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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Dear Peppoid,

thanks for the link to the ftf file. I got my acro so-03D HD 2 weeks ago from Japan which was unlocked by DOCOMO. Somehow, the non-english icons started to get better of me and I flashed it using ROM for Xperia S to get a complete english menus..I got the OS alright but since then the phone wont charge and IMEI will not show up, no radio signal as well. While putting on charge, the LED glows red but the phone doesnt seem to charge. The battery icon on status bar shows like a rectangle(the outline of battery icon with no colours/flash indicator to show its charging or at what level the charge is). When I insert the SIM, I get a pop up saying no SIM recognized.

I am hoping with your helpful post, I should be able to get the phone back to normal. I do have the original IMEI number on the box in case I need some additional help. I will download the ftf file later tonight and post the results.

Many thanks for your hardwork

Regards

---------- Post added at 05:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:37 PM ----------

Hi,

Thanks to Bin4ry and other team members, please use the following link for flashtools(use the second tab "Installation" to download the file):

http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/

I had once downloaded a version 0.6.9.1 by "Bin4ry & Androxyde" which shows ARCO-HD SO-03D in the drop down and used it to flash my SO-03D.

Original thread can be found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=10738467

Regards
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] electrash:
where did you buy it...can you PM me web site, and price....

THANK YOU A LOT...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bustervic:
I'd trade my S for that in a heartbeat.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Yakandu:
so, can you show the battery? a photo and 3 dimensions so we can compare with XS, i would love you forever xd

EDIT: oh, its unibody :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Peppoid:
Hi phone's mates :)

Look post #11

By the whay, that is the link you need. For different phone's color, search in seller's store :)

Welcome to my world my friend :D

As you said, it's unibody.

P.s. Please, win against Croatia next match :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
Peppoid, would you know any unlocking service for SO-03D online? i'm still searching but yet to find one. thanks!

TommyR
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Hi,

I am attaching the photos of the back of SO-03D. I managed to click open the back of it with little struggle. Here you go. The battery is 1840MAh 6.9Wh.

I did not have any good luck flashing the phone with the docomo firmware. Also attached is the error log(partially). I dont know if someone can help me with that. if yes, please do post your comments.

My phone is under warranty so I have masked some serial numbers in the photos.

If nothing works out, ill be shipping it back to DOCOMO for a replacement. Any suggestions so that they dont find out the mess teh phone is in?

Regards
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
Adroit,

install 7zip on your computer. using 7zip, open the .ftf file you have downloaded. go find simlock.ta within the file and delete it (right click and delete)

try flashing the .ftf file again and post your result.

best of luck

TommyR
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Hi Tommyrumbler,

I did what you suggested(deleted the simlock.ta) and tried flashing..no luck, still the same error. screen shots attached.

Just to update, I managed to flash the phone with docomo ROM using the ftf file(2-3 weeks back I had flashed the phone with the xperia S ROM which took me to this mess). While flashing with docomo rom now I "excluded baseband" in the flashtool. So now I have the original docomo version installed but the baseband version is blank("unknown") in the "about phone" page. rest everything is there like the model number, android version, kernel version and build number.

The problem that I still have now since I flashed it with the Xperia S rom, is that there is no IMEI still ;o(( I have the IMEI number from the box. Any suggestions to bring back the IMEI and teh baseband versions back?

Look forward to a solution!! I am running out of time with the warranty!!!

Regards
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
This is way beyond me already, bro. Missing the IMEI numbers would need an entirely different approach, unless you can grab the online services of those unlockers who got tools that can rewrite the IMEI back to your device.

anyhow, other users who have lost their IMEIs just flashed the stock rom and they got their IMEIs back. like on this link:

http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/36458-lost-imei-after-flashing-cm7-to-neo/

try reflashing the stock ROM again and see if that fixes things. and make sure you got your sim out of your phone before you do so.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
the problem is I am unable to flash it with the stock ROM due to that error that keeps coming in..Only way I have been able to restore the OS is by excluding the baseband(checking the box against "exclude baseband" in the flash tool).

I tried flashing again with wipe user data and wipe cache box checked, got the same error again!!

so stuck untill someone gives me a solution to that error. Will wait till Monday and then ship the phone to Japan.

