yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kr1st0f1:
Everything is still stock on my phone.

Some n00b questions: - I red something about bravia engine not working after unlocking bootloader. Is this an issue? Are there other cons after unlocking BL?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dazmaca:
Driver issue

Ive had a look through the forum and google for a solution to this but can't find one that works... Im running Windows 7 Ultimate SP1

In device manager my xperia is shows up as SEMC HSUSB and no drivers are installed for it. I open flashtool drivers and install all 3 xperia s drivers aswell as flashmode and fastboot drivers, several drivers fail and the phone is still not reconised by flashtool. Ive tried running flashtool drivers as administrator and in compatibility mode (vista sp2).

Sometimes SUS or PCC load when I connect the phone and say its installing drivers but still its not detected by Flashtool.

Ive been trying to get this to work to root the phone and its starting to make me want to smash it to bits

Is there a direct download for the drivers I can install or a solution?

Ive got the latest flashtool too.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
MBE bug is well known. The other cons are losing DRM keys (you can't download music info from Walkman, for example).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fareeed:
Nothing comes to mind. Try holo locker? :)

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A) can't think of any problems you'd face, your device would be recognised as an LT26ii and would most likely run at 1.5 GHz

B) Assuming you mean if you user Xperia S firmware, then no I don't think so

C) what do you mean by official ROMs?

D) depends whether your bootloader is unlocked, although I'm not sure if the SL has an unlockable bootloader

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Remove all traces of Sony software, including drivers as well as flash tool. Re download flash tool and attempt to reinstall the drivers. Also try using different USB ports and cables and see if that helps, best of luck :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bharat4ever:
Help.....

I've have a Xperia S with which i want to install CM 10.1 now. I also have a Samsung S3, and I thought the rooting/flashing options would be the same. But with Sony it's confusing. Also, there are so many methods with unlocking bootloader, rooting methods etc which also are confusing.

Can someone please tell me the steps to follow.

Please note that I am not new to flashing custom roms. My s3 is running CM 10.1. Just that the techniques to be used for the Xperia S is confusing.

Please help me with the easiest way and the safest steps.

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
There isn't a current CM10.1 yet for Xperia S. It's an work in progress.

Anyway, go to Dev section, check the DoomLORD threads, stickies. And from what I read, the Sony methods are way easier. You don't have to care about Flashing Counter, etc.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bharat4ever:
Thanks for the reply. So basically I have to unlock the bootloader, then root it, then install CWM and then flash CM 10.1, (or 10, or 9)?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Unlock bootloader, install the kernel of the ROM (it includes the CWM) then flash the ROM. Same applies to any other custom Rom.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] armando_rod:
If i flash a LT28h rom like Cyanogen on to the LT28i I would lose only the LTE support or something else?

None of the carrier in my country has LTE so I dont care....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Only thing you would lose is LTE but you can keep that by reflashing just the baseband
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bharat4ever:
Can you link me to one of these kernels?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
It is inside the ROM zip for non stock based ROMs
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MoreYummy:
How do you set the screen on forever when charging in Sony ion?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
I have never seen a forever screen time out setting. 30minutes max in my settings. Maybe an app?

~Jaramie

sent by my ION

2012Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] viktorwad:
Will this adapter work with Xperia S?

Hi!

I've searched around for a headset adapter for my Xperia S and finally found this one:

(cant post links yet, sorry)

enter dx.com and search for 23624

But will it work with my phone?

From what I've worked out, there are different headset standards, for instance, my Xperia Pro headset wouldn't work with the XS, even though the connectors looked the same.

Any other suggestions of products that would work?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Look at the headphone thread. on Xperia S Accessories section
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rentapest:
Xperia S Wi-Fi "No Data" Problem

Problem/Fault:

Wi-Fi is enabled, connected but is not working (you open PlayStore, Browser etc and get a "no connection, retry" error). This happens to the phone randomly, and everytime I reboot the device.

