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[Xperia Arc Android Development] Dexxmor:
Have you unlocked the BL? ^^ if the answer is yes than: Connect in fastboot mode and choose the fastboot mode in flashtool, then you must flash the kernel (not hotboot it, then cames errors), an now you can install CM from recovery (not forgott to activate the usb debug mode^^) [i know my english sucks :P ]
[Xperia Arc Android Development] armyshawkeye:
Umm I know this sounds like a noob statement but doesn't the zergrush exploit unlock the bootloader?

and yes I've tried to install the kernal through fastboot mode in flashtool and flashtool is the one that is giving me that error.

Sorry if I miss understood your instructions... My nexus one was mush easier to root.

thanks for your help
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Dexxmor:
no, zergrush did not unlock the bootloader, it roots your phone only, use the offizial SE bootloader unlock site http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/ or the unoffizial way, here on XDA
[Xperia Arc Android Development] armyshawkeye:
WOW thanks, BUT now there's a new problem... I followed all the instructions to the very last one to the unlock key and then i get:

"FAILED (remote: oem unlock failed!)"

Sorry for being such a NOOB
[Xperia Arc Android Development] vikramnm:
Steps to install CM

I just finished doing it so I thought it would be better to share

Step 1: Goto http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/

Download the dirver file (link provided in the above link)

key in your first 14 IMEI number and get the unlock code and keep it for later,

Step 2: Follow as mentioned in this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH3pC7MhEA

Get all files required from the links below video, also need to install android sdk

Step 3: Now replace the usb driver file downloaded from SE website and replace it in extras\google\usb_driver folder in android sdk installation location

Step 4: Turn off phone, pressing menu key plug the usb cable connected to PC.

Step 5: Go to device manager and map the driver folder where the file was replaced when it ask for diver location

Step 6: Now in the files downloaded from the link below video, after extracting you will find a folder fast boot. open it, right click with pressing shift down and select open in command window,

type fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version

if it retuns 0.3 phone is connected, else check above steps

Step 7:Next type "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY"

Replace KEY with the key generated from SE website, now your device will be unlocked, factory reset (So make backups if necessary) and so is your warranty will be void, but when you are reading this you should have already known

Step 8: Download the latest CM zip file, extract copy updateXXXX.zip to SD Root, boot.img file to Fast boot folder in PC,

Step 9: Turn off phone and put it in fast boot mode, goto fast boot folder and open command window as earlier type "fastboot flash boot boot.img"

now the kernel will be installed to your phone along with Clock Work Mod

Step10: 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

Now finally the your phone is Rooted,ClockWorkMod installed and CM7.2 installed. Remember to change the key board layout using the FreeXperia Keyboard app.

Thanks to every one who did the hard work to do this
[Xperia Arc Android Development] rcummings100:
Is it by chance a fido MK16a? Or from another carrier? If so, your bootloader is probably locked in a way that makes the official sony ericsson method not work.

There WAS a thread on XDA on how to get around this and unlock the bootloader. But it requires a special piece of software that costs money every time it's used, and even worse, requires a special USB key for authentication.

The good news is the guy who ran that thread has all that stuff, and is able to have you install software on your computer to let you use it. He then connects remotely to your system and does virtually everything for you while you sit back and watch. But it still costs money to actually run the program, so he has to charge you to recoup the money.

It also involves taking of a piece of tape inside your phone disguised to look like a plastic panel...very easy to do. Inside are a bunch of testpoints. You have to use a paperclip to connect one of them to the MicroSD card holder inside the phone, to ground it. Beyond that,

Unfortunately the MODS recently decided his thread violated the rules of XDA since he was charging money for it.

So he setup a website.

http://unlock-bootloader.com/

I know this sounds like a scam, since you have to give him remote access to your computer, AND pay him...but it really honestly isn't a scam. I did it and it turned out fine, and he's done it for a TON of other people as well. His thread on it was huge.

