yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] enteks:
I have a different problem. there is a round circle on the camera screen. This circle looks in pictures and videos.

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[Android General] Nagasaky2x:
The hell is that? does it appear if you take out the back cover?
[Android General] enteks:
well if you look at the picture, you can see, it occur from the internal factors on the camera sensor
[Android General] enteks:
I need help to reinstall the firmware.when I tried the method of the first message, the installation not happens.

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[Android General] texorami:
i need help 1 card is working normally but wont read other card, i try to switch places and still same problem, and i get

invalid IMEI but making calls from working card any help?

EDIT: fix the IMEI and after some time and trying other sims my sim is working (but i try frist other sim from same carrier and that work but my didnt and now all work fine)
[Android General] neo-3103:
For those who are searching for a cover for the phone, I recommend you NOT to buy cover that fits exactly to the original phone.

In fact, I bought a cover for the original model, the Sony Ericson LT26i (aka Xperia S) and the X26i has a curve back (the Xperia S has a back totaly flat), and it is a little tiny than original. It is a pity, I have a useless genuine leather case...

So don't buy cover like this one : 200753930864 (copy-paste this number in ebay, I cannot post link)
[Android General] -scarface-:
Have a solution!

I bought this one 280944422334

(just paste this code in ebay search)

It woun't fit at the beginning, It will go in pretty tough, but if you pull it in and out for a few times, it will stretch perfectly for your phone size. Just put the phone in even if it goes tough till the end and leave for a rest of the day, and it will get the shape that you need.

It's also cheap, simple and the quality is good enough ;)

edit: also came to Latvia verry fast, like one week or so ;)
[Android General] x26i:
WCDMA 3G 900Mhz

Is it possible to turn on the 3G 900Mhz?

I would like to run a 900 MHz 3G instead of 850MHz

I type the code: *#*#3646633#*#* "Band Mode" and 900Mhz WCDMA option is grayed out, can turn it on?
[Android General] neo-3103:
I cannot access to the object, according to "restriction of my country"... :(
[Android General] zbeyuz:
Anybody has a good solution for a battery problem of this phone ?

The phone is consuming way too fast all the power...
[Android General] AshleyJackson:
I commented on this a while ago, might be best next time to "Search this Thread" in the top right corner.
[Android General] michalko99:
light bar

Hello guys. Will you please help me to answer one question? My girlfriend wants this phone, but it must have changeable color of lightbar like original xperia. So if some owner would be so kind and answer my question if color can be changed by theme.. Big thanks
[Android General] AshleyJackson:
I haven't found a way to do that yet, but if this phone doesn't have that feature, there may be a app available for it. And if anyone does find it possible, post a image, would be very useful.
[Android General] neo-3103:
Are you speaking about the bar with the button "previous, home and option"?
[Android General] NZ-Simplicity:
The answer is no, it is a feature of the original only...
[Android General] texorami:
is any1 have problem with camera??

when i try to take picture of some distant object it cant focus, picture is all blurred ( cant take normal picture if object is distant more than 1 meter)

but picturing macro photos is ok
[Android General] AshleyJackson:
Not sure if it will help, but you may be able to just press somewhere on the screen and it should readjust,
[Android General] texorami:
i was trying that already,

i want to know is any1 have same problem, or problem is in my phone
[Android General] Nagasaky2x:
I have one problem. Whenever I take a photo, the system creates a giant thumbcache in sdcard/DCIM/.thumbnails. When I say giant, I say that it takes all the remaining space in the internal SDCard (for example now I have 770MB used, if I take a photo, it takes it all up to 2GB with that thumbcache). I disabled the original gallery and the original camera, I'm using Camera Zoom FX but the problem stays (also used Camera ICS+). Does anyone know how to solve this?.
[Android General] corran78:
only one way.... deleting this thumbnail everyweek. Just google for this prob. Its on some devices
[Android General] -scarface-:
Believe me bro, SetCPU really does the job.

Before I tried SetCPU I had to charge my phone at least once a day, sometimes even 2 times which is annoying.

Now It lasts a lot longer,

just root your device and download SetCPU from play market.
[Android General] gerstavros:
x26i has Mediatek MTK6575 processor, which is a Cortex-A9 at 1GHz.

