yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S I9000 General] kraven001:
If you keep juice defender installed in theory your data is not on all time.

I never got over 8 - 10 hours with 3g on all time, however I keep my brightness around 50-60%.

With green power premium and data on every 15 mins for 2 mins I get around 18-20 hours of usage but usually with more stand by than using the phone.

If I were to uninstall mail sync, what's up, facebook etc etc maybe I can get a lot more out of the phone but what's the point to pay for a data connection if you can't use it?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] ionutzvio:
True. I have a job with a lot of spare time so...... i use the phone a lot.i like juice defender because when i lock the screen it kills data and checks from time to time all the stuff that needs data
[Galaxy S I9000 General] DickyOhYK:
I keep using my phone because I am a working man and I keep using my phone on internet and call how ar??

send by DickyLikeToCrazyOnPhone
[Galaxy S I9000 General] inozako:
have you recalibrate the battery?Try drain the battery to around 2 percent and recharge it to 100 percent for a few cycles, or by wiping battery cache
[Galaxy S I9000 General] ionutzvio:
From what i learned the calibration means after flashing let it drain until the phone closes then charge it to 100% unplug and delete batterystats.bin
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
I am currently having a unlocked bootloader using nAa kernel 11 and minicm 2.1.9. I want to restore back to the stock W8.

Now I first download and try to use the PC Companion, but it keeps on showing that there is no software available for my phone yet.

Then I try to use the Update Service, it says my phone is already up-to-date. And believe me, there is no repair button in any of the stage of update service.

I try flash tool. But I all I get is a clean X8 Rom. I can use xRecovery and get back to stock W8 back up which I already have. But my phone will be rooted.

I want a

CLEAN

stock ROM. Un-rooted. Just as it came.

Earlier, PCC and US used to solve my problem, but they no longer do it for me.

What am I suppose to do? Please help!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rss92:
clean rom

If you can restore your stock w8 rom then restore it

flash the stock kernel

then use superoneclick to unroot your phone if you dont want that..

ypu can remove xrecovery from system directory by deleting xrecovery.tar

also i think there is an option to relock your bootloader in flashtool

check out the bootloader tutorials in forum

after flashing stock kernel you can use sony's software updater for a official clean rom.........
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
But there is no Un-Root button in superoneclick! Can you attach the version which has it? I think I have the latest one. But still!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c2t2l4n:
UNROOT

look I UPLOAD THE VERSION WITH UNROOT! cLICK THANKS IF I HELPED YOU!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
The PCC is still giving me the same error.. "There is no software available for your ROM yet". Currently I have un-rooted backup of W8 and I am using it!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shineworld:
I isn't sure at 100% but PPC should have a function to fix the phone.

In my italian version, when I try to check for upload, is available also a link-text to enter in repair of firmware.

Is necessary to power on the phone with some button sequence (I don't remember but are wroten). The program download original firmware from SE servers.

How I wrote uppon I don't sure about that so take care before begin any operation.

I'm not responsable for damages, OBVIOUSLY !
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bahmonkeys:
You cannot use PCC and SEUS with a custom kernel because it doesnt recognise your phone. Go back to a stock kernel then use PCC or SEUS
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Correct. I have done that. I am on stock kernel, stock rom, rooted phone. Still PCC says there is no update available for my phone yet and SEUS says my phone is up-to-date!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samu1player:
Pc Companion send me this too... and I Solve This Problem! :)You Need change build.prop with the original serial of the x8 with root explorer.. only change theese lines in with text editor with root explorer!

ro.product.name=E15i_XXXX-XXXX

ro.build.fingerprint=SEMC/E15i_XXXX-XXXX/sonyEricssonE15i/

ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX

Replace xxxx-xxxx for "1243-9502"

before this, pc companion restore my x8
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Thanks. Can you provide me the same for a W8 ?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Thanks. Giving it a try now!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Same error. Doesnt work still...

