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[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
need testers!!!

guys i need some help from u with some testing...

we need to test for 3-4 days...

flash Stock .283 FW + v13 of my kernel

flash Stock .283 FW + v14 of my kernel + supplied modules update.zip

test each combination for 2 days, during day time continue ur regular usage but at night, before sleeping, fully charge the device then set the following:

shift to 2g only mode

switch off mobile data

switch off bluetooth

switch off gps

switch off wifi

do not connect to charger (usb or wall charger)

and thats it...

in the morning check the battery drain and take screenshots of:

about phone [example]

status [example]

battery use [example]

advanced battery use (click on the battery graph to get this) [example]

cpuspy [example]

setcpu/nofrills cpu control settings [example]

then continue ur daily routine with whichever settings u use regularly...

take another set of screenshots in evening...

please observer overnight battery drain and during day time use...

i hope most of u help out with this testing...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Soheil_rf:
Battery Test

FW : 4.0.2.A.0.42

Kernel : V14

cpu clock > 122.88/1200 MHz Scaling :smartassV2

wifi > off

Bt> off

gps> off

data > off

For 7h and 43 min >>> useage battery : 12%
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
thanks... but this info is incomplete....

wht i need is:

the advanced battery use graph is MOST important
[Xperia Arc Android Development] michom:
DoomLord, thanks a lot for your efforts in this kernel. It made the Arc usable (comparing to all the lags I used to have before overclocking).

Is there any chance that you can compile a separate version for the 0% problem? As many people, I've had this problem a couple of weeks ago, and it would be really nice to have your kernel and its updates with the bug workaround...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Flo95:
He stated that he'll only make kernels for Arcs without the 0% problem.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pitsyapa:
Hi DoomLorRD

I would be really grateful if you can provide the files for 2way call recording as you have at the moment, because the only feature missing in my arc is two way recording. your help would be much appreciated. thanks.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
as far as i understand, if i integrate that "fix" into my kernel it will affect users who dont have this issue...

if there is a way to have that fix into my kernel w/o affecting other users then i will happily integrate it in my kernel... but if that is not the case then i wont be able to maintain another series of kernels...

the kernel with this new feature is already ready... right now i was working on adding more features to the kernel... but if anyone wants i can post the current version with 2way call recording...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sinkster:
I was going to reflash a rom anyway so I'll use .283/v14 stock for a day. Was using your new kernel with doomed151s Arconium and I'm just flashing .283 with it too and on both it seems to reboot 2-3 times before cwm appears, not just 1st boot but any boot.

Won't boot with the 2.0 so I'll use the 1.6 which is fine. Full stock with nothing removed...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] faisaldante:
Mr Doom

Can you then upload the kernel of 2way call recording if possilbe.

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
sure.... wait i will upload it...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sinkster:
It may be better waiting... Using link2sd and supercharger script won't affect the info you're looking for, will it? It's not an issue, it's just something I do automatically now.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
TEST KERNEL: DooMKernel v15-test-2wrc (2015)

TEST KERNEL: DooMKernel v15-test-2wrc (2015) released!!!!

THIS IS A TEST KERNEL...

it has 1.6Ghz max frequency and will show up as #2015

I AM STILL WORKING ON FINAL v15 KERNEL...

[ changelog ]

added 2 way call recording (tested and working perfectly :) )

tested to be working using: CallRecorder app

TRIAL version: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19345181&postcount=750

p.s.: keep watching that thread for newer trial versions

credits: avs333 for the SEMC specific 2wcr patch

[ NOTICE ]

since i have changed the kernel version string stock wifi modules will no longer work on my kernel...

if u try to enable them on new kernel (v14 onwards)

u will get "ERROR" while starting WIFI

...

i will be providing modules for my kernel which HAVE TO BE FLASHED VIA RECOVERY for wifi/bt (and other things) to work correctly

stock modules will also be provided which again will have to be flashed via recovery if u want to return to stock kernel OR if u revert to older v13 or lower kernels

remember i have already told this to u guys... if i see some users reporting that wifi is giving error because u did not follow my instructions ur post WILL BE IGNORED....

so installation steps same as v14

[ download links ]

[ARC/ARC S] DooMKernel (v15-test-2wcr) (FW: 4.0.2.A.0.42) [ 1.6Ghz version ] [will show up as 2015]

[ MD5HASH: 20506429a707e4b2867a47b993cf71d0 ]

U WILL NEED MODULES which are same as v14 kernel... if u dont have them get it from 1st post....

please test out everything and post ur feedback...

