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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Bertoneone:
Well, I really do not understand! I tried to update with pc companion but there are no updates! Have you ever tried mad skills mx? It runs without problems? I will try need for speed to compare...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cristixxxlog:
Working flawlessly Fruit Ninja and Mad Skills MX. No problem at all...

My firmware version is 6.1.A.2.55 . Is the latest.

Try a repair using PC companion if you can't update.

Also, an Acro S user told me that, I don't know how, had a core blocked and the phone was lagging as hell. As I understood, a reboot solved the problem...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Bertoneone:
I tried the repair function erasing everything from the phone...however it did not work. Mad skill rx still goes pretty slow. Actually I have the firmware version 6.1.A.2.45 that however is the latest for europe (no updates from pc companion).

It is really weird, but maybe it is a firmware problem, I guess that it should be solved whenever sony will realease the new firmware in europe too...or at least I hope so! Shouldn't be an hardware problem I guess...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] obiwannn:
read a comment on YouTube that the Acro s actually has two screens on it, the inner scratch resistant screen and the outer shatter resistant screen protector...

I wonder how true this is...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
help with my recovery thread

I have re-worked MY OP FOR THE RECOVER FROM SOFT-BRICK THREAD to include all 2012 XPERIAs, not just for the ION anymore. I need some feedback from people that have recovered from soft-brick on different models and the ION. I would love all input, stories, posts, advice, etc... for all models of XPERIA. I want to make my thread as helpful as possible for as many XPERIA owners as I can. You can PM me or just post in the recovery thread.

THANK YOU for the help,

~Jaramie

MODs forgive me for spamming our forum with the same question in different threads

all recent Sony/SE phones have both a scratch resistant glass screen and a factory applied 'shatter resistant' screen protector. The 'shatter proof' protector is removable (it is hard to remove) but I advise against that. If you do remove it, replace it with a good brand (zagg or the like). I have read about people, that did remove it, getting scratches on the glass. My X10 still has the original 'shatter proof' protector on after over 2 years.​
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bienvanhoang:
ANDARDSo ARE

may i use acros's rom for SO-03D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smokeysevin:
Hey everyone, I just wanted to check in, my Acro S will be here Friday and I have been looking around for a case. I had an otterbox on my Moto Defy but I have turned up very little as far as cases for the Acro S, I would like something with a little extra protection for the front and corners, this is what I have come up with Carbon Fiber Case

Thanks

Sean
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] obiwannn:
Hi everyone, please how do I use my camera shutter button to snap pictures? I even changed the capture mode in the camera settings, but it still doesn't snap, it only shows the flash light and focuses without taking pictures. Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] epabrego:
The button has two levels, focus and capture, when the screen is off and locked, press and hold the button to quickly capture

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] emompong:
Can anyone gimme tips how to resolve this?

Zooming while underwater? hmmm
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] epabrego:
I have not tried, tested with the volume keys

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] satu1nya:
You mean disable zooming when underwater ???

I think you need

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hatcyl.android.NoTouch
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mrbeatz:
Has this phone been released in USA? Because there is a company called skin guardz you can find them on ebay or amazon. They have nice full vinyl wraps with lots of designs for the acros s but they won't ship out of the USA.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smokeysevin:
Yes you can get it online or at the Sony store.

Sean
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krabappel2548:
I'm going to bring KA Xperia SSpeed rom to Acro S, someone who wants to test before release? ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lance_05:
Guys! New Acro S user here! Has anyone tried removing the back cover of their acros? I think mine is a bit loose. When I try testing my phone's water resistance, water seeps in the cover.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bluerain28:
Nope, never tried. It's hard to remove the cover :crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ItBankRock:
I can, but it would be better if u release it publicly... So anyone can test and report the bugs ASAP. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lang999:
Read the manual its only waterproof to one meters.

Ive put mine in water many times. Throw it on a wall etc.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chrissoriano:
I'll try it too ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] roanmy:
I got a notification last night of a new update for my Acro S, 0.0.A.0.37. Anyone else have, or have tried this out? I am desperatly hoping it will make my phone a little less prone to getting very hot, lol.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rezaarga:
Back to 0.0? Is it JB???

Whats your current build number?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] konaes:
Sv: [XAS] Acro S General Discussion Thread

It's an app, isn't it? "my Xperia"...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] roanmy:
Yes, unfortunatly. Got my hopes up for nothing lol. :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mityokm:
Hi all!

I've noticed that the wifi signal is sometimes very low.

I am using THIS APP to watch the signal strenght. It is very interesting: Sometimes it is good (-40-50 dbm), but a few mins later it is non-sensible at the same place.

I dont remember that how was on stock rom. I've noticed it on FXP9, and now i am on XTXperience.

What should i do?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smokeysevin:
I have noticed that while the phone is being used for a call, that I don't have internet/data. Is this normal?