His English isn't perfect (he's in Mexico) but he is amazing at this technical stuff. And the money he charges is not for profit, it's because the program he uses is a pay-per-use program. It costs him money to unlock your device, so he is simply recouping that from the people he is helping.

You can also PM him here on XDA and talk to him if you want. His name is Alejandrissimo. Or email him here: alejandrissimo@gmail.com

He also uses that address for gtalk.

So lots of ways to get in touch with him :)

Hope this helps

- RC
[Xperia Arc Android Development] vikramnm:
Display brightness & video recording not working

I have been using CM7.2 FXP050 for past 3 days, following are my observations,

1. Battery usage is much better than stock, 1% on stand by without data connection, 7% on 2G data connection 1hr WIFI, 2hrs 2G Calls.

2. The display brightness is an issue, Dont know how to set it in auto, also when set to say 10%, the brightness inscrease but on lock/unlock it gets to 0%.

3. Video recording force closes, Can anyone provide the link for stock SE camera app

But apart from the above issues the rom works fine.

Thank again for every one who made it happen.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
The SE Stock camera app won't work on CM. I've many ways, but never got it to work. Try using other camera app.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pepperoni:
@alvarog - I got a Xperia Play camera apk working on my pro for shooting videos. Try googling or searching 4shared, etc
[Xperia Arc Android Development] qetuR:
Thank you FreeXperia. I had the stock rom that came with the phone but it is sooo bloated. Running CM 7.2 is amazing. Thanks!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cccs1:
i tryed again but the symbolkey didnt work all other very well
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hamed_gm:
step 2 error:(((

C:\Data>fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img

< waiting for device >

sending 'boot' (5250 KB)...

FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)

finished. total time: 0.004s

what should i do to solve my problem?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cccs1:
You have to root your device and unlock the bootloader

Sent from my MK16i
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hamed_gm:
My phone is root

i type *#*#7378423#*#*

and go service info->configuration-> rooting status:

bootloader nulock allowed:yes
[Xperia Arc Android Development] cccs1:
So you just tested if it is posible to unlock your mobile, but you have to ulock it with se - at there homepage. But be warned, there is no way bag to locked rom.

Sent from my MK16i
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
That's correct. That options shows it's possibl to unlock your bootloader, but not that is is really unlocked. To unlock it, you should go first to the Sony Ericsson Unlock Bootloader page and follow the instructions there. Note, as the site says, that unlocking the bootloader may void your warranty.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hamed_gm:
tnx cccs1 & alvaroag,The problem was solved.

I've installed on xperia pro.but qwerty keyboard layout not true:(

and the soft keyboard i am not find enter key:(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pedrodh:
The Soft keyboard you can just install any other free keyboard from the Android Market, and problem solved. For the physical keyboard layout use KeyboardChanger to correct.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pradeepvizz:
Thanks FXP! Merry Christmas and happy new year :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Dexxmor:
no livewallpaper support?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
I'm currently using FXP050, not yet updated, but I'm having a problem with bluetooth. I can receive files via bluetooth with no problem, but when trying to send files, it doesn't works. I have tried receiving files sent from a X10 Mini U20a with stock firmware without problem. I also tried sending files, to a BlackBerry 8120 and to a Windows 7 x64 VAIO laptop, but none of them worked, and it looks more like the prpblem is on my phone. Any idea?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] chuinkee:
Hi,

I am using Link2SD with Ext3 partition on a SD card. I have tried to upgrade to 050 before without complete wipe (only wiped cache and dalvik cache) but after that all the program that was linked to the SD card become inaccessible. I have to do a complete wipe and upgrade again, good thing I have backup using titanium.

is there any step I missed to upgrade without complete wipe?

thanks

Ben
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hamed_gm:
i need stock kernel mk16i with overclocking
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Riyal:
Hello! I have a couple of questions.

