yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
Carbon ROM and kernel

I am using Carbon ROM and I flashed this kernel http://xdaforums.com/xperia-s/s-development/kernel-kernel-4-4-x-rom-t2801462 however the phone does not boot!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maheshgvelly:
Illumination Bar

Hi Guys ...is there any way to make our illumination bar to glow various colours like xperia u..?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
First, do not ever quote OP. Second, no, it's impossible. We don't have colored LEDs on our devices.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] eros101:
Hi.

I've an Xperia S and I've flashed this CM11. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2555243

How do I recover my contacts?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] achraf..:
I have xperia s with the bootloader locked I want to install cm11
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] :
How can I relock my bootloader? Xperia S. Nevermind, I found out. Someone delete this post please
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeremux:
Hi,

If you don't have a backup, i guess it can back with Google account synchronisation.

It can also work by adding other account like outlook.com
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] galvadauzhis:
backup

Hey guys,

i have a problem here !. i was using this kernel with TWRP and everything was great, however accidently i deleted(wiped) system and now i cannot mount my system. It says there is no operating system ! I was googling for that for a while and find the solution

I can make a restore by creating a new backup and replacing it with real one. PROBLEM IS I DONT HAVE A BACKUP FOR XPERIA ACRO S.

Maybe there is a good people who can share your backup with me? IT will cost me a lot of money if no one will.

srsly guys, help me :)

I was using this [Acro S][Kernel] Stock Kernel + CWM + TWRP + Init.d (6.2.B.1.96)

Best regards,
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mirhawk:
You can always flash a stock ftf. I don't think anyone will provide You their backup. You can backup You data partition and restore it later so as not to loose apps and their data.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] galvadauzhis:
please, could you give me a tips how to do THAT?:D i am newguy here. i can only load into recovery menu.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] achraf..:
How to install recovery on Xperia s 6.2.b.1.96
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crazymac1984:
Hi there,

I'm trying to flash a rom and I'm just getting symlink failed error everytime. I've tried Cwm and twrp to no success. I've got Xperia S locked bootloader.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mirhawk:
Boot into recovery and take backup of Your data partition. Then download a 6.2.b.1.96 firmware ftf from xda. Then use flashtool to flash the the firmware using flash mode(the lighting symbol). You need to install drivers for flashmode and the phone. Those are available in the directory where You installed the flashtool.

Search and ya shall find! You also need to check for Your bootloader too(locked/unlocked).

Which ROM are You trying to flash?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] danidarklord:
I'm not sure but seems that locked bootloader only has the option to install stock base custom ROM right?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeremux:
Hi,

you can't have KK Rom.

But you can try this one [ROM][LB/UB][4.1.2] CyanogenMod 10.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crazymac1984:
Hi, thanks for your relpy,

I'm trying to flash this ROM ( http://xdaforums.com/xperia-s/s-development/share-based-96-jb-xperia-z2-style-rom-t2806247 ), they say it is a stock based ROM and should be possible to flash the ROM and then flash the stock kernel after, but each time i'm getting the symlink error so I can't even get through the first flash, I'd post on the ROM thread but it says I need more than 10 posts elsewhere first.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] danidarklord:
Thanks bro, guest it's time to unlock then since KK ROM is very interesting now that it has many customized Ui as far that I know.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jeremux:
I also think it's a good idea.

I personally use this rom [ROM] [4.4.4] [OFFICIAL] Paranoidandroid 4.4 from deedwar.

I have no particular problems, updates are regular.

As with other KK roms quality of the camera is worse than a stock rom.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mirhawk:
Is Your bootloader unlocked? If yes, then flash the kernel first. Then flash the ROM. No need to flash kernel again then!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] danidarklord:
Will try when I have better internet connection, it's really sucks now:mad:

Nway..Thanks for helping. :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ajayzone2:
Plz Help me to Install Custom Rom on My Xperia S

Suggest me Some Good Custom Rom

& Explain me how to install That Rom

My Friends Suggested me to use MIUI v5

What u Guys Suggest ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Project Fog:
I just did the bootloader unlock using the new improved website. I don't know what was the number 9.

If it was related to the terminal command, here is some tips:

Current directory: pwd

Move up form directory: cd ..

