yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Desire Android Development] biron_w:
Cheers. I'll give it a try :D

On another note - I flashed the GAPPS from the first page and it broke my market. I couldn't download anything :confused:
[Desire Android Development] x01a4:
Have you tried updating to Google Play Store? You find the apk on xda!
[Desire Android Development] aeoveu:
I haven't, actually. Isn't the stock kernel supposed to work best?

Besides, when I used ManU's kernel last, the notification LED didn't work.
[Desire Android Development] biron_w:
I just re-flashed the main ROM without GAPPS. I only use the market,gmail and youtube anyway.
[Desire Android Development] Kom-Si:
got it now. many thanks for the explanations/illustrations. cheers.
[Desire Android Development] spooky82:
Hi,

I have an issue with my desire running the latest kang (and with former kangs aswell): The device reboots randomly while using google maps navigation.

I happens since I' have been using the kangs almost every time...

Does anybody have the issue aswell?

By the way: Are these kangs compatible with the official CM7 nightly releases?

Thanks
[Desire Android Development] biron_w:
I had to stop using this rom as I was getting severe battery drain,something like 10% an hour :eek: I even tried the manU kernels(HAVS-AXI-BFS&CFS) and they made no difference.
[Desire Android Development] k3lcior:
It was 1 of your apps because im using this ROM and there is no battery drain (about 6mAh @ idle)
[Desire Android Development] biron_w:
The only app I have running is Plume. Using an oxygen Rom I get 2 days use out of my phone with a single charge.
[Desire Android Development] dsbnz:
I'm getting somewhat a similar drain, really like to know which app is hogging my batt.
[Desire Android Development] k3lcior:
If you think that you have 1 app running then you have no idea how android work.
[HTC Sensation] kingston73:
I've finally made the jump to ICS and am trying out ARHD but can't manage to make volume wake work along with APM. I can make one or the other work, just not both together. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.:D
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You need to use the edited android.policy.jar HERE in order to have volume wake and APM together.

:)
[HTC Sensation] kingston73:
I read that but don't know HOW to use it, sorry I'm still learning:rolleyes:
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Firstly make a nandroid backup...

The android.policy.jar is an executable file,so put it on your sd card and execute it.

You might have to do a bit of trial and error here ,because I have not actually done this.

Then,flash the two mods,or just the one your are missing.

:)
[HTC Sensation] kingston73:
Fixed, and if anybody else has the same problem the answer is to download the apm and the jar file, open the apm zip (just open not unzip) and copy and paste the jar file into the system folder of the zip file. Put the apm zip file onto the sd and flash in recovery and bam, volume wake and advanced power menu.
[HTC Sensation] Oomike:
Would it be possible to put the jar file into the zip and remove everything else in the zip? the same way ics splashscreens can be installed.
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
[Q]Sony BootLoop Solution??

Only post here is somebody get the solution of bootloop problem..
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
i think that the only think that we can do is wait for someone that posts an update.zip to be flashed via recovery, obviously for the different versione..mine is 16gb 3g (europe sgpt114it)...your is?
[Sony Tablet S] unclespoon:
I understand that we're all happy we got root, but you gotta be careful running out and deleting/freezing everything without a proper way to restore!

Also, these question threads should all be moved to general.
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
sorry for posting here, but I can see many people facing this similar boot loop issue & other threads are getting flooded, that is why I posted here..

Lets try to find some way as of now to get rid of this frustrating boot loop !!! :(

EDIT:

Can anyone tell me, what exactly should be present inside those update.zip?

I am not able to unzip or see the content of signed-nbx03_001XXXXXXXXX.zip, giving some error !!!
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
it gives errors because the zip is encrypted

what if someone posts a full rom dump and i flash all the files manually via adb?
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
I tried with another zip and now in Recovery Mode , getting below error:

E:signature verification failed

Installation aborted.
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
on that boot loop - do you have access to adb? for a second or two?

br

condi
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
i had, now it just hangs on the sony logo on the boot..the only hope left is an original update.zip for my model...
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
No..

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[Sony Tablet S] grcd:
Since some files are encrypted or contain personal keys, I would think that this would be not advisable. Especially if you have the 3G version (IMSI keys, eyc.)

However, if you can remember what was the last action you performed before the bootloop (for example, uninstalled a particular system app), I would be happy to find the .apk and/or relevant system folder for you so you can install it via ADB (I suppose this would be possible, provided you still have ADB access and root/su).
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
I was trying to change the fonts using FONT CHANGER, I have not deleted any of the default apps or anything.

Tablet S, 16GB WiFi version (SGPT111SG)
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
****.. thats not good.. you cant even reflash the same version of update..

you could wait for another update from sony, or wait for some hack of recovery, or hm... warranty?

are you able to get into recovery?
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
I am able to go into Recovery Mode, tried updating thru sdcard but I think we dont have the proper firmware to restore!!!

