yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
Aw thanks for the advice, unfortunately, resetting it did not work and even the flash mode results in the same problem of connecting/disconnecting. I wonder if its just a problem with my handset - its funny because it was working fine before I rooted it (I was able to root it fine for a start!) - could it be because its been rooted?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
Did you change computers? My phone connects and disconnects with Windows 8. On Windows 7 and Windows XP it connects fine.

Make sure you change the connectivity to Mass storage Mode

Settings --> Xperia --> USB Connectivity --> USB Connection mode --> Mass Storage Mode
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
Case

Look at this amazing case...

http://alumania.net/products/xperia_sx/

Is there a uk supplier for it??
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
I tried both Mass storage and MTP modes. Ive been on windows 7 - I wonder if they updated some drivers... hmm. so frustrating. I cant work out why I cant do an update through the phone - why it fails.

If anyone is having the same problem, I got this sorted by using another cable... Two of my USB cables were faulty it would seem.. Or only some cables support data exchange.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
try installing cwm manually and then install the custom rom https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5urNlp3WyawNmJRbW8yY1phOHM/edit

i have uploaded the cwm file extract them to /system/bin with root browser and set permission then restart phone if you get a blue light press power button and should enter cwm and the install the rom
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] daede86:
just to know.. what are the specs of this custom rom? thanks!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
some main specs i know off could be more can not understand most of the Japanese translation

- cleared bloatware

- mobile bravia engine 2

- white balance

- daulshock 3

- s-force front surround 3d

there is also a cubemod http://www.mediafire.com/?ly0c6l3619eqe94

- (Media, call, notification, alarm, system) 30 minutes, and added stage volume

- Nav bar, status bar transparent (with or without selectable)

- Quick Configuration Tool (brightness bar existence selectable)

- Navigation Bar Settings

- System Property Tweaks

- ADJ / OOM adjustment (SCV6ready)

- (Press half twice) screen illuminates key focus

- Enable new Disabling Sony logo off-screen brightness adjustment, minimum kernel module system application, the display of the notification!

- New to turn off the menu button on the action bar!

- The volume key long press music forwarding new!

- Related settings in the new Quick Settings tool button long press!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
I emailed them and the send to the uk. Sweet.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kc1:
Shocking battery drainage

When I try to install this, it says it isn't available for my carrier - does anyone have the apk? I've just bought this phone, rooted and flashed JB, and GX mods, but I'm shocked at how fast the battery drains (less than half a day with just 2 short phone calls and modest internet use, so I'm desperate to get something that will improve battery life.

Does anybody else find the screen gets hot?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] td101:
install the app Elixir2 and check the running tasks. i have it sometimes that an app is "hanging" and using a lot CPU. then my phone gets hot and battery drains also very quickly
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
[MENTION=310472]kc1[/MENTION]

here you go

the app is in Japaneses
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
Hey, sounds like something is wrong with your handset... Are you able to go back to the original rom?

Battery life on this device isnt great anyway, I used to get 12h between charges on light-moderate usage. I have increased this to ~1.5 days after downloading "no frills CPU" ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.sineo.android.noFrillsCPU). I set the max clock freq to 702 and min to 384 MHz and governor to ondemand. I don't notice any lag on regular use providing I am using Nova Launcher as the home screen replacement. Original sony home screen lags on this setting.

Keep me updated.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
hi i was deleting unwanted files from /system/vendor/overlay and got mms working with homani conversation.apk

Delete

/system/vendor/overlaycom.sonyerricsson.conversations-res.apk

reboot

enjoy :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
Hey Pakman,

So all I have to do is use like root explorer and delete overlaycom.sonyerricsson.conversations-res.apk?

I don't have to install anything else?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
im not sure i already had homani conversation installed and deleted com.sonyerricsson.conversations-res.apk it should work on stock conversation too if it don't then install homani conversation
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] td101:
Update 9.1.C.1.103 (brown phone)

hi,

my "brown" SO-05D is offering me the OTA-update to 9.1.C.1.103.

