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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sudd1976:
Help a NooB 2.0 !!

Hi Guys,

Hope you can help me as I'm still a bit confused and have some questions.

I have read all of the instructions about unlocking the bootloader and then Flashing CM10 to my Xperia S.

I understand that I need to back up my data before doing this. Do I use PCC to do this? or is there a better way?

I know that I should make a backup of my current Stock Rom in case anything goes wrong, can this be done using CWM?or again is there another way?

Any help will be gratefully received. :confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
you can back up your rom by cwm or flashtool. if by flashtool you need seus.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sudd1976:
Thanks for that,

Still having problems CMW says my device is not supported is this because i have not yet unlocked the bootloader ? and what the heck is SEUS??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
sony ericsson update service but now its sony update service,
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lance_05:
Hey everyone! I had a problem with my Xperia Acro S. I had installed XTXperience ROM on my phone. I thought I backed up my Original Firmware thru Nandroid. When I tried to restore it, it was not my old firmware at all, I checked my firmware information and it was not the one indicated in my box, I think the SI information is different. Is there a way for me to get to my old firmware back? Can I get it back using Update Manager form PC companion?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sudd1976:
Again,

Thanks for that managed to make a copy of my stock ROM using Flashtool and SEUS.

Like the TV detective Columbo ......Just one more thing!!

When I flash CM 10 and Unzip the files does CWM need to be installed before flashing ?

:confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Toledo_JAB:
When you play a song, that is lost to walkman using file explorer, have you then edited its music info to see what is in there? I have had songs with a correct file name and all the tracks ID tag info was messed up with a different song. So walkman sees my pink Floyd song as a completely different song, album art and info. But it still plays pink Floyd.

From Jaramie's LT28at

2012Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
the SI on the box or back of your phone and the SI on the firmware version is two different things.

SI on the box is the date of your phone manufactured

SI on the firmware version is you region :).

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you dont need to unzip the cm10, you can flash it thru cwm,

but yes you need to unlocked your phone first, root and install cwm

before you can flash cm10 or other custom roms.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lance_05:
Thanks for the reply man! But is there a way for me to get my old firmware back? My box indicates that my phone is for the Indonesian market. I totally forgot the region code in my phone before I flashed another ROM.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
you said that you've back up your rom before flashing xtx.

and if you do, then thats your real SI#.

i forgot the link, there was a post in general section, way back. about SI# and their region.

try to search on xperia P section, because it was posted when xperia s and xperia p was on the same section.

edit:

here

CDA Number

Firmwares
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] boncaunhaquynhanh:
I found!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] theruben:
Xperia S Problems.

Okay, so I flashed the kernel : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2031064 And after that, it did not boot up.. And now it only gives an red led if I put it in the charger, and I can get to the first Boot Logo and from there I can go to CWM but, it can`t connect to the PC and I can`t get it into Fastboot or Flashmode, because if I try that, it`ll just give a red led :o Someone Idea? Please help :$ I just have the phone,,
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
did you unlocked your phone before doing that?if yes, download correct firmware version (.45 or .452 or. 55), then flash stock kernel with flashtool only.the problem is you cant use flashmode or fastboot,here's the trick, be sure you have charge your phone for 1 hour minimum,

after charging, be sure that your phone is turn off, push power button + volume up then wait until it vibrates 3 times.

1. connect your usb cord to pc without the phone and then start flashtool,

2. choose your downloaded firmware, then uncheck all, leaving kernel.sin and loader.sin only.

3. when it says connect your phone, connect your phone to usb, while doing this.hold power button+volume up then wait again till it vibrates three times,after it vibrates press volume down dont hold off the power button.

4. then see if it will flash. if fail, try again 1-3.

if you havent unlocked your bootloader

1. repair thru pc companion or sony update service.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] theruben:
I do have Unlocked Bootloader, but now I know what I did wrong ;o The Kernel could`nt be flashed on stock rom xd But it keeps on bootlooping, even in wall charger :o? So what to do now? And Power Button is not working xd Then it just does nothing ;O
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Redstarr1:
If the power button doesn't work, I think your battery is just empty now.. And indeed you flashed a kernel for CM10, which isn't a great idea on stock firmware :).

From what I read, you can still access CWM right? Do you have a stock kernel zip file on your phone? You can just flash that and everything should be okay. If you don't have a flashable kernel on your phone's storage, you can also mount USB storage in CWM. Just boot into CWM, select Mounts and Storage Menu and there select mount USB storage (plug in your USB-cable, of course). Now you can just copy a kernel to your phone.

I think it's odd that fastboot or flashmode didn't work though..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1527159

I followed the procedure there and my Xperia S got bootloop!:eek:

Xperia S stock 6.1.a.2.45 ROM & stock Kernel

I did procedure 8-14 without Internet connection.

