yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] jigzxda:
Hi,

got some few question before i install.

I have LT18i Rooted ICS Rooted Stockrom

Kernel; 2.6.32.9

Android version: 4.0.4

Build number 4.1.B.0.431

If I follow the instructions above, will I run into problems?

If I flash the recommended 4.1.B.0.587 kernel, will I lose my root access?

Will try to do this later, I hope you can enlighten me :)
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
1. First install this with flashtools: http://www.mediafire.com/?r0anos8emtx4iiy

It´s ICS 4.1.B.0.587 and kernel for Arc S but works fine on regular Arc. I use it myself on my Arc.

Password is MMAS.

2. Then root.

3. Install CWM

4. Install Ultimate HD™ 2.0

It´s all in the guide and if you follow it exactly you wont have a problem :)

Dont forget to install WIFI.
[Xperia Arc General] Jenoside:
it's great rom for me now. :good:
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Good to hear that :)
[Xperia Arc General] nokiagye:
hi and thanks for your help I have one question,my arc s have locked bootloader and stock recovery you say I can flash the Rom but I mast install the recovery of the first page I go there to download it and it say to flash it you mast have unlocked bootloader what can I do? and if it work for me where I download it on phone or on the pc? thanks again and I wait your instructions to begin
[Xperia Arc General] nokiagye:
please any answer for my question?
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Hi m8.

I saw your pm first.

I hope my answer helped.

RecoverX works for me with locked bootloader.
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Now for Xperia Ultimate HD™ ROM 2.0 and 2.0.2:good:
[Xperia Arc General] trinimike100:
Upgrading to 2.0.2 didnt work

I followed the steps for upgrading to 2.0.2 from 2.0, but unfortunately it bricked my arc s. I'm pretty sure i did everything correctly, but it remained stuck at the sony logo for 10mins
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Oh man :/

Do the guide from the beginning then m8.

Start with this in flashtools: http://www.mediafire.com/?r0anos8emtx4iiy password is MMAS
[Xperia Arc General] Bogeyman17:
Hi Tesla,

I'm currently using 2.0.2 and I want to have a fresh installment of 2.0.2 (not upgrade)

Should I just follow from point

2. To install Xperia Ultimate HD™ ROM 2.0 and 2.0.2 on locked bootloader. It´s the same for 2.0 and 2.0.2*.

or what?

Thanks :)
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Hi m8.

Yes, 2.0 - 2.0.2 and 2.0.3 have the same install instructions and procedure :)

A tip for you. After doing this a couple of times i noticed i got a faster phone after formating SD-Card first. :good:
[Xperia Arc General] dfight:
about aroma

i install 2.0.3 ultimatehd stock knerl locked bl,

in aroma system, i choose i need backup app and re explorer app.

but i didn't get these two app indeed,

any suggestion?
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Yea, that happens :/

Download them from google play.
[Xperia Arc General] ela703:
I successfully upgraded from 2.0 to 2.0.3 and Im loving it :cool: Particularly because of Walkman app, as most other Walkman mod failed with me in 2.0. I followed the steps as given in this guide and everything worked just fine. Thanks Tesla :good:

Steps that I followed:

- download ulitmate hd 2.0.3 zip file and move it to sd card

- boot to CWM and install zip file

- choose upgrade

- then select the same option which I chose in 2.0

- untick reboot on AROMA

- go to CWM, wipe dalvik-cache, wipe cache.

- reboot and now i'm on UHD 2.0.3"
[Xperia Arc General] dfight:
o my god.... i ask this question before....o m g.....sorRRY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Me 2 m8. We don´t know. But Jader will fix it some day.
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Glad it helped you m8 :)

I quote you on first page now :good:
[Xperia Arc General] vamast:
hi everyone. i just installed my xperia ultimate hd. but i think my phone's memory card got problem, so i wish to format my memory card on my pc. will it affect all the flashing, rooting and xperia ultimate hd that i had installed?:(:confused:
[Xperia Arc General] Stanleykyn:
Formatting your SD card will definitely not cause any hard to Xperia Ultimate unless you have some third party apps moved to SD which will be gone once formatted.
[Xperia Arc General] Omessy7:
i downloaded the 2.0.3 .... i opened it and it doesnt seem like the usual flashable zip i see (META INF,boot.img....)... why :(
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Did it go well m8?
[Xperia Arc General] jader13254:
Dafuq?
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Sorted that one in pm ;)
[Xperia Arc General] Omessy7:
TESLA U THE MAN !! did what you warned me about and now running ULTIMATE HD !!! :D:D :D many thanks !

