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[Xperia Arc Android Development] grizzlyspid86:
Hello all, someone message me that he can fix the 0% battery issue by flashing this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1126358

After flashing that, use latest UK firmware .tft files. Somehow, he fix the phone using that UK firmware. He cannot post reply to this thread as he just a new user.

Now, can someone give a link for 2.3.4 UK firmware instead of GLOBAL and HK version? Maybe somehow on that UK firmware has an additional driver as others dont.

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my 0% battery arc is back

I am not sure what happen and what I had done, but my battery come back. I am a new user, can not post, here are what happen yesterday.

before 0% battery :SE ARC 2.3.3 unlock bootloader and install CM7.1

here are what I had done

1.Download LT15i_3.0.1.A.0.145_Global Customized.ftf and flash my ARC to SE factory setting 2.3.3 -> successful

2.Download LT15i_3.0.A.2.181_Global_Customized.ftf and flash my ARC back to SE factory setting 2.3.2 -> successful

3.Install Gingerbreak 1.2 and root my ARC -> succesful

4.upgrade -> download, power off , update screen appear , about 1 min. shut down , then can not power on again, this is so called 0% battery (I found in this forum)

I think I am one of the 0% group.

I began to search any solution possible in google and baidu.com download all ROM files thAT people said maybe work. include

2.3.2 Global

2.3.3 Global

2.3.2 UK

SO-01C DOCOMO Japan

Battery 1% patch

Sorry, I don't preserve download link , but I think it is easy to find.

Then I start to flash again and again , I don't remember sequence I flash, but the last 3 maybe 2.3.2 Global - 1% Patch - UK

But it still no response when push power button till I find this page

http://xdaforums.com/show...9#post14774499

I download this flashtool and execute and flash "Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf" (packed in firmwares folder)

then, I push power button again, my ARC vibrate... and I see "Sony Erisson" on screen, then it work again

I install "Gauge Battery Widget" it show 98%, not 1%

================================

I can't believe I am so lucky, I decide do this again, so I root ARC, upgrade and 0% battery. and "Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf" work again.

I find "BBC Player" in my applications, this should be contain in UK version ROM, people said UK version will be help, maybe it's true.

I think you can try my method, if failure, still send back SE, if success, please told more 0% group member.

Best Regards

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- This is the message i got.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
HI there, here is my log. Xperia Arc LT15i
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
Would the firmware you are on effect the results of the log? Meaning could one firmware provide more insight than another?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tonyb15re:
Yes you get different log outputs from different firmwares, I dumped a few different ones..

Here are where I think its failing

<6>[ 5.714782] chargalg chargalg: Registering battery charging algorithm driver

<6>[ 5.722106] chargalg chargalg: Trying external again...

and here..

E/BatteryService( 228): batteryCapacityPath not found

E/BatteryService( 228): batteryVoltagePath not found

you can also extract a bug report using ADB from the command line..

the command is

adb bugreport > bugreport.txt

you can also get the log with the following command

adb logcat > logcat.txt

I used both of these and pulled all the data, unfortunately I upgraded the SDK which wiped the directory they were saved in, Ive now given up and sent it away for repair/replacement.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] agralirid:
Battery 0% :(

Xperia Arc - LT15i

Android - 2.3.3

Build - 4.0.A.2.368
[Xperia Arc Android Development] uyo_kun:
Mine:

LT15i 3.0.A.2.181

unrooted

2.3.2

flashed 4 times (from 0% issues: .181 , .184, .368, .238)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Ghost_kh_07:
SO-01C (Japan docomo Xperia ARC)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tonyb15re:
heres your problem.. Dont ask me how to fix it though!!

<3>[ 9629.234100] power_supply bq27520: driver failed to report `voltage_now' property
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Ghost_kh_07:
sorry new file uploaded
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jeRrRKKKK:
anybody tried flashing cynagonmod7 to solve the 0% battery issue?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rubenswing:
Have u got A2SD or A2SD+ installed on ur rom?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] anhviet030295:
How to upload a file to this forum?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] agralirid:
requires a minimum of 10 posts
[Xperia Arc Android Development] meeaaoon:
here's mine..

model: LT15i

firmware: 3.0.A.2.181_HongKong.

hope to see solution soon :( :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
cynagonmod7

I tried to find something about cynagonmod7 and i found this but all download link are deleted even here no way to download and test.

