[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] ch3tan007:
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Sony’s mid range device Xperia T has been recently updated to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. In the recent past Sony remained quite fair with the users in terms of Software updates keeping its promise at top, the Android Jelly Bean 4.3 update started reaching out the users taking the device one stop close to KitKat that is under investigation / testing by Sony at the moment. Well, the new firmware definitely needs new methods to run a CWM Recovery inside and a new method to get rooted as well. For those who have updated their devices to this new firmware and are now looking for a compatible CWM recovery, they have spotted the right place at the moment.

Here are some important installation instructions and pre-requisites:

This guide is only for Sony Xperia T. Do not try this on any other model, please check your device’s model in Settings > About Device.

The CWM recovery is only for Sony Xperia T running stock or stock based Android 4.3 [9.2.A.1.199] or [9.2.A.0.295].

Check your firmware version in Settings > About Device and make sure that it matches the one mentioned above.

You must have installed Android ADB & Fastboot drivers. Follow this link http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/install-android-adb-fastboot-drivers-quickly-with-minimal-tool-on-windows-pc/.

Your device must have an unlocked bootloader. Follow this link to unlock bootloader http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/

Please make sure that your phone’s battery is charged at least over 60%. This is highly recommended in order to prevent any power issues during the recovery flashing process.

Backup all your important data before flashing CWM.

Backup your current system using a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) if you’ve flashed one. This is recommended in case something goes wrong with CWM installation, you can use the custom recovery and return to the old working state of your system.

Enable USB debugging mode on your device. Get it in Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging mode.

Use working data cable to establish connection between your PC and Phone.

Alright! Follow this guide to the letter now.

How to Install CWM Recovery on Sony Xperia T:

Download Stock Kernel with CWM Recovery here http://www.mediafire.com/download/xwjdwcmpomn6wth/kernel_sj.elf

You will get a kernel_sj.elf file. Just rename it to Kernel.elf

Place the Kernel.elf file in the Minimal ADB & Fastboot folder that you created using our ADB & Fastboot Quick Setup Guide.

If you are using Android ADB & Fastboot full package, you can place the downloaded Kernel.elf file in the Fastboot folder or in the Platform-tools folder.

Open the folder where you placed the Kernel.elf file.(E.g Minimal ADB & Fastboot or Fastboot or Platform Tools).

Press and hold the shift key and right click on an empty area within the folder, and click on “Open Command Window Here”.

Turn off your Xperia T completely.

Now press the Volume Up Key and while keeping it pressed plug in the USB cable.

You should see a blue light in the notification light of your phone, that means your device is now connected in Fastboot mode.

Now type the following command: fastboot flash boot Kernel.elf

Hit Enter and it will quickly flash CWM recovery in your Sony Xperia T.

Once recovery is flashed, now issue this command Fastboot Reboot

Your device will reboot now(even if your device does not reboot do it manually). As soon as you see the Sony logo, and the pink LED, press Volume Up key to enter recovery.

Congrats! You should now see the custom recovery.

That’s All with the recovery installation. In case you got any queries or face any difficulties regarding this post, please feel free to stop by the comment box below and let me know. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks all.