---------- Post added at 09:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:50 PM ----------

Truly amazed... ! pffsss cyanogenmod :p Works JUST FINE:victory::victory: many thanks to u and TESLA !
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Haha thank YOU m8. Happy it worked out well for you.

Have fun with your Arc and this rom and stay tuned for more amazing roms from jader13254:good:
[Xperia Arc General] aaron15ryderz:
hi bro.. can help me? i follow all ur steps on locked bootloader but i'm having bootloop..

stuck on the sony logo..

edit: finally managed to install this rom!!

Great tutorial!!!
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Hi m8.

Happy it worked for you :good:
[Xperia Arc General] Omessy7:
hey ! just a question... in the installer i picked the Xperia GX launcher...cant i try a new 1 like xperia T launcher without doing everything again ?
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
I will check with Jader, but i think you only need to choose upgrade in aroma, choose launcher and then back to cwm to wipe Dalvik Cache and wipe Cache Partition before you reboot.

Yes, thats the way to go :)
[Xperia Arc General] Omessy7:
and how can i upgrade in aroma... flash the ROM again ?

EDIT: yes got the idea...but now when i try to reboot in recovery it doesnt work it goes SONY then XPERIA boot animation...i even tryed with ROM toolbox and same happened....
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
You can use xparts version 5 or older to install it successfully and then update it to the latest version.

Get it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
[Xperia Arc General] Omessy7:
i did, then reboot, then in X parts i chose reboot to recovery and it rebooted normally, same as ROM toolbox and ROM manager :( nothing working... even reboot then keep clicking vol down ... i think it once got in safe mode :/ dont know how but i can boot in recovery !

EDIT! : IT WORKED- Thanks again Tesla ! actually i went to pvyparts thread and specifically chose V5 ! and V5 worked, others didnt !

EDIT2: I upgraded-wiped whats needed- rebooted and stuck on SONY...i cant even reboot into recovery... just STUCK ON SONY... :(
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Sorry that happen m8. Unfortunately that happens to some for some unknown reason :/

You need to start over now i´m afraid. This time do a clean install of Ultimate HD 2.0.3 after you root ICS.
[Xperia Arc General] Omessy7:
i guess so :/ but ill try JJ hybird this time... this ROM is nice but lacking extra features like center clock-bar wallpaper-gestures... and akwardly it started rotating the screen even with auto rotation off :silly:
[Xperia Arc General] Onmehedson:
Sorry if this is a old question, I have looked through the forums and couldn`t find a reasonable answer ..

I have Arc S, rooted .62 (GB) firmware with locked bootloader, do I need to upgrade to ICS before I can flash this ROM ?

Thanx in advance..
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Yes, it´s on the first post. "This guide is only for 4.1.B.0.587" ;)

There is a ICS you can flash in flashtool there to :)
[Xperia Arc General] redhotiron2004:
@Tesla: I have read your guide. And I am going to tag it for future reference.

I want to know 2 things from you.

1. How do I do an nandroid backup for my Xperia Pro with UHD ROM by Jader. on a locked Bootloader?

I would like you to include that in your tutorial as well because it's a prelimanary thing that everyone who is thinking about upgrading should do.

(I have used X-parts for CWM. And there is a 'Magical recovery option' there. But, I have read that Nandroid backup is not possible on an Locked Bootloader. Is it true?)

2. As this guide is all about UHD ROM. I would also like to know as to how should I start flashing this 'Walkman V' mode which is compatiable with this ROM and solves a lot of problems with 'Xloud' as well.

Link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1681255

There are 2 options available for installing:

+.Install the zip via CWM

(For aosp roms install non xperia stock fw addon.zip via cwm after installing the main zip,get it from update 6 mediafire folder)

&

0. open the zip file on you computer and extract the file Audio_effects.conf in system\vendor\etc\ to your sdcard

0. Start your phone

1. open root explorer

2. browse to your card and copy Audio_effects.conf in your memory card

3. browse to system\vendor\etc (if this didn't exist then Click mount r/w on the upper right of root explorer app and create new folder named etc)

4. Click mount r/w on the upper right of root explorer app and paste audio_effects.conf there

5. Tap and hold audio_effects.conf and select permissions

6. Check owner: Read write, group: read, others: read, and uncheck the other permission other than described before

7. Tap ok

8. Open your phone settings (home screen>menu button>settings) and select apps

9. tap "all" tab and search Sound Enchancement, select it and clear its data

10. Restart your phone

11. Run your walkman player and try "more"

After reading the procedure. One member told me that I would need to flash it in CWM mode.

But, I need to know, whether I would also need to wipe cache etc or not?

Or, should I just select the option :

1. Boot to CWM (Keep pressing the Volume Down key after the Sony logo appears)

2. Install zip from SD card > Walkman for ICS & JB U7.5 by ThilinaC

3. Follow instructions

Are these steps correct? Or I need to wipe cache or something as well?
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Hi :)

1. I use RecoverX and there you have the option to do a backup. I have no experience with X-parts my self.

But yes, you can do a full nandroid backup on a locked Bootloader.

Here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1773227

2. If you want Walkman V i would recommend searching the Xperia Ultimate HD™ ROM thread, there are the answers you seek from people that have done it with success :)

I dont use Walkman, i use PlayerPro Music Player that you can find on Google play :)
[Xperia Arc General] Onmehedson:
Yes, it´s on the first post. "This guide is only for 4.1.B.0.587"

There is a ICS you can flash in flashtool there to......

Thank you for the reply..

I have installed the LT18i 4.1.B.0.587 firmware, flashed the LT18i 4.1.A.562 kernel only but when I try to root the rootkit starts but message says unable to load superuser...root failed.

Please can you offer any help..thanx
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Hi m8.

Can you be more specific? Did you reboot your phone? You do use the root from DooMLoRD yes??
[Xperia Arc General] Onmehedson:
Hi Tesla..

Yes rebooted as per guide....

Flashed .587 firmware - flashed .562 kernel only - root with Doomlords toolkit - message say fail to load super user.:(

Tried rooting with flashtool ...no luck there either although when I connected phone to flashtool to root phone stats say Busybox v1.18.5 installed.

A few days before I successfully managed to root gingerbread .62 with no probs at all ....could there be files left over from rooting GB although installing .587 firmware wiped the phone ?

thanx for taking the time to help, I`ve spent hours trying to sort this out...
[Xperia Arc General] Onmehedson:
WooHoo !! All sorted...:D

Instead of using Doomlord root toolkit I used DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su found here, near the bottom of first post...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038

So its...Flash .587 firmware - flash .562 kernel only - root with DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su - flash original .587 kernel..

BINGO...... ROOTED....:D

Thanx for your help ...keep up the good work....
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Hello :)

Happy to see it all worked out m8. :good:
[Xperia Arc General] smokemad:
Which kernel is best for this rom?? im using sirkay's and want to know if i can flash this rom with my current kernel?
[Xperia Arc General] ramsen23:
When i Flashed my Phone using the kernel 4.1.A.0.562..it only took about 5-10 secs approx.. and when i reboot my phone nothing happened my Phone version is still .587 no errors no Languange selection..Just normal boot..Is it safe to root now? or i must have done something wrong? TIA
[Xperia Arc General] smackthat07:
Hello everyone. I've rooted and installed HD ultimate 2.0.3 rom in my ARC S and I'm very glad with the result but, not enterely satisfied. My phone stills a little bit slow when I run some basic games like fruit ninja or diamond dash. So my question is, what should I do to make my phone faster? Install a kernel or start deleting applications ? I'd like to know what you, guys, have done after installing UHD ! :)
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Hi m8.

What you want to know you do best to ask Jader in his thread, Im on stock kernel so i don´t know :p
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Yes, go ahead and root m8 :)
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
You could try a new kernel yes, many do just that.

Delete everything you dont want, Move apps to sd-card, increase the memory to sd-card, control what apps you want to autostart and get a new launcher. A launcher can do magic for smoothness. Try Nova launcher and System tuner pro.
[Xperia Arc General] Gaghiel:
not sure any experience this, on lt15i locked bootloader:

if you use lt18i firmware to increase system partition to 420mb, get stucked at boot if you chose lt15i in aroma. but working if you go for lt18i.

Tesla, not sure if this worth mentioning in your first post for all to read in the first place. thanks.
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
It works for me, but thanks. Will do that:good:
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
I got my self a Samsung Galaxy S II so im not that active here.

If you have a question about THIS GUIDE or a link is broken then pm me please :)

Btw.. unless Jader say otherwise this guide will work on his up to date rom versions.

Have fun with your superkewl Xperia Arc. :good:

Ps.. there in no "best" kernel. If you want battery or performance.. try them all and see whats good for YOU.
[Xperia Arc General] LemmingDesTodes:
thanks for the Guide - I guess it is helpful for people who are new and Stuff - I apreciate it. It helped me alot!:victory:
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
You are welcome m8, glad i could help you :)
[Xperia Arc General] Rodri96:
Good!