Additionally, wanted to know how to disguise the guys at docomo to not void the warranty? I mean is it okay to send the phone as-is (without a baseband version and IMEI version while everything else seems intact) or should I mess it up pretty badly, say unplug the cable midway while flashing? Any suggestions so that it looks like no damage was done intentionally..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] papacarla:
try to flash stock rom by flashtool in three steps:

at first step- flash with full wipe and with all elements (kernel, system, baseband)

at second step- flash without system (set exlude system)

at third step - flash without system and wipe user data (set exlude system and unset wipe user data).

do all steps after each other, do not turn on the phone between steps
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Papacarla,

So here is what I did:

1st step I checked everything(wipe user data/wipe cache/exclude system/exclude baseband/exclude kernel)

2nd step I only checked exclude system-Here I got the same error as reported earlier

3rd step excluded system and unchecked wipe user data-Here again got the same error as above

Just to let you know, i was removing the USB cable between steps to make the phone enter the flash mode. I tried flashing by letting the usb cable connected between steps, but it din work and the phone got switched on on its own.

Any more suggestions? or am i doing the steps wrong?

Regards
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
GUYS!!

A quick update!! I used the ftf file with "simlock.ta" deleted with the old flash tool so far and I was getting that stupid error. A few minutes ago I downloaded the latest flashtool 8.0 by Bin4ry and androxyde and flashed my SO-03D again with simlock.ta still deleted and presto!!!! NO ERRORS!! IMEI is back, phone is back to normal as it was. i made a few calls and checked !!!

Do you think I should try flashing with the original ftf file as-is(without deleting "simlock.ta")? I dont want to mess up with the phone again ;o))

Very happy now as it saved atleast a 100 pounds in postage to n fro Japan ;o))

Thanks to EVERYONE in this post and I hope my experiment will help others too..

Verdict-"The original ftf file works!! use it with the latest flashtool"

Regards..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jayman1986:
Why don't you try repairing with update service
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Good suggestion jay..ill try that later tonight..sorry dint strike me that my phone is now up and running and i can do the updates as normal..funny!! thanks..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] papacarla:
yes you did wrong the first step. you should flash first step with checking all wipe, but without checking other elements. it lets you flash full stock rom with all wipe and you will have the same error at the end. but if you made all the steps you've got the same result like after using flashtool 8.

so, anyway congratulations to you for your repair
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
yep now you can flash via update since it is already up and has IMEI...

i know the .ftf you downloaded is the latest build for the phone, but flashing via the update might fix/repair any other broken functionality within the phone framework itself.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Thanks guys.. I did a repair using pc companion so alk is well now..

Might publish some of the great features of this handset like you can actually create your business/contact card with the inbuilt app. You can also share any file as a qr code. .i liked this feature as it saves you battery from blietooth or nfc.

I read that thia device has a nfc chip but the antenna is missing.any ideas how can NFC be made working. Would love to see any programming behind that if I manage to get hold of the hardware

Also a custom rom to remove some built in apps that are not needed in the phone outside of japan..

Lastly the tv feature. I wish it worked in the UK

Regards
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Peppoid:
Glad to see you fix your problem :)

I update post with some pictures with Acro Hd and some screenshots.

As i can see, Machi-Chara is mainstay apk for docomo UI :)

Because of this application, you are able to add new themes

and new launcher. Yep, i know, it' sounds a little childish, but it's just to show some option of customization :)

It's better having an account with docomo, so you can download a major percentage of contents.

Next step will make Machi-Chara speak at least english :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Yakandu:
so, the battery is compatible with XS?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Yes I guess English would be a good option if that can be done.. I haven't tried MC yet but I like that dude..

About the battery being compatible with XS I doubt because I noticed in acro its kinda soldered.. it is also well protected by a plastic seal all over it as you might have noticed in the pictures I posted.. so connectors might not fit in well in XS..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tgcid2040:
Any luck with root on Xperia acro HD (SO-03D) yet?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krabappel2548:
I can make a prerooted img if you guys want it? ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] papacarla:
how it can be flashed? BL is closed. is it possible by flashtool?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krabappel2548:
Then no root yet until there is an exploit or a method to sim unlock your phones
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] congo:
HI,

i would like to use titanium backup to restore my apps,

but it need the root access.

how can i root the device or any other method can restore the apps?

thx.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
Yep.root is impossible on a sim locked /bl locked phone. Can‘t even go to fastboot.

You‘d need fastboot first before u can use flashtool.

I think there is already an online (paid) unlock though. Anybody had their 03D sim/bl unlocked yet?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Hi tommyr, if sim unlock means using sim outside of DoCoMo then I am using a UK Vodafone sim on my phone without any problems.

I am willing to help with any tests etc on my phone.. but bl is definitely locked even on my phone..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
Adroit,you can get your bl unlocked as long as you can go to fastboot.

Request for a boot image from a unit whose bl is unlocked,flash it via flashtool.

Check above post,one of the guys is offering his assistance in modding a boot image.maybe he can help.