Somebody help me with that, maybe that will be helpful.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tonyb15re:
Relevant detail from your log

<6>[ 3.888092] bq24185: Found BQ24185, rev 0x01

<4>[ 3.888885] bq24185: *** Safety limit could not be set!

<4>[ 3.888885] Please check boot accessing charger (want 0x50, got 0xac) ***

<6>[ 3.889709] bq24185: Not initialized by boot

<6>[ 3.890777] chargalg chargalg: Registering battery charging algorithm driver

<6>[ 3.895812] chargalg chargalg: Trying external again...

<6>[ 14.486389] bq24185: Turning on charger. USB-Host mode

<6>[ 14.486480] bq24185: Set init values

<6>[ 14.487670] bq24185: Disabling charger

<6>[ 14.488250] msm_hsusb msm_hsusb: portchange USB_SPEED_HIGH

<6>[ 14.489379] bq24185: Set safety timer to disable

<6>[ 14.491210] bq24185: Setting charger voltage to 4200 mV

<6>[ 14.492462] bq24185: Setting charger current to 1050 mA

<6>[ 14.492980] bq24185: Enabling charger

<6>[ 14.805267] chargalg chargalg: Trying external again...

<6>[ 14.805358] bq24185: Setting input charger current to 500 mA

<6>[ 14.831115] chargalg chargalg: Trying external again...

<6>[ 16.852844] chargalg chargalg: Trying external again...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jeRrRKKKK:
here you go, i can't download the files myself cause i'm on shared IP

but i've been using cynagonmod on all my devices and i'm pretty sure that it affects everything from software to kernel

i guess its the best bet to re-write the wrong file that is causing this 0% issue

HOWTO

to flash cm7 rom you have to take 3 steps (after unpacking the 7z archive)

step 1 - copy update.zip and GAPPS ADDON to sdcard

step 2 - flash new kernel (always use the kernel provided in CM7 / it is incompatible with stock ROM)

ON PC - run fastboot flash boot boot.img (an black window will open and will stay open untill kernel is flashed)

ON PHONE - put phone in fastboot mode (power off then press lower right key and plug usb cable) and phone LED will light BLUE

step 3

- when phone is booting (FreeXperia Logo) press volume down key several times to enter recovery

- choose apply update from sdcard and select rom

- choose apply update from sdcard and select GAPPS

- wipe device

- reboot

DOWNLOAD

FXP024 - http://hotfile.com/dl/129620419/427019b/arc_beta_FXP024.7z.html

REQURES SEMC 4.X.X rom or you will not have GSM signal

SEMC 4.0.A.2.368 - http://hotfile.com/dl/126193233/0fa7...al.ftf.7z.html

please don't mirror (we want to have download conunt)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] anhviet030295:
This is my log!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rubenswing:
Yep that's what I am talking about.......kernel patch somebody needs to take it out either XDA or SE...all this seems related to DVFS (my opinion);and looking at the wide variety of phones failing seems as though SE has changed the sleep/wake settings possibly so that they can cater to diff. h/w specs I guess they have not changed the boot settings....so somebody needs to take out a kernel patch...some very experienced devs who are very comfortable with the kernel... :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
Thank you Cynagonmod7 works great and looks damn awesome, but it didn't resolve 0% issue :(

However while I am in recovery mode phone stays on without charger attached, so there must be some easy way to just delete all system and install it again somehow.

I have a question, where can i get T-Mobile UK FW? So if I will get it I still have my warranty..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Elessar76:
Someone in spanish forum, HTCMania discovered that forcing some system apps to close the phone STAYS ON without power charger:

Crashmonitor

devicemonitor

fmrxservice

user agenter provider

Original link: http://www.htcmania.com/showpost.php?p=2899769&postcount=45
[Xperia Arc Android Development] FiDra:
Please update the link or the url to "Xperia 2011 Range_FreeXperia_ALL.ftf" so that I can give it a try.