I had relocked BL and this is the 2nd time i unlock my BL.

I did this with 25% battery.

Well my phone is fine now (I charged it, relocked BL and repaired it via SUS);)

But I want to find the reason of the bootloop because I want to unlock BL again.

Thanks a lot for help:D

Sorry for bad English
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] theruben:
If I`m mounting it, nothing comes on my PC ... So what now? And I don`t have the stock kernel file, please help ;D And I accidently deleted my rom ;O Edit : I don`t have CWM but TeamWin Recovery Project 2.3.3.0
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KrzakalD:
Question about Freexperia for Xperia S

I just got my new Xperia S and thinking about unlocking bootloader and installing Freexperia.

My question is does Cyanogenmod 10 aka Freexperia does have any known issues or bugs?

Anything that will not work or work badly? Just wondering if moving from Stock to CM10 is good idea.

Couldn't find it anywhere so just wondering maybe everything works fine and it's good idea?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xyrer:
paranoid Android has been working like a champ on my Xperia S, everything works ok, see THIS and you'll never go back to stock
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mzr7:
You won't get 1080p video and no fm radio for now. (fm radio is coming)

And it's a great idea trust me! I don't regret it at all :)

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Alright noob question. I would like to try the stock jb rom when it comes with everything working(Walkman music info)

Etc. So my point is if I lock the bootloader how will i unlock it again, will I use the same process I used to unlock it before.

Any help would be great. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Yes you unlock it the same way you did before.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mzr7:
Oh cool thanks! I thought you could only request the key once, wait I'm supposed to use the key i got previously right or get a new one.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Same key as before.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chrissoriano:
hello pipz!I'm looking for vold.fstab trick (swapping external to internal memory) for acro s

I try to search,but no luck..I hope somebody gonna help me out here
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] spongefire:
i just installed cm10 jelly bean on my sony xperia s but now every time i try to connect to my wifi it keeps verifying it and it wont stop can someone help me
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Jiyeon90:
How do I make my phone show battery %?? I'm on stock ROM, rooted

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I tried cm10 but went back to ICS after a couple days, yea it is really smooth but losing bravia, walkman application, the cools sony widgets, fm radio and the the full use of the camera is what made me go back, I'm back on stock and I have been installing some cool camera and sound mods from xperia v and launcher/themes from xperia z + now I finally managed to get bravia back, never been happier :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Download Xperia GX status bar.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wajahebat:
Question

Hello there im a newbie, i have one question...Im using Xperia Ion LT28h Stock 6.1.E.3.7 ( Unlocked BL, Rooted )

As im thinking to get back to rom 6.1.E.2.68, because latest rom from sony (.E.3.7 ) is totally sux, battery draining too fast...

Ive already make soo many customization to my stock rom now...

So how am i gonna do it ?? Just download the stock rom .E.2.68 ?? Am i gonna loose all the customization that ive made on .E.3.7 ??

Let say i already make backup through CWM recovery, after i flashed .E.2.68, then restore the backup, is it gonna work??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lance_05:
Hey I have found a file inside my phone memory, it says CDAinfo.txt and lists 1266-5463_R4A as CDA Number.. How can I make SUS recognize my phone with that CDA number? I have read somewhere it has something to do with build.prop?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pkvk9122:
Sony Xperia Acro S Rooting and Unrooting questions

Hello people!

I have just recently bought my new Sony Xperia Acro S and I am thinking of rooting it. However, I am sort of scared that one day I will need to claim warranty. I am aware that rooting will void the warranty, however, if you unroot it, or return to the state I bought it in, I heard somewhere that said your warranty would be back in action. My question for this part is, is the previous statement true?

My second question is, even if un-rooting doesn't bring back the warranty, how can I still un-root or revert to the state I bought it in?

I would like to confirm that I can un-root my phone before going ahead with the root.

Thanks to everyone in advance!

pkvk9122
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] angelossssss:
Hello,

I just got my Xperia S and i want to unlock the bootloader.

I got the unlock key.

So when i press the volume up button and connect the usb cable the led turns blue and a few secs later nothing happens and it turns green.

How will i know that i'm in fastboot mode?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
You have to press and hold. If it still doesn't stay blue, then you have to successfully reinstall the drivers if fastboot.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] angelossssss:
It doesnt stay...

How do i re-install the drivers?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Use the driver installer from Flashtool.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] angelossssss:
You mean the one in the sony site? -->http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/fastboot-driver/
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Try them. Should work.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] angelossssss:
Thanks man. I managed to do it with the alternative drivers given in the next posts.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
You unroot by flashing a stock ftf firmware. And yes you can do that and send it in for warranty repair without issue.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pkvk9122:
Thank you! I am in the process of creating my own ftf file. Hopefully I can restore and root without any fear ^_^.

pkvk9122
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] angelossssss:
Is there a way to pull the apks and all their data from my phone?

