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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] starterz:
Hello, my first post in these forums. Have been exploring a bit through all the information, and I think I need some help. I am pretty experienced with networks and windows/linux usage and administration, but have been using an android phone for just 2 weeks.

I have a Sony Xperia U with Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread, as it came out of the box. Any updates have yet to arrive, PC Companion says that I am using the last available firmware but I know that this is not the case as several ICS firmwares have already been published. Bootloader is locked, but can be unlocked.

I would like to flash my phone manually to ICS, using the last (or the best as recommended by you) firmware update. I would like to start with a stock rom, try rooting and than try custom roms when I get accustomed to the process of flashing. Mostly, I want to use the phone to the most of it's abilities (battery, speed, graphics etc).

I have found here that last firmware is 6.1.1.B.1.89, but I could not find it here on the forums.

First, I am in a dilemma which .ftf file to use for my phone. I have downloaded:

XperiaU_ICS4.0.4_nu.ftf

ST25i_.54_Nordic_DevStaff.ftf

ST25i_6.1.1.B.1.54 GENERIC - user_Sony.ftf

I have checked two threads in more detail:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2028139

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1974430

What does SI Number or ROM Location 1263-1753 / WORLD mean? My number on the back of the phone (behind the battery) is 1261-9036. What happens if I flash 1263-1753 firmware to my phone? Please recommend an ICS firmware that performs well and is applicable to my phone.

Can I use ST25i_6.1.1.B.1.54 GENERIC - user_Sony - since there is no SI Number or ROM Location there? Can I root this firmware through Flashtool OR Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v26. I would like to root to be able to delete bloatware from Sony.

I have also looked at Freexperia project, but it says there that the version is still in development and has issues with FM Radio - which is something I use every day.

Other than this, I installed flashtool-0.9.10.1 on Windows 7. I installed the drivers in Flashtool\drivers. All drivers said "Ready to use". Rebooted the PC, switched off the phone. When I connected it while holding Volume-up, it said ready to use. When I connected it while holding Volume-down, it says device disconnected. Have tried reinstalling the drivers (Flashboot and Flashmode are selected), Windows Safe Mode, disabled Microsoft Security Essentials. I went to Device Manager (as suggested in the forums) and I uninstalled "Android Device", the drivers would still not work.

This morning I remembered that USB debugging was not checked on the phone - might this be the problem? I will try again when I get home. Please provide any other tips to connect the Xperia to Flashtool.

Thank you for all replies in advance. All best.

[UPDATE]

I went to Sony's website for unlocking the bootloader. Is the Android SDK necessary for Flashtool too? Do I need the android_winusb.inf file provided there?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] starterz:
Thanks for all the information here.

I flashed my phone with ST25i_6.1.1.B.1.54 GENERIC - user_Sony, along with [Kernel][Sony Xperia U][March - 24] Sliding_XU [Stock][CM]

First impression is that it is laggy, much slower than Gingerbread. Any recommendations?

All best.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Mokiwipeout:
if u are on stock android u will hate it. Its time for u to start searching and flashing custom stock based roms... These are usually VERYY smooth... NO MATTER WHAT DO NOT STAY AT STOCK ANDROID, trust me, u will want to take a hammer and smash ur phone... Also, consider using kernels that allow u to overclock ur phone... Do not worry, if u overclock from 1ghz to 1.15ghz i dont think u will have any problem... Have been using overclocked phone for 6 months and so far no problem...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] starterz:
Thank you for the reply. I am using CM 9 (FXP213) as of an our ago, and I can feel the amazing difference. As I can see, CM has very basic apps by default. As it says on the CM wiki:

Optional: Download any supplemental 3rd-party applications packages for the device you wish to use. (You have to install a 3rd-party app to get the Google apps, like Gmail, Play Store, and Youtube.)

Where do I download these from? Any other resources on CM that are good for a new user?

All best.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tamen:
Trying to update my Note 2 as I'm apparently vulnerable to the SDS bug. I've heard 4.1.2 removes this possibility.

I had rooted with the Exynos Abuse app, which worked exactly as I hoped. It turned my device to "modified" but I'm still 0 on the flash counter. I just used it to unroot so I can do a software update, but it tells me I'm still modified. I've rebooted several times, and in fact just re-rooted so I could unroot again and give it another chance at clearing up.

Is there anything I need to uninstall? Would having titanium backup be a problem, for example?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luismedina:
It would be better for you if you try to do this:

Search and download Triangle Away, it should be around here

Root your phone again and run Triangle away, reset the flash counter and after the phone restarts inmediately put your phone in download mode.

Flash a stock ROM and wipe.

