yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] yollasho:
Yep. Wacom based. Tablet PC stylus will also work on the note. You can get a nice stylus with eraser for cheap on Ebay or Amazon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] DesignGrits:
Responded too fast....sorry I was under the impression that you said our note would work as a wacom replacement when connected to a pc or a wacom could connect to our note. Must test this when I get home.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] diamantericos:
Cool that's why I didn't reply

The Boss beating on mickey mouse displays.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Blacklabel84:
I tried mine at the grocery store, bank and hospital and it works on those plastic pads where you sign your name lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] diamantericos:
That's cool seems Samsungs S pen isn't all that exclusive to our note. I assume it has something to do with what ever software on these products that register the pen. As I doubt those products have the same hardware as the note.

The Boss beating on mickey mouse displays.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] phailyoor:
Will the note have support for the eraser?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigmout:
It already supports erasing. Lots of reports confirming this. Do a search.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] johnus:
This only works with certain Wacom models though, and only certain Tablet PC models. It doesn't work with my Toshiba Satellite R25 Tablet PC OR my Graphire 3 Wacom tablet.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
This thread will be used to maintain a current download list of the stock firmwares available for the Xperia ion and its variants. Any newly released stock firmwares will be posted here once an FTF has been made. If any link appears dead or you have a mirror location for a file please let me know.

Please do not create any new threads for stock firmware builds. Instead post them in a reply to this thread. This will help keep the forum more organized.

Follow the Flashtool Guide in the second post for instructions on how to flash the firmware listed.

AT&T Stock Firmwares - LT28at

ICS 6.1.C.1.111 md5: c74a88cef5888714377d75ed716f9987 // Alternate

ICS 6.1.C.1.105 md5: f8ed52fcce8323f455ad4dcfb71776ba // Alternate

Gingerbread 6.0.C.1.257 md5: 8299562234b1ef3ad97b28ff5bb37960

Rogers Stock Firmwares - LT28i

JB 6.2.B.0.211

ICS 6.1.E.1.19

Gingerbread 6.0.F.0.111

Generic International Firmwares - LT28i

ICS 6.1.E.3.7 md5: 1bbd131a95cb08bc479ac8ed8c0e47ed

ICS 6.1.E.2.68 md5: c03d94c130d30edf78000cc80593c6ba // Alternate // Alternate 2

ICS 6.1.E.2.29 md5: 753433227958cee9c556437a1f5c1455

ICS 6.1.E.1.19 md5: 5d65d14663e38819b84e1fe92cf7c971 // Alternate1 // Alternate 2

Gingerbread 6.0.F.0.111 md5: 80844f84e3870f81b20674763de51c6a // Alternate 1

Gingerbread 6.0.F.0.72 md5: ef276ecd71f0437e6ba86fcea387cc5f // Alternate 1 // Alternate 2 (click the [普通下载] to download the file)

Generic International Firmwares - LT28h

JB 6.2.B.0.211 md5: bdbbbaab5e0e27d616307ec69a2abe5d

ICS 6.1.E.3.7 md5: 1c20deb030106fba283103c8f8763083 // Alternate // Alternate 2 // Alternate 3

ICS 6.1.E.2.68 md5: 4ad1e8c604f7462910a6b2555e383646 // Alternate 1 // Alternate 2

ICS 6.1.E.1.20 // Alternate md5: c3109defeacfeb9bc4d32b7258233d23

ICS 6.1.E.0.233 // Alternate 1 // Alternate 2
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Flashtool Homepage

Flashtool Guide - NOTE: for Xperia ion to enter flashmode hold the Volume Down while plugging in the USB cable to flash an FTF

Xperia ion Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
How to Create an FTF file of Your Xperia Firmware (credit to Vijay's Tech Encounters)

What you Need to Create an ftf File:

Sony PC Companion or SEUS

Flashtool and its updates if any.

Internet connection

Xperia phone of course.

Warning and Disclaimer: Take a backup of all important data like contacts, call logs, SMSs, apps, APN and other settings before proceeding further. You may have to perform a clean install of your OS. While for all practical purposes, using Flashtool is safe but there is a very very remote chance of damaging your phone. You've been warned.