TommyR
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] congo:
is that mean we can flash a rooted rom into our device?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krabappel2548:
If the phone is not sim locked and in service menu it says: "bootloader unlock allowed: yes" then you can unlock it and flash prerooted images and kernels ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] papacarla:
does anybody try to unlock the BL by testpoint?

And question for the devs: is it possible to unlock sim by adb like on samsung galaxy ace from here
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
test point would mean you'd have to crank open the phone like what adroit did, since 03D does not have a removable back/batt cover.

the method on the thread you suggested kinda makes me think it would be possible to hex some files and search for the unlock string...

hmm...if only there's a way to mount/pull that file...if only we know which file to pull in the first place... :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] congo:
how to enter the service menu?

this phone seems more hard to flash rom compare with my old captivate i897:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Bootloader unlock allowed NO

So stuck..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Peppoid:
Question for owners:

Did you have any issue charging it from the dock?

Mine dosen't seem to works.

Regarding bootloader.

Tommy i miss one of your post.

All i know, and all we know i think, is that Docomo could give us a complete unlock code, along with sim unlock one
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
That‘s the thing Pepp, i got mine sim locked to Docomo and i live in the Philippines, so sending it back to Japan for unlocking is not an option due to expensive shipping cost. Im currently looking for a reputable online unlocker.

Can‘t comment on charging while on dock as i got mine without any accessories.

TommyR
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Mine charges perfectly well on the dock..

Tommyr sorry ill give you the online link for unlock tonight..

I'll also check with the guy I got my phone from as mine is also from docomo and as you know I messed it pretty badly and is still unlocked after I flashed it..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Hi Congo.. use this code for service menu.. *#*#7378423#*#*

Cheers..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
By the way to remember that code the digits 7378423 translate to SERVICE if typed in T9 mode while messaging on a phone keypad..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] EFUS09:
hi, can you share the docomo launcher? and the other docomo services in apk please?

cheers
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] AlrightSir:
Can you tell us a few things, please?

-How good is the battery life?

-Is it really thick? And how are the materials (rubber coat, right?) feel in your hands?

-The doors on the upper side, are they stable and durable?

-The three buttons seem to be the same like on the SXS, they are 3 dots under the icons, right? Are they sensitive?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Peppoid:
Docomo Apk Backup

I tell you my very personal opinion.

- 3h of display. No miracles and no shame :)

- Not so thick and, yes, rubber. It gives you a very good grip, and feeling is you've got a solid phone.

- Yes and them also open more easily than Xperia S

- Same of Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yuunanase:
No way, the touch sensitive buttons only register 70% of my clicks while acro HD register about 95%, definately much better than XS. :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
none
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
LongPressing on the power button gives you the option for a screenshot.

Use root explorer to pull apks from system/app folder.

You can use flashtool to manully install apks right off your computer,just paste all your apks on the root folder custom install i think in c:/flashtool folder.

And yes,aside from it being the sleakest device i‘ve owned,the touch responsiveness is way better than xs.

YOu gotta like it to bits!:D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
What i meant about the screenshot is from where is that screenshot taken.it doesnt look like a phone screen.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Peppoid:
Screenshots are made with phone and edited with a simple pc program called KolourPaint.

About installing all in one shot, being root users of our phone make our life easier, with update.zip files for recovery. There are tools for pc that can make the job.As Tommy suggested, FlashTool is one of them.

My friend, please, remove from me just the last doubt. Could you take me a picture with your phone while charging with dock? I know i have to put just the connector in the right place, but i don't understand why it's not working.

Which charger do you use for this operation?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Dear peppoid, ill send a photo later tonight. All i do is connect the micro usb side of the connector to the docking station and slide the phone in the dock.

The dock is a little tricky. Try this test in the meantime..There are two latches on the dock when it is facing you..one on the left which is a vertical triangulated plastic which actually depresses inside towards back and the second one is on the right which depresses inside towards the bottom. First you press the left latch and keep it held there and press the right latch..this should protrude the two connectors from the left side which touches your phone connectors..can you please confirm if these connectors stick out about 8-9 millimetre..chances are they are not touching the phone correctly when you slide it in..

Other way is to look at the phone connecting points if they have any friction marks on them..

Will send the snaps asap..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Here is a short video and photo. Ill need another camera for the phone in the dock..plz wait..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Also i find the xperia keyboard a little annoying on the acro..it wont reguster the right keys while typing even though its a fyll screen..i amnot correcting any if the mistakes made while typing this and as you can make out it does skip a lot of keys.. can someone plz mod the htc keyboard to fit the zperia screen in portraid mode ..i am attaching tje files..

Another anniying feature in xperia is the inabilitu to drag the cursor elsewhere unless you press a spacebar..