Device:

Sony Xperia S with ICS XTXerience v8 ROM

Baseband 8660-AAABQOLYM-314010-24

Android Version 4.0.4

Kernel Version 3.0.8+1.0.21100-TOSA

Build Number XTXperience_8

Attempted Sollutions:

* Toggle Wi-Fi on/off

* Enabled "keep connection alive" option for when phone goes to sleep

* Removed network, and reconnected

* Tried to assign static IP for the Wireless network and reconnected

* Changed router settings from 802.11g+n to 802.11b+g+n

* Changed router channel to least congested, best tested channel

* Changed baseband

* Changed Wi-Fi passkey to exclude non-standard characters

* Changed Wi-Fi to AES only not TKIP/AES

This problem has been happening since I got the phone, even with the stock Sony firmware. I had hoped to try resolve it, but I'm hitting a wall here! I've done everything I can think of, and the only thing that actually works, is to reset the router! This sounds silly, but that's not a sollution because when you start resetting the router this frequently, the exchange software thinks you're having line problems and starts messing about with your SnR settings, which is something I do not want happening! I have my PC connecting over Wi-Fi too, and when the phone can't connect, the PC and every other device in the house can (when I turn them on, they're off most of the time).

I've searched around trying to look for sollutions on this, and read some places that it's a "known fault" but surely something can be done to resolve this? I really don't want to have to keep resetting my router everytime just to use Wi-Fi on my phone. What about when I'm in a public place and want to use Wi-Fi? I can't simply walk up to the shop owner and ask him to go reset the router, that's stupid.

I hope I provided enough information and I'd really appreciate it if someone could offer some advice.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maguuss:
There is an option in developer settings for that

Sent from my Acro S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Confirm for Ion

~Jaramie

sent by my ION

2012Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Abuyan:
Dissapointed with Android

Hi,

I just moved from ios (oh how i miss it) to Android- Sony xperia acro s with Android 4.0.1 (ics). Used it for 2 weeks and PC Companion notified me of a software update. Clicked on the update and halfway through it failed. Now my phone is stuck on a screen with a pic of a triangle and a phone. Worst part is the battery is completely drained out. I have no idea what to do. Retried the PCC a number of times and still failed. Tried it with SSU also failed. Im about to us Flashtool 09.10, is this the right step? Very disappointing since i never had issues like this when updating my iphone 4 ios. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
The battery is completely out? If yes, I don't think you could do anything with drained battery. But if it isn't, download Flashtool and flash any Acro S giraffe of your choice.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Head over to my recovery thread and read about different tricks to recover. For now plug it into a wall charger. Good luck

From Jaramie's LT28at

2012Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] S@NJU :):
CM10 Free Xperia Project- Xperia Ion

My Ion has an unlocked bootloader!!! I flashed CM10 .. In call volume is too low! Does anyone have fix for that??

And also there is no CAMERA App in the latest build Fxp202. Can anyone suggest some fixes for these??? Thank you :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] darksaint27:
Xperia S re-root

Hi,

Good day!

I've been trying to re-root my Xperia S to no avail. My phone was rooted from July 2012 to early January 2013, and then after yesterday's update, root was lost. I tried Bin4ry's method using the RunMe.bat and Flashtool's rooting instructions but they failed (see Flashtool's screenshot attached, both methods use the adb restore exploit). is there any easy method of rooting Xperia S without reverting back to gingerbread? Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Demonseye:
Xperia Ion OTA Update 6.1.E.3.7

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if, after rooting my Ion with Bin4ry's method, I would lose the Root access when updating OTA on 6.1.E.3.7 (latest firmware).

I do need root access for TBackup and some other random apps, but my Bootloader is still locked.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mmm273:
what FW you have ? .55 cant root via bin4ry ... its little complicated ( but not imposible, i have .55 rootet, locked bl )

edit- in a flashtool log, looks like you have .45 FW ... so bin4rys method must working... have installed backup and restore app ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doodoot_09:
hello can i flash xperia S roms to Xperia SL ? i cant find any thread ;/ and how can i root this? :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Ota no you should still have root.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] darksaint27:
re: Xperia S re-root

Hi,

Thanks for the quick response. Yes I do have a backup and restore app, but whenever I choose RootMe in restoring, Xperia S just says Restoration finished, but nothing happens in RunMe.bat or to Flashtool. Should I have overwritten the stock backup and restore app with a custom one?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Demonseye:
I do still have root, however it told me that "update failed". I looked in the settings -> phone information and now the FW version is the new one (6.1.E.3.7).