Hardware is made by zopo and these star,hdc,ulefone,hero are remakes from other companies with different screens, batteries and cases
[Android General] elessartk:
I think i have bricked my x26i by using an other phones preloader driver, is there anythink to do with this?

Please help me
[Android General] gerstavros:
send it back as broken and don't tell that you flashed it.just that it stopped working suddenly
[Android General] elessartk:
I unbrick the phone

1. Use an other fresh pc

2. Install x26 preloader

3. Use sp flash tool 3.x
[Android General] gerstavros:
what do you mean with install x26 preloader? As i know a really bricked phone cannot recover..
[Android General] -scarface-:
Guys.. there is a kind of new version of star 26i, called star 26i+.

Anyone knows what's the difference between them?

Found it on android sale site, just type in google Android Sale and you will find the site!
[Android General] texorami:
26+ is MTK MT6577 (better) and 26i is MTK MT6575

and camera on 26+ is better ( they say its better i dont know for sure)
[Android General] veisen:
recovery x26i mtk6575

here is recompiled recovery by me
[Android General] m2privat:
Hike - alternative to Whatsapp

Hello,

Hike, the alternative to Whatsapp is not shown in the playstore (rooted FW). Can anybody confirm this?
[Android General] -scarface-:
anyone knows how to fix automatic screen flip/rotation?

It's turned on in settings, but it doesen't work...
[Android General] AshleyJackson:
Does anyone know the limitations of the SD card? Like what is the biggest size? 16GB, 32GB or something else.
[Android General] shabh:
Hy bro ...I hav an I ball phn with mtk 6575 1ghz processor nd 512 mb ram...can I also use this mthod...
[Android General] gerstavros:
32GB but it may read 64GB too
[Android General] imrenor:
CWM Recovery

Hi TBH,

Sorry for the late reply. As I can see noone has answered the question about the recovery. I am using the CMW recovery from this post:

05.29 Frimware + CWM recovery

Simply download the CWM recovery zip. Flash recovery.img using SP Flashtool. Tutorials on flashing recovery only with SP Flashtool can be found over the forums.

Here is a good one: SP Flashtool MT657x

Go to section: Flashing only part of the ROM. This explains how to flash recovery.img only.

PS: Not all features are accessible in the CWM recovery above. Looks like it is setup for another but similar phone. Most important part, the nandroid backup is working fine though.

I'm yet to try the new recovery posted not so long ago by Veisen. I'll let you know the results.

Still fighting to get a multilanguage deodexed apk pack to work :(
[Android General] Anastasis88:
TPSparkyroot

I Cant get my TPSparkyroot to work for me :(

It comes up with - Permission denied, anyone have any ideas. I have USB Debugging on.

:crying: pls help me
[Android General] droid_clone123:
Good afternoon to everyone reading this thread. I have had this phone for quite awhile and I have to say it is a decent phone for the price. I've sucessfully rooted the phone thanks to the preson who posted the instructions in the beginning of this thread =) Using Method 1.

I am writing because I am wondering whether anyone has had any sucess with geting Google Talk on this phone. It has been the only thing I have to complain about with this phone. I have downloaded Aptoide, and attempted to install the Google Talk app from there, but it does not install.

If anyone has a working fix for this, PLEASE do share. If anyone has any questions about this phone please feel free to ask, if I know the answer I willl definatly share.

Thanks
[Android General] Nagasaky2x:
Mine came with google talk installed, even though I have it disabled as I don't use it and people were talking to me there...
[Android General] -scarface-:
Have someone tryed this ---> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1557091

does it work on x26i?
[Android General] gabriellatoledo:
Data Connection

Hey guys, see if one of you can help me. I own a x26i and I'm having some trouble with it's data connection. It used to work fine, then it stopped all of a sudden. I don't know much about that stuff so I just reseted it to factory data and it started to work again. But then it stopped and I reseted it again again and again. Ok, now it doesn't work anymore, at all, even when I reset it. Can someone PLEASE help me?
[Android General] -scarface-:
at first check is the mobile data allowed in your settings Settings>Data usage>Mobile Data - check ON

use Easy Battery Saver app from Google Play to enable mobile data connection.

worked for me.
[Android General] Nagasaky2x:
Mine had the same problem, worked OK till friday, and from yesterday till today still not working...

