just for your information, it works on JJ' Hybrid
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] ihsanfauzi:
I've already install the cwm. then I reboot the device. but there is no blue LED. it's like normal turning on phone. why was that?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] XperiaPro55:
Just to tell you that on Xperia Pro, v6 now works !

Following Pvy's suggestion I tried another version and now it works.

App crash at "checking phone configuration" but startint again and pressing "reboot to recovery"

brings me to Recovery Menu.

Just a little question :

- is there a way to check that all is "ready to function" without perform a "real" restore ?

Many thanks again to Pvy and others!

:cool:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] arbrib86:
Had the same problem on XM,just found out how to do it the right way.Pres and keep the button pressed WHEN the notiffication light turns blue,until it boots the recovery.Do not press and release the button,keep it down.And in my case, this works only with the power button,not with any button.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] FAdrums:
I've tested the new version with various roms and it doesn't work on some. My trick usually is:

1- Install previous version.

2- Upgrade ( update after first install)

And it works!!! ( well at least with me on 3 different roms! :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] marius5147:
Tryed recently also on my brothers lt15i..

Installed v5, then updated to latest using market, then copy and replace recovery.tar (posted above) to system/bin.. 100%working :thumbup:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] danisariandi:
Please update with enable init.d support
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Pokestory1:
I'm using it on a r800x xperia play, and it's not installing cmw...
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30450200&postcount=621
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Ray!:
how can i install pvyparts 5.5.0.4 recovery offline?

my phone cant download it :(
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] XTCrefugee:
I'm having a pretty serious problem restoring a CWM backup. I wipe everything (data, system, cache, etc.) and perform the restore. I get no errors. But after rebooting, it looks like most of the apps have lost their settings (i.e. home screens are empty, launcher tutorial starts, superuser apps list is empty) and lots of apps (possibly only ones on the SD) are missing altogether.

I've tried both the newer 5.5.0.4 recovery and the older 5.0.2.7, same result. I've scanned the SD card in windows, and it reports no problems.

Does anyone have any idea what's going on here? Restoring a CWM recovery backup should restore everything, including settings, shouldn't it?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] XTCrefugee:
I copied the last backup I made with 5.0.2.7 from my PC (where I had thankfully archived it) to my phone's SD and restored it using 5.5.0.4, and that works fine.

So, be aware, it looks like 5.5.0.4 is not making working backups for me, but is reporting no errors.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] mirkuma:
Strange, I have just restored 5.5.0.4 from backup (made with 5.5.0.4) and works fine, no problems. (Xperia Ray 4.0.4 (587), rooted, locked bootloader)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Ray!:
someone upload the xparts files for oflline installing plz
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Midomad:
it will work on live with walkman with android 4.0.4 and bild 4.1.b.0.587?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Pandemic:
Yes thats working buddy;)

Advice: read the replies of peeps;)

Sent from my Xperia Neo V with Supercharged ICS 4.0.4
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] mrmike7:
Did you look at the first post?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Ray!:
yes but i dont understand

tell me how step by step
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] zolaisugly:
Just go to 1st page and Look in first post, in the thread their are attachments download v5.once downloaded install like app. When installed open app and select to.install cwm in to phone.( it is like 2part install 1st app then 2nd cwm) this will give you working v5 you can update the app to v7 by updating via market.

To enter recovery ie to install modsbackup device etc power down device, restart phone then press/spam back key repeatedly once you see Sony logo. Then you will be in recovery mode.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] hdplsa:
Pvy, is it possible to create a flashable zip that installs CWM on locked BL? Because we lose access to it when we wipe the /system when installing another ROM and it's very tedious to have to reflash everything from stock, root and install CWM again if something goes wrong.

Thank you!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] zolaisugly:
Don't hold your breath mate, as you lose root when you wipe system and install Rom.

without bootloader unlocked you can only install stock.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
I don't understand what you are wanting.

You want the recovery and files in a flash able zip?

If you flash the wrong one on the wrong OS it won't work and will prob cause more issues... lol.

Zip is easy. But I am not inclined to as it will really confuse everyone. And I can't support all roms due to the changes they make to the system.

I recommend conferring with the rom dev. If they support locked boot loader they should be able to support/recomend a recovery that is guaranteed to work. If they won't/can't point them to me and I'll work with them to get it done.

Pvy
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] kishangupta:
Problem in LWW

Hi Pvy,

I have rooted (Locked Bootloader) Sony Live with walkman (ICS 4.1.B.0.587). I installed X-parts(v 7) from play store. After installing it says my model is not supported yet, but I go further and installed "CWM pvyParts 5.5.0.4".

When I use "Reboot in Recovery" button in X-part application then my phone reboot and I get in to CWM Recovery mode.

But when I try to reboot my phone and use Volume down key to enter into Recovery mode

, LED become blue and after 10 seconds my Phone started normally. Is there any fix for that???

If I want to uninstall CWM recovery then how I can do that?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] DeejayTelis:
The X-Parts application, says that this CWM has limitations, i installed it without any problems when i had locked bootloader, now i unlocked it.

How can i flash the full recovery tha has no limitations?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] XTCrefugee:
Flash a kernel that includes recovery.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] DeejayTelis:
FXP kernel included in the cm9.1 package has one?

Also, i need to extract it and remove it from the .zip and flash it seperately?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] DiegoTriches:
hi, I installed the v5 then updated to v7, ok so far (LT18 stock kernel and firmware 587). The phone restart in CWM 5.5.0.4, but it gives this message:

E: Missing bitmap icon_installing

(Code -6)

And I can not make a backup, returns to the home screen of CWM ... what is missing?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pvyParts:
where did you get the recovery from? did you install it via the app or manualy?

i have no idea what you are on about sorry mate....

Pvy.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] adoet_t:
latest CWM v7 won't work with kernel & firmware 587,, I can't enter to CWM,, no error appear,,,
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] DiegoTriches:
Now works, i get v5 from here and install v7 from market.

I try many times, each time seemed download a recovery.tar to folder xParts (from v7) with different sizes. And i think it lacked the reboot after install v7, i go directly test the recovery.

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] tobbbie:
CWM 5.5.0.4 backup (ST18i) - strange filename

After installing Xparts v7 I tested the various options and noticed that the CWM Nandroid Backup directory is named "2012-81-5-14-53" but it should be "2012-9-5-14-53" - or even better "2012-09-05-14-53". Is that a known issue?

On the positive side I noticed that the Link2SD partition is correctly backed up to "sd-ext.vfat.tar" and the mountpoint in \data\sdext2 stays empty. The links from \data\app, \data\app-private, data\<app-id>\lib or data\dalvik-cache to the relevant files in sd-ext are stored correctly as well.

I have not dared yet to restore the backup, but I wonder about the sd-ext restore - would this happen as well? Would the existing content there be scratched before restore?

Reading across the forums here I noticed that some have problems with a lot of garbage in the \tombstones directory. I wonder if you would normally be interested in getting this back after a restore. Could this be optional (at least at restore)?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] DeejayTelis:
no worries :)

I did it, and everything is working fine , thanks for all the help :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] UndisputedGuy:
I installed x-parts from the market and installed CWM from it on my xperia play but it doesn't seem to boot into recovery. Anyone know what's wrong?