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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hackerpower:
I have noticed something in .100 fw and also in .89

When you use weather apps such as beweather, beautiful widgets, go weather, etc (that rely on localization to work) after a while after your last reboot when the app tries to update (using data connection or wifi, not gps) it can't retreive nothing, it thinks and thinks and thinks and it doesn't update the place nor the weather.

But if you do a reboot and try to update the app/weather right after it works perfectly.

This happened to me in the .89 and now in the .100, maybe that's one of the reasons for the gps being so screwed up.

If the phone doesn't know where it is how can it get a gps lock and so on?...

I've tested and retested this.

Also uninstalled google maps and everything stayed the same with other map/gps apps.

Also the bugs in GPS apps seem to be fixed right after a reboot (when you launch navigation sometimes the app stays thinking saying "retreiving place" before it launches for a long time)

The time it takes to get a GPS lock depends on many things, it's almost impossible to always lock in seconds everytime.

Only if you have always the same conditions and in the same place when trying to get a lock, but the earth rotates and so do the satellites.

Please give me your feedback about this weather update issue :highfive:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
But for me retrieving my location with GPS off works well on fw 100.

GPS on XPERIA U is really wired... Now it looks that i first period of a month I fix the satelites in couple of seconds and the rest of the month it is hard to fix in couple of minutes... It looks like moon phase dependent :P or similar... Don't know if it is really possible :)

I am observed this in every firmware... Wired.

I found only fw 89 is unusable when talking about GPS fix speed.

And fw 100 is strange because after first flash of fw100 gps fix takes only 7 secs without any thweaking and with all bloatwear and bloated settings and now after the same flash and conditions fix is at best no longer than minute or two... Wired when I do not know why :(

And When testing wit GPS test & toolbox I found that there is not a problem to fix the satelites but period to find usable satelites varies between couple seconds and couple of minutes... Why? Weak GPS receiver in XU?

On my previous old nokia the fix was made with aGPS during first 20 sec everytime and without aGPS between couple of minutes and one hour :) So XU is not using real aGPS? aGPS is used only sometimes? Why?

HTC and Samsung android phones have no problem to fix during couple of secs as far as I know from friends and colleagues... Wired

Mbiba
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] naonsia:
Ur right, everyone ask about GPS and they didn't know that in every country there are different setting on GPS, its should tweak by its user it self, the setting can make GPS lock faster or longer if they didn't change it. +1 thanks from me for uploading the latest stock rom for XU.

Keep the good work :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hackerpower:
I don't have gps problems, i have a unable to retrieve location in weather apps problem, i can update the weather but from the old location.

Still waiting on feedback from users that use weather apps on these fw.

Sent from Hacker's U via XDA app
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
Sorry, in my revious post was my feedback hidden :)

My weather apps working OK. Finding the position with GPS off is immediatelly done. So no problem here with fw100 and weather apps using BTS/wifi location at all.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hackerpower:
Sorry but i don't understand your "english"...

Anyway which weather app do you use?

Sent from Hacker's U via XDA app
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
Sorry for my english :)

I am using Aladin and Meteor. Also I can easilly get my rough position instantly in some navigation software (Google maps etc.) without GPS on...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hackerpower:
I also can get my exact location without GPS on in gmaps, etc, but my weather app can't, that's the problem!

I failed to mention that i need a weather app that has a widget.

Edit: Problem solved with new v1.1.6 of transcendence kernel :)

Edit2: Sadly after almost a day of usage the issue persists, weather app can't retreive localization, but still can update from old local.

Sent from Hacker's U via XDA app
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] chente88:
FTF

I want to ftf generic_user sony 6.1.1.b.1.100
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kantry123:
still haven't come....we are also eagerly waiting for it..!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hackerpower:
Problem solved! :laugh:

After all, there were google services wrongly hibernated in greenify app, degreenified them and problem gone.