EDIT: just solved it taking out (again) the SIM card, cleaning the slot (blowing air) and the SIM card (rub against the clothes) and booting again...
[Android General] gabriellatoledo:
Thanks for answering, but nothing yet :(. I talked to someone who fixes that stuff and he said I might have to update the software. If that's the problem I know it's ridiculous and am so not paying for it. How do I know my software isn't updated?
[Android General] Erick.ecd:
thankss
[Android General] modelman1968:
Sim card dropping out

I had this problem with my British SIM card in one of the two slots, after trying everything and thinking I'd solved it, only for it to happen again. In the end I got the network operator to exchange my SIM card for a new one for me and haven't had a problem since.
[Android General] AshleyJackson:
Anyone been able to get a bluetooth headset to work with this phone? Trying to get the headset to work with Skype.
[Android General] imrenor:
06.19 ROM + CWM Touch + Multilanguage pack

Thanks Veisen for all these usefull stuff!

I flashed the recovery together with the 2012.06.19 stock ROM. It is CWM with touch interface, very fancy!

The 06.19 ROM is also a good step forward compared to the 05.29 ROM I had on the phone originally. GPS and WiFi issues seem to have disappeared.

And finally the best part, your multilanguage pack is awesome. I used CWM + ADB to replace system/app and system/framework with the files you uploaded. I did this to get Hungarian language support. It is about 95% translated. Only the SIM Management section is missing some stuff, but that's not an issue.

Although the download link is now broken for the multilang pack. If I have some time I'll try to integrate the multilang pack into the stock 06.19 ROM and upload it somewhere.

Thanks a lot, and keep up the good work!

I'm planning to buy a B92M and seen you have done some work on that model, too. :good:
[Android General] thebighunt:
Hi

I've bought a new Chinese phone, the UMI X1.

Dual core, it's really thin and the screen is fantastic as it's a hd720.

The latest official rom is jelly bean 4.1.2

I had some issue with the GPS but I followed the procedure describe by someone and now it works really good. I think we can use it for the x26i too.

For it, I've used two nice software that can tweak lots of things: Pimp my Rom and mobileuncle MTK tool.

I'm sure that we can improve the efficient of the x26i with these two soft.

Cheers

TBH
[Android General] corran78:
could you please describe the exact way how to improve GPS with these tools?

Thank you in advance
[Android General] thebighunt:
Hi and thanks

I've installed successfully CWM :)

I can now play a bit more with the rom

With pimpmyphone i've modify a bit the rom for it to be faster and lighter.

With link2sd, i've desinstalled some preinstalled software.

Tell, me, do you know if there are any new rom since the last june one ?

Cheers

TBH
[Android General] djjc:
20120803_e1809c_v75_jdt1.zip

I upload what it seems to be an update for the Star x26i : http://www.4shared.com/folder/vu7eswpG/_online.html

it change the baseband 2012/07/27 see screenshot attached
[Android General] djjc:
Hardware unbrick

I found this methode to unbrick the Star X26i when you try to update with a wrong firmware and your x26i doesn't want to start after and not recognize by your computer:

1-You open the phone and remove a tape that is below where SIM cards are inserted

2-Then connect the phone without battery to pc obviously do not recognize it but do not worry with it.

3-Starts the SP Flash Tool (use a good update firmware ;) ) as if you were to flash the phone and you click on the download button.

4-With one end of a thin wire touches the indicated point and the other end of the metal plate of the base (as shown in the image attached)

5-Keep the wire on the contact points. and your phone will be recognize and updated...

I try this method because I brick mine trying to update with update firmware form zopo zp500... and it was successfull!!!
[Android General] gabriellatoledo:
Do yall now if there's a update for it? I stick to the hope that an update would fix my data connection problem.
[Android General] gnoober64:
Hey, I flashed it too, and it boots up, but I get unknown IMEI and therefore No Signal. Cant call, cant be called.

I am based in Germany, does this have something to do with the issue?

Thanks!
[Android General] gnoober64:
Hello again, never mind, i fixed it.

I found this on the russian forum:

http://files.china-iphone.ru/download.php?file=50820121024-0048.ZIP

it seems to be a firmware from october 2012!

you can find the thread here (page might not be right, but its in there somewhere.)