Everything works fine, though ^^ Nothing about the performance increase as of yet, (using Nova and uninstalled every crapapp with Tbackup)

Thanks for the answer!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mozhr:
wifi problem

hi.

my xperia ion says my phone wifi is on but it can not find any network.also i can not turn it off.whenever i try to it turn on again.i try to back up my data and update it but the backup functionality does not work either.first i try to backup my data it says data is encrypt and it is not possible but after that it says it is not possible without any specific reason try to restart the phone and try again.also Xperia backup app on the phone does not work and says an error occur during backup.I use pattern for screen lock function and it does not allow me to to choose slide to unlock or face unlock and says disabled by administrator ,encryption policy,....is there any way to repair the wifi functionality without updating or what should i do to let me backup my phone and update it.my phone rom is stock 6.1.E.3.7 version 4.0.4 bootloader locked and it is not rooted .
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Snow.Goose:
Is there any way to control the led in the ion? Pulses too slow, would be nice if it pulses a bit faster? Running stock ion Rom, with root and clockwork mod. Locked boot loader.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] milkky456:
thx a lot :cowboy::cowboy:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Chocodiot:
Stock backup failed

Hi,

I'm using ion (lt28i), non-rooted. Just after I upgraded to ics, I backed up everything using the stock "Back up & restore" app, did a factory reset and successfully restored everything afterwards.

But lately I cannot back up using the stock back up app. I tried booting into safe mode and backing up there but it still failed. Any ideas what went wrong?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
Check your available storage, maybe not enough sd-card space? Happened to me in CWM when card was full.

From Jaramie's LT28at

2012Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Chocodiot:
Thanks, but I don't think that's the problem. I tried backing up only one app but it also failed, giving the same error.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mon2x2:
how can flash stock 2.45 rom of acro s but keeping my bootloader lock?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Just use Flashtool.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] AsakuraVN:
Is there any ways to force Tablet UI mode on my Ion without changing screen density?

At 192 dpi everything is just too small D:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Nope :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Allen D'silva:
status bar

hey . Can anyone tell me about any status bar mod for xperia ion.... because some of the available mod are not working for my ION
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] obiwannn:
Help me please, just got my acro s two weeks ago and I have two issues

First, the camera shutter button doesn't capture pictures, it only focuses

Next is when am posting a tweet using official Twitter app, a zig zag line appears on screen before tweet is posted..

Dunno whats wrong.

Thanks for ur quick reply.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fak1r:
Help!

I have Xperia S. Yesterday i rooted it and now I have CM 10.

But my GSM is not working! And battery drain ultra fast - from 9:00 to 10:20 - I have now 86 %. What should I do?

CM version - FXP202-cm-10-20130110-UNOFFICIAL-nozomi

GAPPS version - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1918616
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] donkerdoorn:
Ion boot menu

Hi, a question to bootloader hackers. Is it propable to see the boot menu for the X-S (from the development thread) ported to or developed for the Ion? Is multiboot possible now? Thanks :highfive:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lilude56214:
Have you try this one ? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2051009
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Iris Yuga:
I have a rooted Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii), bootloader lock, so I download the CyberShot Mod

but somehow, I don't know how to install this, can anyone help (instruction) me ? thanks a lot

here is my screenshot

i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz148/dangtrhieu/Untitled-2_zps2ddd2ed2.jpg
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mmm273:
you must flash .zip via CWM
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Iris Yuga:
thank you for answering, and I've installed the ROM Manager

but when i choose the "Reboot into Recovery" -> OK (Gained Superuser Power), then it reboot again, and to normal, not the recovery mode

How can I fix this ?

