Install ClockworkMod Recovery on Xperia Ray ST18i / ST18a with x-Parts CWM

The tutorial for installingClockworkMod recovery on Xperia Ray is now available, as well as how to root. You can install ClockworkMod recovery on Xperia Ray ST18i / ST18a with x-Parts CWM Installer with the tutorial given below. This ClockworkMod recovery would help you later update to Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean custom ROM.

In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install ClockworkMod recovery on Xperia Ray on Android 4.0.4 ICS firmware with complete steps and instructions. You will have to backup all your data in the phoneas a precaution. This tutorial works with Sony Xperia Ray with locked/unlocked bootloaders. Let’s get on with the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the tools, mods or ROMs mentioned below belong to their respective owners/developers. We or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial 

Make sure you have installed all your USB drivers for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray to connect it with the computer.Apart from just the USB drivers, there are a few more things that you need to take care of.

1. You need to enable USB debugging mode. This helps to connect your Android phone with the PC.

2. Your phone battery should be 80-85% charged. If your phone goes off suddenly because of battery, during flashing ROMs or installing mods and updates — your phone might go dead permanently.

3. Backup all your important data that you might need as soon as your flash a new ROM, or make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below on how to backup data:

• Backup your SMS messages. 
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data. How? –> Sync with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings.

4. Your phone should be factory unlocked. Additional instructions for locked Android devices will be added in the tutorial for unlocking devices.

Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial on the next page and install ClockworkMod recovery on Xperia Ray ST18i / ST18a with x-Parts.

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install ClockworkMod recovery on Xperia Ray ST18i / ST18a with x-Parts CWMInstaller. This is a very simple and easy-to-use tool available at Google Play Store.

Please read the complete tutorial before actually performing it.

Just To Remember:

• This root method tutorial is only for Xperia Ray ST18i / ST18a and I am not sure if it will work on the other variants of the Xperia Ray on other carriers.
• Make a Nandroid (or any) backup of your previous phone set up before proceeding – for just in case anything goes wrong.
• You should be already on Android 4.0.4 ICS firmware before performing this tutorial.
• Your Xperia Ray should be rooted.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download x-Parts from Google Play Store and install it.

Step 2 - Open the app and go to the Installs tab.

Step 3 - Select Install CWM and follow all the on-screen instructions.

That’s it! Your Xperia Ray ST18i / ST18a will be updated with ClockworkMod recovery which would allow you to install custom ROMs and other system tweaks.

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