>link<
[Android General] gabriellatoledo:
how do I install it?
[Android General] gnoober64:
first you have to flash clockworkmod recovery (CWM). then you boot into it holding power on and volume up method, then select install from zip, which you previously saved onto you sdcard. I have not tested the firmware yet.

alternatively, if it is other type of ROM, you need a utility called SP Flash Tool. Method is described in many forums, also in this thread, using another utility which did not work for me.

EDIT: Seems to be flash type rom, so get SP Flash Tool.

EDIT2: just installed it. it is ROM from 08/03 also. WiFi does not get IP via DHCP, very annoying. In the russian forum they say, that in a spanish forum a user posted to have firmware version from october. but no upload yet.
[Android General] gabriellatoledo:
It sounds like something could go wrong if I do it without actually know what I'm doing. Anyway, I'm having some issues with my 3G connection, it just stops all of a sudden and I have to reset my phone so it works again. It happens every week. Do you have any idea of what might be happening?
[Android General] gnoober64:
I had problems like that, it was related to GO! Power Master changing some energy saving options. When it happened , i just switched profiles on gopowermaster , and switched back again, then rebooted. always worked.

I can confirm, that the new firmware does help with some issues, as my touchscreen was off by some 10 pixels to the top, which is now fixed :)

as to flashing, just read the instructions from this thread. its real easy.

Does Anyone know if the WiFi issue of the new August 2012 version is related to the Baseband firmware?
[Android General] thebighunt:
Hi

Do you have the file, the link looks broken...

Thanks

TBH
[Android General] 20vakaris00:
X26i

Hi guys umm I have an issue and its the fact that I don't know how to use the root programms so could you make a video...please?

---------- Post added at 12:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:37 PM ----------

Hi I have a tiny problem..I don't know how to use the root program maybe you could make a video that would be great thanks.
[Android General] gerstavros:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

You just download the programm, enable the usb debuging on the phone, connect with usb, and run the program (and press the 1 option). extremely simple
[Android General] 20vakaris00:
Ok I will try :)
[Android General] 20vakaris00:
help

my android is x26i did you have to install any drivers?..:confused::confused:
[Android General] 20vakaris00:
I have a star x26i so umm all I have to do is run TPSarky and then done?..:confused:
[Android General] gerstavros:
Just use Root with restore by binary
[Android General] 20vakaris00:
But how do you know if it doesn't brick or bootloop
[Android General] olliemarsallo:
just need a little help here

i am pretty new to all this and i need a small bit of help to root my star x26i phone.

i tried the software TPSarky and all that happens is that.....

-it makes the window flash up, and show all the text then the window disappears

i tried ROOT_v5_eng_by_canerpense but i get the error....

"

the system cannot find the path specified.

the system cannot find the path specified.

the system cannot find the path specified.

wait until reboot is fully complete and when phone asks for sim lock

password, press any key. (2 more left)

press any key to continue...

"

i have tried both these programs that are made to root the star x26i but none so far work,

it may be something i am doing wrong?

i have made sure the usb debugging is on and have connected it before hand and have tried restarting.

so could anyone help with my problem and has anyone had any success?
[Android General] 20vakaris00:
Try this one and tell me if it works... I haven't tried it but yeah I got the same phone as you tell me how it goes when your done http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 good luck (do it at your own risk) please...:thumbup:
[Android General] 20vakaris00:
I tried the root and restore one it didn't work I might try these btw I already have the june 19th firmware... so do I still need to install the drivers? :confused:
[Android General] badboy_13:
Hello everyone. Im facing problems with this phone. At first, the phone started turning off by itself whenever i was using it with SIM cards enabled (without them it was all OK!). Then I followed the steps on the first page, formated it and the problem was solved!

But it came with a price. After that I am not able to use either the back camera nor the flashlight.

To be excact:

-Flashlight doesnt work in any way (I even downloaded another app for flashlight and nothing)

-Whenever I try to use the camera, it gets me to the front camera and there is no option to reverse it to the back and if I push it with some options then it says "Cant connect to the camera" "Unfortunatelly. Camera has stopped" (Camera is the app) and the app closes.

I bought this phone cause I liked its camera so I want to get this fixed. Can you help me?
[Android General] modelman1968:
Firmware confirmed as working

Just a quick response to this post. I managed to get my x26i into a soft brick and flashed the firmware as per the instructions. A few attempts required but it did flash with the SP Flash tool, and is now working again. A couple of issues with Google Play but easily remedied by signing out of my accounts and back in again. I can't get the engineer mode to work in recovery, but it stopped working long before this soft brick. Big thanks to those who contribute their time and effort to this forum. Anyone found a custom ROM which works yet?
[Android General] Loki_666:
I've got the same phone :) but failed in rooting it.

