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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bamboohao:
Updating firmware after unlocked BL?

I heard that we cant update to official firmware after unlocked the BL with either OTA or using pc, so to update it i'll have to relock the BL?

And another question is is there a way to use sony stock messaging app in custom rom like slimbean or CM?

Sorry if the question is too noob :o
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
1. Use Flashtool to flash stock fw .ftf

2. No.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SerenaxD:
Also another question: is rooting the only way to remove bloatware from the phone? Thanks in advance!

(and please, somebody help me with the rooting problem I have posted before...)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
Yes brother.... If u want to remove bloarware from stock rom then u have to root ur phone...and if u dont want to root then unlock the bootloader and flash custom kernel and install the custom rom in.which all blotwares are removed...I suggest u to root ur phone rather then to unlock bootloader...as unlocking bootloader voids the warranty of ur phone but rooting does not as u can flash stock rom n take it to service center...

Which phone u are trying to root..??

And which build??

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SerenaxD:
I'm trying to root the Xperia Acro S with this method

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=33470626#post33470626

and here's the whole log of of my (failed) rooting

"Device type:

1) Normal

2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)

3) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)

G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)

x) Unroot

Make a choice: 1

Checking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode

Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now

Waiting for device to shop up, if nothing happens please check if Windows ADB-dr

ivers are installed correctly!

2844 KB/s (142735 bytes in 0.049s)

remote object '/system/bin/ric' does not exist

.

Found Sony Backup-Restore.apk

LT26,LT22 etc. mode enabled!

.

Pushing busybox....

2948 KB/s (1165484 bytes in 0.386s)

Pushing su binary ....

3753 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.099s)

Pushing Superuser app

3608 KB/s (1500495 bytes in 0.406s)

Making busybox runable ...

.

Pushing fake Backup

1531 KB/s (73728 bytes in 0.047s)

Extracting fakebackup on device ...

Watch now your device. Select the backup named RootMe and restore it!

Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.L

AUNCHER] cmp=com.sonyericsson.vendor.backuprestore/.ui.BackupActivity }

Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front

If all is successful i will tell you, if not this shell will run forever.

Running ......"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mogongz:
acro s unlock bootloader

hi there, i'd been searching on how to unlock bootloader for acro s...but i cannot find it,:confused: ... is there any thread of it? i have already look into sony official unlocking bootloader,but acro s is not on the list...and i want to install a custom rom to it,but what to do first...is it root or unlock the bootloader? please help...thanks in advance...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
Have you check the Backup & Restore app?

Launch it, select the fake backup, restore it.

Try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1527159

It may work on acro S.

To flash custom rom, you have to unlock bootloader + root + install recovery.

Then you can flash custom rom. Just follow the instructions and all should be fine:)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Nagoyablue:
So I live in Japan, and have a Softbank sim card. But softbank phones are gash, so I found out that for a dead cheap 3000 yen Docomo will sim unlock thier phones. So, I bought a brand new Xperia Acro HD (Japanese version of the Acro S) for 20,000 yen, and got it sim unlocked, softbank sim working fine. . SO then I wanted to install a custom Rom, but after checking the sony way, it still says bootloader unlock: no. So, I try to get a bootloader unlock code from Sony, and after inputting my Imei, they sent me an unlock code!

So, the situation is, I have a sim-lock free phone, an unlock code for the bootloader, and a phone telling me I cannot unlock the bootloader. Can I unlock it or not?!?

Next thing I will do is to install a CWM, and flash an unbranded rom to see if that changes anything. Currently, I have the latest Docomo ICS rom (106, rooted) on my phone.

If that doesn't do anything, I think I will use the unlock code from sony to try and try to unlock the bootloader anyway.

Anyone had a similar experience, or have any suggestions?

Cheers.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SerenaxD:
Doesn't work, I already tried restoring it and it just got stuck on the "running..." part
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mogongz:
thanx bro

thank you bro...:good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Arconx:
JB update on rooted Sony Xperia S

Hi,

I have a Sony Xperia S that I rooted recently and I was wondering if I'll be able to download and install the new Jelly Bean update when it comes out, or will I have to wait for my service provider (Rogers) to release their own tweaked version?

I also have a locked bootloader that says "no" as far as unlocking the bootloader is concerned. Any suggestions for how to get around the "no" unlock bootloader would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
You can wait or just flash a generic ftf (Jelly Bean without carrier bloatware, no delay, etc)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] arsal_93:
But he has a Locked BL.How will he flash the kernal?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Arconx:
That's what I was wondering as well.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
The ftf already included the ftf. it is just the SUS update, with another program.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SerenaxD:
Can anyone suggest a way to root my Sony Xperia Acro S without wiping the data? (besides the bin4ry code, see my previous posts and if you can solve my problem that's great :fingers-crossed: )
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] s-X-s:
Couple of Questions who had to deal with serivce repairs...

