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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chrizer4:
Hi there.. I recently bought a Xperia sola.. I want to install a custom Rom, but as I have read, it requires cwm.. So, can I install cwm with my bootloader locked? Is there any guide for this?

Btw it's my first android device so I have no idea about the development of it.. And as its a

2012 model, there are not any helpfull guides..

A last question.. How can I backup my software in order to instal a custom rom?

Thanks in advance!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xxrahulxx:
Thanks for the replies.

Will give it a shot again.:good:

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See This Link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1953584

Regarding backups, Use Titanium Backup.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] A0_o:
looool

But i am searched but all the ways ask me to Enable USB Debugging !

My phone is not booting to System so i can,t Enable that :crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Oh, I thought you have made a backup. Sorry :P

That's why I always leave it enabled.

Anyway, you know how to flash a ROM with Flashtool, right? If yes, flash your ROM again, without any wipe. When you get back, you use that thing.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] A0_o:
Give me steps please

i am afraid disturbed you but this first month of me with smart phones because the previous my phone was

Nokia 1280

LoooL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
No, you didn't :P

Ok, first thing: Download Flashtool for your operating system: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1588586

Second thing, Download this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1911630
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sash13:
Is any harm if i use my tablet charger (2a) with experia s ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I don't think so.

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sash13:
Installed CM10 and picture looks so dark after stock rom. Is any way to make it brighter?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sh22ko:
any one answer me plzzzz

hello im from egypt and i flashed ics ftf for india so i dont have arabic in the menu so i need any ftf for Middle East and North Africa so i can find arabic language again
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] memphis77:
Apollo

Since I have installed CM 10 .145 Apollo doesn`t work anymore. Any ideas?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] memphis77:
The next problem shows up. I can`t find MTP anymore. The computer can find the device, all drivers are installed but sd card doesn`t show up.

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problems solved
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] srprashant91:
how do i flash .110 ftf using flashtool on my sola?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Seir:
Just move the ftf file to the firmware file located in c drive.

C drive > flashtool > firmware

Or you can just drag the ftf file when you launch the flashtool
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] apostolosapok:
Hello i flashed a rom on my sola works fine but now my phone is not recongised by the usb connection tried Pc companion Debuging mode turning on and off debuging etc.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jie.lin8:
hi. if my xperia s' bootloader is not unlockable on ics, will it have a chance to be unlockable or does the rooting status never change. thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] stal318:
hi.. Is there any other way to improve or increase the battery life of xperia sola and other sony smartphones?tia
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
It will never have unlockable bootloader. You can, still, root it.

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] disconv:
Notifications Buttons in stock ROM

Hello,

Can anyone tell me if it's possible to put the notification buttons that are in CM9 or CM10 into a stock rom? I kind of like the stock rom(look and feel) but the only thing I miss are these buttons to power on/off the wifi,bt,sound,...

I already tried CM9 but I like the stock rom more for daily use.

Nick
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] piranime:
Noob

Hi im a noob =)

I just bought my new phone an Xperia GO (st27a), i had been reading for a few days and i think i got what can i do for my device.

First since it has a locked bootloader *#*#7378423#*#* Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. Bootloader unlock allowed: No

I could upgrade it to ICS and then root it then downgrade to Gingerbread since ICS is crappy right?.

I wish someone can help me telling me if this is possible thanks a lot. This upgrade can be done with flashtool?

Phone spec

Gingerbread is 2.3.7 (stock)

Compilation no 6.0.B.3.191

Also how can i make a backup of my cellphone so if brick i can recover, flashtool only lets to write not to read save tft.

Thanx a lot in advance (also hitting thx boton later).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
You can't upgrade to ICS, root then downgrade and keep root. I haven't used the GO but ICS isn't crappy on a lot of other Xperia devices its actually really good.

You can always get back to stock by flashing the stock ftf file for you phone and branding. To actually make a backup of your phone with all the apps and settings/data you have to root and use something like titanium backup or a nandroid backup through recovery if available for your device.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] raghu_scsa316:
Nandroid backups

Hi,

I was wondering if it was possible to make nandroid backups on Xperia S while having a locked bootloader. I'm on the stock kernel/stock ICS/Rooted using Bin4ry.

There seem to be only two custom recoveries

Free Xperia - boots into recovery only, not possible to boot into Android.

Doomlord - Requires unlocked bootloader and non-stock kernel.

Does this mean there is no possibility for someone with a locked bootloader to make a nandroid backup?

