yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zerozero700:
Try this at your own risk. I am not a developer, so I can't help you if you brick your phone

All the Credit goes to the original developers in the links shared below.

I found a guide on the net for upgrading Star Mobile Astra to Jelly Bean 4.1.1 with Kernel 3.4.0 and tried it successfully to get JB on my Celkon A200. I have also replaced the recovery image and put TWRP recovery image before flashing.

improvements that I noticed after the update are there.

- Considerable improvement in performance

- GPS connection time has improved drastically (connected within a minute where as it used to take >5 mins)

- WiFi connection time improved slightly

- FW upgrade using Wireless option added (There was one minor update which V24 got downloaded. As I had changed the recovery image the upgrade did not happen) [EDIT: It worked with stock recovery image]

Cons

- As expected your phone becomes Starmobile ASTRA, not Celkon anymore :)

- Status bar cannot be pulled down unless the screen is unlocked

- Few Bloatware targeted to Philippines market

How To:

Follows the steps explained here: http://www.techbloggerzone.com/2013/06/how-to-update-starmobile-astra-to-android-4-1-jelly-bean.html, if you don't want to change the default recovery image.

(There is slight chance that using ASTRA recovery image MAY brick your device, but I have also used ASTRA recovery image also successfully on Celkon A200).

Replacing recovery image to TWRP

1) Download TWRP rcovery image from http://content.wuala.com/contents/ja...3.2.3.img?dl=1

2) Download Starmobile Astra Jellybean files from https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1tFliTP64sUSHhDWEp2NWw1TjA/edit?pli=1 (it is ~530Mb)

3) Download and unzip the SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119 from the downloaded file from Step 2. In the extracted folder go to...\SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1304.0.119\V23\image folder and delete recovery.img file. Copy recoveryTW2.3.2.3.img file from the earlier download. Double click on Checksum_generate.exe to update the checksum. Now you have TWRP in your JB flash file.

Flashing Jellybean ROM

Now follow the instruction exactly as provided here http://www.techbloggerzone.com/2013/06/how-to-update-starmobile-astra-to-android-4-1-jelly-bean.html and your Celkon A200 is updated to Jelly Bean :) and you have a Starmobile ASTRA phone working for you.

Rooting Guide for ASTRA Jelly Bean

Download these 2 zip files supersu apk.zip (http://d-h.st/SPA ) and su_bin.zip*(http://d-h.st/kMS ).

Copy it on your SDcard

Reboot to TWRP (volumeup + power button)

Install > zip file from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > Select supersu_apk.zip and su_bin.zip

Install

Reboot and your phone now is rooted.

Read More:*http://www.techbloggerzone.com/2013...-astra-android-jelly-bean.html#ixzz2WZTTAXq8*

http://www.techbloggerzone.com/2013/06/how-to-root-starmobile-astra-android-jelly-bean.html

Rooting Guide for Celkon A200 with stock FW: http://www.droidiser.com/2013/01/how-to-root-celkon-a200.html

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2147566.

If you want to go back to Factory FW: http://www.moulnisky.com/index.php?dir=Celkon/A200/ and flash it using Flash tool.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] azeezsalman:
Bro is there any app or tweak for celkon a200 to play 1080p videos.....?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zerozero700:
This post has been published by Techbloggerzone here :http://www.techbloggerzone.com/2013...lly-bean-using-starmobile-astra-firmware.html
[Miscellaneous Android Development] angel_vash07:
Done this successfully BUT,

*My phone is starmobile astra

the problem is Invalid IMEI in every sim. Please help!!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zerozero700:
Do you have the original IMEI number with you? Did it change after flashing? I think you may be able to flash the original IMEI number wth Flash tool. Haven't tried it so far...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] angel_vash07:
I dont have the back up. can you send me so i can try it on my phone?

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] zerozero700:
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=43407- Please check if this helps.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] angel_vash07:
still having this problem, please help
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Shrihari007:
yes i do have a solution for your problem...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] angel_vash07:
yeah! i found the solution

try to watch this wwwdotyoutubedotcom/watch?v=Dpo2nh5Nri0
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Shrihari007:
Sure Follow the steps:

1) Download the Below file

2) extract it

3) Now Install the mediatek drivers (download from any site, Google it)

4) Open flash tool->select scatter loading file from image folder.