1. What is the difference between freexperia project and the cm from this one?

http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=iyokan

2. If I take the apk for HDMI and FM from the stock rom and install it on this version would it work?

Thanks and hoping for an answer :)

Also regarding the latest commit I have enabled CIFS & NFS on my custom stock kernel and is currently consuming just .80%/hour on screen off. Disabled bravia & xloud but has avast AV installed.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sahmedkh:
update without wipe!

Hi,

Is there any way to update the ROM without wiping all the data??

I have the FXP052 ver. with problem with camera app (video recording), I've seen that the 054 have fixed this issue!

I'm so pleased with the 052 ver & already have alot of apps installed! to update to the new ROM will be so hard for me since all my data will be gone!.

Any help?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Dexxmor:
Dude, wipe the cache and the dalvik cache and than install the update, no data will be lost
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Linkinsoldier:
Also you can use titanium backup from the market to backup your apps and app data!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
Both are based on the same CM7.2. I think the difference is the kernel, as the CM team & FXP maintain independent repositories for the kernel.

As far as I know, it's not only the APK, but also kernel driver, native libraries, and Se propietary framework libraries, so I don't think it would work. You can try it anyway, and post here if you got it to work. I would, but FM & HDMI are not the features I use the most...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] chefchuck:
This rom is quite nice, so much better than stock! My only problem is that I have been unable to get my ANT+ to work. Does anyone have any tips/advice?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Riyal:
Thanks! :( I'm really confused between having an FM Radio and having the option to delay the pin request upon activating lockscreen on cyanogenmod.

I used FM alot and is one of the main reasons why I bought Pro. But is really annoying having to type the pin numerous times since I also text alot. :/

Is there a widget which disables/enables pin lock code on one click? :D lol
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
As far as I tried, it's not possible to use the SE FM Radio APK under CM, as it does depends on SE propietary framework libraries. I tried adding some SE libraries, but apparently SE ROM uses common framework libraries with additional APIs, and I can't replace those ones because it would break CM. Briefly, there's no way no enable FM Radio in FXP, at least for a while.

On the other hand, what PIN do you mean?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Riyal:
This one...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
You can disable that in Settings->Location & Security->Set up screen lock>None.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Riyal:
But I don't want to disable it for some reason :p Anyways by searching just now found out Delayed Lock. Does what I exactly wanted.

https://market.android.com/details?id=de.j4velin.delayedlock2 :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zpmarcos:
Is this release also for lt19i (arc s)?

Main bugs are fm radio and hdmi?

Everuthing else is ok?

Thanks a lot
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
This one is for Xperia Pro MK16a/i. For the Arc S, you can check the equivalent, which, as this one, lacks of HDMI & FM Radio.

{ARC/ARC S}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.2.0 - FXP054 FreeXperia Project

Also, if you want to try Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, you can try this other. It is still under early development, and have many bugs(for now).

{ARC/ARC S}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM9.0 - FXP054 Alpha 3
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jerpelea:
FXP103 relelased
[Xperia Arc Android Development] amarkovits:
Do i need to flash the boot.img on every update? or the update.zip is enough?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] SandraMichael:
Can I install this on my Arc too? Because the name is "FXP103-update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-XperiaPro-MK16i-KANG-signed" and not LT15i.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] chuinkee:
As the file and thread name suggest, the update file is specific for MK16 only. There is a separate thread and update file for LT15i.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
As the kernel version is the same, it would not be strictly necessary to flash the boot.img, as the ROM will anyway work.

Not all the releases include kernel changes, so you can check if the boot.img is equal to the last you flashed. If in doubt, there will make no damage to flash the latest boot.img.

Also, don't forget to wipe the dalvik cache when intalling the ZIP.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Sew00:
Hi, i really don't understand whats working and whats not in the first post.

Could anyone explain to me what "from source" and "precompiled" means?

I think i really need and end-user/profane/not-programmer post 8(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
What IS NOT working:

FM Radio

HDMI

What IS working:

Mostlky everything, maybe with some small bugs.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Sew00:
I read that.