I used to do it with mskip's tool on my galaxy note and nexus every time i flashed but it's not working on my xperia S now.

i want to flash another rom but i'm so bored of re-installing all my apps and settings one-by-one again...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Backup with CWM/TWRP, install the ROM, install BusyBox if the ROM doesn't have it included, and install AppExtractor 2.0 Beta.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] angelossssss:
just install busybox and use appextractor from market?

ok i think i got it.

I will pull the apks and settings from the cwm backup i did in my current rom and restore them to the new one?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I wouldn't restore the settings from the system itself. Can cause problems, I think. But, yeah. It will extract from the backup and install for ya.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] angelossssss:
Yeah i meant the apks and their respective data.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Yeah. Some data fails with me (mostly apps that have an account set up that appear of System settings), but other then that, works good for me.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rent0n:
Hi,

I'm running stock ICS on my Sony Xperia S and I'd like to run CM10.

Can somebody please let me know if this is the right procedure?

1. Unlock Bootloader following these instructions: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

2. Root the device using Bin4ry's method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

3. Install adb and fastboot from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

4. Flash kernel, CM10 ROM and GAPPS following these instructions: http://freexperiaproject.com/ (--> HowTo Install)

Is that right?

Doubts I have:

1. I have downloaded fastboot and adb from the android developers website (http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html), but I've seen some fastboot drivers on the Sony Developers website too (http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/fastboot-driver/). Which one should I use?

2. Is rooting the device with Bina4ry's method necessary at all? Or it gets rooted while flashing kernel and/or CM10?

Thanks a lot guys.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
I use the adb drivers from Sony's site. You don't need to root before flashing.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fareeed:
Not really a question but more of an observation. Has anyone else noticed that you get high read/write speeds when in recovery? So much so that I use it to transfer files :P
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pkvk9122:
Little question on flashing ftf files

Hi people!

I have a little question. I have generated my own ftf file using this persons video: youtube.com/watch?v=bB77gWRUI_A

Do the ftf files contain the necessary drivers for the phone? (Acro S). Also, when I flash my phone, do I just use the ftf file?

Thanks!

pkvk9122
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] chrissoriano:
hi guys is there a vold fstab trick for our acro s?

pls.help coz im runnin out of memory and i dont want

to delete some of my files....badly needed guys!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] razer1224:
my device isnt booting no led lights no screen turn on

It couldnt read the signal

Now it couldnt turn on

tried getting into flashmode but nothing works!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] logicaldeveloper@live.com:
Aokp pacman rom

Am using PACMAN ROM V19.3.0

I've installed Sprit FM radio, can someone help with settings. am getting radio signal and radio station name but no Audio.

Also please tell if i want to update to Pacman 19.3.1 is it enough if i do update or should i clear cache/system/data
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mine420:
I am in the same situation as razer1224 any ideas as what to do. with mine while trying to get into fastboot mode it did the three vibrations and now it seems like it is stuck in a hard reset. No charge light when plugged into the wall and no lights responses while plugged into a pc.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MarkMRL:
Remind me if the latest .55 rom still can't be rooted without unlocking the bootloader.

I got the update in Sony PCC but apparently, the .55 rom doesn't add anything new and I'm not updating if it meas losing root access.

Also, is there a changelog for this .55 rom?

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Can't be rooted unless you unlock the bootloader or downgrade to a previous FW and then flash a prerooted. 55 via cwm

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] spinky360:
hi all! one stupid question. There is a way to flash stock FW from test point mode ? Only like that i can connect the phone to pc. And in test point mode is seeing the phone as SMCE Flash device ( debuging mode off / MTP mode ) ... there is a way to start ADB from this stage ? Thank you in advance
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tribalartgod:
Build Prop and MIUI ICS

So I'm learning a lot about Android these days, and what should or should not work for tweaks, etc... I have a question about two lines in the build prop..

dalvik.vm.execution-mode=int:jit

-Can this be removed? The reason I ask, is because, isn't JIT set by default in ICS? If it is, this line wouldn't change anything regardless... Right?

ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=8000000

-So this was under a header that says "Settings to Increase Photo/Video Recording", but clearly has the "dec" tag in it, so it's used for decoding, not encoding. And since my gallery handles the decoding of the images, I should be able to safely remove this line as well, correct? (I am not using he stock gallery...It got deleted when I installed the ROM)

Thanks in advance to whoever answers
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] angelossssss:
I unlocked the BL on my xperia S and i also flashed ParanoidAndroid.

I want to flash back the pure original ICS rom.