5) next press download.

6) Wait for two minutes and its done.....Enjoy.

http://www.4shared.com/rar/sWFvQMy2/CELKON_A_200.html
[Miscellaneous Android Development] begz:
use mtkdriod tool to repair imei...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Naveen Nandu:
in my infuse(rooted,unlocked.GB2.3.6) downloading mode is coming recovery mode is not coming and phone is also no switching on please any one can help me..........:(
[Samsung Infuse 4G] yogi.306:
some more details please

Hi Naveen,

Please give me some more details, i can try help you.

below are some things that i have done on beganing,

I have flashed rooted Carbon ROM directly that also included CWM.

to flash that rom, i do not correctly remember, but iguess on XDA i have gone through one Thread step by step to root and flash the carbon ROM.

you can find the Carbon ROM OP Thread very easily, just search on Google "Carbon ROm for infuse 4g" and the search result with XDA developers site link -you must click.

This is the ROM that allow you to directly flash the Jellybean 4.2.2 ROM to GB ROM, no need to flash ICS.

and there on the main thread they have given the details step by step to go into CWM recovery mode.

I hope it helps you.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] maverickme22:
Hi naveen,

I suggest that search for thread naming " return to stock working PIT" and follow the instructions, your phone will start at stock rom......

hope this works....
[Samsung Infuse 4G] eZdubzitmk4:
Wrong section bud.

Sent from my SGH-I997
[Samsung Infuse 4G] UnhoIy:
Try posting here ---> http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1237 with a more detailed description of your problem...what did you do before this happened, what have you done to try to fix, etc.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Naveen Nandu:
it was working on stock rom when i try to install avatar rom on cwm recovery it shows dont forget gapps suddenly the color was changed after that i try to restore backup wont switch on:(
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
Moved out of the Development Section....to Here. Sir please read the Forum Rules on posting. Thanks
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ropehanger:
Can I install twrp recovery after upgrading to jellybean? I heard that twrp recovery supports only gingerbread. Do I have to downgrade to gingerbread in order to install twrp recovery? Samsung i9070
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobfrantic:
1. root your phone

2. search (cocafe kernel) in developers section. search is your friend :) or just click the link in my signature,

No you do not need to downgrade.
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ropehanger:
Which version of Cocore?

I'm rooted. I've decided to use the universal kernel flasher. Which version of Cocore should I flash?
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobfrantic:
That is up to you. Personally I find that 6.8 is working good for me.
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ropehanger:
Good

Are you using the Cwm version or the twrp one?

Also can you please point me to where the link for 6.8?
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobfrantic:
I use twrp, again a personal choice. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37782653&postcount=4
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ropehanger:
Should I flash zip or md5

I've downloaded the Cocore 6.8 kernel. It is a zip file.

Now my question is Wetherby to flash the zip file or the md5 file in it. There are also other files in the zip . And as I said I'm gonna use "universal kernel flash tool" which is mentioned in the Cocore thread.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobfrantic:
you only need the md5 file then. read the instructions on the universal flasher thread and that should help.
[Xperia Z General] feizylong:
here is new file upload to gdrive

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3P5IuYR4HmGVXpLQy1XUVR4Snc/edit?usp=sharing

Enjoy :D

sorry for the trouble.

For the people who interested, this is Singapore latest firmware 10.3.A.0.423-R4B 1270-1412

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3P5IuYR4HmGbnhidy02bW83Y1U/edit?usp=sharing

:)
[Xperia Z General] make87:
Thanks ! Downloading now, does this work with Doomlord's v15 root exploit ?
[Xperia Z General] ryuworks:
So is the HK one better than the ES one?
[Xperia Z General] feizylong:
Yes, it does work.
[Xperia Z General] make87:
It comes with NFC icon pre-enable I assume , compare with spain tft which need to modified.
[Xperia Z General] ryuworks:
any of the irritating notifications?
[Xperia Z General] Jambu95:
has permanent "swipe up to unlock" text?

compatible to all xperia z cust #s?
[Xperia Z General] lostsouls:
Possible to elaborate more on merging files?
[Xperia Z General] zoobzone:
I need help on merging the files as well.