But like always before, the update is not successful. Installation stops after 25% (1 dot out of 4), then reboots.

i uploaded the download_package.bin - if anybody is interested

i attached the update Report. maybe somebody can see what is the actual problem?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] daede86:
i waited too much... at the end i'll buy the droid mini! not as beautiful thou..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kc1:
Sorry I can't help because I installed the custom rom posted earlier so OTA updates don't get 'offered' to me. Perhaps somebody here knows where to download the ROM then it can be flashed using Flash Tool?

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Thanks, I installed it and it seemed to make a modest improvement. Not understanding Japanese, maybe I haven't set it to be conservative enough

Thanks. I tried this and some others (juice defender, etc.), and ended up with "One Power Guard". It does the cpu frequency adjustment on the fly but doesn't do wifi off with screen off or flip to 2G with screen off, etc. that the great AOKP rom power saver does. Juice Defender does some of of this, but it didn't have much of an effect overall for me, compared with AOKP's control on my other Sony/ SE phones. I wish I had the skill or somebody else had the inclination to port and AOKP rom to this device.

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I looked at this but ended up buying one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ray-out...her-jacket-black-RT-SO05DLC2-B-/400549313126?

Fits nicely
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
[MENTION=310472]kc1[/MENTION] this is the best method to save battery

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39915148&postcount=166
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Sn0wbird:
help needed :)

Hello Pakman,

thank you for this link it helped me recently, do you have by any chance a newer version of all those system apps ?

Just to explain you a little bit the situation, I have the latest firmware (9.1.C.0.475) and Android 4.1.2 on my SO-05D, and I have rooted it with success. I tried to uninstall some pre-installed Japanese apps and I think I have deleted to much :) I thought that by doing a master reset I will get back all the deleted apps, but obviously it didn't occur since there were deleted for good... Then I have downloaded your "apps.rar" file that contains all the system apps folder (thank you again :) ) but the problem is that some of the apps are older versions that what was previously installed on my phone and behave strangely. That's why I'm asking if by any chance you have an updated version of the system apps folder ?

Many thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kc1:
Interesting. Thanks for this. When I enter *#*#4636#*#* and select "Phone Information", scroll down to "Set preferred network type", the choices I get are as listed in the post you referenced, with one extra "global":

WCDMA preffered

GSM only

WCDMA only

GSM auto (PRL)

CDMA auto (PRL)

CDMA only

EvDo only

Global

GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)

LTE/CDMA/EvDo

LTE /preferred/WCDMA/GSM

LTE/CDMA/EvDo/GSM

LTE only

Unknown

I'm trying to work out which applies to O2 in the UK. My understanding is that this phone supports the following frequencies:

GSM '2G' Bands: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

GSM '3G' HSDPA Bands: 900, 2100

GSM '4G' LTE Bands: 2100

Since their LTE frequency is 800Mhz, I'm not going to be able to hook up to O2's '4G' with this phone, but O2 does use Dual Cell (DC-)HSDPA on 900 and 2100 MHz.

I think my choice from this list should therefore be "GSM only" or "GSM auto (PRL)" Which of these should save more battery though? I read here that PRL stands for "Preferred Roaming List" and this setting "tells your phone to connect using EDGE, and obtain a Preferred Roaming List (PRL) from the tower, and THEN switch to 3G when a data channel is required", thereby saving battery, so will give that a go and report back.

Interestingly, a menu choice in the Phone Information Section is "Select radio band". If I select that I get only one choice: "Japan Band". Is this ROM specific?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kc1:
Voice Mail number

Does anyone know how to add a number for the voicemail service?.

When I click on the voicemail notification it offers for me to add a number but then take me to a set of menus that look like they are specific to a Japanese/docomo voicemail application (see below). Is there another way to specify the number?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] maolinho:
Update 9.1.C.1.103 to 4.1.2

I just got 9.1.C.1.103 OTA on my standard SO-05D. After updating, I still got root (lucky me!).