Thanks so much!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] FiDra:
Found it :)

http://www.multiupload.com/Q103V01CV1

The file is inside the firmware folder.

Flashing it now :)

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:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

Error is still there :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Ghost_kh_07:
Step 4 upgrade, power off...how to do with 0% battery because software update is battery checking
[Xperia Arc Android Development] steryman:
I think he means PC Companion or SEUS
[Xperia Arc Android Development] FiDra:
The patch has been released.

Here is the post:

http://sebbs.it168.com/thread-340326871-1-1.html

And here is the link:

http://www.kuaipan.cn/index.php?ac=file&oid=27760954909392898

Let's try guys!

I'm downloading :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] yunle:
Woot, the patch for ARC has been released!

But the author does not not tell if the patch is similar to 1% patch or completely fix this problem.

Here are some remarks from the author:

1.This Rom based on 4.0.1.A.0.283 global version , just for 0% battery

2.This ROM is only a temporary emergency solution, can not solve the fundamental problem.

3.After flashing this ROM, please don't try to root the phone, plese don't flash other ROMs.)

4.After flashing this ROM , Maybe you can flash other ROMs in recovery mode.

5.please flash your 0% battery LT15i with flashtool, and immediately report the result.

The link for the patch is here：

http://www.kuaipan.cn/index.php?ac=file&oid=27760954909392898

If you dont read Chinese and you have trouble to find the download link, click here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68919762@N07/6267676851/

The link to the original thread is here:

http://sebbs.it168.com/thread-340326871-1-1.html

This time the thread is posted in both Chinese and English, you may want to read it :)

Remember, this is an unofficial patch, use it at your own risk!!

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Does it work? Is it a patch that stabilize the battery level at a fixed value? I have my broken phone replaced. Just curious.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] FiDra:
I'm trying to flash it now. But I cannot flash it.

The flashtool said that Error flashing and Aborted.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] yunle:
:eek::eek::eek:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] yunle:
Posting this message for sirejoe

I cant post in that forum yet, so I am just sending this to you for now.

I cannot get the flashtool to even recognize the ftf file from the Chinese site. So needless to say, I have not been able to determine if the flash works. I am using the X10 FlashTool to try and do the flash.

So I am still currently stuck with 0 bat atm.

Sorry guys if I let you down. Hope that developer will fix the ftf file.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] grizzlyspid86:
Where's patch for Xperia neo?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] steryman:
Can someone please upload the file on another site please my download speed is low on their site.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Ghost_kh_07:
This fw can not flash by flashtool so you don't need download it
[Xperia Arc Android Development] steryman:
I don't care, I'm sure it will be useful
[Xperia Arc Android Development] goldenstarlz93:
Just sharing my encounter today, and hope it helps someone who's working on this.

I was on 2.3.3 unrooted and with locked bootloader, and I was following the guide to get my phone rooted:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1133650

But there was another thread telling people to flash to the .184 before flashing the .181 in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1274572 and so I took note of it.

So, the steps I've taken are:

1. flash LT15i_3.0.A.2.184_Generic_UK.ftf

- battery indicator was fine

2. flash LT15i_3.0.A.2.181_Generic_World.ftf

- battery indicator became 1%

All these happened before i tried rooting with gingerbreak, and so we can postulate that gingerbreak did not cause the battery problem.

However, I tried re-flashing back to the LT15i_3.0.A.2.184_Generic_UK.ftf and apparently my battery indicator became normal again.

So, could the rom for the .181 be the cause of the problem for the phones that faced the battery problem?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] steryman:
try to flash again in the order you did first time, and try removing the battery for 30 seconds when the battery indicator shows 1%, then insert it again and start the phone and tell us if the battery indicator goes back to normal or still 1%
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ates68:
i dont think so cause when i flash .181 my battery was ok the probleme come afther gingenbreak

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i think gingerbreak done or erase something in the kernel
[Xperia Arc Android Development] steryman:
Maybe when it ran the exploit... Wait a second, what if i'll try to unroot the phone? Maybe it will reverse

Someone try unrooting the device using gingerbreak, and tell us the result, because I have 1% patch and I can't see if it works or not.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] icet925:
Has been done before.

