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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Drake97:
Is there a way to flash a ftf without losing apps and data on device? I want to flash 211 ftf on my Xperia s because pc companion doesn't find the update for me.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] equeim:
ADB doesn't see my Xperia acro S. Drivers are installed.

Hardware ID (in device manager):

"USB\VID_0FCE&PID_5176&REV_0231"

"USB\VID_0FCE&PID_5176"

However, another Acro S connects successfully. Its IDs:

"USB\VID_0FCE&PID_5176&REV_0231&MI_01"

"USB\VID_0FCE&PID_5176&MI_01"

Phone is new, stock firmware 6.1.A.2.55

P.S. sorry for my english
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] eddie13:
need help in rooting

I already updated my xperia s from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2 (OTA) and now I want to root it but I don't know how?

plz help..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Paulynator:
That Call Recorder won't work w/o speakerphone...because simlocked?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] equeim:
I've updated Acro S to .200 firmware by that instructions. Now Walkman and VLC (from Google Play) close without any error reports immediately after their opening. Does anyone know how to fix it?

UPD: the problem is solved
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
i am new

hello friends,i am new at xda but i have used many custom roms from here.i own a x10 mini pro(u20i) and xperia s.i dont know if i am posting in ryt place but,can anyone help me learn to make custom roms,coz i wanna learn abt android :D.and i am searching for a custom rom for xperia s,a jb rom with everything working and full hd recording,pls mail me or message me.thank you:good:

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just double tap on the text :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] akshatverma73:
confused on how to start rooting

i have a xperia s , with updated jb version 6.2.b.0.200 from ics 6.1.a.2.55 , the bootloader is locked and the rom is not rooted,i went through a couple of threads on hot to install recovery , update rom to .211 but cant seem to land up on a thread that tell me how to root my phone.

1. i started off loading a prerooted image from with "http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2320184" which requires me to enter recovery, but to my knowledge the official rom wouldnt have any.

2.so i stumbled upon "http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2308493" to install recovery which has a prerequisite of busybox installed which requires root access again.

3, i tried using glass root. but it wont root my phone since my xperia s is a 2012 device updated to jb ,an exception, glass root wont handle.

i'd really thankful if someone could help out this noob from his misery :silly:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Zaheersamo:
Unable to unmount

Hi guys

I am rooted, on .55, locked bootloader and CWM 6.0.2.8. When trying to flash pre-rooted JB, I go to to recovery but then keep getting an error when i click on unmount sytem. It just says error unmounting

Please help me good people
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
Even I am noob,but try eroot.I use for ics,maybe works for u

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I used that rom on my Xperia s,it seems all the jb roms have some network problems.sometimes my phones network didn't come and sometimes 2g network didn't work,reboot worked.so back to lovely stock ics :) I tried many custom roms,none worked for me

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Double tap on the text and it should work.hit thanx if it helped :)

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Just try formatting the /system there.I think it automatically unmounts.not sure but give try :) noob but saw this last time when did it

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Try eroot,I dont know if it will work but give a try.works for my ics
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] georgi3000:
Quote:

Originally Posted by georgi3000

Ok here is my problem, i just put JB on my Xperia S from PPC and it's all good. But here is the thing, where i was on ICS before like 1 month ago my walkman had a problem finding my music. I tried everything: Delating all the files and add them again, tried with Rescan Media and nothing, the player just didn't seem to find my music on the device.. just like that one day for no reason. Now with JB i expeted that the problem would be solved, but hey it isn't.. what a relieve. And btw when i put the JB i did a reset on the phone so.. I would love some help here couse i have no clue whats wrong.

As you have factory reset your phone, the problem should be solved...

Connect your phone to PC in MTP mode. Then transfer the files in PC.

Ok but could you be more spesific on what i should do becouse you are dealing with a noob in this sphere. I don't know what is MTP mode nither from where to start it. And why should i transfer my files to the PC i want to play them on the device itself.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] paco8784:
wow!! thanx a lot for the copy paste problem i was having!!! now hope sony solve the volume up bug and it will be perfect jelly bean for me!!! :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NomNomM:
Walkman Album Art MIX / error / problem

Please help me with my album art for mp3, i just download all the music info, and then almost half of my music showing the same album art

Xperia S JB .211 :) ty
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Cyber04:
Hello Members,

I have a slight confusion regarding My SONY XPERIA SL. And, want some help.

I want to install this ROM

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2266993

especiallly because it has the " DualShock 3 wireless controller" settings. But I don't know what steps to follow to install it.

I'm running official 6.2.b.0.200 update from SONY. No unlocked bootloader. Not Rooted. No CWM.