Its under warranty but donno wanna go there, it needs a solution coz I will again try to change fonts for sure ;)
[Sony Tablet S] grcd:
Did you try looking at condi's post? I am not quite sure what condi managed to achieve, but it sounds at least relevant.

Also, bear in mind I have posted a link to the contents of the (stock) font folder. If we knew exactly what changes are made by this application, it would be possible to revert them. If you can find out, I can find the stock files for you so you can manually reverse this issue.

EDIT: Do

NOT

try any of the above -- according to sapphire88. You've been warned!
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
tried both the way, by replacing the fonts with the original ones and by editing the build.prop...the results is that now i'm stucked at the sony logo (no more one time access to the home screen) :( ...contacted sony to ask them if i could have the original firmware in update.zip format...perhaps (i don't really think that they will give it to me)...
[Sony Tablet S] grcd:
Well, this still makes no sense however. Can we approach the developer of Font Changer and ask the sort of changes the application is performing? I assume that it is not just replacing fonts, but also some system files that point to the fonts that are being used. If we could track all changes and reverse them, surely this would fix the issue.

What about condi's downgrade/upgrade option? (you said it did not work)

Also, do you still have access to ADB (perhaps in recovery)? If you do, then you can still essentially find ways to fix this issue. But for the time being let's black list Font Changer.
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
i haven't used an app to change the fonts, i've manually replace the three clock fonts (only those three files), and it ended in a bootloop, in recovery adb doesn't work and i can't no more access to the home screen to use adb..
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
anyone know about Safety Mode?? How to enter into safety mode.

Note: I am NOT talking about Recovery mode..
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
I think that I found a way to downgrade. Will check it today evening, will post the results.

ADB is available in recovery - just wait a minute or two - it will become available. But its not fully working as in normal boot. Check it, you can 'adb push' some files, maybe you could turn your fonts to stock ones?

Yes, I figured it out some time ago, press power + vol-down, and keep vol-down pressed until tab fully start system.
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
ohh, so safe mode of no use as we are stuck with boot loop !!!
[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
If this here true, it should be possible for someone to interrupt the update process after downloading the file and should be able to separate the update file.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22361945&postcount=12

Or someone can trace the network traffic and we know the server address and credentials to download the file from Sony server. Where is a expert for this under us?
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
See if any these links are of any use:

Tablet S Sytem Dump

Related to Sniffer
[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
I found this URL in my build.prob for "ro.sony.update.server"

http://info.update.sony.net/

maybe someone knows a way to get a file from this server for the guys above.
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
Any luck guys..I tried everything yday but could not find the solution..

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[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
Sorry for you, but it looks like a little bit to late, but to prevent other ...

here a link to an other post with interesting information.

Condi found a way to download the original update on his (still working) tablet and show us, how we get a "semi backdoor".

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22400765&postcount=20
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
still NO success :(
[Sony Tablet S] DreadPirateDan:
What if you give Sony a call, and say that you just tried updating to 3.2.1(v2) {or whatever it's called}, and say that halfway through it randomly shut off, you don't know what happened, now it only shows "xxxx" screen and restarts, and wiping from recovery does nothing to fix it. Perhaps you could sweet talk technical support into revealing some information regarding recoveries that we don't know about.

Just be very firm (politely) that it is a failed system update and otherwise it's working perfectly, so they dont try to tell you to send it in for hardware repairs. Perhaps you will have some success :D

edit: and if the word root pops up act oblivious to what they are talking about ;)
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
that is just what i've done two days ago...they answered me 2 times, the first they said to do a factory reset (they wrote me the entire procedure to do it in the recovery), when i said that i already knew it and asked them to have a zip to restore it they said that they can't send me a recovery CD (who the hell asked for a CD!?!)
[Sony Tablet S] DreadPirateDan:
Is there a number you can call? because if you really want anything done, you'll have to call them. Email comlpaints/trouble shooting is a massive fail. Over the phone service is poor enough as it is, yet dominates email support :P.
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
i haven't seen any number to call, maybe i must check in the warranty sheet?
[Sony Tablet S] arturodelac:
get out of bootloop

You will need a copy of the original font to do this(save it in system/fonts/ with the name of DroidSans.ttf.orig):

On your pc, again open up command prompt and issue these two adb command to restore back to your original DroidSans.ttf:

>adb rm /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf

>adb mv /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf.orig /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf

Reboot and hopefully your device will be back to normal
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
already tried..and after i have done this the bootloop became a permanent stuck at the sony logo..
[Sony Tablet S] arturodelac:
And what about >adb push DroidSans.ttf /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf?
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
i can't do anything now...as i said, i'm stucked at the sony bootlogo..
[Sony Tablet S] skoperst:
Can you use adb mode in the recovery and gather info about your model/region/version? Do you have a dump of your build prop?