Does not work.

Any thing that could be done have been tried by many users that have already exchange their phone with warranty.

This problem was discovered before they knew it should be flashed with .184 first before .181.

I was one of the first that fell in to this trap.

Now all we can do is wait for ICS, or a real fixed patch.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] steryman:
ICS = what?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
Ice Cream Sandwich, Android 4.0

Gingerbreak is not the problem and has been stated many times. Some owners encountered this without rooting. Problem is a failed firmware flash of the fuel gage during flashing.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] grizzlyspid86:
And now what happen? Havent someone solve the problem about the flashing temporary solution in china yet?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] FiDra:
Not yet, dude :)

That firmware is corrupted and cannot flash with flashtool.

So now we wait :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] constantinexx:
is this thread became abandoned or WTF

is this thread become abandoned or WTF
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ates68:
yes u right, the problem come from the kernel.sin, i try to flash a 2.3.4 kernel on 2.3.3 the phone stand on the SE logo but when i flash 2.3.3 kernel on 2.3.2 the phone star but 0%

if someone can say how to read a kernel.sin i think he find something to resolve the problem
[Xperia Arc Android Development] heidality:
My friend from China when support fix this ftf???
[Xperia Arc Android Development] yunle:
Sorry I dont know. There is no schedule about the fix. :(

Next time, I will post the patch when it is confirmed to work.

I got a pm from sireJoe who is not able to post here yet.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
Mates, you cannot flash customized files with flashtool in the way you are doing now.

Atm you try to flash customized files along with stock loader.sin

First loader.sin gets send to phone and is starting.this loader now waits for your files,but because it is the stock loader.sin the files has to be signed.

But because you unlocked you can now send other loader which is not signed and which accepts all files even unsigned.

So dont try flashing test SW with stock loader,insted ask the one who made for the corresponding loader.

Regards

Sent from the Tardis using my brain
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SireJoe:
So the loader that is being used with the Flash Tool is universal? If I flash a 3.0, or a 3.0.1 or 4.0 rev. etc... its always the same loader? Or does each rev have its own loader.sin?

Oooo I can finally post in here! yay :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] heidality:
do you can fix loader.sin?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Bin4ry:
yes loader is universal, its even universal for whole mogami board series.

No i will not code a new loader. But i think your chinese friend would have one.

Whats inside the ftf file?

If its "only" kernel and maybe system you can flash via fastboot if you unlocked before.

If not (so if its more than kernel and system OR if you are not unlocked/not possible to unlock/not willing to unlock) you have to create or get a unsigned loader program for sending this files to phone.

Regards
[Xperia Arc Android Development] tonyb15re:
guys, good luck with this patch, I sent mine away for repair to the shop, they sent it back to Sony Ericsson who replaced the main board, I have a totally new IMEI number now.. If SE cannot fix it then they either cant be bothered with a patch or they dont know how..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SireJoe:
I think its just faster for them to replace the board as opposed to fixing the firmware issue, which saves them money in the short term. I'd hope they would have some inclination as to what has happened and are HOPEFULLY working on some form of fix.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] damogran:
Ok, so i lost the thread of the conversation.

What is the current situation? It sounded like some Developer provided a fix which doesn't seems to work, since the image file cant be flashed with flashtool, right?

Is he working on another image that might work?

That is just another workaround right? So i doesn't fix the actual issue?

Plus, it sounded like the next official firmware provided by SE will actually fix the problem? is that correct? i am just asking because sending my phone back to SE for repair will take about 1 - 2 months for me since i can't send it my self (its my companies phone). it is okay for me to wait but only if there is a reason to wait. :) if we are at the same point we have been one and a half week ago then i will send it to SE right away. if we have a proper solution where i can finally have the current android version + my battery indicator back i am happy to wait.

at this point i want to say thanks a lot for all the work people provided to help us with this problem!

cheers
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Duvel999:
if I were you, I send it to SE..