1. Install Sony PC Companion and/or SEUS. This will copy the necessary drivers to your PC. Connect your phone with USB Debugging enabled and allow your PC to install the necessary drivers.

2. Connect your phone and update or repair your phone with the latest firmware version. If you update/upgrade, your data will be preserved. If you repair, all data may be lost. So backup everything. Now, your phone is updated with the latest firmware. Keep put aside. We don’t need your phone anymore to create the ftf file.

3. Go to C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs folder and look for the biggest three files. The folder “blob_fs” may be located in a different place depending on whether you used PC Companion or SEUS. Perform a search for that folder if you can’t find it. Once you are inside the folder, sort by size and see the 3 largest files were just created (when you updated/repaired your phone). Copy them to somewhere else like C:\firmware.

4. Install Flashtool and open it.

5. Click Advanced > Decrypt Files.

6. Select all the two files and click the right arrow to send them to the right side and click OK. In a moment, you will see a Flashtool pop up window that shows all the decrypted files. Select all the files except the simlock.ta and partition-image.sin files as those are not needed and can cause flashing issues sometimes. Click the right arrow button.

7. Type in the device model next to Device (ie LT28i, LT28at, LT28h), firmware version number next to Version (not android version), and branding next to Branding (For branding if it is not a carrier branded device use Generic or the customization number of the device) and click OK.

8. In the Device Selection window that appears, select your phone model and click OK.

In a moment, your ftf file will be there in the default Flashtool folder C:\Flashtool\Firmwares ready to flash.

If you are going to upload the firmware for people please zip the file first before uploading.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cvulgar:
I have the ICS 6.0.C.1.357 for ATT (not official yet) installed in my ION and I want to backup the firmware from the phone but I can't boot in recovery using fastboot (I have tried with recovery-nozomi.img for xperia S).

Is there another way to backup the firmware and create a ftf?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Not that I know of. Where did you get the .357 build from and how did you load it on your phone? If you have the files from that we might be able to do it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cvulgar:
I did an update using sony companion because my phone can get testing versions so I do not have any file.

I want to root it but and I do not want to lose the ICS that is installed.

I think that there is a trick to get the firmware from the sony companion update but I have to come back to a previous version. I do not know if I flash one of the stock version that you uploaded then I will be able to get the update again and get the firmware (which is the goal).

By the way my phone's bootloader is unlock.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
And you have the lt28at? Did you get the phone from somewhere "special" and you are saying its ICS? Can you take a screenshot of your about phone page and stuff and post it.

I always get the files to make a ftf from the Sony ericcson-> update service-> db-> blob_fs folder using the two biggest files in the there.

Surprised to see you say its ics when it is only now going into testing with at&t and typically Sony doesn't put out testing version through the commercial software.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cvulgar:
Here is the picture.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Hmm Okay we need to figure out how to get that firmware from you. Do you have those folders that I listed above?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cvulgar:
I got the files. What is the next step.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] npspears:
ICS!!

Wow! That is very exciting! Not only do you have ICS 4.0.4 but you have an unlocked bootloader. Definitely a phone we would want a developer to take a look at. Glad you came to XDA :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
If you want to zip them up and upload them somewhere I will download and make a ftf file.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yuunanase:
Do you have flashtool installed? It will make it much simpler.

1. Install Flashtool

2. Go to Advance->Decrypt Files

3. Choose the folder of the PC Companion

For me, it is C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs

4. Select the three files that begins with "FILE_"

5. After finishing decrypting the files, select everything in the folddr list. Enter device as LT28at, version 6.1.C.0.357, Branding ATT, and disable final verification.

6. The generated package will be under the firmware folder in the Flashtool folder

---------- Post added at 10:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:13 AM ----------

Here is the latest FTF for LT28i (Still at 2.3.7).

Seems smoother than the previous version.

http://www.filefactory.com/file/5goujksgxghr/n/LT28i_6_0_F_0_111_Hong_Kong_Trade_Generic_ftf
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
You don't need all three files just the two biggest files. Also when making the FTF do not include the simlock.ta and partition-image files. Those are not needed and sometimes can give people flashing issues.