Thanks

Sean
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jaks6:
I wanted to ask, has anyone found a proper screen protector vendor for the acro S? I'd love to have one that fits it as well as the factory screen protector. The Xperia S one doesn't fit the Acro S that perfect, or does it?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] syedabrarafaque:
Just the quickpanel

Hi there,

So I have a rooted Acro S with a Windows 8 launcher installed. I used rootexplorer and deleted the stock Xperia launcher from the system\apps folder. My question is this : can I just install the quickpanelsettings.apk without modifying the systemUI.apk file and still get the quickpanel in the status bar? Does it make any difference? Why are we modifying the systemUI.apk file?

Please ignore my noobish questions but I'm just trying to explore and learn more :silly:

Thanks,

There's one thing the world can't steal from you - LOVE!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ItBankRock:
How envy am I to the Xperia S users lol, they got huge developer support... our phone development thread is so so quiet xD

But don't you guys worry, as Sony said they will bring JB update to our phone on late March or early April...or worse...late April...

I don't know, that's according to some phone sites.

Sony may be the best in phone camera sensors,software UI, design, hardware, etc... but since they want to compete with Apple and Samsung... They have to be FASTER in bringing updates to their phones... Samsung just released JB update for their 2011 flagship Galaxy S II.

Nevertheless, my stock ICS experience (rooted, unlocked bootloader) with my Acro S has been great until now, not so much bugs, if phone starts acting slow I just need to wipe dalvik cache and BAM! Phone is running so smooth again, games like Asphalt doesn't lag anymore :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] spunker88:
For anybody using this on At&t or Straight Talk, does 3G data work? It has the correct frequencies according to the specs, but I saw a reviewer on Amazon say they couldn't get 3G, but it may have just been an APN issue.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ronin1728:
Does any drop thier acro s & it open a little.bit in the back part. Where the engravred xperia located..does it affects its waterproof?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rhogz:
Nope, it's removable
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ronin1728:
Can anyone send me link.to download FULL SYSTEM DUMP iCS. 55
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] raffraff013:
i had an SE xperia X8 before, and i install apps with files that has to be moved to the data folder on the phone's ROM do you know some apps we can use to have those files transferred?? mine is already rooted but it does come with root explorer so i dnt know want to do and how to install games in it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rezaarga:
You can use backup apps, such as TItanium Backup, or manually use rootexplorer to copy those files to sd card, then move it to your New phone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] emompong:
It would be great is someone make a thread to host the collection of firmwares for Xperia Acro S..

Many will appreciate it.. so our thread will NOT be so scattered.

Anyways.. big question is, XS ans XAS has almost the same specs.. but only a few dev ported some works from S to AS. - if only im knowledgeable in linux programming. but iam from windows programming environment - do not have to study though.

Good luck to us fellow users.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] handsomebeans:
+1 for emompong's suggestion

BTW guys, I've had some moisture building up in my back camera whenever the phone is submerged/wet for quite some time (the exact time differs), does this same issue happened to you before?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shubri:
Acro S stability

Hello

Im proudly owner of acro s from two days ago. But I had to sacrifice guaranty of the phone cos it is not eligible for my country. Now i have 5 days to test it on any malfunctions which can be caused by manufacturing process.

I have tried an-tutu, all benchs and test and i passed. Got 8000 on antutu.

Tried stability test https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.into.stability&hl=en&write_review=true

and i had problems with cpu +gpu test. Im having crash on my xperia acro s during this test but render continues, just all counters stopped. It took me a white to notice that. Any way when i try to close the app it says to me that is not responding and i need to kill it. After I kill it i got results with 0 errors on both tests but I have only 5-10 passes so it is unclear to me what is causing the problem. IS it beta development of the app or my gpu.

Another thing that led me to heavy testing is that I have noticed some strange flickering once when i was opening reply option on twitter app.

Can someone suggest me some good testing software so i can be sure that i have bought device with no mistakes and malfuncitons?

Thank you in advance!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Have you used the *#*#service#*#* code from the dialer? The service tests should check all hardware features

From Jaramie's LT28at
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shubri:
Yes just did that, forgot that first time, but there is no way i can test gpu and cpu. All other things seems ok.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
How about cpu stress test app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.into.stability

From Jaramie's LT28at
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shubri:
Tried that, it passes on cpu test but on cpu + gpu doesent. App crashes , phone stays fine.

Tried bunch of other test apps and all are fine, just this one.

