Step 2 - Sony Xperia Arc S - Howto Install Clockworkmod

So you have rooted your Sony Xperia Arc S and now want to flash a custom ROM? It’s definitely possible. But in order to do that, you’re gonna need a custom recovery, preferably ClockworkMod Recovery to allow installation of such ROMs and Mods. While the recovery provides options to flash new ROMs, it also lets you make backups of your current ROM to share with your friends or maybe use it to restore your device to the working condition if you’ve messed up with it. This guide shows how you can install ClockworkMod Recovery on your Xperia Arc S device and enjoy a whole new world of custom ROMs!

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooetd your device before doing this procedure. Check out our procedure on Step 1 - Sony Xperia Arc S - Howto Root to root your device.

2. This works on Windows based PCs only.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. RecoverX (Download link’s given in the first post)

RecoverX Mirror

III. Installing ClockworkMod Recovery on the Sony Xperia Arc S:

1. Place the RecoverX Tool archive onto your Desktop.

2. Unzip files from the archive over to your Desktop.

3. Enable USB debugging on your device by going to Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.

4. Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable.

5. Double-click on the RecoverX’s executable file and it’ll launch.

6. Select Sony Ericsson from Brand dropdown menu in the tool.

7. Select Xperia Arc S from the Device dropdown menu.

8. Now hit the Next button and it’ll start flashing the recovery on your device.

9. Follow any prompts you see on your screen.

10. Once it’s done, reboot your device.

11. You’re all set! Excellent! Your Xperia Arc S has been successfully equipped with CWM Recovery and you now have endless possibilities to customize your device!

12. To access the clockworkmod menu, reboot you phone and while it’s booting, press “volume down” many times until you get the clockworkmod menu.

Based On: http://theunlockr.com/2013/03/31/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-the-sony-xperia-arc-s/

 

Alternative Method (On Your Phone)

1. 1.Enable “USB Debugging” (Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging)
2. On you phone go to “Google Play”
3. 2. Search for “X-parts”
4. 3. Install “X-Parts”
5. 4. Run “X-Parts”
6. 5. On “X-Parts” go to tab “Installs”
7. 6. “X-Parts” will check te internet for a clockworkmod for your, if it finds the option “Install CWM” will appear
8. 7. Select the option “Install CWM”
9. 8. Wait, and it should be done
10. 9. To access the clockworkmod menu, reboot you phone and while it’s booting, press “volume down” many times until you get the clockworkmod menu.

 

How Root and Install Custom Roms on Xperia Arc S

• Step 1 - Sony Xperia Arc S - Howto Root
• Step 2 - Sony Xperia Arc S - Howto Install Clockworkmod
• Step 3 - Sony Xperia Arc S - Howto Install a Custom Rom (clockworkmod)