Could I just flash CWM through ROM Manager? Has anyone tried this? Did it work?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jie.lin8:
So this means I do not get the benefit of using custom ROMs ? :crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
There are some ROMS that you can use with locked bootloader. They require you apply a patch after to keep CWM and root.

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jie.lin8:
Sorry for being noob, but does messymiui require the patch? thanks.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
AFAIK, yes. I never used MIUI

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] apostolosapok:
I found a solution for people that flashed a rom and then they can't connect their phone through usb they have to install the Pc companion through their phone even if they have it installed already.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zongojim:
Xperia S fastboot

Hello,

I finally built Jelly bean for Xperia S using tutorial:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1767578

Now I want to flash my phone with the image I have generated.

To do so, I go to the directory out/target/product/nozomi, and I execute the command:

fastboot flashall

unfortunately I have the following error:

checking product...

FAILED

Device product is 'LT26i'.

Update requires 'fuji'.

Does anybody know what is the issue ?

Is it the correct method to flash my device ?

Thanks a lot !

jim
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ChrisDiM:
I just flashed my xperia p to Android 4.0.4 but how can i root it without having to unlock that bootloader?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] piranime:
Noob Question

Is there a section which has the stock ftf files? ---> (Update I already made my ftf file and tested it seems it works =)

For "root then downgrade and keep root" which method should i be using i found this one Sony Xperia GO property root for 6.0.B.3.184 + CWM recovery v5.5.0.4 cause flashtool alone couldnt do the trick.

Here is the output.

07/034/2012 11:34:25 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

07/034/2012 11:34:25 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.8.0 built on 2012-10-01 19:35:32

07/034/2012 11:34:25 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them

07/034/2012 11:34:34 - INFO - Device disconnected

07/036/2012 11:36:51 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

07/036/2012 11:36:51 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

07/036/2012 11:36:52 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

07/036/2012 11:36:53 - INFO - Connected device : ST27

07/036/2012 11:36:53 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

07/036/2012 11:36:53 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.7 / kernel version : 2.6.35.7+ / Build number : 6.0.B.3.191

07/037/2012 11:37:06 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :

07/037/2012 11:37:06 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_B17E&MI_01\6&18541DE5&0&0001	Driver installed : true

07/037/2012 11:37:06 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_B17E&MI_02\6&18541DE5&0&0002	Driver installed : true

07/037/2012 11:37:06 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_B17E&MI_00\6&18541DE5&0&0000	Driver installed : true

07/037/2012 11:37:06 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_B17E\CB5A1LJ16T	Driver installed : true

07/037/2012 11:37:06 - INFO - List of ADB devices :

07/037/2012 11:37:06 - INFO - - CB5A1LJ16T

07/037/2012 11:37:06 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :

07/037/2012 11:37:06 - INFO - - none

07/037/2012 11:37:18 - INFO - Decrypting C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue.enc to C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue

07/037/2012 11:37:20 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ZergRush\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp

07/037/2012 11:37:20 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\ST27\busybox\1.19.0\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox

07/037/2012 11:37:20 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su

07/037/2012 11:37:21 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

07/037/2012 11:37:21 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait

07/037/2012 11:37:40 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced

07/038/2012 11:38:41 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.

07/038/2012 11:38:41 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work

07/038/2012 11:38:41 - INFO - Cleaning files

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You can try this Bin4ry Root Method

Hope this helps you
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KidCarter93:
As per the recent forum switch around for the 2012 Xperia range, instead of this being a help thread for the Xperia S, P, U & Sola, it's now been changed to help thread for Xperia S, Acro S & Ion.

Should you have questions about these devices, feel free to ask away in here :)

As always, please be sure to read the OP before posting.

Cheers :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
Hi I just get the Ion (lt28i) recently and it still 2.3.7(6.0.F.0.72) and I see there are two different update: 1 from the phone(6.0.F.0.111) and 1 from sony pc companion(6.1.E.2.29) what should I do to update my phone??? gradually by phone or one step direct to lastest version(6.1.E.2.29)?? Please tell me what to do:fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KidCarter93:
You'll get the same result either way, so you may aswell go right to the latest version :)

This is the case with the Xperia S anyway, so just be sure to make a backup beforehand just in case :)

''Absolute power corrupts absolutely, but absolute powerlessness does the same''
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
hehe so I wait for some one already know about this issue in xperia ion user :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
He is correct it doesn't matter which way you do it the end result will be the same. I would say just flash the 2.29 firmware wiping everything and start fresh on ICS.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kenkie:
Hi All,

I hope someone can help me with my Ion.