Thats why i asked someone with acro s to try same cpu+ gpu test from that app to see if will it crash
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
I think I read your review in play store :)

Good luck

From Jaramie's LT28at
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mariovp:
Jelly Bean

Hey guys, are there any news about the jelly bean update for Acro S ??:p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] whitsky:
best easy root xperia acro s

pessoal até que enfim o root mais facil de todos para o acro s

se chama E-Root, é só plugar o telefone, configurações, xperia, usb conections, msc mode. Depois tivar aceitar fontes desconhecidas e depois ativar o modo depuração usb, ai abra o programa espere ele carregar dados da internet, e qando aparecer um grande botão verde escrito root, pronto é so verificar no celular na ultima aba de apps que estará lá o superuser ai vai no google play e baixa um root chequer so pra garantir e ver que seu xperia acro s está enfim rooteado e tudo automatico sem complicações, plugou o celular abriu o programa rooteou na hora.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Newtron101:
Moisture buildup

Hi yes I had the same problem with the fog in the camera lens, mine was on both cameras and my screen got light lines running across luckly I got the fog out and most of the lines but they still there.

I imported the phone so for me to send it back is not really an option

The only advice I can give all is after the phone was in water just suck the water out with your mouth or something from all possible holes like the HDMI port
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cristixxxlog:
The JB update for xperia Acro S started rolling out today.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ngonchan:
Do you check out this?

Sent from my LT26w
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cristixxxlog:
Link is not working...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ngonchan:
Sorry, edited, tapatalk doesnt insert url right.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gravtec:
Im very sad with development acro s, very slowly and no more choice custom rom especially for LB like development xperia s... So sad... :(:(:(:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ItBankRock:
Stock JB is smooth enough for me even I'm an unlocked bootloader user.

WHAT I NEED IS... SONY TO FIX ALL THOSE DAMN BUGS! Espcially the 1080p recording!

EDIT: Although a custom ROM/kernel with tweaks like Trinity Vengeance RaptorXL is super nice but I'm waiting for the developer to fix the ext sdcard bug.

Unlock your bootloader if you want super fast and efficient phone :)

Do it if you don't care about BRAVIA Engine.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gravtec:
Yes i love BE that's why im stay on LB. But maybe someday i will UB when i found what im want... I think i want try port some custom rom from XS but what i know i will be facing with ext sd issue bcoz XS no ext sd. Someone know how to fix ext sd issue when im port rom from XS?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ItBankRock:
If the ported ROM is stock kernel based, then the external sd card issue is framework-res or systemUI related. Decompiling and recompiling them will work but I don't know how to :P

From what I know in framework-res.apk... inside it there's an xml folder, the file "storage-list" or any related is what determines the ext sd card path, if you can do a workaround for this, then it would be awesome :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bienvanhoang:
hello, i have a Docomo ARCO HD SO-03D , i try to intall Trinity Vengeance RaptorXL V3.2 TX40.5XZ for acro s, but after do that, my phone can not start, the screen is black, please help me!:crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] syedabrarafaque:
Bro don't cry,

Fast boot your device and flash any kernel that has recovery. Then you can proceed to flash a new custom ROM or flash back the stock firmware for our hikari.

You can search the required files in the forum. Don't worry the device can never be bricked!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Needa13:
So Acro S and Acro HD are umbrickable? :)

I have a Acro HD SO-03D, and I had Acro S JB firmware on it and tried to install a custom ROM, but the it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO"... Any solution for this? :)

Now I'm running ICS firmware on it, it's less buggy than JB ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] armstrong12:
I am trying to flash my Acro S with TWRP and I can't seem to get it to work. Everytime I try and install a ROM it states that my phone is a nozomi?? Even with CWM it fails...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] orangehk:
Hello, I have been using the phone since 2012 and now the camera's lens coating has wore off , also some of the water-resisting sealing came off... anyone is able to get them fixed? :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] YoBob:
For those who have transitioned to Android L ROM, how do you restore your backup from your previous ROM (or stock Android 4.1 ROM)?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mirhawk:
I use these 3 apps :

For applications and their data.

For SMS.

For Call Records.

You can use Titanium Backup too.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Hi mercury

Any info where to buy a dock seperately?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yogiyogs:
How did you root it? can you give us the steps on how to do it? will be getting mine next week :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mercury_beta:
about 1-2 month.

Contact me later, 987220110 lol
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Ok, finger crossed

Btw, the rooting method of the Acro S need 2 files. Anyone can upload it to mediafire?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zem2000:
For the owners of the arco s, could you tell me if the ant+ connection is present on the arco s? Some places Websites say ithas it others say it doesn't
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Acro S does not have anten
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zem2000:
Yep, i read the white paper too, yet if you look at the ant+ app in google play it lists the acro S as compatible. Additionally, if you search for ant+ enabled pones via the developer.sonymobile.com, it shows the acro S.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] easy_hk:
is there anyone feel using the charging dock to charge is much slower than using the usb cable directly ?

it took me 4hrs to charge only 50% when using the dock

anyone else have the same problem ? or something wrong with my dock ?

thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vladare:
I believe the charging dock has not impact on speed of battery charging. The first impacting factor is a power adapter amperage. The second may be usb cable. I have read that 2 & 3 pins should be paired in order get more amperage by iPad.