But i still do have gmaps hibernated and greenified :cyclops:

That was the reason why the weather update would function after restart and then after screen off for a while would stop working, dah :eek:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kukusiek97:
Which kernel is better for this rom ?

Transcendence 1.1.6 or Sliding XU 3.5 and why ?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] toly084:
Using XU 3.5 stock for 2days. All is fine, will not flash another rom. Also installed greenify, ceeder and rom manager pro.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] fareed_xtreme:
I have noticed a weird issue with this B.100 firmware.Unfortunately, it seems like for incoming calls, the Notification tone rings once and thats about it... Its is then silent while the phone vibrates (Typically like the Ring Once option seen in some phones). Anyone else seem to have this problem? I just can't seem to find a fix for this and had to revert to .89 which has problems of its own....
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] hackerpower:
I don't have that issue. Everything is ringing ok here.

Sent from Hacker's U via XDA app
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
This issue is not on my device with B.100... Ringing is more than only one times long. No custom kernel (still locked BL), device rooted (binary)...

After six days of usage without restart still speed of OS (dialer, SMS, launching programs...) constantly the same (I mean very good). But I have to disable facebook, with it laggy after day or two...

Only bug is the custom contact ringtones doesn't work sometimes (on every ICS build)...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Slajder:
I'm just wondering if is it only me but... I'm getting notification on the phone and pcc about new firmwire ( stock b.1.100) despite that im using it right now. I don't know what to do, should I install it or find a way to disable it.

My phone is rooted, maybe this made the problem while switching the kernels :/
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] miaad:
Are you on custom kernel ?

Think the notification is for updating the kernel to .100
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] toly084:
Hi, I have the same problem, but I just ignore it. I think this is because of the another kernel in the rom, this is my case, I don't know about you.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Slajder:
No, It's stock firmware, and stock kernel... I've just switched kernels with b.1.10 for rooting procedure, and then get b.1.100 kernel back again. That's it, I don't use custom kernels, my bootloader is never been unlocked etc... (:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] toly084:
I think maybe this is because that this firmware branded by 3 mobile. But in any way this is not big problem, just ignore that message for update.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] HyperClocker:
I have an serious issue of battery drain, i am using b.100 stock kernel, not rooted, but mt bootloader is unlocked anyone else have this problem?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] johnybravo.1981:
i had the same issue..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sky016:
Same here...but it's ok after flashing Transcendence Kernel and generic firmware via CWM, try that if you have unlocked bootloader
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pirigu:
hi...for big image on dialer when i get a call....what can i do???there's a file for flash???
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Slajder:
There is problem with google sync in ICS (:

One option is to disable google contact synchronization and put your images to your contacts again (witch I prefer), and the second option is to get some app from google play like this HD Contact Photos.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ajain3982:
Can I flash this rom directly via transcendence kernel..??

Or I need to to do something else...somebody help me out..!!!:confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pipi14:
Just flash it!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] JohnLouise:
I still have the gps lock issue. -_______-
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] myawan:
I am amazed you're still using ICS.....
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] JohnLouise:
Coz XPU JB is buggy. -__- and f. Camera doesnt work, the led bar and others.. :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] myawan:
You are right about these bugs but have you tried latest CM10.1 nightly (23rd or 21st)? If not just use it for couple of hours atleast.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] JohnLouise:
I' ll gonna try that if the bugs and all working features. Oh I hate bugs. Hahah thanks bro.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
I think cm 10.1 is on very early development stage so I expect that no power save etc. is present and 100 % cpu usage is common. Maybe now it is only the preview of new features rather than rom for a daily stable usage...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pipi14:
You are 100% right
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
GPS is really wired on all builds I tried, sometimes fix during 10 seconds, sometimes, during two minutes, sometimes never or after a huge amount of time after restart...

I give up to solve it, too complicated but most of time at least useful for me...