Thank you

edit: when I choose" Flash CWM Recovery", it's not recognize my LT26ii phone :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lilude56214:
Press volume up button immediately when blue led appears, if not your phone will boot into homescreen normally
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Iris Yuga:
It doesn't appear any blue led when reboot :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lilude56214:
Hmm..the lack of recovery causes the problem. Try to flash bin4ry's recovery or advanced stock kernel via fastboot to get CWM
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Looks like he's bootloader locked.

To enter recovery, you must keep touching the screen repeatedly when the Sony logo appears.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Androidians:
noobies here :good:

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how can i read all page to find acro s firmware ? i always ask uncle google and just find hell. .can someone help me find xperia acro s firmware 2.50 ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
http://bit.ly/1031oiB :laugh:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Iris Yuga:
it's work!

thanks for the help of you guy :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dumbl3:
I have currently installed hei1125's UNOFFICIAL CM10 BUILD, as I was having problems installing the cm10 build from FXP. I also installed hei1125's nova kernel and tweak pack.. installation went very smooth and my xperiaS has never been so fast. I have not encountered bugs so far. I think FM radio is not working but i'm not using that anyhow.

But now my newb question. What is NOVA? (nova kernel, nova tweak pack)..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Just the name he gave to his ROM and kernel, is my best bet.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Gani2012:
[HELP][Xperia S,LT26i]Struck with many problems on my Xperia S while flashing CM10

Hi All,

First of all, Thanks to XDA and FreeXperia project. You guys are doing great.

Problem Description:

Initially my phone had a Genuine ICS 4.04 from Sony Xperia [build 6.1.A.2.55]. I heard about CM10 and Jelly Bean 4.1.2 for Xperia S and I wanted to try it out.

So, at first, for unlocking the bootloader, I followed a few procedures suggested in XDA forums about Xperia S and Youtube videos on how to root it and so, I was able to unlock it successfully.

Next while flashing(This is where I made a mistake) , I downloaded FXP202-cm-10-20130110-UNOFFICIAL-anzu.zip from FreeXperia project site.

I pushed the FXP202-cm-10-20130110-UNOFFICIAL-anzu.zip to sdcard.

I flashed boot.img, but the flash didnt succeed.

Later I figured out that I had to download FXP202-cm-10-20130110-UNOFFICIAL-nozomi.zip. The LT26i was a.k.a "nozomi".

I flashed boot.img now again which is from FXP202-cm-10-20130110-UNOFFICIAL-nozomi.zip, then I could see the FreeXpria Logo and purple light on top. I pressed vol up to enter recovery mode.

But, now the zip image in sdcard is FXP202-cm-10-20130110-UNOFFICIAL-anzu.zip. So, I cannot flash that.

Is there anyway for me to copy the FXP202-cm-10-20130110-UNOFFICIAL-nozomi.zip file in my PC to a location in sdcard of phone so that I can point to it during the recovery mode or during fastboot mode, to take it and flash it ??

Is there anyway for me to completely redo the whole set of procedures, putting my phone to a sane state, fully working state with old 4.04 running on it ??

Later, adding to the list of risks, I tried the below command to flash all the contents in the FXP202-cm-10-20130110-UNOFFICIAL-nozomi.zip file after all the above procedures.

" fastboot flash system FXP202-cm-10-20130110-UNOFFICIAL-nozomi.zip "

I see that it succeeds in flashing too, but didnt boot up.

Help me to proceed now.

Regards,

Gani :|
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rkmoran:
I'm looking for a dockable case for my ion to use with my smart dock. Any suggestions please pm me.

Thanks in advance,

Rich.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] emompong:
How to solve this?

ZOoming camera while under water? Acro S here
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nonac:
Sync to PC STOPPED WORKING!!!

Hi friends,

Just started using a Xperia SL (LT26ii) with upgraded ROM to 6.1.A.2.45 from SONY!

After an sync to PC Companion a couple of times, it suddenly STOPPED working. Every time I plug in my phone, a error notice pop's up from WIndows saying "USB Device Not Recognized".

