yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BluechipJ:
Very nice! If I wasn't so busy, I'd make yet another tutorial... :p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Added links to new firmwares and mirrors on OP also added How to create FTF file guide on third post.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] popfan:
Flashtools updated yesterday to 0.9.6 see second post for link.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] JustAnotherDork:
ics

just got update
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
6.1.C.1.105 AT&T ICS link added to OP
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vladvertigo:
mirror LT28at_6.1.C.1.105_ATT.zip :victory:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] randy_c:
All right AT&T. you're not so bad on this one.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sammis:
Firmware

I don't know if it has been asked before but can the LT28i ics firmware be flashed on an ics bootloader unlocked lt28h?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Good question. I've heard of a few people not being able to downgrade their LT28h to GB. It seems a successful ics flash requires the downgrade.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thanitos:
Hey spec I got superuser stuck earlier, I'm sure you've seen my posts, I mixed a 106 and a 107 firmware and it just messed things up for well all day lol real glad you posted a clean and crisp FTF for lt28at :) Appreciate it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Raxtinhax:
What's difference between Rogers Stock Firmware and Generic International Firmware.

ICS 6.1.E.1.19_Rogers = 655.98MB

ICS 6.1.E.1.19_Generic = 395MB.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vladvertigo:
260MB of rogers bloatware i guess :laugh:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
I haven't check the file on my comp. I though one is zip file and one is in ftf format ? When unzip they came out roughly same size.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
That's what I'm thinking.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thejosetree:
No sign of European firmware for LT28h. That's strange.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thejosetree:
NEW FIRMWARE FOR LT28H

LT28H_6.1.E.1.20_World_Generic
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xxolvrdrmxx:
LT28i vs. LT28at ICS firmwares

Anyone care to list advantages or disadvantages of the LT28at 6.1.C.1.105 ICS over the LT28i 6.1.E.1.19 ICS, if there are any. Is it smoother? faster? bloatware on the AT&T version? Any additional features on LT28at? Are there any restrictions on certain apps or even blocked ones on the LT28at? Just wanted to know if I should even bother flashing to LT28at ICS when I have the LT28i ICS set up nicely already. Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Enzopreme:
Anyway to install the update without a computer? When I click software update in settings it says I'm up to date. :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Stop cross posting your question has already been answered.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Enzopreme:


If the posting had been answered I wouldn't be asking. I post according to the rules, always have always will. I see that u contribute a lot to the community and I thank you, but if you don't know/ want to answer my question please don't be rude. There's plenty room in these threads for my posts. Especially one with little (or lack thereof) development such as this one. Thanks again.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32072288&postcount=218

You posted the question at 9:33 pm then I answered at 9:36 pm then you come here and post the same question at 10:07 pm. It had been answered you just weren't looking. Again don't cross post if you want your questions answered otherwise you posts will get reported and mods will remove them. I do contribute a lot and have no problem answering questions...like I did in your case. I am trying to keep these forums organized as best I can and we don't need people posting new threads discussing the same thing as others threads or cross posting. I wasn't being rude I was being factual.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thejosetree:
Added a mirror (my public dropbox is down): http://netload.in/dateiGc19emzQ5Y/LT28H_6.1.E.1.20_World_Generic.ftf.htm
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mitut:
new lt28h ics stock room is dead so plz check
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ccrowe3:
Does anyone have the AT&T 107 file for flashing?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
No it was released OTA only for a short period of time before AT&T pulled it.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dogsly:
LT28h - ICS 6.1.E.1.20 (.zip 401,7 МB)

This is not a mirror of the previous firmware, it is an independent file.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Added link to OP and to wiki
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Just so you know - Wiki link on the .20 fw doesn't work.

Edit: nvm - didn't read, too much traffic :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vladvertigo:
alternated download link LT28H_6_1_E_1_20.zip

:victory:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Added to OP an wiki
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
We received upgrade text on 9/26 but the quoted link is from the 9/19. I know they no longer have a .107 update and was wondering if they added fixes from .107 to the .105 final. And if the link is for the final .105.

EDIT: well I just did a fresh PC companion upgrade to .105. I also made a .ftf of the 2 files (this was all faster than download from OP link ;) ) I have found that after a (default right click) winzip my ftf.zip = 416 MB (436,409,885 bytes). The one in OP is 424 MB. Different compression or different .ftf's? I will upload it if needed.

Thanks

~Jaramie
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
I'll check again but here is the thing. They prematurely released .105 then pulled it then re-released it on the 26th but do you really think AT&T would make any changes to that .105 between the first push and second without thorough testing period? I doubt they did anything with it and just repushed the same .105 out.