Mbiba
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] myawan:
O really??? CM 10.1's deep sleep is one of the best. Don't misguide people and see the screenshot.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
Good news, but I think this rom is still not suitable for daily stable usage and need a lot of time to become stable and all features will be working... I am also waiting for cm 10.1 because of ICS and Sony support disappointment but not shure if this is the right time to try it now...

Maybe I am too conservative :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mohammadagha:
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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Harshvijay Nirwan:
Problem with Wifi

I am having problem with the wifi. It just cannot keep up the connection with the router. A 10mb app download takes an hour to complete, this was not happening in gingerbread firmware.Plz help.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] JohnLouise:
Can you give us more details about that?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
My XU with this fw 100 is restarted at the beginning of a call very often. I hear that other side pick up the call but after it I see only Sony logo during boot.

Any suggestion how to solve it or avoid it? Anyone with the same problem?

Mbiba
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] oscarmbv:
Sometimes my phone restarts when I receive a SMS
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] oscarmbv:
Actually it happened me with a incoming call, great Sony, I'll try with a custom kernel and see if solves the problem if not I'll will install jb
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] myawan:
Because you people have been using a firmware which has never been announced by the Sony, I highly doubt its authenticity.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
You are not right, cause this fw was officially certified by Sony...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] myawan:
Where? Link? Please enlighten me :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
This is my resource:

official stock firmware list on PTCRB: http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=21036

All sites announce new firmwares when they appear here in the list so I do not think that is unofficial.

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Yes maybe it is really connected with the kernel cause my wife uses fw B.10 but with fw 100 (same as fw 89) kernel flashed and she is also suffering with restarts... Will try another kernel from other stock rom (LB...) if performance will be ok and restarts disappear...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] myawan:
PTCRB has no link with Sony, it is a third party testing system which only tests certain aspects of software/hardware which are related to Radio Interface. Firmwares certified by PTCRB doesn't mean that they are fully stable/bug free and ready for public release. They only test Radio Interface Parameters so that safe operation of a device is certified.

It doesn't mean at all that the softwares certified by PTCRB must be released for public.

I hope you get it now.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dotafan:
How do you suggest we got hold of it without Sony releasing it? And if Sony did release it how is it uncertified?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] myawan:
So whats the official Sony source where you got this??? Sony only releases certified FW, but a certified FW may never be released by a manufacturer.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
'fw 100 is downloadable via PCC so it is looking very very official:)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] darkmist87:
Root access gone after flashing 6.1.1.B.1.100

I lost root access after booting with B.1.100 ROM , earlier it was rooted with B.1.89.

Please let me know what needs to be done. Also any link to required kernal etc.

Earlier in my previous ROM, I did this -

1. flash kernel for 6.1.1.B.1.0

2. Root using Bin4rry method

3. Flash kernel for 6.1.1.B.1.89

:confused:

TIA
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kantry123:
Yes...go on buddy..!

That is the best way if u have locked bootloader
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] darkmist87:
Kernal B.1.89 link.. and ICS clean version ROM install

I flashed B.1.10 Kernal and rooted .. its done but can't find any working link for B.1.89 kernel(misplaced the one I had I guess).

Any links? (I have locked Boot loader)

I am now thinking to try this ICS ROM -

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1943184

Will these steps (verbose mode) are ok or again I will have to re -root the device -

Install:

-Install official Last ICS from Sony(which I just installed B.1.100 , is it done :confused:)

-Root and install CWM (Device is already rooted , I dont need to do anything? :confused: CWM app from Play store?

-Wipe Data/Cache(I have to do this in CWM app or in CWM recovery mode? )

-Install (Install ICS ROM.zip ?)

-- Rest all after reboot?