My ion doesn't boot at all after trying re reflash the stock ICS (No LED, No backlight nor faint backlight, No logo)...can this be still discharged even the phone was not turning on so that I can try the SoftBrick Fix?

Already left it unplugged for a day, but when I tried to plug it into charger, no RED led/no response with the two button combination...any advise?

This is the 2nd time happens to my Ion, first I have the faint backlight < i fix this thru SoftBrick fix link...2nd is this time but no faint backlight at all an no response on any button combination.

I hope my Ion was not really hard bricked.

thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chhagan1987:
How can i root my Xperia s? Plz tall me,
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KidCarter93:
Read post 2 of this thread and you'll be able to see which threads you need to read.

I've been approved by Snowflake. Jealous? :p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mzr7:
Alright I am going to root for the first time and I'm confused so what is recommended cm10 or aokp? I don't get the difference as of yet.

Secondly is the cm10 official? Cause I don't see it on get cm site :-\ its only till cm9 for nazomi

Will these work on stock kernel? Or I have to get a new kernel on the xperia s?

I'm still searching around so if anyone can help me out with rooting and everything any links to read or watch id be thankful.

Pm me if you don't want to clutter the thread with links :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Let it charge longer. Took mine two days to come back to where I could flash it.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
wipe every thing mean I use Recovery? or just factory reset then up via PC companion?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Leave wipe data and cache checked in flash tools.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
so I just update by pc companion on PC via cable and that done is it??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
If you do it that way you might have to update a few times but that will get you to the current without losing anything. I was referring to flashtools before.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
Thanks for your answer, I done with the update to 4.0.4 but I feel it not as smooth as 2.3.7??? Do I wrong???
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
No ICS is more taxing than GB and it might feel more rough at first till the system rebuilds caches and all that. Give it a little bit and see how it runs.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
I got it lag and no response many time since the time I up 4.0.4. That cause me angry with the version and hope they release another :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Guys, I've got a problem. Calendar isn't syncing. The events are added directly to the phone, and stay blue, and when I try to sync it just doesn't do it.

Before, it used to be created with red already, and was synced as normal.

It started a long ago (2 to 3 weeks), but was too lazy or was forgetting to talk about.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
Hi if anyone using Austrlia mobile (Virgin) I know how to use it hahaha. "Can use Virgin mobile now on Lt28i international version" by switch to (3g mode/WCDMA only) not gsm or 4g or anyother mode. I just figure it :d hope anyone know that too
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kenkie:
Hi,

i hope someone can help me..i already revived my ion into soft brick state, but after re-flashing of ICS over flashtool my baseband was unknown (no IMEI)...first boot says "no sim card could be recognised and the phone can only be used offline, with Wi-Fi and for emergency calls"...anyone know how to fix this?

thanks in advance

edit: done trying flashing lt28i basebande but still no luck..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
do I need to unlock bootloader before ROOT? cause I may need some program with root access. By the way I havent try flashtool as you say before ,just pc companion update and that all.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
can someone point me in the right direction :),

i tried to copy the semcvideo.apk, semcdlna.apk, semcdtpipplayer.apk,& tvout.apk from xt to xs but it FC's when i open movies.

edit: nvrmind got it working.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
No you can root without unlocking the boot loader.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
Thanks for your answer but the topic root for ion is not available due to download link die. So can you help me to get the root tool of new method for ion???
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Did you wipe everything with flashtool? Also try doing a repair/reinstall with SUS or PC companion.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kenkie:
Yup, wipe all and exclude nothing...tried SUS and PC Companion but still no success...=(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] master2005:
THANKS TO ALL USERS, who posted the fixing method, because during updating my xperia S mobile, i loss every thing, i was showing only sony log, i fixed my mobile to reading these thread ... thanks again to SENIOR USERS AND DEVELOPERS OF THIS WEBSITE...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ralfkof119:
Hi, just got an acro S and was wondering if the rooting procedure for the xperia s is the same with the acro s?

Another thing, if I root my device, would I still be able to connect to sony's xperia play and get downloads? And also, if I root my device, does it void the warranty? If so, can I unroot my device anytime I want it after rooting it?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Link works fine.

Stickied in the ion section: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1812168 follow 1. Rooting ICS -The New and Easy Way.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fcb13:
Is there any definitive guide to a successful decompile and recompile of framework-res for the ION?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
I say I can not download that link..... That really bad experience when I try to download it

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I try that link everyday but 4 days past and not thing improve. I can not download it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
Are you talking about ganeshbiyer's link in the Xperia ION Flashing & Rooting thread or Bin4ry's link - Root MANY ANDROID Thread.... There real download page is HERE
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
that the link I can not download.omg there is no ome understand what I am saying??? please helpme upload that to another uploader like mediafire or other uploader that I can download it
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
register to unrestrict.li then you can paste your link there and you'll be able to download :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Perhaps if you posted what link you are talking about and what error or issue you are having we could help. Just saying the link doesn't work doesn't help us figure out what the issue is.