---------- Post added at 02:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:00 PM ----------

Anyone knows if the cases, bumpers and screen protectors are interchangeable between DOCOMO and Europian versions of Acro S?

Best Regards,

Vlad
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
I think the Docomo one can be used on Acro S as the design is pretty much the same any road lol

Btw, I've rooted the Acro S sucessfully. You can check my tutorial on the Acro S development thread
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] easy_hk:
ebay start selling the dku300 dock already
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ntkhoa:
I love Walkman on this phone so if it's rooted and flashed with another ROM, will Walkman still be available? How rooting the phone will affect to sound quality (music playing) on this phone?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
I think it's entirely depend on the rom, but probably they will replace the stock walkman and sound engine so that is it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sharchanas:
Thinking about buying this model. Any problems with this mobile?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
If u want sony entertainment network, make sure ur country has it.

And ask whether sd card is included, mine doesn't.

This phone heats up really fast, not sure why. :confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] athris:
hi i have just bought this phone. Just wonder did anyone try to flash lt26i recovery and custom rom on this phone?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] athris:
Delete plx, misclicked
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skycamefalling:
You'll have to unlock the bootloader and follow the steps in the thread to flash Kernel with CWM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1834129

With CWM you can flash whatever you want. The stock ROM for LT26i and LT26w are the same, I'm just not sure about the Kernels

EDIT: Tried it, you can flash Xperia S Kernels and they are working EXCEPT for the external SD card. The device will not find it with Xperia S Kernel.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Hey man, you bought your Acro S already?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skycamefalling:
Yeah, I've ordered in Hong Kong since I grew tired of waiting. I'm really blown away by the phone: All the good things from Xperia S and waterproof in addition :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Did it have a charging dock and EP850 included?

Congratz go to you btw :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Holy smoke, double post. Please delete
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] athris:
It would be nice if they have the blue version. Man I love that blue so much
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] raginginferno:
Nice to know that the S and Acro S is near interchangeable in terms of development! Hoping for good development support!

I've got one ordered for import so hopefully it comes this week.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] athris:
Just tried to put 14 notification toggle on my acro. It works perfect
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] osharaf:
Mine arrives the 27th, can't wait any longer really!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skycamefalling:
Thank you :)

Yes, the charging dock has been included...it's nice to not needing to open the hatch for the USB-port everytime I want to charge the phone :cool:

The blue is nice but I think only the japanese Acro HD is available in blue. However, I like black too :laugh:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] raginginferno:
Sweet!

... got a link for that? :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Link for the mod?

I'd second that.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] The_Newtype:
Anyone in USA using this yet? If so, where did you purchase?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] athris:
here you go

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1769082

I assume everyone rooted, and you know how to do it manually. (i didn't try to flash by cwm, i do it manual way)

Here is the extracted file.

Instruction:

1. rooted first

2. get file manager or root explorer

3. Places the "SysmteUI" files into "/system" folder

4. Change the permission rw-r--r--

5. backup the original SystemUI.apk and odex from "/system/app" incase anything happen.

6. Move systemUI.apk to ("/system/app") folder (replace the original one)

7. delete SysmteUI.odex

8. instala QuickPanelSettings.apk

9. reboot

Done.

Warning: Unless you know what you are doing, otherwise do not try!!! It could end up boot loop if you make a mistake.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Done! Thanks you a lot ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zhuhang:
Is it here u guys post everything about acro S, it can't be right?

Anyway, those who want FTF firmware 6.1.A.1.58

go here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1843530
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] guyderam:
Hola. just got my white acro s today.. Its really awesome.. Looks very pretty. Feels durable and light. Not too big as well. ICS is freaking fast. No issues so far. Only thing is that there isint touch to focus on the camera. Otherwise its kinda awesome.

BTW: those who have rooted ur phones - any issues so far?

This is my first android phone, so im really new to all these.

Waiting for proper rooting method..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
It can touch focus, change the shooting mode from auto to normal, then press option -> focus -> touch focus.

I rooted my phone 2 days after purchasing it. No problem whatsoever, gotta be better when you get rid of all the stupid bloatwares right? My root method can be found on page 1, post #1.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] guyderam:
Thanks mate..My bad,,

BTW i feel that the speakers arent loud enough,, U having the same issue?

double post.. dlt pls
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Of course the speaker has to be less loud because it use a water proof seal on it. It's definitely quieter than the Xperia S but still good nonetheless.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] guyderam:
oh ok... makes sense. Wats the diff btw rooting with unlocked bootloader and locked bootloader?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] heeroyun:
Root with locked bootload and unlocked bootloader makes no different unless you want to flash different kernal and custom roms on your phone. Unlocked bootloader gives you more choice for kernal and rom flashing, that's it.