Change directory: cd foldername/

Run the fastboot: ./fastboot

You need to be in the folder where the fastboot is located to start it.

I hope this you help you!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mik_1995xp:
Storage

[IMG="reference picture"]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img673/4779/2160cf.png[/IMG]

Device: Xperia S

ROM: Carbon ROM beta10

I have installed apps already but suddenly encountered insufficient storage error when installling a pretty big app from play store(~30mb).

The first bar(top) shows that there is still around ~40% space available, but at the part where it says "Available" it only says there are only 300mb left. the data used compared to the data space left doesn't add up to the total space(350mb+1.01gb+70.28mb is not equal to 1.97gb). any ideas?

TIA
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nineteen67:
Hi, can someone help me to fix my XU? Touch screen has stop responding and I can't find any thread that can help me. The thing is I haven't rooted my XU and I can't enable USB-Debugging 'cause of the touchscreen problem. Does anyone know how can I fix it?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sinarterputih:
I have xperia s v6.2.B.1.96, now my phone suddenly shuts down frequently, I've tried a factory reset, then reflash using flashtool, but after the phone being turned on, my phone is still frequently shut down, what solution to this problem? Xperia S unlocked bootloader.

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mik_1995xp:
are you sure the screen is not brokenyet? if it is might need a new screen. if not, maybe try restoring the OS by using the sony update utility

maybe try clearing up the whole phone?(all the data including the user storage)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Dany XP:
Is there any way to have back radio FM in kitkat ROMs?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Twski:
Your touchscreen issue is probably a hardware fault because you never rooted, unlocked of flashed anything into your phone, so neither I nor nobody on XDA can help you. But if it is not, I can help you to reset your phone.

You can do it without using the screen or needing to turn on USB debugging with a program called Flashtool. Here's how you do it:

1) Download Flashtool

http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/tool/flash-tool-for-xperia-devices/

2) Download needed drivers for Flashtool to reconize your phone

I'm too lazy to look for Xperia U drivers so I'll send a full pack with all Xperia drivers (it's only 14mb anyways ;))

http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=Rmxhc2h0b29sLWRyaXZlcnMtMS41LTIwMTQwMzE4

3) Install Flashtool and drivers...

4) Download stock ICS FTF for Xperia U

5) Flash the FTF

Follow this tutorial

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=36741633&postcount=4

After everything done your phone should be now back to stock with everything wiped.

If your touchsreen still doesnt work, then you will have to send your phone to a Sony service center or something...

Good luck
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maddboss:
If I flash an Xperia SL kernel to my Xperia S will be the cpu overclocked? cause the SL has the same cpu as the S but the SL's cpu is 1.7GHz and I think it's just overclocked
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] anoopmb12:
Installing rom dont reebooting acro s

Hi am new to the world of android customization. I searched lot and tried to install a custom rom Carbon-KK-hikari-Beta6 on my Acro S by the following method

1. rooted with doomlord easy rooting toolkit

2. installed CWM with CWM6-cDM_v2.2

3. booted into recovery mode

4. wiped userdata,wiped partition cache, wiped dalvik cache

5. installed zip fom sd card

6. selected reboot system now

After that phone is not booting but while pressing power button it vibrates

I managed to boot by flashing original rom with flashtool

Also I have tried [ROM][4.4.2] Beanstalk 4.4.4001

Same thing happened

My current rom is JB4.1.2, b.96 original

Kindly help me to resolve the issue and to install custom rom

Thanks in Advance
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] deadman220:
can I use dual boot with any rom or it must support it :confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Dany XP:
Did u flash a custom kernel right? Because there's no way any KK ROM works on stock kernel man...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maddboss:
check that the bootloader can be unlocked: dial *#*#7378423#*#* then service info/configuration and then look "bootloader unlock allowed:yes/no"

if no, then you can't unlock your bootloader so you can't install custom roms :( just stock based (like existenz), if yes then you can unlock your bootloader with flashtool and after that you can install custom roms :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Jumi-Jakke:
Acro S Cyanogenmod 11

Updated my Acro S to Deedwaters Cyanogenmod 11 and now its like new phone, super. Installation easy, only problems with win 8 and driver installations (found video on youtube how to do this).