Plenty of people can download it fine so we need more info if you expect any help.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] thienvandac:
this link is the link I can not download

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you save my life from these problem! Best wishes to you!:good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] revan17:
If I relock my bootloader will I be able to download music info from the walkman app again?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
No the DRM keys are lost for good once you unlock the bootloader.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Somehow lost access to adobe flash player and it's settings. Now when there is a flash window I just get this. Reinstalled flash 11.1, wiped cache & dalvic. No joy with either stock or dolphin browsers. :(

I know adobe pulled it, but thought it should still be working.

Is there a system setting I missed?

Thanks

~Jaramie

sent from my ION
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ngoralph:
Xperia S= Nozomi ; Xperia SL=????
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] championswimmer:
nozomi2
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Meshe:
Hey guys, I may get a chance to get a Xperia SL, but I was wondering is there any difference on the software used for SL as for S? I mean can I follow the same roms or root procceders for S and use them on SL? Do Xperia S Roms work on XL?

Thanks in advance!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] twent4:
QUESTION

Can i somehow incrementally upgrade to the new ION 68 fw? My other option is a full wipe and Titanium restore of apps, but don't want to muck about with root/odex.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Depends on what firmware you are currently on. If on ics using a LT28i firmware you can flash the .68 ftf and uncheck wipe data.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rkmoran:
Sorry, but I don't have the patience to read ALL 52 pages at this moment, but does anyone know how I can get a red back cover for my ION?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wan_6142:
is there anyone had the browser issue?im using acro s..i have question..why can loggin to my email..when i enter password,its back to empty box..no matter how many times i enter the password,its just back to empty..its like no cache for what im entered..:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] scamp238:
I tried the search, but forgive my question please. I have rooted my AT&T Ion with stock ICS. I want to put CWM on my phone to flash a few things. I have read the thread, but it seems vague on the installation. Could someone give me a detailed step by step for this? Also, do I need to deodex? Thank you in advance.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] OctoSXS:
Google for "xperia ion red cover" and i found an offer on parts4repair.com for example ;) (Sorry, I cant link it ;) It´s my first post ;))

But I have q question, too. Am I losing apps and/or data when I flash a new kernel / an cm update? Want to flash from 3.0.8 and fxp146a to 3.0.51 and fxp 147 on my Xperia S.

Thanks ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sandeep044:
Memory Card Access

I've inserted a MicroSDCard into my xperia ION but i'm unable to explore that through any of the file explorer application on my mobile phone. I can only access my internal memory through file explorers. Could anyone help?

Thank You
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Does it show up in storage in settings?

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sfkaudi:
bootloader

how does this work se bootloader unlockprogram v1.6 by quangnhut123

when i typ my imei and press get unlock code, nothing happend
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
Just google Sony bootloader unlocking and go through the sony way. It's very easy to do

Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lunatiic:
To install the SSpeed Kernel v7 on my Stock Xperia S ( not rooted ) what do I have to do?

I'm a complete noob and I don't have a clue of what should I do :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Unlock Boot loader -> Download Flashtool -> You're good to go.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lunatiic:
Can you send me links teaching how to do both? Thank you sou much!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
They are both on the Developement section. Searching doesn't hurt anyone. Everytime someone don't use search, a kitten dies :/
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
on my signature "Read ME"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KaKaShiHp:
XS and Ion use the same chip.So SSpeed v7 kernel of Xperia S can run on Xperia Ion?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
The rest of the device is different, so no...

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] khawarspirit:
Hi.

I have no idea how the development progresses for the Xperia phones, (own a GNex, this is for a friend) so I have a few questions.

I remember when I had the S2, the Cyanogenmod development for it was very slow because of Samsung keeping everything proprietary (like NFC, and GPU Acceleration weren't working, resulting in the ROM being choppy). Is it the same for the Xperia S? Does NFC work like it does on AOSP, with BT file transfer and all?

The Free Xperia project has a changelog and all but no list of what ISN"T working, so it would be great if someone could tell me.

Also, what are the popular kernels here? Like it was Siyah for S2 and Trinity or Franco for GNex. I have no idea here.

It would be very helpful if someone could help me catch up. Thank you!