I just want an explanations of what all the other things means.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hamed_gm:
can i install this kernel on stock rom?

i need just overclocking:(

If not how can i find a kernel that can work with stock rom and is able to be overclocked

many tnx
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
Not really sure if the FXP kernel would work with the stock ROM, as it's not intended to be used separately. You can try to flash it, but note that you will also need some tool like SetCPU or similar to use the overclocking.

The other option you have is to search for overcloking modules to use with the stock kernel.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Riyal:
Tried this one on the very first day of getting my phone unlocked and it's not working :p you'll be able to boot at CWM but will get stuck on bootanimation :)

Then looked at the sources and figured out that CM kernel doesn't have any of sony's kernel patches to work with SEMC framework.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jerpelea:
"from source" means that we hav code for that hal and is built by us

"precompiled" we dont have code so we use libs built by an hardware vendor
[Xperia Arc Android Development] danielo83:
brightness

i have got an problem with the brightness setting.

it is set to 25%, when i return from lockscreen it is set to 0%.

thank you for this rom ! (i am using FXP103)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] preclik:
The solution is app "Disable Auto Brightness Xperia". You can find it on Market (costs 99 cents). Works perfect for me on mk16i.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] danielo83:
Ok, thnx i will try that
[Xperia Arc Android Development] danielo83:
MTP

is it possible to get MTP working on this rom ? or do i have to wait for CM9 ?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
This ROM does not support MTP. I tried many tricks, but none worked.

I've heard that ICS supports MTP, but not really sure about it.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pedrodh:
I've been compiling CM also from the source and been implementing some fixes I use for myself, I though I share it with you guys.

Torch Fix: The CM Torch app made my led slightly flicking when the torch was on, I went to take a look at the code and noticed it was setting the light to ON state 10 times a second and in Xperia phones that is not needed so I made a quick fix that solved the flickering. Just download and replace the APK with the one on /system/app

Iyokan Parts: This is a module for Device Settings in the Settings menu, which currently allows for changing the physical keyboard layout. I've submitted this for approval under cyanogenMod gerrit ( http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#change,11780 ) but it hasn't been merged yet so you can grab it here and just place it under /system/app and reboot for it to work. I've tested it thoroughly and works well. I've also annexed 2 screenshots that show the expected result ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] insid3r:
Is this ROM somehow aligned with the work being made in the CM nightlies? or is completely independent?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pedrodh:
This are the same as the CM nightlies, however I think the freexperia team prefers you to download from their link for them to have a download count
[Xperia Arc Android Development] D!e Pr0pheze!ung:
I just can't get this to work.

My Xpera Pro MK16i is currently running Build 4.0.2.A.0.58.

Everytime I flash the CM7 Image and the gapps file and reboot, my phone keeps stuck at the wallpaper screen, sometimes it shows the virtual keypad and wants my PIN, but doesn't recognize any input I give it.

What am I missing? Tried it 4 times over and still the same issue...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] D!e Pr0pheze!ung:
Sigh, still not working for me, tried the new build, same issue, except this time I can give input on the blank touchscreen and it sounds like I'm typing on the dialpad...

Phone is of course unlocked (bootloader). Don't now what to do anymore, I guess I stick to the stock ROM until a working ICS build is out...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jerpelea:
please describe your problems
[Xperia Arc Android Development] D!e Pr0pheze!ung:
Okay.

Phone is on Build 4.0.2.A.0.58. Bootloader has been unloacked with the official methode at the Sony Ericsson's Developer Page.

I'm able to flash the boot.img via flashboot.exe boot boot.img, can afterwards access the custom recovery mode and flash the CM7.zip and gapps.zip file.

The procedure tells me everything's okay, no errors are occuring. Then I boot my phone, see the CM7 bootscreen and afterwards just get a blank or a dialpad screen, none of my input is recognised by my phone nor won't even the setup assistant start.