Version after the update is still 4.1.2 and a quick check doesn't reveal any changed / new options or applications. Anybody knows what was changed?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kc1:
Googling "9.1.C.1.103" it seems to be a fix specifically for crash/restarts and for not displaying accurate battery information when recharging
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
[MENTION=5442720]Sn0wbird[/MENTION]

Part 1: http://www.mediafire.com/download/mcdnay6hnhwubn9/App-_Jb.part1.rar

Part 2 : http://www.mediafire.com/download/arfshhgerkpoaie/App-_Jb.part2.rar

Part 3 : http://www.mediafire.com/download/lkwl3i0umn6k7s1/App-_Jb.part3.rar

[MENTION=310472]kc1[/MENTION]

im on giffgaff ( same as o2 )

im using WCDMA preferred which is 3g

GSM is 2g
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
Hey Folks,

I just received a 9.1.C.1.103 update notification on my phone OTA. I tried to update and it fails at the second dot on the progress bar. When the phone restarts it just says update has failed and the update notification remains.

I connected the phone to Sony's PC companion and Sony Update service, both tell me I have the latest software.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Sn0wbird:
thank you !!! :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
I am having the exact same problem. I dont know if its only been released in some countries... has anyone in the UK been able to update?

I wonder if the update on the phone fails because it has been rooted?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
From the sounds of it, this person's been able to update. Glad it's not only me though~
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Sn0wbird:
Hi guys, just to let you know that I've been able to upgrade from 9.1.C.0.475 (not rooted) to the latest version 9.1.C.1.103 with no problems. I had a message saying that I already had the latest version, but I was still offered to upgrade, and it did well :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
Was this through the PC companion software? Are you in the UK?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Sn0wbird:
I'm in France using Orange carrier. I did the upgrade OTA.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
im in the uk i updated ota theres no pc version for me
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
I think if you are rooted, its not possible to OTA.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
That's not true, look again at this quote:

He says he still got root and I'm over here in Canada.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] maolinho:
Indeed, my phone is rooted and I updated OTA. Didn't even check the companion software. Based in Switzerland.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
Anyone have any tips on the update? I've tried again.. still a no go :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kc1:
I'm in the UK and rooted. I tried to install it unrooted using this OTA RootKeeper app

...but it still stops at the second stage.

Here is the update bin file from the \cache\recovery\fota folder. Maybe somebody knows how to convert it into a flashable zip?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
I've even tried to do a factory reset from the device (but the root remains).

So I tried to reset the device with PC Companion (with the repair device option) usually it downloads the ROM and then re-flashes it to the device.

Now I've tried this on 2 computers and both give me this error message.

It says:

On a side note:

Found a rootkit for 9.1.C.1.103 --> http://r-2ch.com/t/smartphone/1378338389/ (Post number 486)

Direct Link --> https://www.copy.com/s/I0BzURgGnNJW/rootkitGXSX_JB_1_103.7z

So Now, I've still got 9.1.C.0.475 ROM and still cannot update to 9.1.C.1.103

:'(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
It's annoying right?

I actually had the same problem ota with the last update, but was able to update via pc. I do notice that it is possible to alter the proxy on the pc companion software..q just a guess... Would changing the location on pc companion do anything?

Is it possible to remove the root? I know rooting appears yo make no difference, but why would update fail otherwise??
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
install stock 9.1.C.0.475 again and then update it i had trouble with ota update, i flashed the 9.1.C.0.475 stock rooted it and then updated it and it worked
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
Hey Pakman,

I've been trying to get back to stock through Sony PC Companion and Update service. Both say that:

How did you get stock back on your phone? :'(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
with Flash Tool and stock .ftf

Stock .ftf

http://www.mediafire.com/download/44rl5j6dsmyvm4s/Xperia_Sx_9.1.C.0.475_NTTdocomo.part1.rar

http://www.mediafire.com/download/l5a7fsa8ab2k3bq/Xperia_Sx_9.1.C.0.475_NTTdocomo.part2.rar

http://www.mediafire.com/download/ryja8uftudhrudh/Xperia_Sx_9.1.C.0.475_NTTdocomo.part3.rar

http://www.mediafire.com/download/dc1eka6cb1hgk96/Xperia_Sx_9.1.C.0.475_NTTdocomo.part4.rar

Quick Flashtool guide

- Download flash tool : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2162907

- Extract Flash tool

- Put downloaded .ftf in flashtool/firmware

- Open Flashtool

- Click on the black lighting bolt

- Pick the firmware and tick no final verification

- Wait till flashtool tells you to connect the phone in flash mode

- Wait and reboot the phone when you are done

Good luck :good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
THanks very much Pakman!