ENJOY!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kyods:
A couple of issues with the kernel:

1. Windows 7 doesn't see the Arc when connected in MTP mode. Works fine in MSC mode.

2. The phone refuses to boot when the USB cable is plugged in. It goes to the battery monitor and stays there, it's necessary to unplug the cable and reboot the phone without it.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] xtacy!:
Awesome news mate. I've still not unlocked my bootloader [I need the DRM files to use TrackID and the fb Like feature]. This is great news if we can do this without unlocking it :D.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jamaljmys:
thank you doom for your hard work, iam going to test now.

may someone confirm if the new room release will lock the bootloader or not?

cheers
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tRippinthehead:
I have just been lag in the beginning. Then I installed setcpu and lags are gone. I can only assume that something with the CPU frequency. Perhaps they are set incorrectly?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Nirak:
That would be just great!

btw, I read somewhere on the forum superoneclick has been updated recently, would that be of any use?

Anywayz tx for all you efforts!

Sent from my Arc
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
generally when u flash new FW, it is laggy at first.... it improves after the phone has finished caching...

ans 1] thats because USB debugging is enabled by default.... if u want to use MTP mode then disable USB debugging from Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging

ans 2] hmm interesting... and u sure that this happens when the phone is not off? cause the thing u are seeing is called "offline charging"...

dont get too excited... i am not sure if it will work... i need someone with locked bootloader to test... p.m. me if u interested...

interesting observation... can u do me a favor?

flash stock FW... reboot do all settings, then immediately flash the boot.img... now when the phone boots up install a screenshot app... then install setcpu and DO NOT CHANGE ANY SETTING just take a screenshot... i am guessing that the phone is getting locked at some frequencies...

since gingerbreak doesnt work on SE 2.3.3 FW i doubt its directly useful... but to test, whts in my mind, superoneclick is required..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kyods:
Is it kernel-specific? Because MTP works fine with USB debugging enabled in the stock ROM.

I'm positive. I've just reflashed the stock ROM and the phone boots up just fine. With the custom kernel, I simply can't get beyond this 'offline charging' with the cable plugged in.

Thanks for quick reply!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] wallimo:
Ok I've updated and run this kernal and I noticed one issue for me relating to the camera, I am not sure if it's an issue with the rom or the kernal.

It's when I take a photo with the flash on/ on auto the picture is flooded with the light from the flash, when I turn the flash off the picture looks fine. It happens whether the shot is moving or still I was shooting in pretty good light but I haven't tried in daylight yet because I've just installed the rom and kernel.

I've attached pics for you to see before the rom/kernel update and after.

after rom/kernel update without flash

after rom/kernel update with flash

Before rom/kernel update with flash (in dusk light)

Sorry I had no where to post images so I hope that worked
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
hmm... can some verify this behavior?

i dont really know if its kernel related... try the stock kernel and see if u get same problems...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tRippinthehead:
Hey, look: http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5374/freqr.jpg

strange :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
ah!!!!!

thanks!

got the problem... i was using the OC compatible ramdisk on non-overclocked kernel... ;)

thats why that max was getting throlled way out of spec :D

now i will make new boot.img ;)

sorry guys for the small error
[Xperia Arc Android Development] babygau:
Are there any OC kernel to come?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Kyraa:
Boot: check

WiFi: check

root: check

camera: check

Everything works. Titanium Backup does it's job like it should. Very nice work!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
that will depend on when SE releases kernel sources ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
need testers

---[ PLEASE DONT DOWNLOAD INVESTIGATING ISSUE ]---

[FW:4.0.A.2.368] Pre-Rooted + CWM-FX-Recovery + init.d support

(lag fixed)

can some please test asap and report back?

boot.img: (v02)

Arc Prerooted + Recovery + init.d scripts support Kernel 4.0.A.2.368

this should sort out the lag issue... now when the phone boots up install a screenshot app... then install setcpu and DO NOT CHANGE ANY SETTING just take a screenshot... and post it back here...

sorry abt that ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
after flashing phone wont boot, lcd turns on but no se logo
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tRippinthehead:
confirm it
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kyods:
Unplug the USB cable and reboot.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
still the same
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
thank u all for testing... seems i have too many files on pc and they are getting mixed up... please revert back to v1... links available in 1st post!

i will get new version ready
[Xperia Arc Android Development] merlin667:
I will also support. Great Kernel but V13 was battery hungry. screenshots will follow.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Crazypinoy9:
I'm sure that I'm doing something wrong here but when I try to use fastboot to flash the boot.img it just hangs on Waiting on Device. My Arc S has the blue light.

I'm sorry if this is something stupid. I'm coming from an EVO 4G which I didn't run into any problems with.

Any help would be appreciated!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Flo95:
Were you able to unlock the bootloader?