Re-install PC Companion but still could not get it to work. Any suggestions?

Thank you in advance!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Try pressing the volume buttons.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Shadzz:
Bootloop(?)

Hey guys, good evening,

After doing fine the unblock of the bootloader, I've proceeded to the installation of CM10.1

done the fasboot boot boot.img(from the openSemc), done, had copied and pasted "v0.0 - Fastboot Flashable Boot Image

v0.0 - Fastboot Flashable System Image" the zips and the gapps to phone.

It started with Sony logo, not the FreeXperia, and I remembered of seeing the result of the bootloader, and it was succed, unblocked.

I've continued, entered the recovery easily, installed both zips from sdcard, and rebooted.

After that, all I've got is sony logo at the beggining, and a black screen.

I'm able to got it in fastboot mode, but flash but I'm not able.

Any tips to help me? Came from SGS2, hehe it was easier :p

PS: Xperia S

Thanks!

I managed to get flashmode and got back on old ICS, but how do I supposed to do to get the CM10-1 working?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sudd1976:
Help a NooB !!

Hi Guys,

Hope that you can help me. I have rooted my Xperia S using Bin4ry's method. Then after this I have installed Rom Toolbox Pro so that I can then install a custom ROM.

But I have discovered that I need to unlock my Bootloader, If i do this will I lose any data or apps or will it all remain in place???

Secondly what is the best way to unlock Bootloader ??

Please help a noob !!:silly:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Only way to unlock the bootloader is through the official Sony page. http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com you will lose data when you unlock so make sure you back everything up first.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Deep 86:
Xperia S 2 GB App. storage

Xperia S comes with 32GB inbuilt memory, No SD card slot,

It has 2GB for installing Apps. 4 GB for ROM and inbuilt apps and rest for music, Docs., Videos etc.

So, My Question is What to do after 2GB space gets full by installing heavy App like Games?

Is there any way or we have to adjust by uninstalling other apps?

PLZ REPLY

THANKS..:good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
2 Gb for apps, 1 Gb for system, 250 Mb for cache, 25.8 Gb for Internal SD card and about 500 Mb for other things, I think. It isn't exactly 32 Gb (bits vs bites thing).

Those 2 Gb won't be filled so soon. There only resides some of the apps cache and the apks only. The data for games, for example, goes for SD card.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Deep 86:
Thanks A Lot Felimenta97 for giving the useful information. :laugh:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] javitogomezzzz:
Are the roms/kernels for the S version compatible with the SL? They have the exact same hardware so i think they would work the same way as the Defy/Defy+ roms
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] griever00717:
I flashed the AOKP JB Custom ROM for my Xperia Acro S and also flashed GAPPS but I still don't have play store. Tried to download all sorts of versions of Playstore. It installs successfully but everytime I run it, it always crashes. Please help. :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mmm273:
you can transfer apps to internal storage (25GB ) (only apps with suport it)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Shadzz:
Anyone?

Thanks anyway..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cesman:
Does the information for the Xperia S hold true for the Xperia SL?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maguuss:
Try fastboot flash boot boot.img

Sent from my Acro S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] emompong:
I did.. but it seems like the zoom button is automatically being pressed underwater..

Also.. i have XTX ROM Stock kernel .50 firmware... is it safe to update .55 OTA?? Please advise
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I don't know about volume, as I don't own a Acro S. About XTX, wait a bit for v9 for Acro S.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
I have downloaded some mp3 files. Transferred them using MediaGo to my XS.

But I can't find them in walkman's library.

If I open files with walkman (with root explorer dialog box) it plays the files.

Any suggestions, what's wrong here?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Try finding a media rescan app, download it and run. Reboot after done
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
I believe just a reboot should trigger a re-scan

From Jaramie's LT28at

2012Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
It should, but doesn't work every time, related to his problem. At least not with me.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] utsav911:
I have rebooted lots of times, but no luck.

I added some more mp3s from different source and they are visible in library.

I am not getting what's wrong.