I can try and get you an update
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
sadly no (to both) because i backed up build.prop and the fonts but just after the replace it gone to bootloop and i can't access the files...

i can say that my tablet is a SPGT114IT/S 16gb 3g italian
[Sony Tablet S] arturodelac:
Have you tried forced bootloop? adb works from there
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
how? is there another way to access adb??

EDIT: attached is the build.propthat should be my backup before the mess...i really hope it is...it was in the root where i stored the original files so...see if you can help me...
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
@sapphire88

Hi,

Are you able to use ADB in boot loop mode?

If YES, how are you connecting in ADB mode??
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
Sadly no...i can only use the recovery menu...
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
Guys please come up with some ideas !!!

Its 5th day with boot loop.

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[Sony Tablet S] condi:
hi friend,

tell me what you've exactly done. i will brick mine, and try to sort something out :D
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
just changed the 3 clock fonts..
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
i've just changed 3 clock fonts and sony runs without problems???

guys give me the fonts which has beed applied
[Sony Tablet S] Meelouw:
Hi !

i don't have bootloop but i have problem too, i can't use power button (i can just boot tablet) so if i can help you and me, nice ! :)

i have modified Generic.kl and Generic.kcm

i have make a backup original file but no solve ...
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
Hi condi,

I have changed fonts using FONT CHANGER, applied sony sketch font.

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[Sony Tablet S] condi:
shht.. changed all 3 clock fonts - to sony sketch font, still booting.. SONY! I WANT YOU TO BRICK!!!! hahah wtf :P
[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
Hi Condy, you could try to change the bootanimation.zip ...

or change something in the framework-res.apk ...

I am sure you will arrive this ! ;-)
[Sony Tablet S] Meelouw:
condi

if you want to brick, try to delete framework xD
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
it seems I have to go back to service center only !!! :(
[Sony Tablet S] sapphire88:
i gave it back to the market where i bought it...in about 30 days (as they said) i will have it back...in the mean time i'm going to wait for a CWM and then when i take it back i will install it first..
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
when you'll get your tab back, then root it, and edit build.prop - make safe backdoor to reflash your tab back!!!

i've deleted framework.jar - of course bootloop, then just entered recovery, and fixed my tab in few minutes!
[Sony Tablet S] Meelouw:
you have fixed with edit your build.prop ? and you have make a dump from your system before root ?

if i found a dump, and if i edit my build.prop it's good ?
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
Recovery checks update.zip if its NEWER and if its for your REGION.

Thats all. If you will edit your build.prop to pretend to be lower version,

then 'update' will appear from sony - ota - you just download it, place in secure place, and leave the update - disable update notifications.

then if you will fck up your device - you just enter recovery, and flash your update :) thats all :) easy solution to be more safe. i dont say that it will work for 100% of bricks, but as long as you have access to recovery - yes :)
[Sony Tablet S] SWFlyerUK:
Condi, you seem an expert on this.

My problem is, I replaced the framework.jar and now all Sony system apps force close.

I changed the increment in the build.prop and I get the OTA update but ofcourse it force closes.

Using the packages on the front page, how can I flash one of them so thst my signiture is the same as one of them.

I tried changing the description and a few other values to suit the first OTA zip onthe first post but just get E: signiture varification failure.

Any ideas please?
[Sony Tablet S] Judah001:
Ok maybe a stupid question but is the edit done through ADB or directly on the device through a file manager? So what I am getting from this is for the people who are having issues with boot loops and FC’s this should fix it. Since there are multiple regions is this a one zip fits all solution or is it region specific? Thanks condi! Been watching you go to town on this devise and you have definitely uncovered some interesting stuff.

Just one last thought on changing the build.prop. If devices are region specific would it not be possible to change ro.product.locale.language=en and ro.product.locale.region=US to trigger the update to change the regional aspects. The reason I ask I remember a few people saying they purchased their device in one country and now live in another. Also thinking back to the rooting I know they were having issues in I think it was the Italian version. This way if someone wanted root and it was unable to obtain root based on their region they could do this type of update. Maybe I am making this sound easier then it really is. You seem to know more about the devise than I so if I brick I'm F'kd.
[Sony Tablet S] Meelouw:
hey ok !

it's possible to says how i can edit build.prop ? or it's already do ?
[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
And one ,more stupied question from my side ..

where can I "disable update notifications"?

Currently I ignore the notification .. but would be better to disable.
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
Can you press 'download' button in ota update message, or its also force closed?