Any idea how to do it on Mac OSX?

update:

I've figured out how to merge the files in Mac OSX with terminal.

After flashing the rom, I'm still on 4.1.2?
[Xperia Z General] bourne007:
why 4.1.2???? i already flash it..
[Xperia Z General] yegorka:
the same problem: 4.1.2 after flashing

flashtool 0.9.11.0

flashing process was completed without any errors

but... 4.1.2 and even not HK - just my previous build and localization :(
[Xperia Z General] Sc00p007:
Same here.

The first time i flash from the last global fw and got stuck in a boot loop.

I used update service to reset my phone. It reverted back to the last fw that was released in the uk. So this was a couple of firmwares backwards.

I then tried to flash this ftf again. After the process my phone is factory reset but with the uk firmware that was released a good few weeks ago.
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
That's very awkward.
[MENTION=847840]feizylong[/MENTION]: Did you use all (five) FILE_********* files from Sony PC Companion / Sony Update Service?

Did you include everything except simlock.ta?
[Xperia Z General] hush66:
Same here. Flashed and still on 4.1.2. :eek::crying:
[Xperia Z General] yegorka:
after comparing this firmware with ES one, i found that here are TWO "elabel" files!

but deleting of "elabel-c6603-row_201302281243_10.1.1.A.1.253.sin" from the .FTF (and leaving "elabel-c6603-row_201302281243_10.3.A.0.423.sin") didn't help at all :(

bye-bye, buggy HK

hello, working ES! ;)
[Xperia Z General] ash_c64:
Just wasted my time! Should of just stuck to the ES
[Xperia Z General] feizylong:
Sorry guy,

here is a complete one file :

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3P5IuYR4HmGVXpLQy1XUVR4Snc/edit?usp=sharing

flash it at your own risk..

happy flashing :p
[Xperia Z General] voltairejohn:
Hello, who can assist for the CMW kernel for the 4.2.2 version for flashing through flashtool ? I think there's none yet released, but there are version where you need to flash the whole ZIP file. I just need the kernel boot.img with CMW, as i flashed the ES unbranded version. Working just excellent, and rooted with DooMLord's V15 easy rooting toolkit
[Xperia Z General] Jambu95:
permanent "swipe up to unlock" text?
[Xperia Z General] rcyh:
How to take screenshot now in 4.2.2?
[Xperia Z General] szafa_18:
vol down + power ;)
[Xperia Z General] make87:
Ok , this one usable.
[Xperia Z General] scorpi786:
Anyone flashed this yet? Getting tempted this lag on the Spanish firmware is starting to annoy me now
[Xperia Z General] rcyh:
Seems like vol down + power doesn't work for xz to take screenshots...do I have something missing?
[Xperia Z General] dhruvzz:
Thers an option capture screen in small apps...capture that and u will get da screenshot in your notes app...
[Xperia Z General] make87:
It works, you just need to hold a while power+volume down
[Xperia Z General] rcyh:
It works...it's all because of my stupid fingers coordination. I need to play more videogames!
[Xperia Z General] gokturk_1976:
For screenshot,you may press vol - and power buttons at the same time.True combination is this.
[Xperia Z General] feizylong:
I using XZrecovery apk from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2190936 to install TWRP, work great on my phone.

give it a try.:)
[Xperia Z General] sanjazz909:
does this version work now, or what?

I need clarification... because the first few users seemed to have problems with it.
[Xperia Z General] chesterchen:
Tried and tested.

This is 4.2.2.

Enjoy!
[Xperia Z General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Press Power + Vol Down!

---------- Post added at 01:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:37 PM ----------

here is OK too !!
[Xperia Z General] stephencwl:
Just upgraded to HK 4.2.2 from Monx 2.3 using Sony Companion for mac and everything works, without wipe too.

The most surprise is native support of 64 GB exFat card.

The new root Doomlord exploit also works like a charm.

I am really happy happy and happy.