UPDATE: I just flashed back to GB and updated via SUS to make a new Firmware. Came out to the same exact size of the FTF I made from the first release of .105. Safe to say they are the exact same.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thejosetree:
From what country or region is?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Should be a Chinese generic.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
I don't think it's Chinese - Must be European Version, because I dont see the chinese keyboard any more :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dogsly:
Hi !

LT28i 6.1.E.2.29 - LT28i_Android 4.0.4_6.1.E.2.29.ftf.7z (341,3 МB)

Thanks maluk72
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Has anyone else gotten this update via SUS or PC Companion? I flashed back to the .19 firmware and tried but it would not give me this update. Its not certified on ptcrb either. Just want to make sure this is an official release not one for those few test devices out there. Has anyone tried flashing it?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dogsly:
Cust. 1265-2659

This firmware was obtained through SUS and is made from the cache flash files. All official. Today or tomorrow I'll post the screenshot from the system information.

There are already two successful firmware of the file.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ganeshbiyer:
Yes, PC companion informed me of the availability of this update.

Where does PC companion store the downloaded update?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
It depends on OS. I did a search for the folder 'blob_fs'. Just make sure your looking for folder not a file(wasted 30minutes) for xp I think it was c:/documents&settings/allusers/application/sony

Then see spectre51's post here, to make your own rtf

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28305266
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] muaxuantht:
Moscow, Vietnam,.. update LT28i 6.1.E.2.29 to Pc run phone normal..

not run test .ftf roms
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Smartdock still not detected in the Smart Connect app with this firmware :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] josemald:
Do you know if it detects the HDMI cable? If so, the only reason to flash LT28h instead of LT28i would be if you use a smardock?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] 0000alex0000:
but can it be detected by att ics firmware?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Yes it can
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
I will check to tomorrow.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rpro:
so any noticeable difference from .19 ????

any info about this one, so fast out after .19 was rolled out !?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
For me it feels like it runs smoother than .19. Haven't notices anything glaringly different though.

Sent from my Sony Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Yes it still detects the HDMI cable and starts the TV Viewer app (as long as the HDMI is setup to do that in Smart Connect)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
Which firmware should I switch to I been experiencing a not so smooth experience on the lt28H firmware.

Is this new international update running nice for you guys?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
LT28i 6.1.E.2.29 is smooth on my phone, nothing jump at me yet - rooted & deodexed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mayaakel:
Flashing AT&T ion to international

Hi

I am trying to flash my AT&T Ion to the international version, would you please please point me in the way of the instructions and how to get it done.

Thank You

---------- Post added at 05:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:33 PM ----------

would you please point me in the direction of the instructions needed to flash my ICS AT&T Ion to your copy of ICS
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
It should be at the front page 1st post of this thread.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] -DM-:
edited post for redundancy
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] killerskincanoe:
Seen this one yet?

6.1.E.2.29??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
This is the generic lt28i latest update. And is already in the OP

~Jaramie

from my LT28at ION rooted, customized & eating an Ice Cream Sandwich ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Yeah, it's out for a while. I just flashed this today.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xxolvrdrmxx:
Yea, just downloaded and installed 6.1.e.2.29. Anyone know what the changes are?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Not visually - just smoother & better battery.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
I haven't noticed any difference at all. I've been running 233 this whole time and only flashed 29 to give miui a try. Thus far I haven't noticed any real improvement or change. But, it's probably a good thing to stay current.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] killerskincanoe:
Ok. I guess the one I saw when I searched was 6.1.C.2.29 not E.2.29. Plus I got this error

edit: so not sure why but for some reason the xda app says that my image (which is a jpg) doesn't end in the correct extension? wtf.. i know i've posted pics from the app before. esp screencaps.... anyways... syas it couldn't install for some reason... it was only a 17 mb update. i'm not super concerned about it. was just going to ask if anyone else had seen the error...

i'll try later to get the image up from my pc... damn xda app... (damn thing force closes at least 4 times a day too)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] petes67bird:
Is att still on the same version as the first ics upgrade or has there been a new update? I keep checking but it shows nothing. It's hard to keep track because we have so many international users in the forum and the crosstalk confuses me as u don't know it he person has the at, I, h, or whatever other version other lt28 phone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
There hasn't been any new AT&T ICS updates for the ion yet.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
ion lt28at

so I can the the rogers firmwear on my Xperia ion lt28at want to know am new to this
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Yes

Sent from my LT28 w MIUI
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enrique71:
Hello. Hope someone can help .. I have a LT28i running ICS 6.1.E.2.29. Oddly enough, I can NOT flash any other firmware, I've tried them all. I can however flash the same firmware over and over again. It almost seems like there is something specific with this FW that doesn't allow you to change the FTF.