Check /cache/ota directory if there is some .zip in there. If not - then start from

copying /configs/region.zip > and send it to me +build.prop - I will give you the correct update. Your tab will gonna be ok :)

For editing im using Root Explorer Pro, or you could just copy file to pc, edit it,

and copy/overwrite one in device. Every device with other region(sku) has got other update.zips. Unfortunatelly no 'universal zip' (for now). Yes I think that we are able to change regions :) Will investigate/test that in some free time..

via Root Explorer, or just copy to pc, edit with some text editor, and overwrite one in device. You've got to change ro.sony.build.incremental to some lower value.

Click on update notification, and untick something like 'ask me again, or remind me again', and press 'no' for update. Or it will come back again - search in system settings - in system info, there should be some update setting - im at work - no device in hand.

br

condi
[Sony Tablet S] whiterider13:
I use an app called build.prop editor. It is free in the market. It makes editing the build.prop very easy, it breaks it down line by line so you can touch the line you want and change the value in a pop up window. It also backs up the build.prop for you.
[Sony Tablet S] Nesquick95:
Warning...

Hi,

I've also got a bootloop yesterday after deleting some Sony apps from my newly rooted tablet. Seems that i've removed the stock launcher.

The bootloop disappears after a recovery wipe but the tablet shows nothing but a black screen with only the notification bar. This was enough for connecting WiFi, choosing "download an accessibility app" in the Accessibility menu, reach the market and install Go Launcher. :D

All was working again but I missed the fine graphics of the HoneyComb launcher. So I patch the build.prop and ask for an OTA system update to refresh all the stuff.

The tablet was in 3.2.1, kernel 2.6.36.3 integ-build@build8#1 and after the OTA update, in integ-build@build10#1. This build is not rootable because of denied write acces to /log : end of the rooting adventure until next exploit.

Be careful with OTA update if you want root !
[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
Could you let us know the exact name of your ota update file please? A idea could be to download older version 3.2 .. if I changed the first digits (left site) of the build.prob entry .. i received a older firmware and when I changed the last digit from 9 to 8, I got the newest one.
[Sony Tablet S] Meelouw:
it's my last question ! i promise :D

i have 111201023 in ro.sony.build.incremental but to downgrade, i don't know what i can push ... 111201022 ?

edit : i have test 111201022 and it's good :)

edit : all is good ! thanx condi for all :) with that i can modifie all i want :D
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
No solution to boot loop !!

given my tablet to service center, they will revert by monday.
[Sony Tablet S] Nesquick95:
I've not noticed the exact name of the OTA update file. The informations below taken from build.prop may lead to it:

ro.build.description=nbx03_005-user 3.2.1 THMAS0042 0042.002 release-keys

ro.build.fingerprint=Sony/nbx03_002/nbx03:3.2.1/THMAS0042/0042.002:user/release-keys

ro.sony.update.service_id=nbx03_005

ro.sony.sku.base=nbx03_005

ro.sony.build.id=THMAS0052400

ro.sony.build.incremental=111201023

-> signed-nbx03_005-ota-0042.002.zip ?

This leads to Android 3.2.1 release2, kernel 2.6.36.3 integ-build10#1, build THMAS0052400, not rootable by Dan's exploit.

Does someone perform a successful system downgrade without patching build.prop (i've lost root) ?
[Sony Tablet S] GANJDROID:
I also found myself in a boot loop after rooting. After it copied the files over, and rebooted for the final time, it wouldn't boot properly. Manually powering down then powering up seemed to fix whatever was wrong.

And don't delete system apps. Not yet anyway. Until devs have figured out what the Tab relies on, dont touch it.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Sony Tablet S] condi:
Have you checked if there is another ota for you? Thats strange, because i've got 0042.004 and its rootable. I saw somewhere in forum, that other user who had 'log' directory denied - successfully rooted after another newer update.

br

condi
[Sony Tablet S] Lowbytes:
I am on :

ro.build.description=nbx03_008-user 3.2.1 THMAS0042 0042.018 release-keys

ro.build.fingerprint=Sony/nbx03_018/nbx03:3.2.1/THMAS0042/0042.018:user/release-keys

a 16GB with 3G

Rooted successfull
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
guys any progress??

today I got a call from Sony Service Center that they are replacing the motherboard of my Sony Tablet !!!

PS: I have given my tablet to service center due to the boot loop issue caused by changing fonts using FONT CHANGER.
[Sony Tablet S] SWFlyerUK:
I'll wait to see if a kind sole will upload the ICS update when its out for the UK.
[Sony Tablet S] thomas.raines:
I fixed my bootloop! just made sure the additional hardware protection i purchased covered a cracked screen, slammed the device on a rock and shattered the digitizer and lcd so they couldn't see it bootlooping, then took it back and got a new one...
[Sony Tablet S] xperiax10.awesome:
Got my tablet back..going to root again..this time will NOT change the fonts..

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[Sony Tablet S] obicom:
How can I delete my stupid post?

I do not find a button or something else ..???