-Configure Google Acount

-Reboot

-Install any extra Package you Want
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pirej:
Here you go, kernel for b.1.89
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] darkmist87:
Thanks a lot ! I was able to complete it! Went ahead with ICS clean ROM though bit buggy..:o
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zxcvbad:
hi, could you confirm that .100 ftf is true generic, cause there is another image of .100 firmware (Hutchinson 3 branded) and the image size including all the bloatware seems the same 370mb. Just to make sure before I clean flash it using flashtool (I don't need a root on my device)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Krossfire666:
Afaik only ZIP is generic, ftf is bloated.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zxcvbad:
Thanks a lot

---------- Post added at 06:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:00 AM ----------

is there any way to get generic .100 ftf or to convert it back from zip to ftf so I could flash it using flashtool?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] honming:
hi friends,

could you please mirror the following file?

i can't download from the provided links of the 1st post. :crying:

ROMs:

CWM flashable!

ST25i_6.1.1.B.1.100 GENERIC - user_Sony
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kantry123:
Generic firmware hasn't released yet...so ya highly impossible
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] scofield119:
Guys can someone giv me the .ftf of the kernel of thegeneric.100 zip in op?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Adam Hui:
hi [MENTION=4272100]pipi14[/MENTION] , folks n any expert thanks alot for these..

I'm new in Sony n this xu, just to make it clear & 'fixing permission' as I'll a bit much in asking..

Lastnight i flashed .ftf file from first mirror of ST25i_6.1.1.B.1.100_Sony successfully, boot but i can't connect to my mobile data.

is this rom a lock branded? cuz i found the '3' provider bloatware in my app drawer.

or do i need flash any patch to make my mobile network works?

i'm from indonesia & my provider is XL Axiata.

sorry if this sounds stupid & been answered many time, cuz I've done searching by keyword 'mobile network' but no go for me...

TIA..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] narenderreddyn:
In flashtool before flashing the .ftf , what all did you check? Like Wipe Data, Wipe Cache, Exclude Kernel, Exclude System, Exclude Baseband etc., What all did you tick? I hope you checked the wipes for sure.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mbiba:
Automatic settup (Menu/Settings/Xperia/) of APNs for internet and MMS doesn't work for you? Rom is not blocked to specific operator, only a little bit bloated with some apps and setting of Austrian operator called 3...

Mbiba
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Adam Hui:
i didn't change anything as those as default the flashtool ticked "the wipes" & leave "the excludes" unticked..

yeah well..., maybe i forgot & missed to tick "exclude baseband"... so what can i do to makes it repair, mates?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Vincy722:
Can I flash this whit cm10.1 on my Xperia U whitout flashtool?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] JohnLouise:
Yes, but it is possible that you will encounter bugs or it becames laggy. Already tried it bro.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Adam Hui:
ok, solved..

just manually creating the apn, my provider as usually too late to make it automatically, what a shame...

thanks...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] starterz:
I have been using this ROM since May 2013. The best stock ROM I have used on my Xperia U. Most probably the best ROM, stock or not, GB/ICS/JB. Extra smooth with Sliding_XU kernel, with all intended functionalities. Thank you for making this ROM available.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kantry123:
sliding kernel has problem in like wifi tethering

use apps like superbeam or fast file transfer...it will surely give an error..!

regards

kantry123
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] starterz:
Ah, sorry about that. I don't use and have never tried WiFi tethering - that is why I have never come upon this problem.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zeftoony:
how did you do it?

i have the same problem and i am from Egypt and my provider is vodafone

and the automatic configuration did not work :eek:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] AliHB:
Why is it when i flash the B.1.100 zip, it aborts the installation?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Angristan:
Best rom ever! :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] JohnLouise:
By:1 Direction? :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pipi14:
Wtf is wrong with you?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Little Zed:
+1
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Angristan:
Hahahahaha guy you make me laughing hahaha loool
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] malharnesari:
is the cwm flashable b.100 rom prerooted?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Angristan:
Yes but you must flash a custom Kernel with it, there is no boot.img included
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] malharnesari:
so if i just install via cwm it will not be rooted right?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] OmarEinea:
Yeah, if you flashed it , it wont be rooted

if you wonna root it just flash one of the

rooting packs in the first post
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pirej:
Or... you can flash my debranded :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] VocaloidBoy:
After flash firmware 100 then deleted unused apps and install script from this form http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2076101