Can someone please try and let me know what happens on your end. Every time I try any FW, Flashtool starts and remains stuck at 0%.

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
lt28at

OK thanks so how I go about doing it cuz I have a lt28at an its network lock so after the flashing of the firmwear to the rogers firmwear the phone can be unlock right ?

Sent from my LT28 w MIUI[/QUOTE]
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
[/QUOTE]

No. If you're talking about SIM unlock that requires a code. If you're taking boatloader unlock that will take much more than firmware or a code.

Sent from my LT28 w MIUI
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enzotarece:
OK cuz I wanted it to be network unlock so I can use it wit any network

No. If you're talking about SIM unlock that requires a code. If you're taking boatloader unlock that will take much more than firmware or a code.

Sent from my LT28 w MIUI[/QUOTE]
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Try this then - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32936060#post32936060 - people seem to have successfully SIM Unlock.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xyge:
why is there such big size difference between the two firmwares lt28h and lt28i?

i just got my ion(lt28h) ... planin to flash ics...which firmware should i go for? (i wont be needing lte)

also can some one explain me the difference between lt28h and lt28i ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Lt28i has LTE the lt28h doesn't. If you have the lt28h you need to flash that firmware.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] popochi:
Hey there.

I flashed my Xperia Ion to both the lt28i and lt28h provided on the first page for download, hoping to use the tethering option without having to purchase the 5GB Data Plan from AT&T. I've read around XDA that some people were able to do that.

To clear things up, the lt28i and lt28h firmwares are international and debranded right? If they are, it would mean those with the debranded firmwares would receive Android updates before say, AT&T would, correct?

After flashing to both the lt28i and lt28h, I continuously got errors saying "the process android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly." In addition to that, the tethering option had been taken out of the settings menu entirely. I didn't know how to avoid the error message that repeatedly popped up every three seconds, so I was forced to flash back to the AT&T firmware.

Should one of the firmwares on the first page be able to allow me to use the tethering option for free, and at the same time debrand my phone of all AT&T software?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Flash the LT28i firmware and wipe everything. Tethering is there, trust me as thats the firmware I am using. No need to use the LT28h as you will not have LTE then.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] josemald:
I'm not sure if you'd receive any Android update with LT28h or LT28i firmwares. I flashed the LT28h ICS firmware a few weeks after it came out, when it was the only ICS firmware around. Way after an update was published here, the update center was telling me I had the latest version. It could have been because I rooted the phone or maybe because I changed the phone name in build.prop to be able to use the PS Store, but just in case, if receiving Android updates is important to you, you might lose it by flashing.

Tethering should work as Spectre51 said, I currently have LT28i and it works perfectly.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
I was rooted running 233fw and got an update notification for the 20fw. I've since moved on to 29fw.

Sent from my LT28 w MIUI
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] popochi:
Great. Thanks to you and Spectre51 for the speedy assurances.

I don't have the required 5gb data package required for tethering by AT&T's standards, but the tethering should still work?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Yes, I've used it.

Sent from my LT28 w MIUI
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] linkingdots:
singapore firmware

Hi, was wondering if there was a singapore ICS firmware yet? saw a few xpeira ions around the country already.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
The lt28i firmware in the OP is generic.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] popochi:
Thanks! My phone was slow the first time I flashed it, but I redid it, and everything works great. Especially tethering. However, I never see LTE in the status bar; not that I mind. The battery lasts forever now.

I tried to root using the program provided by Bin4ry, but to no avail. Nothing happened.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Lt28i firmware won't say LTE in the status bar it will say 4g otherwise it shows H+ for HSPA.

Use version 15 of bin4ry's root procedure. I've used it an can confirm it works if you do things right.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] killerskincanoe:
is there a faster mirror for the .229 fw in OP .... i've got a fast internet connection but this download is crawling at like 23 mb after a half hour... says i have 4 hours left :( really trying to get this warranty exchanged phone back to where i had my old one (mic went out?) before going out tonite... searched google and didn't find anything that looked trustworthy ha lol

EDIT: NVM... i found i already had 119 downloaded on my pc. flashed that and then just updated via software update... took 15 mins..! yay! b/c that other download crapped out on me an hour into it... haha oh well now to re-root this thing
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dogsly:
Firmware 6.1.E.2.68 - LT28i

LT28i_6.1.E.2.68_CN.ftf - China

LT28i_4.0.4_6.1.E.2.68.ftf.zip - Hong Kong
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jczhotbull:
thanks

Now I can get ICS stock :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
And you couldn't before?

Is there a difference between these?