I installed your ftf file. I tried going back on to Pc Companion and SUS to see if it would give me the option to reinstall the OS again (I neglected to backup the blob_fs files when I updated to 9.1.C.0.475 back in July). Was hoping that it would re-download the files so I could decrypt them again.

But from the looks of things, it appears that Sony has completely removed the 9.1.C.0.475 files from the Xperia SX :'(

So atm, PC companion and SUS are completely useless to us.

EDIT: I managed to get the OTA file from Sony Update center for 9.1.C.1.103 (324 mb) is there a way to convert the .bin file to an FTF file? I can upload it if there's a way to do that.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ph34rthesaint:
I've got an old Xperia Mini Pro which I've dropped. I need a small smartphone replacement and this looks perfect. Does anybody have a recent source for the other than 600usd on ebay? Anybody who lives in Japan who can help?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
You want the real stuffs with this phone model. There are so many knock-offs floating around, you'll just get jiffied with updates and support if that happens.

I recommend KyoEx. The guy lives in Kyoto Japan and ships internationally.

He unlocks the phone through it's original carrier before sending it to you.

I think you also get 1 year warranty.

Send him and email and he'll reply within the day.

I highly recommend because I got mine from him after searching high and low on the net.

He won't lower the price of the phone... (I've tried lol) but if you ask nicely, he'll throw in a free case for you. :) But you can try asking again.. since it's been a while since it's release.

Links:

White and Pink Color: http://www.kyoex.com/docomo-sony-so-05d-xperia-sx/

Black Color: http://www.kyoex.com/docomo-sony-so-05d-xperia-sx-black/

Orange Color: http://www.kyoex.com/docomo-sony-so-05d-xperia-sx-orange/

Email him before you buy to confirm. It's also cheaper to buy on his website than on his ebay listings. Good Luck!

PS: I've already asked my friends in Japan before buying from this guy because the phone itself in Japan without contract costs about 580USD. Factor in unlocking and shipping you're better off ordering from this guy. Plus, I've been told a lot of Docomo stores don't carry the phone anymore :'(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ph34rthesaint:
Cool! Thanks for the advice. I've been looking around and his site seems to be the only English one offering this phone (I don't see why more JP companies don't export it). I've dropped him a message and look forward to hearing back.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tinyXperia:
How about buying second hand? If one knows Japanese it might be possible... I mean, $650 for a phone that would cost half if it was sold here officially is bat**** crazy now that it's a year old. Also, I don't think docomo will update it to 4.2 or 4.3 anyway.

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It's also up on ebay, not sure how reliable it is, but cheaper it isn't. I saw a second hand one on ebay once, priced at about $450.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=xperia+sx+so-05d&_sop=16
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
I am still trying to get this sorted.... I came across this site, which appears to have some solution, but I cant make out fully because Google translation is poor...

http://bwt.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2013-09-26

Any thoughts?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jimrin:
Thanks!

Thanks!!! I just got my Xperia SX S0-5D, was able to get it to 475 thanks to you, and was able to use the root kit you provided to root it! I am a happy camper!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
What firmware version are you on right now?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tinyXperia:
Any of you guys considering the Xperia Z1f? (Honami mini)

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/10/05/more-xperia-z1-f-images-from-brochure-leak/

My guess it that it will be Docomo only again. Back when the SX was announced, I found $800 to be too much, so I was wondering if you guys found the phone to be worth the money.