Is that an official released firmware or do you also get test firmwares? I have the .72 LT28i firmware loaded and I'm not getting an update notification and SUS is saying I have the latest firmware.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] erwaso:
Awesome! Any bugs found? Can you screenshot the home screen? :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cvulgar:
I'm uploading the ftf file.

I don't think that this is an official version but for me is working without issues so far.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yuunanase:
Yes, this is the official 6.0.F.0.111 I got from SUS :laugh:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Yeh it hasn't been certified yet: http://ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=20811
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cvulgar:
Here you go.

The no certified ICS (two parts)

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?iosrns4j42fq5r6

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?8n4ag08exkyslve
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Will have to check it out. So where did you get your ion?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Did you make a new FTF, or is the mediafire link for the same one that's causing bricking?

Also, here is a post about making the FTF, apparently it's recommended to use only the two biggest files and exclude a couple files that could cause problems.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28346529&postcount=14
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] trung1214:
I will try it tomorrow,because I dont take my laptop when I come back my home.So sr about that.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Excellent, thanks for trying. Can you post the link here tomorrow? Really appreciate you providing this.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] trung1214:
Tomorrow is Saturday.I will come back to company in the morning to do that.

I will try when I have FTF file after that I will post it.

---------- Post added at 10:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 PM ----------

Do u show my massage? U can know I don't tell lie about ICS in LT28i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
You don't have to go in to work just to do this, I can wait for next week. Most of us that would flash this are already running the .233 Chinese fw, so it's not like we don't have ICS to play with now.

Yes, I got your message. I did not doubt you at all. I know that we've had some issues with FTF's in the past. I appreciate you trying to get this out to the community. Thanks again.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
I'm uploading the .19 global FTF file I got last night in my google drive right now, for some reason it's very slow. Hopefully I'll be done before I head out. If not I'll upload later at work through mediafire with split files (due to 200mb limited). Maybe someone can take a look and see what's wrong :)

Edit: Link : Deleted
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
So were you able to get it to flash? According to the guy that made the FTF, there are issues (as there are several posts on the Vietnamese forum about bricks). On that forum he has a Stop Using post.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Yes I was able to flash just fine. I did a no wipe on top of .233 firmware - I thought that was the problem. Maybe it wasn't overall. I don't know since the phone is dead I can't test anymore.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
I need some clarification...

Your first post said you were in a boot loop once you flashed .19 FTF. Is that not the case?

You're currently running .19 flashed directly over .233 with no wipe?

Did you exclude baseband or anything else?

I'm downloading now, based on what you tell me I may try flashing this tonight.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Yes - flashing part is fine. I did a no wipes nor selected 'exclude' anything on top of. 233 = boot loop. I was able to hit reset or shut off (vol.+power). My phone is dead cuz I flashed @ 80% battery - I think. So make sure you charge it full to rule that out
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Sorry to beat a dead horse, but this part I'm not sure about:

Does this mean

you are

or

are not

stuck in a boot loop? Or does this mean, because your phone is dead you haven't been able to reboot since you flashed?

Thanks for all the info.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
What I had been saying is do not try to flash this in the way I did. Or the file is corrupted somewhere as stated.

Per my opinion (purely mine), since the file was able to flash meaning it's fine. Now because I did a no wipes that would cause the bootloop. I was not able to reboot since flashed the file because the phone is dead, soft brick I think. I should of charge it full. Once I get it back will try some other way.

Edit: warning - try as your own risk. Since I got the phone for free, I'm not affraid playing with it even bricked (not trying to get there though).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
So that answered it. Thanks for testing.

Although I just read another post saying you need to be in stock GB. I'll download the update from Sony when I get the phone back and running
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] trung1214:
The status of my phone isn't unlock bootloader and about 20% batery before I update ICS. This may be problem with file FTF?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
It could be that your FTF is fine, and the problem is that we need to downgrade to stock international GB before flashing the .19 FW.