Good job, thanks you dude! :good:
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Thank you m8, Happy to be of help :)
[Xperia Arc General] stonemask:
so, I have LT15i and I am wondering in creating a 2GB partition on my SD card, then install Link2SD and force all the apps to the SD card, is this guide good enough for that? do I need to unlock the phone?

Android: 4.0.4

Kernel: 2.6.32.9-perf

Build: 4.1.b.0.431°

I also wanna install the Ultimate HD thingy.

Thx for your help.
[Xperia Arc General] Someguyfromhell:
This guide has nothing to do with Link2SD or SD partitions. It only explains how to root and then install Ultimate HD ROM.
[Xperia Arc General] stonemask:
ok, where do I ask for that kind of info? that is I want both ultimate hd and link2sd with a 2GB partition?
[Xperia Arc General] Nidzo80:
Google is your best friend ;)

How to Increase Android Phone’s Internal Memory with Link2SD App
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Thanks for helping and THANKS for the Tesla link m8:good:
[Xperia Arc General] Nidzo80:
You're welcome buddy ;)

Thank you for this tutorial. Helped me alot to install this ROM on sister's Arc S which is incredibly fast and lag free now . :thumbup:
[Xperia Arc General] stonemask:
so, now I am trying to root my phone, I have downloaded flashtool and have downloaded the new kernel but the link:

1) Flash 4.1.A.0.562 (for some reason it´s called 1_lt18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernelDowngrade ) kernel link

Here you can read what to do with flashtool link

on what to do isn´t working.....so what do I do with the file? too many options are available
[Xperia Arc General] Nidzo80:
I found Tesla's guide clear but if you can't manage, try this:

Go here http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/398771#398771 scroll down page little and under Archived Method to Root 2011 Xperias you will find all you need. Just follow instruictions.
[Xperia Arc General] resz7:
Can i use this guide to install UHD 2.0.3 without install 2.0.0 first?
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Yes you can. :)
[Xperia Arc General] Robs_xda:
Thanks

Thanks for the guide worked first time on my arc LT15i with locked bootloader
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
Good to hear :)

Didn´t know this was still used. Don't maintain it, so glad to hear this guide helped you.
[Xperia Arc General] rassiuz:
good thread... i've install UHD with your guide... thanks :o
[Xperia Arc General] cacigge:
Thx for the guide Tesla, Ultimate HD 5.0.1 is running like a charm now :)
[Xperia Arc General] Tesla:
In case anyone is wondering, i don't maintain this thread anymore. :p

If links are broken, they will stay broken. Don't send mail or pm plz.

It was a good run with our Arc, but we moved on :)

Regards

Tesla
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Blinkey101:
hi guys i sold my ipad and bought the galaxy tab 10.1 but my problem is i cant use it on my dock station as its only compatible with i products.

can anyone tell me if there is some sort of converter so i can use my tab on the dock station as it cost me a small fortune ?

would really appreciate any help .:(
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Rpowers308:
I know it's not what you're looking for but I just bought this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0059UGY7Y/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

It's pretty basic but it won't cost you another fortune.
[Galaxy Note II General] EdgaBimbam:
I have posted a bug on samsung developer forum and got this answer:

"This forum support only developer issues. This is end-user issue."

source: http://developer.samsung.com/forum/...neralB&messageId=201822&startPage=1&curPage=1

so it is customer problem that we get those bugs? O.o or is it feature? o.O

and one more:

i have also reported of touchwizz bug related on all jb firmwares, like fc while deleting home page, folder or quick icons on locked screen and they comfirmed about this bug but also said that it isnt their fault.....

source http://developer.samsung.com/forum/...neralB&messageId=200862&startPage=1&curPage=2

"I have to admit that your feedback was very helpfull to know the cause of the problem, but on the other hand, when you turn on "Developer options" you can see a caution: "These Settings are intended for development use only. They can cause errors to occur on your device and with the applications on it.". You have been informed that there may be problems with device and with the applications. The problem never occurs with the "Developer options" turned off."

so again it is fault of customers that they uses functions which are implented?

maybe i'm not correct but common they could fix those bugs instead of finding the explanation saying that it isnt their fault...
[Galaxy Note II General] exparanoia:
It really isn't their problem once you decide to turn on developer options.
[Galaxy Note II General] EdgaBimbam:
if animation/transition scales wouldnt be at developer settings, i wouldnt care about that option. But common when scale is at 1.0x, transition isnt so smooth as with 0.5x or with disabled...
[Galaxy Note II General] EmptyArea:
Think about it the other way. They could stop you from accessing any feature which isn't 100% working.

Remember programming isn't as simple as - I'll just fix this and get it working perfectly.
[Galaxy Note II General] Hell Guardian:
This is Apple style, oh you are just holding it wrong...
[Galaxy Note II General] seltaeb:
Far from it. The Developer Options are meant to assist app development on the device. There is a warning you upfront that turning on these options may cause issues and they're turned off by default. What's the point in turning these on and then complaining something broke!?

Much as we'd like it at least in this case, can't have your cake and eat it too :)
[HTC EVO 3D] Jim M:
Is there a way to remove ashortcut from the application menu without removing/uninstalling the application?

I'm not tasking about removing it from the Home Screen(s).

TIA :confused:
[HTC EVO 3D] raptoro07:
There is in nova launcher, but not sense or Android stock launchers.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] nky0829:
first , sorry for my english.

after i flash the rom, it suddenly turned off.

then i cant turn on.

i connect with odin, but there was nothing special in the odin...

and now, i even cant go in to the downloading mode...

what can i do now,....?

now, i flashed the rom through odin.

but it went into recovery and said that can't mount/ dev/block/stl11
[Galaxy S I9000 General] nky0829:
who can help me...T___T
[Galaxy S I9000 General] snapper.fishes:
What rom are you trying to flash, and what rom were you previously on?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] UnlimitedSpeed:
You should flash 3 file stock rom with odin to fix it.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] amandel:
Have you tried a three button start?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] nky0829:
what is it?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] nky0829:
i am a suer of cm10, i tried to flash helly bean.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] xsenman:
use solution from My Android Solutions

But First powerdown, pull out Battery, SIM CARD, and EXT.SD card, press power

button for a minute, than powerup without SIM and Ext.SD Card....

Tips before Flashing:-

Backup all your important files, contacts, SMS, game data, images etc to PC or

Ext SD card. or make Nanadroid Backup If you have CWM

Backup your EFS Folder to PC or Ext SD card

Enable USB Debugging on Phone. Touch menu>Settings>Applications>Development>

Charge your battery to more than 50% before you attempt any sort of flashing.

Disable Samsung KIES when using Odin. Kill Kies.exe, KiesTrayAgent.exe, &

KiesPDLR.exe using Task Manager on PC

Use only ROM and solution for your model and Wipe x3
[Galaxy S I9000 General] UnlimitedSpeed:
ROM with 3 files: PDA - Phone - CSC
[HTC One X] Freezeil:
Hey guys,

I recently upgraded my ROM to AHRD 12.0, and I noticed this morning that adb stopped working...

I tried to reinstall HTC Sync and also updated the SDK, but no success.. :(

The device's MTP is being seen by my OS (windows 7) and I am able to access the file system, and HTC Sync Manager actually works. Still - no ADB.

Any advices?
[HTC One X] shimp208:
Try going under device manager and looking for your device and make sure it's ensbled. Also make sure you have usb debugging enabled on your phone. Finally try updating your phones usb drivers. If that doesn't work it may have something to do with the new ROM you installed.
[HTC One X] Freezeil:
The device is indeed enabled (made sure it is, also reinstalled it), and USB debugging is indeed enabled, but still no adb devices.

Also, fastboot works :)
[HTC One X] shimp208:
That's really bizarre that fastboot works, and adb doesn't. Make sure you have the latest version of adb installed and see if that fixes it.
[HTC One X] Freezeil:
Already updated to the latest adb (from either sdk-platform or htc sync drivers) - still no luck... :(
[HTC One X] shimp208:
Did you have this problem with adb not working before you installed AHRD 12.0?
[HTC One X] Akatosh:
What's the condition of the cable?
[HTC One X] Freezeil:
The cable is in excellent condition - no tears and such - and it works for everything else (charging, MTP file transfers, fastboot)...

I remember it took me a while to get 'adb shell' when I just started ROMing, but it eventually worked all the same. I installed AHRD 12.0 when it came out a few days ago, but it certianly worked beforehand.
[HTC One X] shimp208:
Try reverting to a previous version off AHRD and see if your able to use adb or not on the earlier version of AHRD. If you are able to use adb on a previous version of the AHRD ROM, then it's likely that for whatever reason on AHRD 12.0 adb might not be working. You can also try going to the ROM thread and seeing if anybody has had similar problems.
[HTC One X] Freezeil:
I tried reverting to 11.1, but still no luck. Any other advices?