(I see that the SX is now just $545 on Kyoex = €400, that's not much more expensive than a similarily specced phone in your local shop. Samsung S4 mini is €340 here.)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
my xperia sx is the best 8-) money well spent!!! only problem with the phone is that i can't seem to buy a new housing for it but other than that its a fast compact phone

xperia z1 f will be my next phone hopefully
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
I thought about that phone... it is supposed to be called Xperia Ray 3, so it is the successor to the Ray and SX. I'd get it if it was not much bigger than the SX... The SX was nearly then same size as the Ray.

I hear the screen on the Honami Mini is 4.3 inches, won't make any decisions till the dimensions and weight are released. There's a lot to be said for small, light and powerful :)

I had the same problem as you Pakman by housing you mean a case right? I ordered a PDAir case but it was a bit too bulky.. I was comparing the dimensions of phones similar to the SX and found it to be really similar to the iPhone 4/4s.

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size/Sony-Xperia-SX,Apple-iPhone-4s/phones/7098,5257

Otherwise there's that metal case that was around on this thread

http://alumania.net/products/xperia_sx/

This is the case I've orderd:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Suncase-®-Custom-iPhone/dp/B003QFW4E6

Hope this helps :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] daede86:
the xperia z1 f looks really really good!! but it's way too big (for me)!!

a bit bigger than xperia sx is fine, but the leaked spech are too big.. i hope to hear some good news!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
I am still on 9.1.c.0.475

I note yours moved up! How??

I still cant update OTA or the update utility.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
http://alumania.net/products/xperia_sx/

I bought this. Costly, but solid, perfect fit and compact. I use it daily. It adds a little "STREET" look though.

can send more photos if needed.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
I got my Update via OTA. I don't know why your's doesn't show up.. the OTA showed up right away when I reinstalled my firmware. Check the back of your phone, it's not a brown unit is it? It doesn't say prototype right?

If that also fails then try re-installing the firmware.

Unfortunately the latest update is via OTA only. There's no update via PC companion or Update Service.

I have the OTA .bin file but I have no idea how to decrypt it into an ftf file. If someone can tell me how then I can do that for you.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
Well, my OTA update fails on the second dot.... I believe you had the same problem before?

Did you just reinstall the old firmware then, ran the OTA Update?

Nope its not brown/prototype.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
Yep, I had the exact same problem. Reinstall the old firmware and update via OTA.

Here's the link for rooting if you want it:

https://www.copy.com/s/I0BzURgGnNJW/rootkitGXSX_JB_1_103.7z
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
Hey thanks, when you say `old firmware ` do you mean the one I currently have, just reinstall that? Or go back to the one prior?

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
reinstall .475 using flashtool and ince your phone has rebooted set your wifi and then go to update app
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
Just announced. For those that were interested in Xperia Z1 f, aka SO-02F, aka Honami Mini.

http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/product/smart_phone/so02f/index.html

Dimensions: 127mm × 65mm × 9.4mm

Weight: 140g

Screen: 4.3 inches

Battery: 2300mAh

Unfortunately, too big n' heavy for my tastes... bigger than iphone 5s and as heavy as iphone 4s. Just for comparison.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
Excellent, thanks for this. I now have it sorted finally. I wonder why it does not show up on the PC software and why I had to re-install .475 when I was already on it.... Odd.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
Wonder how this phone is... Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini [http://www.gsmarena.com/alcatel_one_touch_idol_mini-5669.php]

Its light - but physically larger - mass distribution means it will feel significantly lighter on the hand that the Xperia XS
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] wwwong:
For those that don't like having those hard coded softkeys taking up our precious screen space:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys

Install and it's ready to go! Requires root by the way. Finally supports the SX :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
On http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_sx_so_05d-4775.php

It says that the phone has scratch resistance glass...

Does this mean Gorilla glass? Or does it simply mean that it comes with the shoddy plastic screen protector?

Thanks....
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pakman123:
think it means comes with screen protector i removed my screen protector and got 2 deep scraches on my screen
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] nirpaudyal:
Thats really bad, I feel for you Pakman, when even a subtle scratch turns up on an otherwise untarnished phoned, it never feels the same.

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I cant seem to add voice mail number and am unable to withhold my number on this phone... any solutions?