It seems this method requires CWM. :rolleyes:

Please kindly guide me with a step by step process in how to install this ROM. And with some details on how to revert back to the stock official ROM, if needed. Thank you for your patience. :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Axthyrasil:
Cannot access Recovery Mode with Xperia S

Hi everybody,

After the Xperia S (LT26i) JellyBean update, I found the white theme for dialler and messaging horrible and wanted to install a custom Rom.

I have Rooted my phone using the DoomLord tutorial and unlocked my Bootloader using the official Sony thread and some other tutorial.

When I check my Root Status with Root Checker it says I'm Rooted, and when I check if my Bootloader is unlocked it says it is.

I have also installed CWM with manual installation on my phone using many tutorial including XDA ones but i've been unable to access my Recovery mode so far. I even installed ROM Manager from the Android Market but everytime I reboot I can't access Recover Mode.

Eveytime I reboot my phone and either tap the screen on the Sony logo or hold the Volume Up button I get a black screen and nothing more.

I'm getting pretty confused right now...

Do I have to be connected to a PC to enter Recovery mode and should I tap or hold the screen/volume up button. Or did I do something wrong ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sarp41:
Hi! My LT26i is not entering recovery mode. Im rebooting into recovery mode but its opening normally. (I mean im clicking volume up again again and again but nothing...)

ROM: Official Sony JB 6.2.B.0.211 ROM Pre-Rooted CWM - (DooMLoRD's)

Sorry for my english, thanks...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] straycat73:
Xperia S // Bootloader unlocking Q

I have read tutorial for bootloader unlocking, however I still have some questions:

1) 2012 Sony Xperia S. Will Entire SD card NOT be formatted? YES/NO? (photo, video, backups on SD-card?)

2) What to backup before bootloader unlocking? What setting in Titanium Backup should I use? (I have some of apps installed on SD-card)

3) How to restore after bootloader unlocking?

Thank you very much in advance! %)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Xperia S isn't officially supported by ROM Manager, so you won't be able to install with it. Just search for CWM for locked bootloader on Xperia S dev forum and download it.

"A scattered dream that's like a far off memory

A far off memory that's like a scattered dream"

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No.

"A scattered dream that's like a far off memory

A far off memory that's like a scattered dream"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Redstarr1:
The available roms are listed in the 2nd or 3rd post of this thread. No other stock roms have been ported, most are Sony based or CM based. If you wish you can install CM9.1 or CM10 and use the Theme Chooser. There are some TouchWiz or Sense based themes for CM and AOKP. Don't expect any Samsung-specific features or something, it's just cosmetics.

In my opinion the Sony rom is the best of the manufacturer themed roms though, TouchWiz is just ugly, Sense is too heavy. I prefer the way the Holo theme Google released ICS with, but at least the Sony theme still looks like it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
im sorry, but i disagree with you, i have rom manager on my xperia s and its working, if you look way back this method was given by doomlords on GB kernel, and i still used this on ICS kernel. :), why dont you try for yourself and see what im talking about :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Ok, explain this:

View attachment 1382068

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
Thats why i gave the instructions how to use the rom manager, you can still use the rom manager with manual flash drive option.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dx009:
Thanks For the reply but i have already installed cm10 i just want to know if is possible or not? :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] neectron:
No,you can't.As other stock roms will not be compatible.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dx009:
hmmm Ok :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] devilakos:
about installing roms

hey i have a question...when i install a rom in my phone should i do factory reset before or after the rom.zip installation?

ok lets make the questions two

when i want to flash a custom rom...with custom kernel,what i install first the kernel or the rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KidCarter93:
You do the factory reset before flashing a ROM.

And it makes no difference which order you flash them. Whether you flash the ROM first or the kernel, it will still work fine either way :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dx009:
help

hii

i need a screen off animation like cm9 how to get that apps ? any idea???
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sonic987:
Aren't there any more kernal plz develop some for cm9 to overclock pure ics no data and wifi working...:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kyle0103:
if i cant reply in the development page, i cant see the "thanks" button neither, right?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KidCarter93:
Wrong. A member only needs 1 post and then they can see the Thanks button.

If you don't see it yet, it's probably because you're on the 2010 xda theme.

But as your question has nothing to do with the Xperia S, your question shouldn't have been in here.

''Evil corrupts the mind of the weak but fails to feed off the mind of the strong''
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Adityagrao:
Hello All,

I own an Xperia P which is running the Sony Provided ICS .4

I want CM on it Better the Best... ie CM10 , I saw a few links and searched the forum and found a lot of ways in which the Phone can be Flashed and New Kernels can be installed... I wanna know the best way.. I mean which has more Success Rate..