Do you now if anyone from the Vietnamese forum was on stock GB before trying to flash your FTF, or were they on the Chinese .233 FW already?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] popfan:
I would strongly recommend having your battery level closer to 50% on your next attempt.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zackspeed:
Also for any of you coming from other Sony devices make sure you are updating to the newest Flash tool. Also make sure your connecting the device in all methods to allow the drivers to load. At one point I had the flash mode driver trying to load while in flash tool and would cause flash tool to stop. At the same time Windows said it loaded the driver but had not done so.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
I will flash back to stock .111 GB this weekend and update and make a ftf of it. I think anyone going to use the new firmware should wipe or flash back to stock first. Also those on ICS now through the lt28h firmware can use the stock backup & restore app to backup apps and SMS and stuff then restore once updated.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fatrixiiii:
Mayday mayday! I flashed the .19 directly on top of .233, it flashed ok, then in boot loop situation, then I pressed vol+power, it vibrates 3 times then turned to a brick, can anyone tell me is this a "soft brick" situation? I have waited ~10hrs, it still didnt show the red light when plugged in for charging nor having any response at all, what should I do?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] buncit8:
hi all.. my ion is dead..

before my ion is on ICS lt28h fw with rooting.. i have download the new fw ICS global that provide in this thread (about 655MB of size).

first i downgrade my ion in to gingerbread .111 with wipe and i have fresh ion .111

next things i do, i want to install ICS LT28i_6.1.E.1.19_Global.ftf with rooting metode, try to run Step1.bat success and next flash ICS .19 with no wipe.

after flashing, turn on.. and my ion is boot loop in sony logo, my ion is brick :(

try to hold down power button n volume up at the same time, ion vibrate once, keep holding until it vibrates 3 more times. and then my ion power off.

charging over the night, led indicator blink with red light, screen still off there is no charging logo.

i try to flash but i can't get in to flash mode :(

any one help me please...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Wait is the answer my friend - and it's a soft brick. I'm too in the same boat - Read the recovery from soft brick thread. Just have to wait until you get a full charge (or at least get the graphic showing 50%) before reflash the .111 firmware.

---------- Post added at 04:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:02 PM ----------

Because the FTF file is corrupted. Might want to update directly through your PC Companion after your phone is back up and running. Keep waiting and let it charge you'll get your phone back.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] microJUBEI:
some much [expletive] with this - me and my buddy have been trying to get ICS on the ATT ION for weeks with no luck....WTF

when this drops can we use it with ATT ION with no issues (since they're both LTE-or does that not even matter)????

http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/09/1...-android-4-0-4-ics-update-starts-rolling-out/
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
This is true unless you use the new ICS root method that uses the back-up and restore function (which apparently deletes all current back-up data on internal memory). I'm planning to give this a try.

Current Phone: LT28 - Sony Xperia Ion | Rooted ICS

Retired Phone: HTC Inspire 4G | IceCold 8.2 / dual pane - 160DPI
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zackspeed:
Its not bricked. If you keep messing with it it will only take longer. If you keep doing a force shutdown it will start all over. Let it charge for a long time and it will come back. It is a pain in the butt that's for sure.

As for microJUBEI's question if you would read you would see that is the firmware they are talking about in this thread. With regards to putting ICS on the device its not really that hard.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] buncit8:
till now.. still charging my dead ion.

charging red light indicator still on

how long :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zackspeed:
Have you ever seen Sand Lot??? FOOOORREEEEVVVEEEERRR LOL :)

When I had to go through this I was down for 32 hours or so. That's why I stress not messing with it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] trung1214:
I already create FTF file and check in my phone.

Waitting for me uploading in mediafire.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dogsly:
Hi!

Build a firmware for Lt28i 6.1.E.1.19 (Android 4.0.4): http://depositfiles.com/files/l16quzgij

Firmware has nothing to do with the previous LT28i_6.1.E.1.19_Global !!!