Blue LED is good but when you only get "waiting for device" then that's bad and means that you need a remote unlock, that does a member here for 15£ if I'm not mistaken.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] babygau:
After a day testing with .42 FW + Doomkernel v14 + .368 basband. The battery is running ok now with approximately 1% / hour

Everything working well (BT, WF.....)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Crazypinoy9:
I unlocked the bootloader directly through sony ericsson's site using the IMEI number. Is there another step that I'm missing?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Jinx13:
@Doom

Can I have a suggestion lol the version number has disappeared from \settings\about phone\Kernel version could we have that back :)

I know it's only small but i'm very forgetful lmao

Yeah me lol
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Crazypinoy9:
@ Jinx13

So even though I had used the bootloader unlock code straight from Sony Ericsson I still need to have it unlocked remotely? Is that correct? It doesn't make any sense to me why I would have to have it unlocked twice but if that's what needs to be done then I gotta do it...i guess....haha
[Xperia Arc Android Development] onionchai:
after a day test for ARC S with V14...the battery life is normal now, around 2% per hour. Hope V15 can be better.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] chitose_ndy:
How could everyone done that :(

My battery last about only for 4 or 5 hours..

:(

Does somebody have an idea??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Flo95:
No, you already unlocked it.

Now we just have to find out, why your device doesn't connect for what I don't have an explanation.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] swavab:
Thanx doom,this is simple and easy to install..and it s not a big deal to instal an update script if we getting a chance to switch kernals to other modeules by keeping one as default..one more thanx to doom for ur great works..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] babygau:
Inspect your daily application usage to see which one is draining ur battery abnormally, turn off all internet connection, only use when ur in need.

I don't highly recommend use the latest kernel version with the latest firmware coz in my opinion, the battery drain too much 2-3% / hours. There's no doubt it is related to the baseband. So, I sort it out by using the lastest firmware with the older baseband (i'm using 36baseband with no problem) and the battery capacity improves significantly

Last but not the less: caliberate your battery after flashing new fw.

My battery just drain less than 1% / hour. I'm using

0.42 FW

x36 baseband

v14 Doomkernel

Governor: smartass v2

Max speed: 1024 mhz

Min: 122 mhz

I/O scheduler: noop
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sinkster:
results for v14kernel(1.6)with stock.283
[Xperia Arc Android Development] merlin667:
So, i also did some tests and screenshots at my arcS:

Basically Rom is .42, baseband 56. if some information is missing just ask.

currently rom V14 including the update.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] babygau:
Personally, amss.sin is not enough. This is the way I do

Download 0.368.ftf (or other FW) and 0.42.ftf FW

Exact 0.42.ftf and 0.368.ftf FW using 7zip to each separated folder

Copy and replace the system.sin from 0.42 folder to 0.368 folder

Using flashtool to create new bundle, name it on your own .ftf

Flashing new ftf file and you got lastest FW with older baseband
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
is vibration, USB working correctly on that baseband and that FTF combination?

because i personally think that .368 was the best FW till now (atleast baseband wise)...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] babygau:
Working flawlessly, mate ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] chitose_ndy:
I see..

Okay I will try it..

Thanks by the way..

:)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sinkster:
I need to go back to the rom I was using, .283 has the issue with black screen after a call and I need my phone to be reliable. I'll try again at some point if you want but I've had to reboot twice already.

sinkster©
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bassie112:
Call recording working excellent. No issues up till now. Don't know about battery as I'm always running tons of stuff with irregular usage. Seems to be on par with v14.

The only thing is I can't get higher than 1.5GHz. before I could go up to 1.8Ghz and stable at 1.6Ghz/1.7Ghz. Strange but doesn't really matter as I'm using 1.5Ghz as a max anyway.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ShyamSasi:
I think the battery issue is fixed for me. Using v13 Kernel, around 1% per hour battery usage using arconium 1.1 ROM, After 8 hours deep sleep and 30 mins usage (Few pictures and music) I have 91%. No sure what happen though and I'm not using any software to Overclock or change the scheduler everything is default.

Thanks DoomLord. :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
done fixed ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] abanglek:
quick questions:

arc lt15i

baseband 49

custom fw 42 -i think

tried both 1.6&2.0GHz kernel

why wifi error & how to fix?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Crazypinoy9:
Still trying to figure out why fastboot keeps "waiting for device".

Is it possible to try a command like this and get different results?

fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img

fastboot -i 0xfce reboot

Of course I'd flash the modules in recovery afterwards...

I just need to know where to start troubleshooting so if anyone can point me in the right direction that would be great. Let me know if I need to post more info.

wow you have balls asking that! haha! I know my questions have been pretty noobish but you're on a completely different level. He's repeatedly said that if you get the wifi error you're not following the instructions carefully. I'd go back and do a little more reading in the first post my friend.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] doomed151:
Flash the corresponding WiFi module zip file.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] merlin667:
@crazypinoy:

basically the command how i'm flashing kernel is:

"fastboot flash boot boot.img" , not like with the -i and 0xfce in the middle, try just my version.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bmwbasti:
I have built that .ftf and flashed it, thanks for the instructions ;)

Will test now if the battery drain is gone.