This happens all the time, no matter if I flash FXP104 oder FXP105. However, I'm able to get back via the Xperia FlashTool to the official firmware.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pedrodh:
Seems to me like you don't have CM kernel installed from the problem you have. You're booting Recovery but never actually installing the kernel permanently. Do this:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

when in fastboot mode and it should solve your problems ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] D!e Pr0pheze!ung:
That's what I did :)

How should I be able otherwise to access the custom recovery mode without having to flash the boot.img via fastboot.exe boot boot.img before? Of course I put the phone in fastboot mode via menue button while turing power on (blue lights on).
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
I think there's a bit confussion about you saying you execute fastboot.exe boot boot.img. If that's the command you are writing, then you are mistyping, because the correct command is fastboot

flash

boot boot.img. The difference between both is that the first just makes a one-time boot of the custom FXP kernel, so the next time you boot it will use the stock SE kernel; while the second will flash the FXP kernel permanently, so it will be used un the next boot.

Try with the second command, that should do it.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] D!e Pr0pheze!ung:
****, I think you're right!!! xD Gonna try it now! ThX

Worked like a charm, thank you!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] armyshawkeye:
Where's the Keyboard Changer

In FXP105 where did the Keyboard Changer go? and i tried to install the .apk of it... but it can't install.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
The Keyboard Changer app is included in the ROM. If it's not, you must copy it to /system/app/, because it's a system app, not an instalable app. Once copied, you may set permisions to rw-rw-r--, or 0664, and owner to root.root (0.0). If it does not appear on your app drawer after that, try rebooting.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] armyshawkeye:
So after you copy it to the system/apps folder, how do you change it to "chmod 644"?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] alvaroag:
You can do it using Terminal Emulator(from the Phone) or ADB(from the computer), running the following commands:

chmod 0664 /system/app/keyboardChanger.apk

chown root /system/app/KeyboardChanger.apk

chgrp root /system/app/KeyboardChanger.apk​

The commands must be run as root, so make sure to first execute "su" if you are using Terminal Emulator.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] krish225:
Wifi not working please respond.

Wifi not working

Edit::Please delete this post
[Xperia Arc Android Development] danielo83:
Did you flash the newest kernel? Have you tried full wipe?

I don't have any problems with this rom...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] krish225:
Sorry Wifi working

Its my mistake...Wifi working like charm.

by the way please let me know detailed structure how to get qwerty keyboard work with the numbers on it..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Riyal:
Hmm... Any news about HDMI and/or FM Radio? Is it on active development or put on hold?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] danielo83:
Does anyone has problems with skype?

Everytime i start a video chat my phone freezes or reboots after a while.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] krish225:
FC's Sometime

Camera Force closing sometimes,,,buggy video recorder, when i recorded a video for 15min with strucking interface finally it was not saved. :confused:

Battery is very poor when compared to Stock,,,still need lot of refinement.

But thumbs up for ur work, where no help is there for PRO anywhere
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mkuehl06:
I've been looking around and can't really find anything on this. Is there any how to guides or anything that could point me in the right direction. I really appreciate all the devs works. I've always considered trying to create roms but never found anything on it.

Sent from my SCH-I500
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nitsuj17:
There isn't any real guide...although many developers.do.start with.theming first to get an idea of what goes where

Beyond that for tw or oem skin roms ill need some knowledge of smali and xml editing

For aosp Java is a must
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mkuehl06:
Thanks nit, I did see your guide to themeing. On my next day off work, I start playing around with that and see what I can do with it. Most of it will be trial and error I take it?
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nitsuj17:
yeah, more or less
[Verizon Droid Charge] Eris _2.1_2010:
Ok so i was on a family plan and the account got closed and now my Fascinate and DC have bad ESN's. Is there anything I can do to not have two bricks laying around? T.I.A

Sent from my MIUI'd Mesmerize
[Verizon Droid Charge] That Guy u Kno:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1206216

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1242466
[Verizon Droid Charge] Eris _2.1_2010:
Second link is dead.

Sent from my MIUI'd Mesmerize
[Verizon Droid Charge] BlackHoleSlam:
The first link doesn't help him since their not bricked just can't use them as phones