The phone status should stay as Normal and you will not have root.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tamen:
Thanks but I really don't want to mess with triangle away or start flashing things and moving the counter... looks like I'll stick with 4.1.1. I guess if I get SDS they wont' see modified anyway. Maybe someone else can shed some insight?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luismedina:
Using Triangle Away will keep the counter at 0, also, flashing an official ROM will not move the flash counter up.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.ketan:
It's totally illogical

One person don't have raised counter why you need to use triangle away?

@op

-first of all update to latest version as soon as possible to be safe from sds

-you can wipe cache and data, to make status modified, if still you don't get ota, flashing stock rom with Odin will surely make it official.

-if you don't want to wipe try this

Setting - application manager - all - sysscope - clear data

Do same with enterprise syssscope if exist

Reboot device normally , play with device few minutes then check status.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tamen:
Thank you mate, very helpful. How easy is rooting 4.1.2? I'll give that a go later on tonight :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.m0x:
As easy as pie. Flash cf–autoroot using odin. Run triangle away and then factory reset the phone. Now you'll have a zero flash counter, system status official, and root access.

If you want to ensure it stays 0/official then install xposed framework and sysscope blaster and do not install any custom kernel or recovery.

Sent from the mighty Note II.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tell4ever:
We know that there is more than one version of the htc one coming out soon, we have the international version and we have the ones coming on att, tmobile, and sprint, Telus etc

We also have the dev edition of the phone coming soon.

Is there gonna be different threads for the one, or is all roms compatible with all phones?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riyal:
All roms should be compatible. All HTC One uses the same hardware(Other than the 64gb which should have different nand chip) but it doesn't matter.

Unless you will be using the chinese version which is rumored to have dual sim, 8mp, micro sd slot and alot more of different hardware components.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tell4ever:
I'm saying this because I had an hox plus

The international version and the lte version had the same hardware and yet there roms where not compatible with each other
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metalfan78:
I highly doubt all roms will be compatible with all versions. There are hardware differences between international /US models, cdma/gsm models. There will be separate forums for each model. Be patient.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tell4ever:
Does anybody else have any thoughts on this, I'm afraid if I buy the att version I won't get the internationals mods and roms
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CNexus:
This. A rom can be set up to support multiple carriers and things like that, but it wouldn't be installed the same way for each phone
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nugzo:
I wouldn't bet on separation. I'm a Hox+ owner and the dev section is a nightmare. International and US are together in one forum and nothing is compatible. Not roms or recoveries. There has been many requests to separate them and they were denied. Plenty of threads started about it and the majority ended up in flame wars. :crying:

Are the US models the same? Tmobile, ATT and Sprint? If so wouldn't that be a first? Cant be, Sprint doesn't use sim cards..
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Closed Source Project:
Who will get the best development though, if there are different version for each carrier? Would it be the international?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metalfan78:
The gs3 forum is separated, I would like to guess the htc one forum would be too.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nugzo:
Yes the international will get the most support. at least that's how the One X and X+ worked out.

I hope so. Go browse through the One X+ dev section and pretend you have an ATT version. See how many roms and threads are irrelevant. Probably 80%
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tell4ever:
i'm on the same boat, thats why im asking..i had the att hox+ and its dev section was terrible,,,thats why im asking if roms are

compatibale with each other..or at least the us versions so that it can have a strong development
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aimetti:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2223236

that will make you happy
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Closed Source Project:
So the unlocked/developer edition version is the UL?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] LumpiStefan:
All that want to try it.

Myself didn`t tested it.

You can get it here:

http://xdaforums.com/download.php?id=131

Regards

Stefan
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] subh98:
Can you please upload system UI apk of this Rom
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Apex-Predator:
Y don't u ask the rom cooker
[Android Apps and Games] Hassaan.W:
*Requires root access and usb debugging on.

This is a tutorial to hack the career cash in mini motor racing.

1. Open GameCIH and Mini motor racing app.

2. Play a few races in carrer to have money for at least two upgrades.

3. Open GameCIH and search for current career cash.

4. Buy one upgrade.

5. Press the minus button (-) in GameCIH ans change the new values to whatever you want and lock the values.

6. Make another inapp purchase and you will have hacked value of career cash
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rsvoboda72:
So here is whats going on I was on Parandroid and it was fine but I noticed I had only about 60 megs of ram as a normal thing. I figured its either the rom or I have way to much crap on my phone so I did a complete wipe and returned to stock. Then I started to reinstall only apps that I needed or liked and basically got rid of the junk. and everything was going fine . Then i noticed that I was loosing my internet butit wass still saying it was connected to my network. So I figured that I got a bad upgrade from verizon so I flashed AOKP build 6 and I am having the same problems. So I called cox and asked is I was having problems and while I was on the phone with them it worked perfect untill about 2 min. after I got off the phone with them it stopped again. I need help to figure if it is my provider or something with my phone.