One quick question: How to calibrate the battery after flashing?

Regards Basti
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
new kernel is already ready... i am testing all new features before release....

new features will include:

working two way call recording

3 new cpu governors

1 new i/o scheduler

some hacks for better network performance

some hacks for better i/o performance

some hacks for better cpu performance
[Xperia Arc Android Development] babygau:
Hurry up, I need it so badly :P

---------- Post added at 09:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:57 AM ----------

I'm just using Battery Calibration apps coz don't want to open the back housing very often. But it works alright :P
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bmwbasti:
Thanks prathaban and babygau ;)

But i discovered some problems with my selfbuild "368.ftf with 042 system.sin":

Date and time of my phone don't get automatically updated even if the "..use network... - option" is activated.

WLAN doesn't work correctly. The connection get's established (my phone connects and get's an ip) and some apps seem to get a connection too, but some apps just give an error.

Perhaps i missed something and you find the error?

I unzipped the 368.ftf and the 042.ftf using Winrar, copied the system.sin from the 042 folder to the 368 folder and replaced the system.sin, openend flashtool and selected "create bundle", navigated to the 368 folder with replaced system.sin, selected all files and pressed the arrow to put al files to right side, filled out the three textboxes and pressed ok. The .ftf got created and afterwards i flashed it using flashtool. After that i flashed Doomkernel v14 with fastboot, booted into recovery and applied Doomlord's zip and rebooted the phone.

Did i miss something?

Regards Basti

EDIT: Changed the date and time manually, ticked the automatic option and (i don't know why) now it works and all apps connect again. Seems like they dind't want to connect because of wrong date and time.

Which app do you use babygau?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] lunn84:
Thanks DoomLord a lot for everything u done ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] babygau:
I did wipe cache & dalvik cache right after flashing new kernel and before booting to OS. Then, following the setup guide displayed for the first use (including automatically selecting network and wifi, my phone is updated with no issues). Everything working as smooth as silk so far.

Me using all stock apps coz I can't live without it, and some apps like pulse, power amp, beautiful widgets, evernote... in which I reckon beautiful widgets drain more battery but It is acceptable for me (less than 1% / hour :) )
[Xperia Arc Android Development] xexijreil:
I'd like to do this but I'm currently using baseband 56 0.42 FW, do u know if I follow your instructions to downgrade baseband if I will get 0%battery problem??

Thanks a lot!!

Enviado desde mi LT15i usando Tapatalk
[Xperia Arc Android Development] babygau:
Have no idea about that. It's a "No" if you have ur phone unlocked bootloader. Generally speaking, It's a No coz ur not downgrade completely the ROM.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] xexijreil:
I read that this problem comes when you downgrade to a previous FW version but not sure if its exactly like this. Yes, I have unlocked bootloader, so this means that it would never happen to me? That's wonderful news =) Im always very careful when changing FW, kernel or rom cause of this problem.

Anyway, I'll try it when I have time, thanks a lot again man!

Enviado desde mi LT15i usando Tapatalk
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Crazypinoy9:
I've already tried that which is the reason why I was asking whether or not trying the other method of flashing would have a different effect.

When I use the "fastboot flash boot boot.img" command it just sits there "waiting for device". I've already unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone so I'm just confused as to what my next step to try should be.

Thank you for your help though I appreciate it!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Jinx13:
Thanks :)

Jinx13
[Xperia Arc Android Development] merlin667:
Hmm, Sounds strange. Blue LED on Mobile is on? Is the s1 fastboot device available in device manager
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Beppemi:
Flashed last version, my arc now is so fast!! thanks so much Doom.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Crazypinoy9:
Yes and Yes...definitely strange. I normally don't have to post for help but this one has me stumped.

**I think I'm gonna start from scratch and try the whole process over again on my other Windows Rig. Worst case I can try it with scripts on linux...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kings888:
Flash WiFi module zip file

HI,

Would you mind to tell me how to flash the WiFi module zip file? The steps is: first put the update.zip file in the SDcard and get the phone in recovery mode and use the flashtool use command "fastboot flash boot xxxx.zip" , right? Please reply....Thanks.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] swavab:
R u going to fastboot mode properly with blue led on putting cable..?

If not put to fastboot mod by pressing right key while insering cable, even though u r geting blue led and not connecting then ur adb fastboot drivers not installed properly.!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
guys i am doing some testing... v15 will be delayed...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] babygau:
Take your time mate :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
just some small things to test out...

btw changelog will be same as:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=19416345#post19416345
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Flo95:
Sounds awesome :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DooMLoRD:
i think its good to go... u guys can do further testing ;)

will post new version shortly... will start updating thread...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] erwin929:
ok then

arc charged, usb cable found, fasboot ready

houston, we are got to go:D