Couple of bugs: spotify crashes and phone boots, facebook video causes crashes. Solutions ?

Otherwise very good work, very grateful for this...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dengg94:
HI,

I've successfully installed cm11 on a xperia s (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2555243), i've installed 3.5

But there are several bugs. For example the device reboots, when I set airplane mode on.

So I tried to install the AOSPXS rom, but it ended up in a bootloop. When I tried CM10.1 (stable release) -> same result. I even tried to wipe cache and system.

But before, I made a backup of the cm11 system. So cm11 is now running again.

Is there anything else I have to do for flashing another custom rom or the stock rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Thomson2412:
You could try to flash doomkernel first, then reboot in cmw and flash the new rom
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mik_1995xp:
anyone have an idea about this?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Thomson2412:
Have you treid to delete lost+found folder from system?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mik_1995xp:
sweet! that fixed my problem haha. thanks a lot :):good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tgilmore16:
Build number: 6.1.C.1.111 Root, Update and Other Questions

Hi All,

I done some searching on this board, thread and the internet in general and need help.

I picked up an Ion L28at and plugged it into the Bridge for Mac. It went through the process of updating and I'm now on 6.1.C.1.111. Please confirm, is this the last official build for this model. I thought it could be upgraded to Jelly Bean. I did verify my bootloader can't be unlocked.

I also attempted rooting via the Doomlord, on a PC, method and it got to the end and said root unsuccessful, 6.1.c.111 not supported.

Is there a way to root this build number? I would like to flash a ROM such as Existenz and get rid of the bloatware.

Any help will be appreciated and if asking questions that searching should have answered, I apologize. There is a vast amount of information available and I'm at a point I just need to ask these questions. My old brain doesn't function the way it used to.

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Dany XP:
Is there any way to make FM Radio work again in KK ROMs on Xperia S? Maybe with SpiritFM? And if it works, with exactly what configuration?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wohuw:
Jelly bean should be out for the lt28at, try searching for a jelly bean ftf file. I'm pretty sure there's a post on some thread, but I don't know if I can link it in here.

as for the root, you can try towelroot

No, it hasn't been working for quite a while now. The problem is in the sources, it's not like you can change a couple of settings and solve it. The only way would be running pure aosp or aospxs, both of which have working fm radio.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maddboss:
what's the best custom rom for locked bootloader Xperia S? I want a rom that looks like 4.3 or 4.4 stock Sony
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] masencod:
wifi problem

hello guys

ihave an xperia s runnig openSEMC beta3 (( cm11 . 4.4.2))

ihave an wifi problem and i know it's because of wifi country code

every time i don't use sim on it it will work fine but when sim is in it it wont work .

i used wifix app but it stop work on every boot .

any suggestions ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] iyergr:
Unique problems with Paranoid Android 4.4.x ROMS for Xperia S / SL (Nozomi)

I tried updating my Xperia SL (LT26ii) from 6.2.B.1.96 (INDIA) to Paranoid Android 4.4.4 (PA versions 4.42, then 4.44 and lastly 4.45). In all the versions, all things run smoothly except for the camera. I get pink flickering screen everytime i switch on the camera. I am not able to view anything from the camera. Even after waiting for as long as 10 minutes, the camera does not get normalised and the pink flickering screen persists. Although, any pic clicked (even through the pink flickering screen) is getting captured normally without the pink effect.

This happens when the camera is in all modes (front / back / photo / recording), ONLY except when it is front camera video recording mode. In this mode, the camera screen does not show pink flickering screen.

I tried searching various forums for the solution but could not find one.

I reverted back to my original firmware and the camera was working fine. Later, i installed carbon ROM and the camera was still working fine.

Actually, i wanted to post this in ROM section, but me being new to the forum and NOT from the developer fraternity, am unable to do so, considering the restrictions.

If anyone can help me with this and PA can come up with a solution to the camera bug issue, would be great.