Heres the basic:

After I reeboot it connects fine and everything is normal. When I start downloading something from play store or podcaster it starts and can go for 5 megs or 80 megs but then just stops . It still shows its connected but absolutely no internet. I can shut on and off the wifi and it will start up again but stop again once I start downloading. Now if I come off of wifi and use 3g it works just fine and no shut down. So I am mcurios if its Cox or something to do with me wifi adapter.

Thanks for any help guys
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matthew0776:
Have u flashed the new Verizonx4.2.2 WiFi drivers/gps ....should help
[Micromax A110] raja.pandu54:
I Install JMP 9.0..in my A110....All r working super...but Navigation is not working in my mobile..it's shows the message "searching for gps" in the bottom of the navigation app...please solve my problem dude..im always in journey...this is very imp to me..
[Micromax A110] Sk.D:
As i said install your jmp rom again or wait for jmp v10... :) :) :) :)

hit thank if i helped you. iy means a lot to me.
[Micromax A110] raja.pandu54:
I Re Install Bro...But Not Working...In Previous roms also not working GPS....In Early that means buying of MICROMAX A110 on that time it's working Awesome...When ever install to JMP it's not working GPS..iI Request to the JMP..He's Not Reply to me..Please fix Bro..I M Waiting for U r Rpy..:fingers-crossed:
[Micromax A110] Sk.D:
problem

tell me the exact problem u r facing????? like its not detecting or gps not working!!

FEEL FREE TO HIT THANX IT DOESNT COST MONEY:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::cool:
[Micromax A110] vikasjangra:
GPS fix in jelly bean

Hi i m using Megamax ROM and here GPS is not locating properly please help guys
[Micromax A110] Sk.D:
Location &services

ok try this go to settings and go to location services and tick mark this. hope it will help you.
[Micromax A110] raja.pandu54:
Hi Bro...

I m facing GPS issue in NAVIGATION it's shows searching for GPS Bro...I install All JMP Series...But I m facing every time this Problem....I Install JMP 10.....I re-install into 2 times JMP 10..But No Use Bro..again and again same Problem Bro...

I went to location settings and enables EPO and in EPO settings clicked DOWNLOAD to get the satellite data..But No Use for this one in My 2G Network...I m Using TATA DOCOMO...I Changed into VODAFONE In my Mobile Again Same Problem NAVIGATION it's shows searching for GPS Dude....Please Fix My Problemmm...Dude...I Requested In this 3rd time...Please Fix My Problem Bro......
[Micromax A110] andeveloper:
Use Pimp My ROM

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
[Micromax A110] namsadin:
its simple, try replace 2 files (libmnlp&mnld) from rom with gps work to your current rom.

files location in /system/xbin/
[Micromax A110] maddyrokieasta:
Upgeade it to official stock jelly bean 4.1.1 it will definatly gonna solve your issue .. when i was on ics i too had this GPS issue but after jelly bean official its fix :) hit thanks if i helped you :)
[Micromax A110] kamrul.auntu:
I am seeing these two files (libmnlp&mnld). Then replace with which ????
[General Questions and Answers] dshayah:
I have a problem with my Alcatel OT-995 Ultra,

My Android is 4.0.4,

When I insert a SIM card and registered on network, the wireless couldn’t discover any Wi-Fi network and the saved wireless network becomes out of range (although it is in),

The single way to make the Wi-Fi work again is removing the SIM card and phone factory reset,

I rooted the device and updated it to Jelly Bean [ROM][OT-995][4.1.2] AOKP,

But I still have the same problem, thank you for your replies,

Regards
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] chrisjm00:
So I am having trouble finding replacement housing for my VZW Note 2. I have looked up and down, across every forum I could think of, and online on every retailer I could find and nothing has turned up. I have cracked the rim on my Note and would like to replace it. The problem is, I can't find replacements anywhere. I can find plenty of the white housings, but not the grey. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ECdOc:
Go search ebay for "Note 2 oem frame" they are about 20 bux
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LittleRedDot:
There's a guy selling a titanium one in the Android forums, under att all things root section.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] chrisjm00:
Does it work with the vzw version?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] xterra91:
At&t housing nor the 7105 housing doesnt work
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LittleRedDot:
Why not?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JsinLegacy:
you will need to buy either a housing replacement for the Verizon or Sprint build...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DarkManX4lf:
Sprint one isn't work with verizon... Ad it does not have a sim card slot cut out.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] UrbanDroid:
Each version has a specific housing. You MUST purchase a Verizon one. Otherwise you could lose cell reception or damage the internals of the phone in some way. There are tiny little contact points for the radio antennas that are on the back frame. Each version has a different location for these antenna.

Sent from my large and in charge GN2 using Forum Runner
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LittleRedDot:
I did not know this.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kalanyon:
I got the sprint housing and dremeled out the sim area and mine works just fine.