"No software available for my phone yet!"
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amnher:
download wotan client. register for free. use it to flash to stock. after that pcc and seus will now work. thats what i do. dont forget to flash stock e15i kernel and relock bootloader then use wotan to restore to e16i
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samu1player:
Try these Numers! or search the build.prop of the stock rom of your phone!

xcuse me 4 the bad english..

Press The Thanks Button if I Help You!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
I tried today with the values and the build.pro given by B.Jay.

None seem to work!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B.Jay:
Two possible problems:

1. Did you edit build.prop to identify itself as 2.1.1.A.0.46?

That's actually one release version below the last ROM ever published by SEMC, which is 2.1.1.A.0.53.

2. You see the "1250-8813" values (either stand-alone or combined with the "E16i_")?

That's actually a Region-ID. If you're using a ID that's not matching India and where no W8 ROM update is available you won't get any update. Either try to figure out the ID through Google and edit build.prop accordingly or ask a friend who has a W8 with Stock ROM to look into build.prop and tell you the value.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rss92:
the latest available software version in India is '.053' only....

i have updated to that before i change the kernel..

and bro if your backup stock rom has the same version then you are not going to get the same version again via PCC

funny sol: MAKE UR PHONE DEAD AND TRY...lol
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Just 10 mins ago I tried the method by B.Jay. A cousin of mine has the same phone. I just did a quick root. Copy his build.prop and paste it over mine. But its still a issue.

I guess the only way it to attempt a half murder on my phone and rush to Sony Ericsson Emergency Center!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B.Jay:
Is your cousin's phone rooted?

If yes - pull a xRecovery backup of 2.1.1.A.0.53 and restore it back into your phone (don't forget to erase possible personal data and/or uninstall unwanted apps - once you cleaned out the ROM you then can pull a xRecovery backup of your "clean" ROM).

Alternatively - if your cousin's phone once got updated through PCC and hasn't been touched ever since you may want to look into the PCC cache directory and grab the directory containing all the "blob_fs" files onto a USB Stick (to make a FTF).

EDIT: In Windows Vista/7 the cache should reside at...

C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\SEMC OMSI Module\db

In Windows XP you find it at...

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Sony Ericsson\SEMC OMSI Module\db

In short, copy the whole "db" directory as that contains the needed files to create a FTF bundle.

IF ANYONE ELSE AROUND HERE HAS THAT DIRECTORY WITH 2.1.1.A.0.53 SITTING ON THE HARD DRIVE PLEASE ZIP IT UP AND PUT IT UP FOR DOWNLOAD SO WE CAN MAKE A FTF!!!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
There is a problem.

The blob_fs is unavailable on PCC. But the directory is there under the Update Service. I tried to search for blob_fs then. I even found the directly. But it has no big files as we need.

The reason behind it is, all the time the Sony Ericsson Update Services say, "Your phone is up to date". So it didn't get a chance to download the files.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samu1player:
Only Seach the code for your w8! or flash these:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075518

is more easy! xD

Scuse me for my bad english, I'm From Panama! :D

Press Thank if I Help You!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
I know about these. I use this as backup only lol. Actually the thread is all about solving the problem with PCC and PCUS.

Well on that note, yesterday due to some problems in my PC, my brother had to format it. So I re-installed PCC and PCUS! And when I tried with the normal method. BANG! Still a no!

No there is seriously something wrong with my phone!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
No, the problem is PCC/SEUS...

You know, back in the days as I got the X8 it came with Android 2.0, and even after I installed PCC it never offered me the 2.1.1.A.0.6 update (which was already out) - I then actually went the Flashtool / 2.1.1.A.0.6 FTF route to upgrade the phone; that was my first "hacking the phone" even before rooting.

Anyway... since PCC is still resistant to offering the update...

I guess the very last attempt would be to install the Wotan Client and flash 2.1.1.A.0.53 through that software as Wotan has the firmware listed on their website.