Thanks a ton in advance :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mirhawk:
This is a known bug and is due to the kernel. The kernel developer is working on it. And as for Carbon, the developer of the ROM has reverted back to the stable version of the kernel hence You don't face any issues in it. On PA, if You took to take a photo, the photo would come out okay even though You are not able to see it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] iyergr:
Thanks for the update mate :)

Waiting for the developer to fix the bug...:victory:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Udni:
Push files in Fastboot

Hello and thanks for this amazing thread! ?

Basically the title says it all; is it possible to push files from the pc when in fastboot mode.

The reason I want this is because I installed CWM, but my phone keeps booting into CWM only. I cannot mount the usb in CWM, because I get an error saying a missing file. I can however access fastboot. So I thought that if I manage to get the ROM over to the phone I could use CWM to flash it and hopefully fix the problem.

Thanks in advance!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kent Labo:
I am using Xperia Sl Lt26ii running jellybean 6.2.B.1.96 Honami Style rom v4. My problem is I can't get my dualshock 3 sixaxis to work on my device using sixaxis controller app. I won't pair to the device I tried lots of way to get it working but no luck
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wohuw:
I'm pretty sure you can't push files while in fastboot.

However, you can flash the kernel image (extract the boot.img file from the rom's zip file, copy it in the fastboot folder, and use the command fastboot flash boot boot.img (or whatever the file name is))

after that it should either boot in CWM or TWRP depending on what the kernel has, and it should be in ADB mode. In ADB mode you can, indeed, push files (adb push C:\wherever\you\put\the\file.zip /sdcard/file.zip), make sure you keep the exact same file name.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hmillos:
Just a small question to be sure before I unlock my bootloader, It will wipe all user data / factory reset my device, won't it? :good:

NVM, It will wipe my data.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ehab alz:
problem in WiFi

hiii ,please help....i've flashed many kitkat roms(carbon rom,beanstalk,cm11) on my sony acro s and WiFi still not working on every single one of them

:crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lolomator:
stuck at FreeXpreria after CM install

I was trying to install CM9.1 on my XperiaS

I unlocked the bootloader and rooted successfully, then i was following this guide (i followed a video guide [youtube: ykuv5alU4jE 10 minute mark] which swapped some steps, but i decided not to)

I installed CM.zip from sdcard, installed gapps, wipe..., wipe what? I guess this is where trouble began. I googled a little and decided to wipe cache, rebooted the system and instead of CM logo I was greeted by FreeXperia again. I realized that I had the USB cable connected to PC all this time, so I pulled it off, rebooted the phone, and repeated the last steps.

I flashed CM but this time there was an error assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "LT26i" || ...blah ... Error 7, Installation failed

According to some thread here (which i lost in the 50+ currently open tabs) i deleted the lines assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "LT26i" || ... from cm-9.1.0-nozomi.zip\META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script, pushed in on the sdcard with adb, and installed it again.

This time the installation worked (and i installed gapps once more for good measure), but after reboot i still got back to freexperia

I tried wiping cache/data, installing and rebooting in different order but I even though the installation is successfull every time, i cant get CM to boot and i cant go back I made a backup with Clockwork and TWRP, but apparently i didnt, since its not there. And this is longer ago so i dont remember what exactly i did back then

EDIT

after going back further and further and repeating the steps it suddenly booted into CM somewhere on the 8th try

I ended up

-wiping cache

-wiping data

-install CM

-reboot

-fastboot boot flash boot.img

-fastboot reboot

-fastboot reboot

and THEN it worked

now it turns out that android icecream is VERY different from Jellybean, screw stable versions, I'm gonna install CM10. But i guess I'm on my own with this, that is the fate of those using old phones, if it older than one year then nobody cares about it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] b0r000:
Awww Man! Now i feel like a Blitz.

Is it really truth that all KitKat based ROM's have a bug with HDMI?

I just moved to PureSlim-KitKat-R1 and I've wanted to play friends something on TV and FAIL.

Could somebody tell me which ROM i should install to get full factory functionality but faster/less draining battery?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] dragan90:
My xperia S wont turn on after it turns down when battery was empty.

I followed suggestions from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1849170&nocache=1 and right now my phone is waiting for flashmode with rubber band. Phone don't vibrate, turn on or enter to flashmode. I have red led now and it is more than 12 hours on rubber band waiting for flashmode. When it is on charger sometimes led is of, I thought that it is ready for rubber band because red led is periodically turning on but nothing is happening.