To give every one a heads up.:p
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] thatruth132:
Google fast tech one word I ordered the T-Mobile one for mines
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] chrisjm00:
I will look into this. I just don't know why it is so hard to find these parts, it seems like the white ones are everywhere.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] thatruth132:
Didnt fit returned it
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] exmeaguy:
Just look for a 50% off coupon in one of these threads and go to the Samsung website and you will be done. It's not that complicated.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] chrisjm00:
I need more than the battery door...I need the whole housing. Unless I missed the item on their site, I doubt it's going to be under the accessory section.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gedster314:
Contact the seller of this part and see if he can get you them.

http://goo.gl/Sl4ub
[Micromax A110] raja.pandu54:
In My A110 Headset Music Control is Not Working in the JMP 9.0 ROM...How to fix this Problem????
[Micromax A110] Sk.D:
re flash ur rom it will help you
[Micromax A110] birdyonkel:
Hello,

I have the same problem. On ICS it goes, on each JB ROM (I have testet 5) ist doesn't.

I have also test this:

reddit.com/r/Android/comments/12vb61/psa_fix_for_jellybean_headset_controls

But in the KeyTest App the headset button doesn't show an activity. When I get a call, I can use the button to take the call.

Also in the factory mode the headset show "press".

JB doesn't work with the headset or had somebody find a fix?

greetings
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rickriego:
not my app, i stumbled across this app referenced here in xda somewhere. it puts any user apps in hibernation until they are called, reducing background processes from wut i can tell so far..drastically. obviously every device is different as is every user experience, but i think its worth a shot. wayy better than battery guru by qualcomm for sure..

here is the link

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] caspersfi:
Trying it out now.

Thanks!!

Just put all my social media apps in hibernation mode and gonna see how things go.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jayRokk:
This app does really work miracles...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rickriego:
i am under the same impression.. i had to share
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rickriego:
hey didn't i used to see u on the atrix forums??
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] caspersfi:
Nope. Got me confused with someone else.

First impressions this app is pretty sweet!

Thanks again.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rickriego:
ohh my bad. i do recognize ur name from around here somewhere lol. anyway yea.. same here. i was running battery guru that was made for Qualcomm devices, but greenify seems a much more effective implementation
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sulpher:
Love this app... if he eventually adds system apps i will flip :D
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] msk:
there's a thread by the developer already on xda with beta versions: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2155737
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rickriego:
cool thx! anxious to see wut the donate version will bring
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Capa1970:
So it does exactly what the iPhone does in saving a lot of battery life but...(as so many Android fans claim) not being a true multitasker. I came from an iPhone 4 and I'd take this over losing 2-3% of battery life per hour. Too bad it requires root.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] justin860:
Pretty cool thanx
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sulpher:
If your losing 2-3% an hour its your own fault, choose your apps better. Stock android gets at *least* 2 hours per percent while idle... you installed something you shouldnt have.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jayRokk:
Besides no multitasking

The screen is tiny, No location services (Google Now, Maps, etc..)

No Overclocking... There is plenty more.

But if you're loosing 2-3% something is wrong with your phone. My phone last a good 14 hours with about 3-5 hours screen time alone. You're in a website where the majority of the things will need root. Lol

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Forum Runner
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Capa1970:
No way does stock android do that well. There are plenty of battery issue threads in this forum, highlighting the unfortunate massive drain. My battery life is, in comparison to most here, better than average. Nonetheless, there is definitely a drain per hour, perhaps closer to 2%. Here are some pics in which I am stock everything including battery.

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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sulpher:
Yes way it does... lol... its a fact dude. Flash back to stock and load nothing but your google account. Whatever you've gotta tell yourself though. I laugh at people with battery problems on android, its all your own doing. :laugh:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jayRokk:
Bro your Android System shouldn't be taking that much battery off. Mine never goes 2% on 15+hrs .. Haha

Looks like something is draining your battery. So it is on your end ;)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TheNoobling:
Saw it on Drippler as well; it looks pretty cool
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ki11aprime:
this is a really good app
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] udontcdis:
I love this app!!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] klin1344:
I find Greenify very useful to make Facebook (and a few other apps) shut up and stop running in the background. I can't believe that you can't permanently disable push notifications for facebook messages, which just wastes battery life.

Greenify is a great app that has helped me save some battery life on CM10.1.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] varuns023:
Thanks for sharing the app :)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] viny2cool:
using this app since hyrperdrive rom included it....now i am using it on all of my android devices. I see my battery stuck on same number I touch it again...so no drain when its idle...great app ...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] steelcity:
i just downloaded it because i am hearing good things about it, but i am a little unsure on how to use it. I mean should i be adding all the apps to the list or are there some I shouldn't. This will stop push notifications for apps correct?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Unhived__Mind:
Dude...are you kidding?:what: .... launch fb press menu...press settings....uncheck the button to stop getting notifications. Presto!:D