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
I briefly used the .68 generic version before trying to deodex and got my phone soft-brick. The phone seem to be faster and smoother - But that just a brief observation, couldn't really test anything else yet !!! waiting game begin :crying::crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
They are both generic right not branded by any carrier?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Not sure about the .68.CN version, but for sure the HK one is the generic - No branded by any carrier.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] 0000alex0000:
6.1.E.2.29 --> 6.1.E.2.28?

i think something is wrong? o.o
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Update is to 6.1.E.2.68 not .28
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Okay added the HK version to the first post but will wait to hear about that CN version. Want to make sure its generic too.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] buncit8:
any improve in .68?

maybe earpiece volume more increase?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Nothing jumped out at me, but I'm not using the ion as much to notice the earpiece volume. I did notice the smartdock is still not detected by smart connect app. The phone does seem smoother.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mitut:
can we root the new version

can we root this new firmware ??

Tks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] buncit8:
same question :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
I flashed it on my ion (without wiping data) and was able to reflash it just fine using Bin4ry's tools.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ganeshbiyer:
You missed out chrome, which is pre-installed.:D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Did they fix the stock keyboard bug in chrome? I like chrome's sync features. But not being able to type is a deal breaker :rolleyes:

sent from my ION
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ganeshbiyer:
I don't see any problem, using stock keyboard. Was able to type in an url.

Are you referring to what is in the attached pic.

I don't like stock keyboard, so don't use it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
I had an issue when typing on a page and correcting a typo it would put more than one letter in. It always happened when I was reporting a thread in XDA. when typing in the description box, (if I used auto correct or not) if I had to backspace for an error it would jump the cursor and double letters. Doesn't happen with dolphin hd. Happened on different firmwares also. I only use stock keyboard. I read on XDA it was a known bug for chrome.

sent from my ION
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ganeshbiyer:
I tried out what you have written. Seem to be okay or rather I was not able to replicate your issues.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] josemald:
I don't see much improvement in performance. My Ion on .29 was performing really good, only a 1 second lag in the dialer, which is still there in .68. The Xperia Facebook bug where the birthdays appear one day earlier in the calendar is also still there. The service menu (when dialing *#*#4636#*#*) is different, I don't know if there are new features but at least I see that the option to run tests on the hardware is no longer there.

Rooting is still possible, I do it through FlashTool. Since Bin4ry figures as author of the program, is probably the same method as posted in the forum.

There are two stock keyboards, an Android keyboard and an Xperia keyboard. I use this last one since it has swype, and I think that's the one in Ganeshbiyer's image, so probably the Chrome bug is with the Android keyboard. BTW, something was changed in the Xperia keyboard because it now crashes before finishing the personalization wizard. It's not a big deal since all the settings can be accessed outside the wizard, but it's a bit annoying because the wand on the bottom right can't be removed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Something is odd with the above post - I dont have any lag. Service test is there. keyboards are same as previous .29fw. No problem with wizzard setup.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] josemald:
I tried several options with the keyboard wizard setup, and every time I go after the screen for sound & vibration it crashes. Below is a screenshot of the service menu. Did you wipe everything when flashing? I know I did when I went from AT&T ICS to this one (I got a warranty replacement phone yesterday).

I've had the same lag with the dialer in LT28h 0.233 and LT28i 2.29, it could be because of the number of contacts and accounts I have.

========================================

Edit: Turns out that there are two (that I know of) hidden menu, one with *#*#4636#*#* and the other with *#*#7378423#*#*. The service test is in the second one and is still in this new firmware.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
An easier way to remember what menu does what is 4636=info, 7378423=service

Just check a dial pad

Sent from my ION
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
That's right for hidden menu - i only remember words not number so couldnt be wrong (unless forgot the spelling :)).

Back to the rom, I can switch to any keyboard or its setting just fine. Did full wipes @ install/flash the new firmware. Since then I actually deleted the chinese & japanese keyboard, cuz I dont like them to appear in the option - too crowded.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] josemald:
That's one of the reasons I like this forum so much, I learn something new all the time. I can switch to any keyboard too and change the settings, it's only the personalization wizard of the Xperia keyboard that makes the keyboard crash, I get a message saying that the keyboard stopped every time after the Sound and vibration screen. Maybe it's a bad flash on my phone, the saw the problem before installing any app. BTW, how do you remove the chinese and japanese keyboards, through Titanium Backup or is there a way to remove them manually?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ganeshbiyer:
If you are rooted, then you can simply delete them and reboot the phone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
I can verify a keyboard personalization guide bug. Can get through the guide until the sound and vibration on key press options then pressing arrow button I get keyboard force close. This is on the new .68 firmware

Sent from my LT28i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ganeshbiyer:
I also tried it out, but I could not replicate the bug. In fact I tried it out thrice. Each time the personalization completed without any problem. I selected only vibration, then selected sound & vibration. still went thru.