Dev's are busy with a solution, but it looks not easy to fix..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SireJoe:
Can someone who read Chinese let us know what the last 3 or 4 pages say in the Chinese forum: http://sebbs.it168.com/thread-340326871-1-1.html

Google translates it, but all I can ever get is a very mild gist of what is being said.

It sounds like the dev is giving up and trying to get other people to do it?

Any further insight would be great, thanks!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] grizzlyspid86:
I just sent mine to service center. Waited long enough for a solution. heh.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
I bought my arc used so I have no warranty as I have no recipt. I'm stuck waiting...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] icet925:
He says its very difficult to find the solution. He switch his whole tool team to work on this project.

He says even though its difficult, he and his team from Sweden will continue to find a solution.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] proliant:
2 weeks ago

3.0.1.A.0.145 > 3.0.A.2.181 (gingerbreak; 0% battery error; didn't pay attention and it recovered somehow) > 4.0.1.A.0.283

2 days ago

4.0.1.A.0.283 > 3.0.A.2.181 (gingerbreak; 0% battery error; stuck), even tried LT18i 4.0.1.A.0266.

Sent back to Sony Ericsson repair center. Need to wait 2 weeks or more :(

I'm one of Xperia Arc 0% group member, officially.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] osx67:
Hi all

Me too, I'm one of 0%battery group member, since two week:):)

I sent my Arc back to SE. It was an unlockable-bootloader

With a new main board & new IMEI number, have I any chance to have an lockable-bootloader one!??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] JMSpurs:
Hi guys, I was wondering after getting my replacment phone back, what's the safe way to downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.2

Also I was wondering anyone had tried transfering all of the files in the system memory from a healthy phone to a phone with the problem using root explorer or another file explorer, I'll help if I can safely root my phone.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] uyo_kun:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1320350

This will give you save from 0% issue! No need to unlock bootloader! No need to downgrade anymore! :D

(Thanks for DoomLord :D)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] JMSpurs:
Thanks man, you're a legend
[Xperia Arc Android Development] JMSpurs:
Confirmed to be working, Xperia Neo 2.3.4
[Xperia Arc Android Development] JMSpurs:
I was wondering if it would help if I uploaded all of my phones system files, I'd do it via a root file explorer on my phone. I just want to know if it could help before I reset my phone to factory defaults, obviously don't want to lose all my data for nothing.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] FiDra:
Guys,

The heaven is opened for us now :D

Patch for 2.3.4 (.283) firmware is here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1312398

Let's give Bazoocaze some beer :D

Thank you so much Bazoocaze :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] uyo_kun:
:eek::eek::eek:!!

Holy **** it's coming!:D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] FiDra:
I wish I had my laptop here :D

I'm at the office and cannot try this patch now :(

Can't wait :D :D :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] steryman:
God this is amanzing! I wasreading this page again to check for news and while scrolling down I was asking myself "when will they make a patch for 2.3.4" and just after half of a second I saw the post o.O Thanks Bazoocaze!

Later Edit: oh... I must unlock my bootloader... but before this, please guys can you tell me if the patch will still work if I'll install CM7?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] FiDra:
May be it will work on all 2.3.4 based ROM :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] steryman:
Yes but it seems that the fix is from the boot image, and CM7 requires you to flash a boot image and... that's what I'm asking... or will CM7 work without that boot image? What really does that boot.img from CM7 does?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] icet925:
still waiting for full solution :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] steryman:
I think I'm going to unlock my bootloader... what will I lose by removing the DRM keys excepting TrackID and "Like" function in the music player? Anything else? Or just those two?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] FiDra:
For now, just 2 of them are gone :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] yunle:
Bad news.

They gave up the patch:(.

And they are trying to push Sweden platform team to solve this problem officially.

Here is the link to that thread if you are interested.

http://sebbs.it168.com/thread-340328045-1-1.html (Chinese forum)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] peacekeeper38:
How come the patch is for 2.3.4 (.283)? in my xperia it says 2.3.2 (3.0.A.2.181) i think i am misunderstanding something here?:confused: