yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] arrrghhh:
I KNEW IT!!!

Machine Type Leo - Exactly what I said earlier. Your WinMo ROM is trying to fake like you have an HD2 not a TP2... That's the whole reason HaRET.exe doesn't work. Your ROM is lying.

Text messaging should work fine. With you mixing and matching so much, and having god knows what for a WinMo ROM... who knows what's wrong. Did you boot Android with WinMo in airplane mode?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] IsiEMT:
I'm really wondering why that should happen. As I said, I didn't flash the ROM with anything, nor did I manipulate the registry or other hacks that would cause this. Funny. But then again, why did the FRX06 work? Wouldn't it give the same error?

I didn't place WinMo in Airplane mode before booting Android. Was I supposed to do so?

The only file I mixed and matched with the HaRET.exe. All other files I left unchanged.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] arrrghhh:
Please try placing WinMo in airplane mode before booting Android. It's one of those 'best practice' things that isn't so well publicized I guess...

Also, FRX06 worked because that older HaRET was less picky about what information it was given about your processor. Since your WinMo ROM is lying and trying to convince HaRET (and other apps) that it's a Leo with a 1ghz Snapdragon, HaRET believes it and won't boot. The newer HaRET is more picky basically... It has to be given the correct information in order to boot.

Unfortunately this newer HaRET is required for the newer kernels, so if you can't figure out how to use the new HaRET, you will be unable to use any newer kernel than .27. Good luck.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] IsiEMT:
Hmmm... Thanks anyway for all the help of all of you to get me till here. I really hope to figure out things, although I don't think I'll get to far since I'm still so new to Android. I guess I'll come back to this thread in the future if I have additional questions or concerns. Thanks!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] arrrghhh:
np. I'm still a little concerned your phone is masquerading as a Leo, when it most certainly is not... I wonder what app or thing you could have installed that would have done such things...

I thought for sure it was some ROM chef for WinMo that was doing it with the hopes that it would help performance...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] IsiEMT:
Let me give you a little background. My aging TP2 was used really well since I got it brand new the first day it was released. I'm more of a "power user" and like to take the most out of personalization and similar. Although I didn't overclock or otherwise manipulate the ROM. I left it with stock Sprint ROM. The device itself suffered some falls and I think this might have contributed to some malfunction. I believe it somewhat damaged the SD card reader/writer. Often my SD card would fail, after which I had to format it, and restore my backup on it. I also had some issues with the USB port. In order to charge the battery, I had to pull out the wire a little. When pushed in properly all the way, I get an error "The charging current in not sufficient" bla bla bla... I kind of learned to live with it.

Recently I started having problems receiving SMS messages. The "tmail.exe" process didn't function properly. I did troubleshoot as much as I could, even multiple hard resets. Nothing changed.

Then I remembered the option to run Android via SD card. I was hoping so much that this would solve most problems. Unfortunately, it's far from perfect. Yes, I'm running Android, and I like it. But it's very sluggish, and slow. It freezes often. Battery drains like crazy (empties out in about 2-3 hours). And even SMS doesn't work properly. Sometimes I'm getting incoming SMS, but often not.

So I'm still confused why these problems remain. And the fact my ROM is lying, is another big question to me. I have no clue why that would happen. Could there be an app out there to lie back the other way? I'm wondering if there is a way to get the newer haret.exe to work, and if things would be different then. Or any other magic I could try...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] wizardknight:
If you are having this many problems, maybe your phone is dying. That happens occasionally.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] arrrghhh:
Flash back stock ROM, or hard reset. Make sure you're on the latest stock poop.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] wizardknight:
Seems he feels he is running stock. Might be a good idea to reflash stock though. Clear out any app or OS issues that have happened.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] IsiEMT:
Wouldn't a hard reset mean reflashing stock?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] wizardknight:
No.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] IsiEMT:
Hmmm... that means that I still don't know everything ;) Some instructions on how to properly reflash stock would then greatly be appreciated....
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] arrrghhh:
Download stock ROM.

Flash via SD or USB, as you would flash any other WinMo ROM....

Now you say you're already on stock - a hard reset will set you back to the stock ROM, yes. BUT what I was asking is are you on the latest stock ROM. Obviously there haven't been updates in ages, but if you're still on the code that was shipped with the phone, there probably is a more updated version of the stock ROM. So that's why I would like you to go find the stock ROM for your device and flash that, instead of just a hard reset.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] IsiEMT:
Thanks. After double checking, I'm running OS 5.2.21889 (Build 21889.5.0.87). ROM 2.04.651.4 (3/6/10).