Can someone point me a guide?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xyrer:
sure, http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...re-on-your-bootloader-unlocked-xperia-device/
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] angelossssss:
Wow that's super easy !
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mrsatan:
Just leave them there is no point in deleting those. Jit isnt enabled by default, but the rom and kernel has to support it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tribalartgod:
Basic question here... I like my ROMs as bare as possible when installing. I'm kinda OCD about it. If it's something I don't or won't use, I want it gone... So, with that said... How hard would it be to remove everything I don't want, prior to a fresh install?

I understand I can use TB or other apps of the likes to do this... But I'd rather flash my files from recovery, boot, sync, and be ready to roll with ONLY what I use...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I think there will always be something left, but anyway.

Open the zip with 7zip (I recommend it instead of WinRar as it usually break everything with me) and delete every thing you don't want. I'm not sure if it will work fully, considering that the updater-script might have a command to flashing the files one per one or a single line for all files...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] darkofdragon:
Hi guys, Im a new user in XDA developers forum and Im from Malaysia.:)

Recently Sony released new Xperia S LT26i firmware which is 6.1.A.2.55,and i updated to it. I realized that is nothing much change in this firmware except the functionality of camera and moving pages.

I have something to ask~

1) Is that any method to root Xperia S LT26i with official firmware 6.1.A.2.55? Because i saw some rumors about this firmware no longer able to

root by existing Bin4ry method.

2) If i updated to custom JellyBean firmware, will my device become Super laggy?

Thank you:o
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xyrer:
1) I downloaded a stock rom a while ago, which came with the kernel already rooted, so that may be an aswer to that, you will find stock roms in XDA too.

2) I recently installed paranoid android and it's actually a lot faster than stock, so there.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] darkofdragon:
Im very new about how to root my Xperia S and i also want to ask, Do we need to unlock boot loader 1st before root ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
If you plan on unlocking the bootloader don't worry about root. Cus fastbooting a kernel afterwards will give you root anyway.

Oh and Jellybean absolutely woops ics for smoothness and speed

Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
not needed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] darkofdragon:
Thank you :good:

So is that true about the Sony Xperia S LT26i new firmware(6.1.A.2.55) cant use Bin4ry method to get root access? If its truth is that any other method to root besides using Bin4ry method?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jacker60:
Ok I have a question I never see someone ask in the time I'm here in XDA..., why our xperia devices (since X10) doesnt open Gif images, samsung open it, even an Alcatel open it, so why we cant open a simple GIF image, it stays static, I know are apps in the play that can open, but in the stock gallery app it cant :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Nayim_Xps:
HOw to install zip file containing Meta inf and System

HI friends ... I want to know how to install Zip files containing MEta_Inf And System , as i know That everyone says that flash via cwm ..But dont work for me ..My phone is xperia s (rooted) and i also unlock the bootloader ...Please someone tell me the right procedure of installing those files ...THanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
dont extract just install the zip file via recovery.

if you still got errors. redownload.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] roy8846:
Getting New Xperia S today, can I just root, stick any s recovery on it and start flashing ICS roms? (locked bootloader roms of course)

Is it worth unlocking the bootloader (risks?), I have seen a rom that looks good and it says locked bootloader is ok :)

I know all this info is probably available but this is a NOOB thread and I am a Noob (To this phone at least!) :D

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] darkofdragon:
Hi guys i have some question to ask

1) Is that true about the Sony Xperia S LT26i new firmware(6.1.A.2.55) cant use Bin4ry method to get root access? If its truth is that any other method to root besides using Bin4ry method?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] smallz2k:
Try switching between USB debugging on/off while its plugged in to PC, then make sure its off.

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Try using an app to test like titanium backup or toolbox manager, freeze the app and see if everything still runs smoothly, you can remove any, whether its safe to is a different story.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sliim__Shady:
Acro S no service

I rooted my Acro S using almost all of the methods now. Unlocked bootloader and everything. ROMs work great except the only problem is that the service is messed up somehow. It will be on sometimes and then it will just randomly go off. And not come back on. Even when I reboot or wipe and reflash ROM. I've made several backups when the phone had service but when I recover them, no service. I literally waited all day for my service to come and it randomly came on a few hours ago. Now, it's gone. HELPPPPPPPPPP PLEAZZZZZZZZ
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] javedabbasi:
How to enter into recovery mood in Xperia S. My phone build is.453 with stock kernel.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nazir17:
my bootloader unlock status says "yes'

now incase i unlock the bootloader, and relock it. will the bootloader unlock status change from "yes" to "no"? or will it still remain yes?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mharckk:
it will remain "yes"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Maxxxxxxxxxx:
Hello

I am new to Xperia Family

Just Rooted my Acro S with the new Root Method by binary

I have few question

1.How do i install a recovery

2. How do i flash cm10/any jb rom

i have these questions since i havent UNlocked my bootloader, yes it is a locked bootloader

plz help

i can flash kernal while on locked boot loader right?