I think you should be able to make due with a free account.

See here
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farhanzahinfj:
U can flash the stock ROM & kernel via flashtool!!!

here this might help -- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1011071

1.download

flashtool

&

X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf

(link in that thread)

2. follow the instructions & flash it!

3. brand new phone...

OR, u can download

X8_1.6_clear.ftf

instead and flash it.... then connect to PCC and update the phone to 2.1.1.A.0.6... (personally preferred and tested)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
farhanzahinfj, if you would have bothered to read virajt's posts you would have discovered that he does NOT want a X8 ROM but a clean W8 Stock ROM.

You only talk about X8 Stock ROMs
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farhanzahinfj:
Sorry dude... i misread... well i flashed w8 rom via PCC ... i'll give a link if i can find the .Ftf file of w8 rom! :-)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Apparently, there isn't any .ftf file over the "internet" for W8. But if you can arrange for one. It will be of great help!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anthonyng:
erm... the sony ericsson says x8/w8 don hv update on now...that makes us no choice but to install custom rom >:(
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
I understand that. But I am facing many problems with Custom ROMs and I am trying to help the community by getting the .ftf file for w8. So I need to reset my phone to stock!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
There is no W8 available for Wotan client too!! Just x8!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
O.O

2.1.1.A.0.53 (Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman)

With all due respect Sir, it is listed on their site!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Well I am sorry I might have missed.out.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
No problem, virajt. I was just surprised as I actually looked it up before I posted about trying Wotan Server.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
I will give it a try tonight.. Busy right now. That alot for the help B.Jay. I will try to find the .ftf file and upload if possible...
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
I get a error on client. "Your version is too old." When I try to update it, it again comes with same error. I am unable to update the version of this client. What is the problem? Can you help?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Which ROM is currently flashed?

Does your W8 run the X8 2.1.1.C.0.0 ROM or did you flash the W8 2.1.1.A.0.46 xRecovery backup?

If you have the X8 ROM flashed then it will fail for sure as the phone does not report itself being a E16 W8.

If you have the W8 ROM flashed it should correctly identify itself as a E16 W8 and Wotan should offer you the 2.1.1.A.0.53 update (as that's the last version issued after 2.1.1.A.0.46).

If you're on the Stock W8 ROM out of the xRecovery backup and Wotan tells you that "Your version is too old" then I'm officially out of ideas ...
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Wontan doesnt start. It requires a updates version of client to download the files for my phone!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Screw it.. ICS is here..!! xD
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Agenty1609:
Not sure if its the same with a W8 but with an X8 you're able to restore to stock via SEUS (NOT PCC).

If it states the software is up-to-date you should have the option to proceed anyway (at least I do with the X8). I've used SEUS to save my ass a few times and will still restore my phone to stock even when a custom kernel is installed.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
I agree. But I don't have that option.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hetunandu:
dude i had the same prob with my x8

there was no repair button!!

so what i did was started flashing a rom via recovery

and while it was in the middle of the flash process i removed the battery!

now if u connect it to the update service u will get the repair button

u dont get a repair button cause ur system is perfect!

if u have a half installed system.. update service repairs it for u :)

try it and tell me
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Seems to be a promising method... were u on stock kernel at that time?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
You can kill your system way faster without taking stunts like pulling the battery and possibly screwing up the NAND...

adb connect

adb shell

su

rm -rf /*

WARNING: DO NOT issue this command UNLESS you really know what it does!

(just as the standard disclaimer to keep noobs from trying)

EDIT: Note that it won't erase all files - files (and directory of files) that are currently in use cannot be deleted, but it should delete sufficiently to "soft-brick" the phone badly (read you are NOT able to boot the phone afterwards again!).

If SEUS/PCC still refuse to restore you need to restore with Flashtool.

EDIT 2: Or simply format /system while in CWM or xRecovery!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
I am really such a naive at this commands. I don't even know where to enter these. Where exactly??
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
You need to enter them in the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Linux) on your OS ... note you need "adb" for it to work.