Can someone see's whats wrong?

Here is the output of "TPSparkyRoot"

If someone got an idea about what's wrong, and how i can fix it, thanks a lot.
[Android General] neo-3103:
Have you correctly check the "usb debug" mode?
[Android General] kkffiirr:
problem with data

my x26i preffers to use wireless and not the data.

i set the data apn via the provider's auto setting message, but still, i can't surf the internet or get to the store while i am not using wifi

also, when i tried to use the latest firmware in this thread (the 08/12 one), i got resets everytime i put my sdcard in.

any idea what the problem is?
[Android General] modelman1968:
Android 4.2.2

Hi all contributors,

I just saw on Drippler that there's now a Jellybean ROM for the Experia S. Any ideas if this updated ROM will run on this Chinese device? What will the effect be on specifics to the phone, namely the dual SIM? The information can be found here:

http://androidadvices.com/tag/sony-xperia-s/

Is anyone actively developing ROMs for this phone?
[Android General] Nagasaky2x:
That will now work, as the only thing they have in common is the outside. Hardware side, they are completely different phones. There are no ROMs because there is no source code for MT6575/6577.
[Android General] modelman1968:
Thanks for the speedy reply. I thought it was too good to be true. :rolleyes: You answered a very important question regarding ROM development. I've been flashing ROM to other devices but was frustrated to not find any for this phone. Thanks again.
[Android General] PrOhOpEr:
So you can't flash roms on the x26i?.

Leave A Thumbs Up If I Helped You.
[Android General] VasiliyPupkin:
I have problem with PlayMarket

it runs, the application shows

when I press install button - installation starts and never ends

stock firmware with root access

how to fix it?
[Android General] Nagasaky2x:
You can flash ROMs, but x26i ROMs, and as far as I know there are only stock ROMs for it.
[Android General] VasiliyPupkin:
:laugh: problem was solved

everything was simple, it was necessary to clear data at settings->apps->GooglPlayStore
[Android General] PrOhOpEr:
how do I install cyanogen on my x26i and does clockworld mod come with cyanogen?
[Android General] Ferny_77:
unbrick X26I

hello to all!

I want to thank you because thanks to your DJJC metode I have debricke my X26i!

conectant in the two points with a wire:fingers-crossed:

FLASH TOOL then did his job.

the firmware is 20120619_e1809c_v75_jdt1_mod

thank you ......:good:
[Android General] admonish:
It seems Im not allowed to post links just yet. I will PM you the link:)

Thank you for the tip on modification. I will report back as to how they work out:)
[Android General] chimo65:
Hello , I have problem with GPS and A-GPS dont work well with Google Maps. Have you a solution ? , when I open Maps say : "Login Failed" and after say "your current location is temporally unavailable".

I root the phone with "TPSparkyRoot" , I need Recovery.img (CWM or 592zn.com.recovery) for this phone , if someone has it and can send me I'll be grateful. I also know that in the case of N8000 Star had the same problem with A-GPS and google permits and have released a new firmware, I have installed the one with the factory.

I hope your news , Thanks
[Android General] dmtk41:
I've viewed some clip abt this phone and thinking of buy it. But can some one here tell me how it look compare with the real Sony one, how may percent it look same the Sony. I'm going to buy online so could you recommend me a reliable vendor. Thanks you.
[Android General] thebighunt:
Hi

I've ordered one and the postman passed today but I was not at home... argggg,

I'll get it on Monday.

I'll give you feedback on it.

Cheers
[Android General] dmtk41:
Thanks you. I'm waiting for you. Hope you get it sooner. :). From where you buy it?
[Android General] thebighunt:
I will get it on monday afternoon.

I bought it on ebay.

240sg$ with shipping (i live in singapore)

I'll take some picture of it as soon i get it. And i've friend who have the real xperia P. I'll try to compare.

Cheers

Tbh

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[Android General] Enigmaximus:
Help!

Hi. From which country was the seller from? I'm also planning to buy. Anyone here tried Fastcardtech or aliexpress? Thanks