What should I do? Do I need to discharge battery? How to do that without taking battery out?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vordhosbnbg:
What I now use is very stable and and I had never seen my Xperia S so fast and responsive for the last 2 years as I own it. There might be some issues with some 3D games, idk - don't use the phone for 3D gaming. I am using OpenSEMC (CM11), but you must flash antother kernel though, as the one in the OpenSEMC build is causing random reboots.

ROM: OpenSEMC BETA 3.5 (DL)(thread)

Kernel: ELiTE Kernel (DL)(thread)

GAPPS: Minimal BaNkS gapps 4.4.4 (DL)(thread)

Advice: Do Full wipe, flash ROM, Kernel and Gapps, then do wipe of cache and dalvik cache.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] g3nesisEXIA:
Acro S roms on Acro HD

I am considering getting the acro hd (japanese version) but was wondering if acro s roms (such as CM, PA ) would work on it? Google gave me no results regarding custom roms, so I figured I'd ask here.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bye2fever:
Hi, I have problem with my Acro S when i want to enter cwm recovery.

the blue light won't appear and it only boot normaly to home screen.

I have googling to solve this problem but still have no idea to fix it.

This problem appeared after I installed custom rom. :(

Thanks for your help
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nageswarswain:
I have flashed Sony xperia s by beanstalk 4.2.2 version 1.275 after that I can not use hotspot and USB tether please help
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nageswarswain:
Solved

Sent from my Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ceriqdesign:
Custom kernel for Xperia Ion

Hi.. i have looked the thread for custom kernel which only worked for Xperia S.. is there any chance it'll work on Ion??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] 2badd:
cant install custom rom on xperia acro s (newbie)

Hi guys,

i've been searching for a step by step approach on how to install a custom rom on my phone (xperia acro s) but to no avail. since im quite new to this im having a hard time trying to install the custom roms.

here's how ive done it.

current status of my phone:

unlocked bootloader: yes

rooted: yes

installed CWM: yes

downloaded custom rom + Gapps: yes

installed flashtool: yes

so from here on i dont know what to do next:

first i wipe everything (factory reset, cache, delvik)

then install the custom rom.

but after that i cant open my phone anymore even though it says installation complete already.

am i missing a step here??

ive been researching and i cant understand the fastboot thingy..

is there a kernel that i should install first?

btw im on android 4.1.2 stock, build number 6.2.B.1.96 stock

baseband version 8660 (if these help)

i've went back and restored my phone from Sony Update Service and back to being rooted again as to prepare for another try..so hear me out guys.. i'm not an expert but i can follow instructions as long as it is complete (been tinkering/customizing some other gadgets too and i'm quite successful with it)

hope someone can help me. thank you and good day! :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mirhawk:
Which ROM are You trying to install?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Joej970:
From A to Z, please

Okay guys,

first of all, thank you!

Ok, let me explain:

1. what I want: get rid of sony's firmware and flash CyanogenMod11

2. phone: Xperia S, my current firmware: 6.2.B.1.96, (still) locked bootloader , no CWM, no root access, SONY PC companion installed

3. I'm following this tutorial: http://www.androidhogger.com/how-to-install-cyanogenmod-11-android-4-4-xperia-s.html

4. I stuck when it comes to root xperia s http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/xperia-s-lt26i-root-android412-jellybean-ota-501291, but this tutorial says I have to unlock bootloader before. Well okay.

5. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2447319

I DID everything as said in instructions till the 10th step, but then the ******* phone does not stay in Fastboot mode. My computer installs (apparently) some random drivers -> it does not ask me what I want to do, 'because the driver wasn't installed successfully'., so I can not point to the usb_driver folder.

I tried updating the driver through the Device manager where 'S1 Boot Fastboot' shows when I enter the fastboot mode, but can't finish because the phone quits fastboot and the SONY's logo apperas before I manage to do anything.

I also installed alternate driver pack (link in DooMLoRD's tutorial), but it doesn't change anything.

That's it, guys. I REALLY hope you can help me, because I can't stand the official firware anymoreeeee. I know you rock the stage of phones

Cheers!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Don't think so.

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"