The screenshot below is from the much revered htc keyboard which doesnt fit the fukl screen..plz help modify it..anyone..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Sorry just realised that the png extension if the screen shot is not supported.. and I cannot browse to a directory to upload the HTC keyboard app so will send them later.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
I meant I don't get that support from the xda premium app that I am using.. I can either use files from gallery, camera or url.. an option to use directory will help..

Oh I managed to upload the options and the HTC keyboard sxreenahot..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
Try downloading apk manager and edit the size per orientation of the keyboard u wanted to use to match xperia‘s screen. Havnt found the time to do it as im busy with stuff.

Or maybe u can try downloading free keyboard apps in the meantime.

I use 7zip to edit apks and its somewhat easier to use given the task.

Anyhow, bear in mind so-03d‘s screen is set to 720x1280, at that rate,if the keyboard u wanted to use is set for 480x800...the keyboard would appear pretty much like in your snaps above...

Goodluck.

TommyR
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] congo:
i got one problem about charging!!!

no matter i directly charge the phone or by the docking,

it can only charge up to 85%

i have check the battery health (even go into service mode)

it said the battery is good in health.

it can still charge to 100% on WED

do you guys have any idea what happened?

please help.

many thx
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Attached photos. I use the supplied charger from Sony with japanese flat pins. Its a USB charger and I use a micro USB cable to connect the dock as shown in the pictures.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] congo:
Hi all,

May I have your screen shot of "battery test" in services mode?

and for "battery test"

is it first fully charge the battery then unplug the power and wait?

Many thx.

Congo
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
Try using your phone until it drains its battery to 0 then charge until full then disconnect charger then plug it back then wait for an hour to fully charge battery pack then use it until it drains to 0 then recharge until 100% .that‘s how you powercycle your battery.

Until we can get a cwm for this device where we can delete battery stats, this is as good as we can get for now.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] congo:
sorry, maybe i confuse you.

the "battery test" i mean is under the services mode.

since if i press the "back" button, it said it will leave the test.

is that mean it want me to leave the phone unuse and wait?

thx.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] erick3.14:
can you confirm that it supporst USB On the go (usb keyboard and usb mouse) and also HDMI output?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Congo.. I haven't really tried the battery test as it says it will take hours.. but yes you need to leave the phone for the test to be completed.

The method that tommyr mentioned will help you reach and retain the near 100%mark.. all the new batteries need a cyclic operation of full charge and a full discharge a few times to attain maximum performance. If I were you I would do as Tommyr mentioned and then try any further tests..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Thanks mate.. I tried modifying the resolution using the edit mode from 7zip but I guess I need some additional programming skills as I am a beginner and don't really understand the xml files :-) :-)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
In addition I would also switch off the phone completely while charging so that I don't use WiFi or data services. That way the phone will charge quickly..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] EFUS09:
WOW thanks very much!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] congo:
still cant unlock BL and root?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
Still no exploit.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] testnumero:
take a look :

http://arrowstab-f01d.blogspot.jp/2012/06/xperia-acro-hd-kddi-is12s-root.html

is12s = so-03d

this is tutorial to install ICS and root it.

it should work on so-03d.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
Wow!pretty neat find bro...thanks for sharing:D

I doubt this workaround is going to work for units that dont even have fastboot enabled :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] testnumero:
ICS and root for SO-03D :

http://arrowstab-f01d.blogspot.fr/2012/06/rooting-toolkit-for-xperia-acro-hd.html
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] congo:
anyone success?

even i translate to english

i still cant follow

can any buddy help?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
yeah.. i hope somebody kind enough translate that entire step by step procedure to plain old english...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tgcid2040:
I'll try to translate this at work! Give me a few hours :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
Guys, for those whose so-03D is unlocked, do wifi/usb tethering work without glitch?

I read in some forums tethering isn‘t possible when a non-Docomo sim is used. Can you pls confirm this?

Thanks all.

TommyR
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tgcid2040:
Translation for acro HD KDDI IS12S and docomo SO-03D root guide finished.

I made a new thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27989566#post27989566
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adroit_y2k:
Hi TommyR, My acro does give me error message "Network Error". I am using an unlocked docomo SO-03D on vodafone.

Any ideas to get it working? The tethering gets active for about a few seconds as I can see on the notificaion bar and the LED also glows momentarily but then the phone gives that message as mentioned above.

I had been out for a while I and I see a lot has happened in the backdrop! I will try to do an unroot in a few days. Thanks to you all folks!

Can I unroot it back in case I want to?

Regards
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] testnumero:
hi

can someone check in settings how much ram is available and how much ram is used ?

thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dongbin1717:
yellow

12W10 SO-03D Aqua, got a smaill yellow period on the the screen bottom while hot