I just found out the warranty is for 2 yrs for xperia s ( was thinking 1 yr).. its only 1 yr since i baught it.. Now bootloader was locked and was rooted, but i bricked phone and so far unable to revive it. But thinking that warranty expried i opened phone to remove battery to reset as nothing was working and tried couple of times.. i know once you open the inside warranty is void.... But How will they be able to find out i opened phone? i left no sign /scratches , opened with proper screw drivers etc... But phone wont enter flash mode for all tricks tried... i have some files in sdcard like CWM, deodexed files, miui files etc.... Thanx
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] anightfire:
you do not need to remove battery to reset the phone.....what u should have done is press volume up and power button for 10sec till u feel 3 vibrations....that is the phone is completely switched off.....now if u have already installed necessary drivers on PC, connect your phone by holding volume down key and at the same time plugging it in to your PC till u see a blue light......since u have a locked bootloader your can use sony update service(SUS) it may prompt that its up to date but u have to go ahead and update and it'll return back to normal....the other method u can use is to flash a ftf file of the desired firmware u require using flash tool.

HIT THANKS IF I HELPED

---------- Post added at 11:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 AM ----------

there is a one click root application for various xperia devices .....this thread is featured in the GENERAL section.....give it a read and your good to go...i have tried it on xperia s and it worked just fine ,its quick and easy too.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2204321

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Paulynator:
sim unlock frees to use LTE?, and rootable LT28at?

Dear Toledo Jab(& anyone else who wants to shed some light),

You seem to be the most knowledgeable here re the ION LT28at and I have 2 separate questions:

1. Something you said piqued my interest. I am using my LT28at on StraightTalk with their sim. I know StraightTalk buys airtime from ATT and uses their system but my lt28at which, as you know, is LTE-capable, won't connect on LTE, only HSDPA/WCDMA. Using the code that makes the phone state its simlock state it says its simlocked. If I sim-unlock it, will it then connect on LTE?

2. Also, you said it's rootable but I've tried using bin4ary's technique to no avail. Have you been successful in rooting yours and if so, how did you do it?

Thanks in advance very much for your help. (I'll go click your thanks now.)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] holacbz5:
I unlocked my sola. Now I want to install a recovery and root my phone. I can't find any clear guide. Do I install recovery first or root? How do I install a kernel or recovery? I assume through fast boot? I still can't figure it out. Which root procces should I use if I'm already unlocked. Please help I have spent hours trying to figure all this out.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] s-X-s:
OMG... man Did you read my question actually?.. Rather than advicing me on reviving phone stick to topic matter. ( i know and tried all these n thinking of sending it to service centre)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
I don't think straight talk offers LTE which is why you aren't getting it.

You can root the ion with either bin4ry's tools depending on firmware version or there is the eroot app that worked for me. If I find tumbling for it again I will post it here for you.

Found it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2204321

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
You can flash a kernel with autoroot and recovery via fastboot.

This guide can help you: How to Flash boot.img / kernel.elf / kernel.sin using flashtool

Remember to give the author thanks!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hesaps1234h:
Can someone post the original camera ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
Arnt you on pac? Original camera won't work on pac
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hesaps1234h:
Yeap. Pacs camera annoys me.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] SerenaxD:
After rooting my phone (Xperia Acro S), I booted it, only for it to be stuck in bootloop. How do I recover it? (sorry, I'm a noob :p )
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] s-X-s:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1849170

Try these tricks...not all of them... best would be soft reset (3 sec power button+volume up holding and let go on one vibrate) and then flash stock rom in flastool ( when asked press volume down and connect usb to get green led)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hesaps1234h:
Guys advice me a auto focused camera
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
What ROM are you using?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hesaps1234h:
P.A.C v19
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xsrike:
Hi im using unlimited xperia project on Xperia S and i dont have enough post to in the development thread.

I'm experiencing very soft volume during phone calls even when it is max.Is there a way to work around it any idea?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
CM based camera's are never as good as stock unfortunately. If its struggling to focus press the screen where you want it to focus
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hesaps1234h:
Can i use the camera apps on google play and will it help me?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sonic987:
Is meego porting to xperia s possible......read it has been portes to nexus 1

It would be cool if mee go runs in our reality display..............
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] iamsuperuser:
I have my Xperia S for a month now. It is rooted on locked bootloader.

I'm using CallRecorder without unlocking bootloader, but it still records calls perfectly.