If anyone can give me the link would be helpful.. And i am confused what to download i mean when i click on the CM10 Link I see alot of things and i am confused. I really dono which one to pick or "are all the same with improved versions"

Also looking for steps for Installing the MOD .... Form the Start I mean After taking backup of data on the phone

Thank You
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] giovannirc:
i loved this thread got almost everything that i wanted to know

but i still have a question, i saw that there is some ROM's that are based on the stock firmware, so those ROM's have the Sony configurations like pressing the camera button to take a picture when the phone is in sleep mode?

is that possible in CM ROM?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Yeah, they are based on Sony firmware, so it's framework, mostly, is based on it. And, AFAIK, that's not possible for CM ROMs.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fak521:
Hey brother

I unlocked my boot loader recently

If I flash any other ROM will it re lock itself or

Once unlocked is unlocked until we manually relock it ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Unlocked until a manual relock.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fak521:
Bro is there any update from K900 about Sony JB or AOSP

Believe In Your Self Bro
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
Try vol. Down and power off button....

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wtfsnowman:
Bare with me as I'm a noob.

So I'd like to remove as many of the nonessential apps as possible from my Xperia ion. I assume one of the generic firmwares is the most barebones. I'm just confused as to the difference between the LT28h and LT28i firmwares. I have the AT&T Xperia ion. Which generic firmware would be better for me? Or would you advise against using generic firmware? Also, would I lose features (LTE or something essential)? Lastly, do I root before or after flashing this new firmware?

Any feedback is appreciated!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
You can flash i or h fw on at phones (AT&T phone), as long as you exclude baseband, or will you lose LTE. Root, I think there are tools to regain it back...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TheAnon:
HI.

I installed the CWM based recovery for XS to root my phone. Rooted and all, everything okay, except after flashing the Doomlord's kernel, my phone is charging horribly slow, like, 1% each 15 minutes, which didn't happened before doing these procedures.

Already did a hard reset btw.

Is it possible to re-flash the stock kernel while keeping the root? Where I can find the stock kernel?

Thanks in advance guys.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] andrew259:
If i unlock my xperia s bootloader, can 4.2.2 JDQ39 AOSP be installed with flashtool ? if not can someone give a tip on how to do it ? TKS
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
Follow the official sony guide to unlock your bootloader and I'll find the easy kernel flash tool for you. What firmware are you currently on?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] andrew259:
i unlocked my bootloader a few minutes, now i need help for installing a recovery, tks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
Please give full info..

Which phone and firmware...

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] andrew259:
Ok, i have xperia S Lt26i with unlocked bootloader, stock jb .200 and stock kernel. I want to install eos 4.0, but i have to install the cwm recovery. If someone coulp help me i would thanks a lot.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
Ok download this to your pc - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42197868

And this - http://db.tt/BlUAmXtE (this is drag and drop kernel flasher

Download the eos rom to your phone too

Then flash the kernel using the drag and drop tool. Reboot into recovery and flash eos. You must wipe system / data/cache and dvalik before flashing eos
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ceano:
Problem to root my SONY Xperia S LT26i

I have tried to root my Xperia S with both...Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30...and Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31, with no luck at all.

With Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30 everything froze at the "display" White screen, and with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31 i get the message...Path can't be found...in the command prompt?

Had no trouble to root my Xperia 10, before when i used that phone.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
Mate install driversss for ur phone...

Install adb driverss and for other drivers u can install pc companion and sus

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
try EROOT.it will help you.the language is in chinese but just connect your phone and click on ROOT,your phone will be rooted.download from here --> https://www.box.com/s/av8dc9x0bqt31ynjr5jm

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i think u should browse some folders,the album arts are stored in a folder.delete them and problem solved :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ceano:
EDIT:

OK i have come so far with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31 as i did with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v30 now, to the white display screen where i shall wait...but nothing happens as before?

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

= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =

= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =

= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =

= (18.06.2013) v31 =

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

Device type:

1) New Standard-Root (thx Ariel Berkman)

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

3) Old

4) Old-Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)

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

x) Unroot

Make a choice: 2

Please connect Xperia device with enabled USB-Debugging now to your Computer

Going to copy over some files ...

27 KB/s (442 bytes in 0.015s)

0 KB/s (170 bytes in 1.000s)

0 KB/s (57 bytes in 1.000s)

Starting restore operation, please look on your device and confirm restore!

after that press anykey here in the console

Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.

Tryck ned valfri tangent för att fortsätta...

After restore is confirmed please look on your device and choose "Service Tests

-> Display" in Service menu and WAIT THERE!"

Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s

ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }

/data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...

Did try this just now but i get some pop up window just Before the last circle is checked, and when everything is in Chinese i have no clue what it says?