My phone Now become smoothly ever with HD Game ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Angristan:
It will be :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bcik:
very little free ram. Is there a solution to this? There are only free ram on boot. :crying:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pirej:
No problems with ram here, 200+ MB free ram on boot.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pipi14:
You cant install cwm without root
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bcik:
does not create problems in opening. 50 MB of free RAM after the happening. so I had to switch to GB version. Can you help me with this?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ericson143:
U must try memory tweak or custom kernel bro for ics if u hv a UB no other option for ics :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bcik:
I understand :(. I have a link to this topic?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pirej:
I don't use any memory tweaks or kernels.. everything stock, and on average i have ~140-170 MB free ram, it's all about how you use your phone, and what apps you use, and some tweaks actually produce problems , so... ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Little Zed:
+1 to that!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bcik:
I understood. Thank you very much. :) which customizations on your phone are you using? [ICS b.100]
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pirej:
I just debloated and debranded the stock ICS B.1.100 , and i added power menu, and toggles, some camera mod's.. clean, simple, working(for my needs).

I'm using my phone for talking.. because its a phone :), little surfing, and taking some pictures and videos, i dont play games, dont tweet, and dont use FB.

And i have tried "some" of the init.d, build.prop, and some other hw-gpu tweaks... and.. im better clean of tweaks, there are many recommendations for limiting the "developer options / background process limit" to 1-3 processes, but the "standard limit" is best for me.

So... clean clean stock FOR ME and for the way i use the phone.

You have to adjust to your phone capabilities, you cant just throw everything at it and expect it to work flawless, you can make xperia z1 choke too.. if you want.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DigitalDreamer:
After going through different roms, this one (v16) is a keeper.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bcik:
I understood. You can share links to customizations? :) I usually use whatsapp. is this a problem? and what did you use to go long the battery? I'm asking a lot of questions. I am sad.. but ... I need experience. :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] 0M3G4_:
I use this firmware debloated by myself. Install auto memory manager from play store and set it to aggressive. Lag should be gone.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] fits79:
I have install a custom 4.x.x rom and i want to return to stock rom of this mobile phone.

How i can return to stock rom this mobile phone?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xXgethsemaneXx:
you have to read the instruction on the first post bro...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pjohn23:
Can i ask newbie question? how can i instal cWm recovery on .100 stock fw? i was on JB. but worst decision ever. so anyone can help me?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pipi14:
Read from the first post!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pjohn23:
so even if im not rooted. as long as i have unlocked bootloader i can root? right? ill flash sliding xu kernel :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] scofield119:
guys can I install official b.100.zip over slimcm without any problem? I dont have a PC atm to make a clean install
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] scofield119:
no one? can I install stock ics firmware without any problem? I can't use flash tool cause I don't have computer
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Inl:
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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pipi14:
No you cant. cuz this ZIP doesnt include kernel, you need stock based kernel for this ROM to work
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] scofield119:
and if I flash a stock kernel and than flash the zip? it is good? or I can encounter any kind of bug?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pirej:
You can flash the stock kernel with cwm, then install the rom, or just install my debranded.zip , it has the stock kernel included.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] scofield119:
yea but if I install over my cm9 I will encounter issues?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pipi14:
Install kernel (Sliding_XU), flash ROM and then make a full wipe. Done
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Dhiraj:
Hi, I am new in this thread. My Xperia u still in Stock GB, v2.3.7; kernel v2.6.35.7+ ; Build no 6.0.B.3.188 . Now I would like to switch official stock ice. Among the other available version, I found this is the latest one, if I am not wrong.

As I am new, can anyone help me to flash this? I need root, latest cwm recovery (custom) for in future Rom flash . Also want to know about how to unlock boot loader after flashing this build. Thanks in advance.