Is it possible to record calls on a rooted xperia s with locked bootloader OR there is something wrong with my phone ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kraatus90:
xperia s warranty

hi guys , i am new to android phones , and i love to customize my phone :D i want to know that if i root my phone ( xperia s ) & install a custom rom (cm9 or miui with unlocked boot loader ) my phone 's warranty is no longer void, but if any thing goes wrong and i install stock ics rom again ( and re-lock boot loader) will sony (india ) cover my phone 's warranty .

please guys tell me what to do ? & sorry for my English
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I think they are able to know that you unlocked your bootloader. With that, your warranty, in theory, it's voided. But, in practice, if you have a hardware problem, that not caused by overclock or anything like that, they have to fix it.

Got it? Kinda confusing post.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xyge:
Well clearly your phone is working perfectly as it should....the app requires the device to run on a qualcomm chip with root access...and you have both.

The unlocked bootloader requirement is for phones that cannot be rooted without it. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mrsatan:
Exactly all phone manufacturers are that way.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] RussellEstridge25:
Hello community, I am a owner of the epic 4G touch and that thing is easy to root. Lol. Im not new to rooting but I have a few questions. This is my first tablet (xperia S) and Its quite different then my sammy. Im downloading flashtool-0.9.8.0-windows.exe as I type but would like to know ... do I just run it while my tablet is plugged into my pc? I have my drivers installed and all that jazz. I guess Im just a little lost on the exact procedure. My tablet came with ICS 4.0.3 (release 5). I basically just want to start off stock rooted with a custom kernel to overclock if anyone can help me out with that. Thanks in advance. And thank you to the dev's for working on this device. I've owned it for a week now and am pretty happy. Just want it be a little snappier. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ryknex:
Wake lock Bug

Excuse Me Is This What They Call 'Wake lock Bug'?

Before, I Never Had It Or Maybe I Didn't Check It. Last Night When My Phone Was In Night Saver Mode,I Just Unplugged The Headphone Jack As It Stopped Playing Song

And The Music Player Was Left Open (Not Playing).Screen Locked So This IS The 'Wake Lock Bug' Right
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
I don't think call recorder need root.

It runs without root access on my friend's HTC.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Go to Sony Tablet S forum. There you have better support.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ryknex:
Please At Least Anyone Confirm It, Then I'll Start Researching!:crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jemju_xps-user:
what is the best custom rom for xperia s as of now?

hi guys!need your opinions/experiences and knowledges - among these 3 custom rom: cm, aokp and ka sspeed, which of these is the best custom rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ryknex:
To Flash This MOD With CWM Do I Need To UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, Or Just Root

Just Example If I need To Use This MOD (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1609868)

Do I Need To Unlock Bootloader Or Just Root Will Do?:p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
KA is stock based, so it's basically a better Sony Xperience. AOKP is JB only, so no camera nor radio. CM, you have 9, Vanilla ICS with their own tweaks, mods, etc, and CM10 is JB, so also non working camera (partially with tweak) and radio.

Root and CWM is enough.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Deadmask:
Seems to be wakelock....Try reading this it may help you

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Wakelocks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
1. open rom manager

2. click the right capacitive button ( i dont know whats its called :))

3. then choose " manual flash drive" (something like that)

4. then it will prompt "LT26i" (if your phone is Xperia S), just click ok

5. it will let you choose clockworkmod 2x or clockworkmod3x, choose clockworkmod3x

6. then your done, it will tell you that you can now use the rom manager for your rom :)

7. now you can back up, restore and install mods.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dx009:
help

hi frnds

i have a question :) .can i install a any other Stock rom like htc ,samsung or anything in xperia s ??

thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
Ya ya go ahead... ;)

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Try acid audio engine....

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] obiecharlsben:
help

can anyone here provide me some other file hosting for me , it seem i can open the link in the thread, either my country blocked it or the web is down , ION_SWAP_extsd2internalsd.zip, sorry for my english thank you :o:o:o

---------- Post added at 06:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:51 PM ----------

for this thread http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41071354&postcount=663

:):):)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ProIcons:
Android 4.1.2

I was wondering , now that leaked the new Android for Xperia S, if PAC mode can be patched into this android. Cause in PAC 22.1 We don't have radio neither good cammera... EtC...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shad0wboss:
I cannot reboot into recovery eventhough i flashed it but it keeps booting back normally, it doesn't directly go to CWM. I used recoverx method. I'm using locked bootloader and am on version .45
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
When sony logo comes then press voluume down repeatedly....