From my quick online search, didn't seem to me there's anything newer available out there, unless I'm wrong of course...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] arrrghhh:
Every provider has a different stock ROM. Sprint, Verizon, etc.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] IsiEMT:
Right. I searched for Sprint. First I searched on HTC website, for Sprint branded TP2. The ROM version I see listed is what I have installed. Does it make sense to reinstall the same ROM?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] arrrghhh:
Sure, it won't hurt anything.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] IsiEMT:
I reinstalled HTC Sprint TP2 update (http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-touch-pro2-sprint/software-updates). I tried to send myself an SMS. Sadly, same thing again. Doesn't come through. I restored back my backup file so everything looks like before. But it seems nothing really happened... Challenging situation!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] wizardknight:
You need to get the phone working with WM before ever trying to get android on it. I suggest that you talk to your service provider. They can probably help you trouble shoot more effectively if you take it to one of their techs. It sounds like there is something wrong with your hardware.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] IsiEMT:
You're right. I might try that, although from previous experience I know the options they have is limited. But I'll try anyway. Will keep you posted. Thanks for being so kind!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] IsiEMT:
By the way, since you're way more experienced in deeper programming levels, maybe we could at least point to a clue. The receiving SMS issue is happening both on WM and Android. Is there a shared piece of hardware or software that serves the incoming SMS for both operating systems?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android General] arrrghhh:
Yes of course, the cell radio. It really is everything in a cell phone - provides so much for the device.

But as was previously posted, if you're having issues in WinMo, you certainly will have issues in Android. Good luck sorting out the issue.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mrsatan:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/09/27/minor-firmware-update-6-1-a-2-50-hits-the-xperia-s/

New firmware update. No changelog yet, anyone wanna test it out?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ashqmallik:
Bug fix??? Lets wait for some hours and see if theirs any review & changelog :p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lapocha5:
i installed it a few minutes ago (the donwload took 3 hours) :S, havent seen any kind of changes, maybe a little big faster but that´s all
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mrsatan:
Nice, check the system /apps and see if there is any changes on those.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lapocha5:
I read in this page http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/09/27...-the-xperia-s/ that anyone found anything new or improved yet, so it was really a minor update, waiting for JB :P,
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] zyclops1:
No update showing in Sri Lanka....

Can any one give .ftf file link......
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MafiaManV:
hmm, lets see if the bug with wlan got sorted out ..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] metcard:
They probably fixed the root loophole but left every other bug and annoyance intact.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kyrius:
ftf anyone? :o
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Stenlius:
http://kuai.xunlei.com/d/UBHMVNEMGADC

Singapore ftf probably...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] XperianPro:
I cant believe some devices havent got ICS yet but they are still giving update priority to Xperia S,thus is my last sony device.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] solid0snake:
Instead of useless trolling, can someone post which region, this update is for?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] acefiredx:
Xperia S is their flagship after all. Just chill. ICS will reach other devices eventually.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
Xperia T is the their flagship and annoyingly it is cheaper in the UK than what the S was.

No .50 for Generic UK
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bradleysmith:
Stock UK here and 6.1.A.2.50 just showed up. I had previously put the latest Italian ICS rom on though - later than the 453 one so that might have been why.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
Still no UK Generic :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krabappel2548:
Is there anyone who can upgrade via PC Companion and post the fw? Or just the files PC Companion downloads? Then I can decrypt them myself :p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
There's a link at the bottom of pg1 Mr Krabs!

(i like the idea of you being Mr Krabs so i can imagine my software is being developed by the guy off Spongebob Squarepants)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krabappel2548:
lol :D

you mean this link: http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/09/27/minor-firmware-update-6-1-a-2-50-hits-the-xperia-s/

It's not a link tothe firmware, just to the article :p

EDIT: oops found it :D anyone who made a mirror? Because download isn't really fast :p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ravencrown2000:
I'm currently have a 2.45 using the NL or CE I think, I'm currently in the Philippines, and I am receiving the update. too bad for me, I have unlock BL so Im not sure if using the PCC will grant me the update. I haven't tried that.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] richteralan:
I tried to recreate this bug, but not successful.

Do you have 3rd party messaging apps installed?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] doministry:
.50 not available in Poland.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sfkaudi:
Also not in Denmark
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rumkuhgel:
try to update via sony update service.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gibbylinks:
Gave up on O2 in the UK long ago. Moved to MIUI at least get an update most weeks cyclops:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ewaldtx:
I got the update message on my phone this morning. (In Denmark)

Have already been using .50 for some time now. (Italian version)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sfkaudi:
It tells me that I'm on the newest one
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] subben2003:
Still nothing here either. Denmark also
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Let me ask a question for everyone who is waiting for this update in their regions: Why you don't flash the update with Flashtool?

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sfkaudi:
The Italien one is good, but the bloatware:-/ I know that I can delete it via titanium but then again I don't want to root my phone because I know the new firmware is very good and smooth and there will be no need for root

That's why.

In my case

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
Because you have to assume part of the cost of the handset goes towards the support of the device. As i paid £420 for the damn thing i think (for the first year at least) it is down to Sony to provide the updates rather than me chasing them and updating via third party software.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Agree. That is a valid point. But yet, why suffer waiting for it when you can use Flashtool and have the latest fw right away?

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alfaunits:
I reverted back to Gingerbread .75 FW for a few days, and the battery on it is much much better than on the ICS .50 (the one talked abbout in this thread). Also better than ICS .452 (CH)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] deepsal:
india...nothing
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
Because i am not sure what i would gain, the proximity and data bugs seem to be still present in the latest firmwares and the battery life is acceptable on the last UK Generic.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I upgraded myself after reading a lot of comments. The performance is even better,really smoother, the battery got even better (on. 45 it could last barely until I got home, with a medium usage. Now with the same usage, it lasts until U get home with about 20% more battery).

The proximity bug doesn't annoy me in any way, and I don't have the data bug (hardly use it, so...)

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tel033:
You hardly use data?? What time is "when I get home"?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Evynnstarr:
Is the .50 firmware available in the UK yet?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
Thing is I'm on the. 453 firmware, launcher it's smooth and battery life is great, phone goes into deep sleep readily and only uses 1% every 3 hours
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
When I use data, is closer to the end of month. I use it, and disable (in the day). When I have to use it, I turn back on.

I have two "get home" hours.

When I stay at school all day (6:40 AM - 7 PM):

.45: About 15% left, sometimes less.

.50: 30~35% left.

When I get home to lunch and go back to city to my English course (6:40 AM - 12:45 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:15 PM)

.45: 60% left on lunch, drop to 40% by WiFi usage, charge to 80% and back with 50% left, (games and WiFi)

.50: Same time of usage. 80% left on lunch, drop to 60%, After I get back, around 35~40% left.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ferrari2008:
How i can root my xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] technaudio:
The best way is to use the search button.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alfaunits:
That would be 300 hrs, or ~12 days - I believe there is no chance, whatsoever, that this is the case. Even without using the phone, as long as the singal is present (i.e. it is not turned off or in airplane mode), 12 days is a dream :)

If you had that dream, please send us your battery :)

---------- Post added at 09:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:06 PM ----------

For ICS/JB:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tel033:
So you basically use WiFi and no 3g(which is perhaps the power sucker)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
WiFi always on while home.

Constant usage of WiFi with screen on, it goes away in 4-6 hours, if the screen stays off for some time.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tel033:
How is it .50 in comparison with gb.75 in battery terms?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
It's been a lot since GB (Installed ICS almost after it was released) so I can't remember anymore. And my usage was different.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Today's battery life. Stayed home most of the time, except for 1:30 where WiFi was off. Music half of the time.2:51 h of screen on. About 10 minutes of front camera usage. Two photos.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] CerealD:
I'm on .50 and at this time i got nearly 92 hrs out of my XS.

rooted, all bloatware removed, WiFi always on, switched to 2g b/c i got no 3G reception in my app., pretty less usage atm., but illumination bar pretty often blinking for hrs reminding me of some email until i finally see it. ^^

so at the recent usage without illumination bar and wifi i'd probably get 100-120hrs max out of it...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I forgot to attach the screenshot:

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] pato66:
Ok, this is more normal, cheers .
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
Believe what you like, my phone battery drops by 3% overnight, even though maths isn't my strong point that's 1% every 3 hours. No WiFi or 3g but it's ready for calls.

Your assumption I can get 12 days out of it is something you have cooked up in your own head.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alfaunits:
You just showed where I cooked it up from (no offense meant)

1% every 3hr = 300hrs for 100% of battery. 300/24 = ~12 (actually more than 12 days).

That means that just for calls the battery could last 12 days - which is too much for SXS.

I'm hoping you are right, but I won't hold my breath; I can barely get that much from an old dumbphone which just sits with an old SIM card in case anyone still calls me on that number (less than 20 minutes a year ;))
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
But what I actually said was the phone goes in to deep sleep readily and uses 1% per 3 hours. You have assumed the handset isn't going to be used to come up with your 12 day conclusion to try and ridicule what I'm saying, why I would make it up is way beyond me given the amount of people that read this forum :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alfaunits:
I read this:

True, my 12 day calculation presumes no use of the handset at all (just an active signal receiver), and I am aware of it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
You can see here my battery lasted 6 hours using only 2% before it was disturbed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] subben2003:
anyone using telenor dk that got the .50 update?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alfaunits:
This is awesome... what build is that (.453 for which country/region?), and can you post your signal strength at your home? (I presume it was there that it used only this much battery?)

(Settings->About->Status->Signal Strength on Gingerbread, I believe the same on ICS)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Life4Never:
How are you guys getting the update? I've been checking using PC Companion for a while now and still on the .45 update. I know some of you use flashtool however I dont want to go that route. So is this update region specific? Or did you guys have an unlocked Bootloader or something?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skip0pot2mus:
Flashtool is quite easy to use, even for a novice. I'd suggest you give it a go.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] soo55:
hi all ; if I update this vesrion with flashtool unchecking the cases "wipe", I'll lose my data and installed apps?

tnx

soo
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skip0pot2mus:
If you uncheck the "wipe" box, then your information is safe, however, be sure to back up your information using back up and restore, and keep the files on your PC, along with images and videos taken with the phone, just in case..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] soo55:
Ok, thanks skipo, I'll do that.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kathir.:
.453 firmware

Can you tell me which country specific firmware are you using?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alfaunits:
I have to apologize to MrBelter, for now believing his SXS's battery can work that good.

After several days of using GB.75 (CE), my SXS is bevahing the same way during the night - not even 1% for 3 hours (not in airplane, but regular mode, just no data con.).

I wish I had a clue if this just happens to be a steady state (after several days of use) or just a stable signal :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MrBelter:
Generic UK ICS

---------- Post added at 11:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:41 PM ----------

It's currently saying -101dBm 6 asu
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] huzi7868:
im on version 6.1.A.0.453 is this the latest or is it old
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
The second one. Download the. 50

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] huzi7868:
where do i download that from will i check on my phone it says no update
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Download the ftf, flash it with Flashtool.

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kathir.:
Better firmware for battery life

Whch among .73/.45/.50 is good firmware for better battery life. Can anyone who has tested these firmwares provide their inputs? Have read good comments about .73 firmware in the forum.Just wanted to know if it is better than the newer firmwares .45&.50.

I was earlier on.452 & .45 and currently on .50.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
.73 is GB. .45 and,.50 are ICS. Anyway, I can't remember about GB anymore, but life on. 50 is awesome.

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] huzi7868:
i am confused which ftf to flash the one in this post is is italy version am from uk
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
It doesn't matter. It will only change bloatware. I'm from Brazil, bought my device on Us, came with French firmware and already flashed many firmwares, including Italy, Turkey...

"What really matters in this world, anyway?"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] denaz:
You cannot, you will receive and error at the end :)

btw, i'm reading that some people "cannot use their phone" after this update.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krabappel2548:
I'll test it and see what it does. I'm just going to use updated files so I don't think it will make my rom unbootable or whatever the problem is :p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Stenlius:
My download broke at 36MB and couldn't download it - if I can re-download, I'll make a faster mirror.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] darth5zaft:
If I choose to update will I lose my root?

I dislike updating through seus, since I have my sxs I always update it trough the web browser
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krabappel2548:
I donwloaded it, I'll upload to XDA Fileserver later today :)

I used some files and there are no problems, running smooth and perfect :)

For the people that don't found differences with the. 2.45 fw:

I can confirm Sony updated the framework files to match the structure of Xperia T framework ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jatt101:
Do you mean the 6.1.a.2.45 firmware or the 50 one?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] skip0pot2mus:
Being a total newb at this sort of thing, does that mean that having the same structure makes updating both phones with the same firmware possible?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] krabappel2548:
no, it doesn't make it possible or porting easier. It's just internal easier for Sony.

with "the structure" like I told it, I meant the strings etc in the files in framework are different then before and the same like in Xperia T framework.

This is only easier for Sony. For example take framework-res.apk (not the real id's for the strings):

Every string has an id, in the old framework (.2.45 fw for Xperia S and before) there was a string reboot with an id like this:

<public type="string" name="shutdown" id="0x01040695" />

In the newer firmware from Xperia T they changed the id for example to the following:

<public type="string" name="shutdown" id="0x01040508" />

So you would have 2 different "structures" in the framework of different devices. What Sony did is just upgrade the Xperia S framework to have the same id's in the framework-res.apk, but also in the .jar files like services.jar, android.policy.jar & framework.jar :)

Do you know what I meant now? :p