I have installed all drivers needed with SDK Manager.exe (ADB).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
flashtool drivers can help,I suppose

Sorry friend but the EROOT didn't give any popup for me.maybe and are missing or try doing the same after restarting your phone once.install flashtool and all flashtool drivers too .did u enable UNKNOWN SOURCES and USB DEBUGGING in SETTINGS ? Let the phone stay on while using EROOT
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ceano:
Yes i have UNKNOWN SOURCES and USB DEBUGGING enabled and the phone is on all the time during EROOT, but why do i need flashtool and flashtool drivers? Have you a link to where you did download those things if it is something i need, didn't need it when i rooted the phone when it had ICS, my phone has 4.1.2 JB now.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
my mistake

Oops,I thought u have ics.never the less go to Xperia s android development section DOOMLORD has posted new methods to root jb.I can't share the link coz m on phone.sorry i mistook
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] NomNomM:
Anyone ?

what is com.android.cts.process.shareuidapp ??

i just notice it on my app downloadn list , on Xperia SL .211 ty :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] OhDeluXe:
Xperia S ICS downgrade

Hello,

I upgraded my Xperia S yesterday and now got Jelly Bean 4.1.

Well, today I decided I need to root my Smartphone and read that I have to downgrade my Xperia S from Jelly Bean too ICS 4.0.

The Problem is, that the Flashtool is giving me the message "For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode."

I cannot change it into another mode, because there is no option for that. Tried 2 version of the Tool, 0.9.11 and 0.9.11.

Still not working. Cannot find a solution either.

Any advices ? =(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KING MAJD:
hi for all

my problem is i have xperia acro s after upgrading to jelly bean the device cannot receive signal iam from syria we have tow provider MTN and SYRIATEL

when i put MTN sim the device shows SYRIATEL and when i put SYRIATEL sim it shows MTN what is the problem kernel,baseband,or what pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez help

i tried to downgrade to ICS bu the problem still there help me if u can:crying::crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Barthezz2:
Hi everyone!

I have Xperia Ion lt28h, and falshing FXP224 CM10 ROM yesterday. Now, if I switch to airplane mode or lost signal somewhere/somehow, the phone can't reconnect mobile network only after I rebooting it.

What's wrong? Have any solution for this problem?

Thanks for answers, and sorry my bad english..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ceano:
Best thing to do is to wait until Bin4ry releases a new version of Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry that let us who have JB 4.1.2 root our phones, that is what I'm waiting for.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sniper69aka101:
XAS .200, UL, Root

hello all, i have this Q about "Myself" in contact, as you can in screenshot here, it's nothing but blank, can't edit, no action under context tap.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] armercado:
Could anyone pls tell me whats happening with my sxs. Even when im on ics and with jb, when im using an app(mostly chrome) when I go back to the homescreen, the phone would be a little bit sluggish and the app shortcut will be just transparent for a few seconds. Anyone knows how to fix ths or whats causing it? Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sniper69aka101:
that one happens when home is redrawing, meaning it's lack of memory

correct me if i'm wrong
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] imranh101:
Want to quickly clarify.

There is

NOT

an official 4.1.1 update availible for the LT28at.

Correct? I keep seeing it for the LT28i but NOT the lt28at.

Reason being I don't want to have to do all custom flashing baseband, etc. on my phone, just want to update and be done.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
There is one for the LT28h not LT28i or LT28at

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] armercado:
Probably. If so, anyone knows how to fix this? Anyone else experiencing this? I also notice this when closing other app aside from chrome
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wwj3730:
Root??

Can someone please help me me rooting my Ion lt28h. its currently running on ICS build number 6.1.E.3.7. The update for JB currently still not available in my country. Can show me step by step because I dont know how exactly. Ive rooted my samsung S3 and its easy but i dont know how with xperia ion.

Sorry if this is in the wrong section of the forum. And sorry for a noobish question. Thx,, :o
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
Try these methods

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1812168

forum.frandroid.com/topic/135041-tuto-root-ion-lt28h-61e37-bootloader-verrouille/

www.andromods.com/root-unlock/easil...28i-lt28h-lt28at-running-newest-firmware.html

android.syokzone.com/blog/2013/01/11/how-to-root-xperia-ion-with-new-firmware-2012-2013/

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] goodburner:
What is wrong with my Ion's battery? Is it faulty or something? It never holds the charge and almost always loses 30-40% overnight, and this even while using Extended Battery Mode and Juice Defender.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
If ur phone us rooted then uee Greenify app if not then before sleeping theb tick this settings and select no background services in developer settings n report to me...

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] @rka:
If you r using JB 4.1.2(FW: 6.2.B.0.211) then easiest way to root your Xperia S is Doomlords easyrooting toolkit. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2327473

Took just 5 mins to root my XSL...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ryknex:
Deodexed

This might be asked before but I couldn't find

HOW CAN I DEODEX MY JB (.211) ROM....I don't wanna use any predeodexed ROM,and is there any step by step way to do it??:confused: