yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Its still in progress.features would be fixed soon especially camera.and other ones.

While u can use cm 9.

And visit visit the cm thread for more info.. Would give u exact info what u need

Be Humble and Hit thanks if you find the post helpful or if I helped u.:)

A click for u but rep for me

---------- Post added at 10:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:54 PM ----------

First check that ur bootloader status is unlockable or not

Dial this in the dialer *#*#4636#*#*

And go to configuration there would be ur bootloader status if it says unlockable then u can unlock it. If not then sorry.

Go to sony mobile's developer site

And select bootloader unlock imp read and then agree and continue to next page. Then fill ur details and ur imei.and proceed. After that u'll recieve the unlock key.

Firstly do this and post

---------- Post added at 10:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:02 PM ----------

U have to do both sim unlock and bootloader unlock.

As for sim lock u will get that from ur carrier. If u are ok with that then call and ask them for unlock key

And dont forget u can also google. So goodluck.

Be Humble and Hit thanks if you find the post helpful or if I helped u.:)

A click for u but rep for me

---------- Post added at 10:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:06 PM ----------

Did u wiped the data before flashing.as not doing it causes bootloops.u can flash the kernel from the rom seperately..it should be recovered.

Or flash the custom rom u were using earlier or best would be to flash stock via. Flash tools..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Niyak:
I think the missing wipe of cache and data might have been it. My question wasn't really targeted at the recovery (managed that by now) but at what the advantages of unlocking the bootloader would be. And if and how I can return to CWM after flashing (e.g. to easily wipe).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Yes it's due to not wiping cache..and data.

To wipe using cwm, i guess you know that

but still here's how to do that ..first boot into recovery when the blue led comes press vol up..in there u will find the options of wipe data,wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache..etc... wipe data and cache and reboot...

Important..Always make a backup before flashing anything whether its rom or mod...

And never touch the options you don't know about...

Advantages of unlocked bootloader are that You can flash any rom u like.. All the custom roms out there.

But first chec whether u can unlock it or not...*#*#4636#*#* dial it and from service menu go to configurations and you''l find the status of ur bootloader....

You can flash kernel and use overclocking or changing the things you like eg theming, modding and much more..

you will have full control over the device......

But remember always be careful
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Wat firmware are u on ??check whether its supported in rootkit or not.this could be the issue..

Reinstall drivers for ur device..

And after that press the combination power + vol up till 3 vibrations.u wld knw this.

Then reboot and Do this connect it in usb debug on again and start the toolkit again. U will be rooted. Do these first

And post the result pls.

Sent from Kernel to the Rom
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] James666PKR:
One thing I have always had a problem with is finding and installing the device drivers for my LT28h. I have installed the USB drivers in Android-SDK, have uninstalled/reinstalled Sony PC Companion numerous times etc... so I ASSUME I have the latest drivers (unless there is another way to download and install the latest LT28h USB drivers manually?

I did the power/up key thing, it rebooted the phone (vibrated once), then as i kept holding the buttons, it vibrated 3 times and the LED turned GREEN. I then rebooted the phone, and ran the toolkit again (after double checking USB debugging and Unknown sources were ticked), but this time the toolkit just said the following and would not do anything... The computer is detecting the device, but not the toolkit. (see below)

So still no luck.. any other ideas or knowledge on how to manually update the LT28h Drivers?

---------------------------------------------------------------

--- STARTING ----

--- WAITING FOR DEVICE

---------- Post added at 05:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:11 AM ----------

P.S> I am on android 4.1.2 : 6.2.B.0.211....

I cannot post within 5 minutes of each post due to noobie rules, sorry... if any mods fancy lifting this restriction it would be appreciated. thanks

---------- Post added at 05:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:17 AM ----------

I just had a little bit of a peruse into the Driver status... in Device Manager on Windows 7, my phone (when connected in debug mode etc) only shows up as a 'USB Composite Device' whereas I have read somewher eon the internet that it should read 'ADB Device' or similar?

---------- Post added at 05:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:31 AM ----------

I just tried settin gthe USB connection mode to mass storage rather than MTP under the Xperia sextion of settings), then ran the toolkit again... this was the result this time:

--- STARTING ---

--- WAITING FOR DEVICE ---

* daemon not running. starting it now *

*deamon started successfully *

error: more than one device and emulator

--- creating temporary firectory

error: device not found

--- cleaning

error: device not found

--- pushing files

error: device not found

error: write failure during connection
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Yes. It should show ur device as adb interface..from flashtool dir there will be drivers dir. install ur drivers from there and select only ur device and flashmode and fastboot.now boot into flash mode and ur device will be added as adb.after that reboot and just plug in with usb debug on. And then run the version 13 doomlord's toolkit and try.

And post the results.

Sent from Kernel to the Rom

Hit thanks if i helped you..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] James666PKR:
I just tried to install the drivers via that 'Flashtool-drivers' application in the Drivers directory of Flashtool, but Xperia Ion isn't listed... Shall I just install 'Flasmode Drivers and/or Fastboot Drivers from the list instead?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Yes install both of them fastboot and flashmode.....

you already have pc companion installed.as you mentioned earlier..

now after installing drivers, firstly boot into flashmode and let the device be recognized as adb interface..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] James666PKR:
So i installed fastboot/flashmode drivers, and indeed as you said it is now appearing as an ADB interface... but the toolkit is still coming up with (different) errors. this time it is saying:

*daemon not running. starting it now *

ADB server didn't ACK

*failed to start dameon*

error: cannot connect to daemon

--- cleaning

etc..etc..etc... until it said "ALL DONE!!!"

but it wasn't done...

I also tried to flash doomlord kernel using FlashTool method, but again it said connection error.

I then tried flashing it manually via fastboot in CMD prompt but it said 'out of memory'

tempted to throw my phone in the trash ;)

---------- Post added at 07:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:50 AM ----------

to make things more fun, my phone has now stopped being recognised as 'ADB' and is now being recognised as 'MTP' in 'other devices' in Device manager..

---------- Post added at 07:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:02 AM ----------

It is seen as 'MTP when the phone is 'on', but it does indeed still recognise the phone as an Android ADB device when it is in fastboot mode... so i am now lost again.!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Make a backup first pls ..and there wasn't any need to throw.or flashing the kernel if you're bootloader is locked u may end up bricking it...you're on a unlocked bootloader.or locked..! ??

do one thing install superuser and see what it prompts....

you can either download the prerooted rom also to get root.

adb should be recognized both in flashmode and fastboot.. and even with usb debugging on.

and if adb is recognized so it should work..first do these pls.

and don't do anything else..just download the root toolkit again v13 or v17 or eroot..and try using it on different usb ports of your pc...

1.first do this again and don't forget to download the toolkit again..

2. connect it with usb debug off

3. dont run flashtool with rooting kit..try to run it as administrator..

4. now turn usb debug on and start..

or manually push it into the system

and also check your root folder it should be empty.

and post..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] James666PKR:
Thanks, I tried all of that. I tried downloading superuser app from play store, it downloaded and installed, but i checked with 'rootchecker' and it says my device is still not rooted.

I donwnloaded toolkit V17, and also tried v16 (v16 onward are compatible with xperia Ion lt28h, NOT v13). Both times the toolkit doesn't even get past:

--- STARTING ---

--- WAITING FOR DEVICE ---

...

My phone's bootloader is UNLOCKED, and I cannot find a 'root' folder anywhere in the phones directory.

How can i try 'manually pushing' the kernel to the system? do I do that with SDK? How?

I also tried various USB ports, but no change.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lunatiic:
Here I am again! :highfive:

So, I'm wondering if there is any way to reduce that huge non-usable space between the dock icons and the homescreen icons, WITHOUT switching to another launcher, i'm happy with this one. Check the attached image.

It's a Xperia S, with the eXistenZ v2 rom and DoomKernel v5. Thanks in advance! :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Look for my post on the Honami Launcher thread, by Niaboc79,in Themes & Apps section... I made a 5x4 mod of it...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lunatiic:
I'll take a look and try it out. :highfive:

.edit

[MENTION=4204411]Felimenta97[/MENTION] , I managed to take a look at it, and I liked the actual Honami home screen, it's sooooo smooooth :p :p :p :p :p the 5x4 was a bit odd for me. Thank you for pointing out the Launcher for me!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Try adb push

Or as u have a unlocked bootloader just flash a custom kernel but supported but ur ph.

Boot in fastboot mode by pressing vol up while connecting usb to ph.

And flash the kernel via flashtool by selecting fastboot.

Also try to root with easy root toolkit.

And adb is recognized ??

Sent from Kernel to the Rom
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DvDwx.:
Dual Boot

Maybe Xperia Acro S Can have a the Dual Boot sistem from Xperia S?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] James666PKR:
The problem is that I cannot flash anything... i can transfer files/videos/sync with PC ompanion, but for some reason I cannot flash anything with either flashtool, fastboot (in CMD prompt), or Doomlords easy rooting toolkit. I have not tried 'pushing' with ADB push yet as I could not find out how to do this. I have tried googling, but all i can find are 'reply's' to threads, which just repeat a 'command', not an actual guide. I couldn't find any sort of command prompt, or way of doing it in the SDK manager :(. Any help would be appreciated... It's strange that I can copy/transfer files etc just fine, but when it comes to flashing, there seems to be a connection errror everytime.

P.S. device is recognised as ADB device when in fastboot mode, but when it is ON with USB Debugging ON, it is recognised both under 'universal serial bus controllers' as a 'USB Composite device (location: LT28h under properties>general' AND ALSO under 'other devices' as 'MTP'... Is that normal?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
For pushing adb packages there's apk multitool use it. Use it to push cwm.i'll post the adb command links..And download drivers and a stock or custom kernel till then and also

U have to try flashmode too. thats vol down when connecting usb while the ph. Is off. A green led will come up.see if the flashtools recognize the device in flash mode..

Well u can use fastboot and flash a stock or custom kernel or doomlord's or any other kernel for ur device supporting jb..flash it in fastboot mode via flashtools and select ur kernel, it should be flashed.and save the log post it and a screenshot of where u get stuck..

NOW IMP.again i'll say, make a Backup before proceeding pls

Sent from Kernel to the Rom

---------- Post added at 10:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:03 PM ----------

Here is the link. Its a full adb commands guide..

Read carefully

And proceed carefully

If got confused or have any problem post here or pm me..would surely help.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40047959

Sent from Kernel to the Rom
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] James666PKR:
Thanks. I might be wrong, but doesn't my phone have to be rooted to be able to install a recovery in the first place? I cannot get my phone rooted, therefore I cannot install CWM etc?

If I can push the CWM onto my phone with APK multitool, do I have to extract the files from the CWM zip first (I heard that somewhere), and then push them, or can i just push the CWM zip?

I can connect my phone to flashtool in flash mode (down button) and flashtool does detect the device in flashmode, so it might be easier to flash a prerooted FTF? I tried searching the forums for a prerooted 4.1.2 FTF, but the search function is temporarily offline, you don't know the location for that thread do you?

Thanks a bunch for alll your help

P.S. this is a screenshot of what error comes up when i try flashing the DoomLord kernel
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Yes u have to be rooted to use cwm.but just copy the zip in ur ph..its useful.

And about the thread use google and search for prerooted ftf of 4.1.2. U'll find a lot of it.. Download it and check that it is for ur device model or it should work on ur device..

While u want to flash ftf dont flash any kernel.

And once again try to root with flashtool. And with doomlord's toolkit pls..

And post here.- :thumbup:

---------- Post added at 11:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:36 PM ----------

One more thing..

Try binary's rooting kit...,i guess u wouldn't have tried that..

Just try it first and post
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
No problem. Glad you enjoyed... And, yes, sooo smooth hehe. It's beautiful also, isn't it? So, liking the 5.x4 mod? It uses the screen space way better than the 4x4...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] James666PKR:
I cannot find binary's toolkit, but I have a feeling that only works on ICS and below? I am going to try and fastboot the kernel on a completely different computer and see how that goes, I have a feeling it is nothing to do with different types of software/methods... I think there is just some sort of connection issue between my device and the computer, as it is always a 'connection error'
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Yes its for ics and below..

Did you tried rooting from flashtool.....??

and install cwm or push it via adb and then boot in recovery and see if it worked or not...as it should work...

and by judging your log of flashtool...there's a driver issue..

So install all the drivers given by flashtool..

Another thing is that u can flash a kernel that will give u root access instead of doomlord's kernel..try a different 1...

but make sure by connecting your device that pc recognizes it....

and use flashtool first and go on step by step...don't unplug..

And you'll be able to flash the kernel via fastboot....

so simply download and flash a kernel which gives you root access....i'll post the link asap..

here's a link for the kernel,i guess its same but use this one..

http://www.mediafire.com/download/s1xih7deukmfi03/JB_211_Kernel_twrp2.5.elf

Also post if you get stuck anywhere.

cheers and smile up a bit...it doesn't cost anything...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] James666PKR:
Yes, I have tried rooting from flashtool about 100 times now... I just installed every single driver in the flashtool/drivers program, and it is still displaying the same connection error.

A) Where can I find the CWM 'update.zip', as I have found lots of 'guide's, but most guides tell me to download form the play store, once my phone is rooted... my phone is not rooted though.

B) how do I 'PUSH' the update.zip via ABD, and which folder do I push the CWM update.zip file to?

I am still pretty sure it will not work as the phone has to be rooted before you can access any recovery?

In regards to being able to flash a different kernel, i DON'T think that will work. I CANNOT flash anything, fastboot anything at all.. there is some sort of connection error, an issue seems to be effecting the connectivity between PC and Device. I installed ALL the drivers in the flastool drivers directory, and it is still not working. I have only had this issue since I updated to JB. When I was on ICS I had no problems conecting to the computer.

Thanks in advance

P.S. I am smiling :)

P.P.S I downloaded that new Kernel (thanks) but the same thing happens, neither flashtool or fastboot (or the easyroot toolkit) can connect properly to the Device without coming up with a connection error.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ernesto-galdamez:
NEED HELP

Hi to all!!!

I need a little bit of help please, i opened my Xperia Ion to change the housing of the phone and something went wrong and my Sim card flex is broken now and it appears to be connected to the headset jack, and now everytime i turn on my phone it says that the headset is connected i can hear calls with the speaker only is there any way to disable via operating system the handset manually like some setting on Jelly bean that i can set to OFF i dont know...

I would be very glad if some Android pro can help me thanks!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
On play store type cwm. Or download it from google its cwm.apk so u can install it.

And for adb put update.zip in ur sdcard and use apkmulti tool..

Also uninstall flashtool and reinstall it and check again. That the error still persists ! I hope it would help.

U can flash kernel via flashmode too. Or reinstall the rom.

Do u have ics .ftf files. ?

Thanks for the smile though.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] James666PKR:
I definately cannot flash an ftf via flashtool, or kernel, or ANYTHING, because i keep getting the connnection error... so i cannot do any flashing of ICS ftf files etc, I cannot flash any rooted firmware etc.... anything....

The issue isn't knowing how to flash/fastboot new kernels/roms etc... it is hte fact that my phone has some sort of connection problem to the computer.

Also I cannot install any recovery (CWM etc..) because my phone is not rooted, putting a CWM.apk onto my SD card won't do any good unless i can push the update.zip file, but to do that I need to be able to connect to my phone (which I cannot because of the connection error :(

Basically the problem I need to try and fix is the connection error...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] andersjohansson81:
cant install cwm

Have just installed http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2263625 v2.9

and trying to install CWM , but it doesnt work , I have latest busybox, adb drivers,debugging and unknown sources on ,but no luck...

please help

edit: fixed it , used recoveryX :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x.marX:
Guys, need help !

I have the 6.1.A.2.45 firmware and RecoveryX couldn't install CWM on my device.

The boot loader is unloacked with latest busybox (from Play store) installed with superuser privileges.

BTW, if I want to flash FXP229, should I need a more updated baseband too ?

Currently I have 8660-AAABQOLYM-314010-22
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x.marX:
I have a slow internet connection...otherwise, I could have flashed the A 55 firmware and use RecoverX.

As I said, I tried RecoverX and the ROM Manager app on the A.45. Both didn't work :crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Do a soft reset by combination keys home + vol up.

And then connect with usb debugging on. Again. And check wat category device comes in.

How many times u have tried flashing with flashtools. ? Coz it will take more than couple of times to get on with it.

Do this write down the adb commands for pushing. And then push the update.zip to ur ph. Or sdcard Via adb

Wat kernel are u on now.

---------- Post added at 01:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:10 PM ----------

Try software reset for once and see that it's working or not..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x.marX:
I couldn't install CWM , so, I have installed TWRP using GooManager and installed the TWRP image using another app and now, I'm stuck at TWRP. I just couldn't reboot to "system". It just goes back to TWRP screen.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
What device and android os are you using now can you tell me pls..?? Would be able to help more conveniently.

And Can u use the TWRP ?? if you can then restore using it..

or push your rom in a flashable .zip format via adb and flash it from twrp..

---------- Post added at 05:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:45 PM ----------

Tell me this how did you get an ota while having an Unlocked bootloader... ???

Damn its bugging me..

And do this copy superuser.zip in your sd card...

And Via Adb Flash cwm or twrp on your phone Remember..it should be in.img format..

Command for it.

adb reboot bootloader this it will boot you into bootloader.

fastboot devices it will return device id # confirming that device is connected...then

fastboot flash recovery [now drag and drop your image of choice and hit enter] It will flash recovery on your device..

Then power off and don't reboot or it will overwrite the recovery, Now boot into fastboot mode by pressing power + vol up..and select recovery..

enter it and select superuser.zip and flash it.... if asked for any prompts press yes..

Now reboot you and should be rooted....

Now make a backup.. either reinstall recovery or not..

Now smile up and cheers you'll be rooted.. :highfive: :victory:

And post here the results.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] andersjohansson81:
trinity 2,9

another smaller issue is that i cant clear the status field, there is no button for it anyway... anyone who know how to fix?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Post a screenie pls.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x.marX:
It's all over...flashed the stock firmware now!

now I need to know except CM9.1, which is the best Rom and kernel combination for better battery backup vs stock Rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] James666PKR:
after a soft reset (up and power key), then recconnecting with USB debug on... it shows 'Sony sa0103 ADB Interface Driver installed' but in Device Manager it shows as 'MTP' under 'other devices' and also 'USB Composite Device' under 'Universal Seriel Bus Controllers'. It only shows up as 'Android Device>Sony ADB Interface' when I connect to he computer with the phone OFF, and in FASTBOOT MODE.

The Kernel version in my phone currently, is: 3.4.0+1.0.21100-313065-g1ccebb5-00166-g58b3171

I would try to push this 'update.zip' into my phone, but I cannot find this 'update.zip' file anywhere on the internet. I have found a few CWM.apk's and update.zip's on forums, for OTHER PHONES, but not for the Xperia Ion LT28h... will ANY update.zip/CWM.apk work? if so I will give that a try. Also WHICH directory do I need to place the update.zip and CWM.apk files in? I can see my full phone's directory in Windows explorer, so could I just copy and paste them using windows explorer, seeing as all of the ADB/Flashtool etc... software cannot connect?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
Hi.. I have noticed some difference in my original Sony in-ear buds earphones.. Recently, i have been able to hear more sound on the right ear-bud, the volume on the left one has gotten way reduced.. Does that mean my earphones are gonna get screwed? I mean will it become 1 sided, 1 earphone wont produce sound anymore????? :confused: Like other earphones...??? I did try another headphone, earphones.. They worked fine.. :(