Time to wait for some custom Roms floating around now.
[Xperia Z General] feizylong:
For the people who interested, this is Singapore latest firmware 10.3.A.0.423-R4B 1270-1412

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3P5...it?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z General] make87:
Today I just get some 0.2MB update for HK tft , not sure what it had update as the version still .423.

Anyone getting the same as me ?
[Xperia Z General] nanasi_js:
a little bit smoother than the original 423
[Xperia Z General] hush66:
It might be the minor update mentioned here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2351117
[Xperia Z General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Same here !!!
[Xperia Z General] Apollo89:
Indeed, the update of the customization package for Hong Kong (version R2B to R3B) has been released OTA. It only contains some updated carrier settings, nothing really important.
[Xperia Z General] thanh87:
Constant restart and PCC unrecognizable

Hello everyone,

Can anybody help me on this problem please.

I'm using the unbranded UK Sony Z 6603 and as everyone here knows the lack of update for UK Generic.

Then i decided to flash the HK stock rom 10.3.A.0.423 in this thread. But since then my phone has kept restarting every 5 mins or less and this is very frustrating.

Also when I plug into PC through Sony PCC, it doesnt recognise my phone and it shows in the Windows taskbar the phone 6602 is plugged instead of 6603.

Any help is appreciated. Otherwise Im gonna have to go back to 4.1.2 (even though I'm not sure it will be able to help)

Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z General] whitefang3456:
Does anyone meets SD card unable to used/corruption problems in weeks after flashing this firmware? Major issues heard of exFat format problems. Let us know :) thanks

Whitefang
[Xperia Z General] hush66:
I've no issues with my SD card on this firmware.
[Xperia Z General] thanh87:
help pleasee

Can anyone help me on this? I have checked everywhere and couldnot find any solution.

Please note that this isnt a bootloop, just restart when using the phone :(
[Xperia Z General] whitefang3456:
Hi got any info more about your phone?

1) You mean restart with SONY logo, without any bootanimation?

2) which previous ROM in your smartphone. Give us more info.

3) Rooted or Unlocked Bootloader?

Flashing

4) Any error/log for flashtool after flashing?

5) Did you wipe data, user, partition?

Whitefang
[Xperia Z General] thanh87:
Thank you whitefang for your response.

My phone is the Sony Z Generic UK which was using 4.1.2 before I decided to flash this 4.2.2 stock rom.

Then after flahsing, my phone has constantly restarted with the message "SIM card removed. Restarting ". This normally happened about more than 10 times or so then it stayed normal for about half a day and then the restarting sequel occurred again. Each time it restared, it got to to the lock screen like ordinary turn on, not just the Sony logo or the colourful waves.

I also tried to flash to other generic stock rom but the same error happened again. Then I tried to flash back to the 4.1.2 UK stock rom and it got even worse. Only the Sony logo and the colourful waves appeared for a very short period then it got restarted again without reaching the lock screen (exactly the conditions of the bootloop error).

My phone has never been rooted/unlock bootloader and there was no error during flashing. I also unchecked the wipe data thing during flashing and all the steps taken were strictly followed what was written in the guide found in this forum.

Another point to notice is everytime it got restarted, it lost about 2% of the battery. So basically in about 10 15 mins, with 10 times of restart or more, it would lose about 20-30% of battery.

This has really annoyed me so far and I cant find any solution anywhere. So any help is really appreciated.

Thanks
[Xperia Z General] whitefang3456:
Prob is there. U need full wipe before flashing because 4.2.2 is higher version platform for upgrading. Merely keep 4.1.2 data and system will get ya toasted. Tick wipe userdata will getya settled mostly. Goodluck Cheers

Whitefang

Ps: if helped pls kindly hit "thanks" button :)
[Xperia Z General] thanh87:
Thank you both whitefang and livesquare so much. Will have a go later and let you know the result.

does that mean that after a swipe flashing, i cant still restore the data through Sony PCC for the data from 4.1.2 backed up?

also im still confused why when i tried to flash 4.1.2 again, it got into bootloop?
[Xperia Z General] whitefang3456:
In my opinion, i suspect error in system's data eg: Corruption , which leads to Booting Failure. And from previous SIMCard prob u mentioned earlier. So i think recommend clean install (full wipe) to get rid of corrupted data. If problem persists, you getta get it to Service Centre for fix (may because hardware issue). If solved, pls Do Edit title of this Thread with adding [SOLVED]. Cheers :)

Whitefang

PS: If helped, pls kindly hit a "Thanks" ;)
[Xperia Z General] aliguu:
hi i just flashtool flashed this stock rom, (coming from Root/LB 4.1 ROM).

flashing and all is no problem.