All thanks DennisDD78
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] trung1214:
2 links in mediafire:

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?i6lwafl8783077x

and http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lsco6la1ifplizz
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] buncit8:
thanks bro.. :good:

downloading while my ion still charging :)

i hope tomorrow my ion get back to normal
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Just have it backup to the removeable SD card and you are fine. or backup then copy it to your computer then root and then copy files back.

I flashed back to .111 but not getting any updates. SUS says I have the latest....grrr
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
It might be cuz it detects the region we're in? Too bad !!! I'm so itching to get my phone back. Patiently waiting :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Links added to OP for ICS LT28i I will also throw up a link once I can download the update through SUS.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] buncit8:
after chargin 24 hours, the red light is off now..

what should i do?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fatrixiiii:
I am in the same case too.

My situation, I have charged it ~24hrs, the red light went off, then I unplugged it for couple of hrs, then I plugged in again, the red light on again, then the phone switched on itself with the sony logo and turned into boot-loop mode.

I tried to reflash .111, but the flashtool keep detecting the ION ("MTB USB device) on/off and I cant switch the ION to flashmode (pressing vol- during plug in) after a while, the sony logo is gone and the screen left "on" for 10 mins then it back to a brick again.

Now I keep charging it with the red light on......

PS: after ~20 mins of charging, it turns on and in boot-loop situation again, but this time I tried press (vol+power) and released with 1 vibrations, sometimes it has a green light and some times it has a blue light, but still cant switched it to flashmode, sigh, hope I can get it work soon

What should I do next?

Mine still under warranty, in case I cant fix it, I will bring back to sony see whether they can unbrick it.....:crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
Successfully went from .233 (full wipe) -> .111 (full wipe) -> .19

Used the ICS root method

Installed BusyBox and Init.d

Tethering still available

Only thing left is to deodex.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] justdrew:
anyway to make a cwm version of this
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] josemald:
Do you see any visible change over .233? If you use Xperia Facebook and sync birthdays calendar from Facebook, have you noticed if Sony fixed the bug that put birthdays in the Android calendar one day before?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
I've noticed no difference so far. I can't answer about FB, I try to un-integrate FB from my life as much as possible, lol. Data still doesn't say LTE/4G, still shows as 4G/H (I know they are the same, but it's nice seeing that LTE symbol when you're on LTE).

If anything, it was a chance to try the new root method, and tinker with my phone some more.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] josemald:
Thanks. Will probably pass on this update then, unless I find a good chunk of free time during the week. If you notice any difference please post. Especially on battery life.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
For those that soft brick their phone I posted direction to get your phone running again in the soft brick thread.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ganeshbiyer:
Yes, no visible changes. But the UI seems a little laggy.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fatrixiiii:
Followed and my phone back to businese, thanks a lot:victory:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dogsly:
Mirror http://yadi.sk/d/_2UqiVRSgfqU
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BluechipJ:
Branded Rogers (NAM) Xperia Ion LT28i ROM extracted through Update Service, run through SEUSdecrypt, repackaged with Bundle Package in Flash Tool.

Version

: v4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, 2012 September

Baseband

: 9x00B-SCAQCSZQ-34702090-16

Kernel

: 3.0.8+1.0.21100-30145-01962-g90d4b42 / BuildUser@BuildHost #1 / SMP PREEMPT Wed May 23 14:00:12 2012

Build

: 6.1.E.1.19

Root

: Confirmed ROOT-ABLE (with LOCKED bootloader) using the existing Root Toolkit (v1.0.3) and my video guide (additional baseband step not required for Rogers users): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1830170

(Flash the existing Rogers v2.3.7 firmware, run step1, flash ICS, run step2.)

UPDATE: Direct rooting method from Bin4ry: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

[YOUTUBE]4WRcP6WVIPE&hd=1[/YOUTUBE]

DOWNLOAD: http://d-h.st/2Ei (FTF file, 655 MB)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeriku:
You don't need to use the multi-part root kit anymore, there is a simple ics method that runs through Sony's back-up and restore app. Works perfectly.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886854

Current Phone: LT28 - Sony Xperia Ion | Rooted ICS

Retired Phone: HTC Inspire 4G | IceCold 8.2 / dual pane - 160DPI