Anyway, see Edit 2 - same thing, even more efficient
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Lol. Thanks for EDIT 2. I just have already tried it. And it doesn't seem to work!

What are these PCC and SEUS made up of?? Steel?
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
My pleasure - just remember that using either methods really leaves you with a unbootable soft-brick.

As for SEUS/PCC "made of steel":

Could be the custom kernel if you're still on nAa. Connect in Flash Mode and flash back to Stock Kernel, then try PCC/SEUS again (files - baseband or kernel only - are in the Sony Ericsson folder on MediaFire). The W8 and X8 use the SAME basebands and kernel - just select the correct "i" or "a" version if you want to re-flash the baseband and not just the kernel only.

However, now you know why I dislike PCC and SEUS - it never worked for me.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
I have tried every method mentioned here .. none left... still what to do...???
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
If you can't get PCC/SEUS to cough up the wanted 2.1.1.A.0.53 Stock ROM...

Try asking the phone repair shops around your city/town if they happen to have a FTF of the ROM they would copy you onto a USB stick.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Would they just give it??
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I don't see why not.

While it's proprietary software of Sony Ericsson (to put it to the very letters of copyright laws) there's nothing that speaks against giving a copy away. In worst case they may ask you for a little contribution to their tips jar to make up for the trouble of copying the file onto your USB stick, but IMO that's the worst that can happen (if they have the wanted FTF of W8's 2.1.1.A.0.53) apart from telling you "No".
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
That's now my first priority in the morning.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yukesh:
Try Update Service.

Though it shows ur mob has latest software, try installing d software and see!

Try n c.

Reply whether it worked!!:)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
There is no repair or re-install button there.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hetunandu:
Did u try this?? I have restored my x8 3 4 tyms with this trick! give it another try
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Yupp. Tried it. But SEUS says it is perfect.

Can you be kind enough to tell me how much time you waited before you pulled out your battery?? I did waited for some files to be restored (like 15-20) after checking MD5 sums.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hetunandu:
hmmmm remove it when the system is being flashed.. and if u have a backup of ur stock system then flashing that and removing ur battery while it is flashing the system might increase ur chances :D

OR

U can search google for ur w8 stock firmware in .sin files and flash it with flashtool

OR(cause we indians and gujus ;-) )

Ur fone must b in warranty

Follow the original method of removing the battery while the flashing is happening

and dont do anything.. when u turn on ur phone ull get a triangle and an android logo on the screen...

MAke a innocent face.... go to a sony center and telll them that the phone is not working ;)

they will fix ur phone free of charge (if it is in warranty) or mayb some cash.. they took 300 from my frnd

and its new :D
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virajt:
Lol. I get the Indian logic you are trying to refer to. But here I am also trying to get the community .ftf file for W8. There isn't any on the internet. So IF Sony guys get me my phone done, there isn't a possibility to get the .ftf file.

And btw, where do you stay in Gujarat? I am a gujju too!!
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] republicano:
try this blog,

i havent tried it sorry

http://myw8.blogspot.co.nz/p/downloads.html
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Is of no help...

The "Original W8 ROM" that links to a RAR on MediaFire is the same xRecovery backup I collected already and put into my MediaFire folder.

The "Stock ROM (To Recover Dead Phone.)" link points to MultiUpload which is now dead for more than a month.