Then u will enter in recovery ;)

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
If the method mentioned above don't work, try touching the screen multiple times when the Sony logo is on screen
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shad0wboss:
I had to flash v2 apparently which i did from some random website and apparently it's working fine now. However i have another question. Why is it that locked bootloader roms require you to have either firmware .50 or .55 specifically before you can flash that rom? Isn't it possible for you to be on .45 firmware but then flash a rom which is based on .55?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
It should be possible to flash .55-based rom on .45

This is for those who comes from other non-stock roms.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Paulynator:
Eroot worked great for my xperia ion lt28at w/locked bootloader & sim

Thanks. Eroot says it's for "lt26i ，lr26ii 2.55 Firmwares with locked bootloader" and the narrative says it's for the S/SL. I have the ION LT28at. HERE'S MY EDIT: I WAS WORRIED THAT I WOULD BRICK IT SINCE IT DOESN'T SAY EXPLICITLY THAT IT'LL WORK FOR THE LT28AT. I LOOKED DEEPER AND THE INVENTOR, TEWILOVE, OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT DOES SAY SPECIFICALLY THE LT28 SO I TRIED IT AND IT WORKS. CHANGING THE TITLE SO OTHERS CAN FIND THE ANSWER QUICKLY. THANKS AGAIN.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shad0wboss:
For locked bootloaders, is CWM v2 the best one out there? It doesn't even support usb mounting and you cannot even restore your own backup. Any idea which CWM would work on locked bootloaders?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Don't think there is any other recovery for locked bootloaders...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shad0wboss:
Isn't it just possible to somehow crack bootloader so that you don't have to go through the trouble of going to sony, giving them your IMEI etc etc...lol
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
You mean unlock the bootloader when it says it isn't possible? No known way yet.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shad0wboss:
I've been able to play around with several android phones until now. I feel like a "noob" now and feel pathetic about it. Why is it that every time i flash a rom (on locked bootloader of course), i end up in a boot loop and then i have to flash the ftf every single time. What am i doing wrong? I wipe cache, dalvik-cache, data/factory reset. Do i need something else? I read there's a bug in CWM v2 so what's the workaround for it...any ideas? As i need a deodexed rom to flash acid audio engine...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
Mate u need to update ur cmm.

If xparts support ur phone then Use xparts to install cwm recovery in ur phone...

All installation instructions are given in rom thread.. ;)

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jection:
LTE / HSDPA / EDGE Switching

Hello!

I have an LT28at that I have generic international software on. So, now it's a pseudo LT28i. When I switched to the generic software on 'Flashtool', I checked 'Exclude Baseband', so I still could use AT&T LTE. Now, when I try to switch LTE off, (in settings, mobile networks, network mode) it doesn't work. Is there a way to fix this problem? Make it work? Maybe I flashed the software wrong? I am unable to find any information about this.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sajanjyoti:
help I'm stuck :(

hello guys...

I was trying the a rom on my xpera S(xperia_s_existenz) for first time ,but failed

first i cleared all data and did factory reset

after tht when i choosed the zip rom,it sait aborted after some time

then after

my phone keeps rebooting on sony logo

pls tell me how can i get back my phone

i can't even restore my nandroid backup :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
Is your bootloader unlocked?

If yes, go to CWM, unmount system and flash the ROM again.

If not, repair your phone via Update Service or PCC.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shad0wboss:
Nope, it is not supported in x-parts. I think that is because i have a locked bootloader. So basically i will have tons of trouble when flashing with locked bootloader because the cwm is messed up? that doesn't sound fair lol.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
Hi.. I am on Existenz ROM.. Wel, i lost the CWM that i'd installed b4 flashing Existenz ROM & later after successful reboot, i wanted to go back to CWM. Pressed vol down + tap on SONY logo which didn't work at all.. Thought i lost it, but i tried diff combination the next time(vol up + tap on SONY logo). Found a diff version of CWM present.. But i am only able to wipe things, but wen i tried to flash a MOD it aborts.. I tried with diff files to flash, all same errors.. I need a recovery that's compatible with JB ROMS.. can any1 help?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] elegantuser29:
Sony xperia S not starting

Plzzzz help I m realy worried

few months back i had unlocked the bootloader of my xperia s and flashed CWM 10 on it...Now i Thought of locking the bootloader and to get official updates...i locked the bootloader directly by using flash tool....after i locked it and tried to turn on the phone it is not turning on...a green light just flashes once and the phone vibrates once after that nothing happens...plzzz helppp

:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
Flash stock ftf bro...

This will sort out ur problem

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
What?

Leak JB kernel's recovery should be bug-free!

Try to install the boot.img in the leaked JB ROM zip (not in eXistenZ ROM zip, because it seems to be an ICS one) via fastboot.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jianlin3062:
Modify the voltage can cause hardware damage?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sajanjyoti:
thanks for reply ..

yes i have bootloader unlocked

already tried unmountig system n reflash ,but tht doesn't work..

I'm worried that why my restore also doesn't work in cwm recovery,it fails in restoring data stage

and what is Update Service??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
Sony update service is official software from sony to update n repAir ur phone..

and this does not voids warranty ;)

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