In short, apart for the "Original W8 ROM" link and the "SuperOneClick" link all links on that blog are dead.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] biozipboleh:
tq :)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aji_s:
Best method is Wotan client. first register in the site.then download Wotan client .After imputing username and password it will download and flash the latest one. After than you can repair/update with PCC or SEUS.My Problems solved. :) Thanks for all.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogersGnex:
Hi am new to this Customization of Android (Gnex is my first android phone)

I know how to root and and install rom, kernels and etc

What i need to know is the following questions:

- What does it mean someone says you need a rooted phone? (is it something that just enables you to Customize your phone, hence installing custom rom and kernels)

- What does rom means? (is it like a OS on computers)

- What does kernels means? (is it like a software that changes the layout of OS to look like Mac OS)

- What does recovery mode do? (does it help to unbrick the bricked phone)

I may have answered my question but i just want to make sure if i am right
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogersGnex:
can someone confirm this please?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] johantheolive:
1) Rooted means having root access on the phone. Root is the equivalent of administrator on Windows. It allows access to the restricted areas of the phone. Basically like jailbreaking on ios.

2) A rom is an OS package. They are essentially variations on the same base code but add features, optimizations or other goodies.

3) A kernel is the software that interface between the OS and the hardware. It controls the cpu, ram, wifi, etc.

4) Recovery mode allows you to install zip files (roms, kernels, etc), backup/restore the phone, and other features. It's used to change roms and kernels normally, but also can be used to reinstall a rom if the phone won't boot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogersGnex:
thanks a lot John

this clears a lot of things

One more question

in order to install custom ROM or KERNEL

Rooted > Recovery > ROM/KERNEL ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] johantheolive:
Technically rooting and recovery are independent. Rooting makes flashing the recovery easier, but isn't required - It is possible to flash recovery via fastboot. Any ROM you'll flash should have root built in.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogersGnex:
thanks

1 more question

How can i go back to stock rom (one that was right out the box "yakjuux")

let say if i dont like the custom rom's (I couldn't find a factory rom for yakjuux)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] matthewdavis:
I got bored tonight and tested a few of the popular and recent ROM's for this phone. Below is the method of testing and the results.

I took these steps for -every- ROM tested.

Plugged phone in via USB to my computer and left it plugged in.

Factory reset using clockwork

format /system as well (i've seen a few rom's suggest this)

Installed ROM

Booted into ROM and let sit for 5 minutes without touching it

Stepped through the initial setup without setting up a google account (if applicable to the ROM)

Reboot

Let sit for 1 min

Installed AnTuTu Benchmark v2.6 from sdcard.

Ran AnTuTu Benchmark using default settings and selecting /sdcard/external_sd as the sdcard

This is NOT ment to imply one ROM is better than another. It's only intention is to share datapoints. Some of the ROM's are beta as well, so their final release may be different.

My intention is to show how ROMs perform based on the AnTuTu benchmark. I wish to use a ROM that is quick and efficient. Others may appreciate more eye-candy at the cost of performance. To each his own. So I hope some find this data useful.

Android Zombie v4.0 (7272)

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Foxstar beta v1.0 (5689)

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Revenge Of Macnut (5778)

View attachment 898201

Tuesday|Medieval|Midnight| (7136)

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DARKSIDE::DIGITAL::WARFARE v2.1 (5771)

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Dewizzed-V2.5.2 (7045)

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And just for kicks, here's my phone, running normally, fully loaded.

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* Long time lurker, first time poster since I figured this may be a way to contribute to the forum.

* Also not here to promote any ROM. I'm unaffilliated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] quest4fire:
Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] G1ForFun:
Uh you know foxstar is the only one you ran at stock speeds? The rest are at 1700. Might want to re run that one.

Also you would have to run each test three to five times to get any sort of meaningful results bc the scores will fluctuate.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] matthewdavis:
About the clock speeds, I did that on purpose. The purpose was to show the performance of the ROM as the creators intended.

Do you think running it multiple times will make a huge difference? I figured so long as I did the same steps for all ROMs it should reflect a decent standard.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] G1ForFun:
You did that on purpose? Interesting. You might want to put in bold the speeds you are running each test on. Seemed like a mistake if you ask me. All of those other roms do not come with default cpu max at 1700MHz.

Also, yes running them multiple times will make a HUGE difference. I have done it when bench marking graphics cards, cpu overclocks and with my phone. Try it....you will be very surprised.