However when i booted to the new stock rom, i DONT have the 'developers option' under settings..

did i do something wrong??
[Xperia Z General] mengsuan:
It is a 4.2.2 thing. You have to press on Build version 7 times
[Xperia Z General] aliguu:
WOW wtf it worked lol

THANKS! :good::good::good:
[Xperia Z General] FateNozomi:
awesum!

Thanks a lot!
[Xperia Z General] Djocker:
I think this update 4.3...

Why 4.2????
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alvinsc12:
When i'm trying to root my phone (Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Jellybean XXMF1) in android recovery mode i select apply update from external sd card but the files, folder, etc dont come out but after i reboot my phone i go to my files but the sd is perfectly working... thanks .. i just need to root my phone to get modified vold.fstab
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shadowcareful:
Use q& a thread pls
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kowal99:
Move zip from /extsdcard to /sdcard.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nl3142:
I was wondering what filesystem the Verizon Galaxy S3 uses on SD cards as well as which ones are supported. To be specific, if I get a 64GB microsd and format it in the S3 will it be exFAT or ext2/3/4?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
Anything 32GB and under will be FAT32. 64GB will be extFAT. You can format the 64GB from extFAT to FAT32 using tools available on the internet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nl3142:
Does the S3 even support ext3/ext4 on SD cards without a custom kernel?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
Not sure.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jndd333:
Kernel type used shouldn't matter on s3 since it natively supports exFAT and ext partition types on a hardware level as far as I know. From my own experience though, exFAT does not play nice with Linux.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] siliconaddict:
I believe the initial question was: will this constant charging thru the USB sync&charge cable harm the battery. I derive from the answers above that it actually is harmful to the battery. And that is exactly my personal experience.

My first Windows OS PDA with a LION battery was the iPAQ 3630 back in 2000. I also believed the PR back then that the LION battery could be charged as much as you wanted. Untill after about 9 months, when a full battery charge lasted no more than 1 hour! Yes, 60 minutes of iPAQ fun and then it was over.

I then got into a similar discussion as we are having now (other forums, XDA Developers didn't exist back then). Nobody knew the correct answer 4.5 years ago, like today still, but the majority believed that constant charging was bad, even with LION batteries.

I then started to discharge the iPAQs battery to 30% (the 'red' area) and then recharge it fully. As soon as the green LED was on remove the iPAQ from the charger immediately. After having done so several times I noticed that the battery would last longer. After some 10-15 times of discharging to 30% + recharging to 100% untill the green LED is on the battery would last 3-4 hours again.

I then switched to the O2 XDA, with which I had the same experience. Keeping the battery topped constantly decreases it's ability to keep a charge. Or maybe it can't be charged as 'deep' anymore, I don't know, anyway the battery will last (a lot) less long.

I now have the QTEK 9090, and I use Bluetooth to sync, so I don't have to use the sync&charge cradle all the time. I still only charge the battery when it is at some 30%. And the battery lasts some 5 hours with brightness set to medium, MP3 playing, web surfing and all that.

But I agree, it is stupid that you have to act like this, that you can't use the cradle all the time. If the batteries weren't so damn expensive I would simply wear them out and replace them. Something I couldn't do BTW with the iPAQ and XDA with their fixed batteries.

BTW I still have the XDA, I use it in my car for navigation (have the original O2 car kit with GPS mouse). It is 3 years old now, still has the original battery and this battery still lasts 3+ hours with backlight on! Which proves my point I believe.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] rotorjack:
Battery power / GPS

You may have answered a question that i had been pondering for a while, USB charging. The other thing is, you mentioned you use a GPS mouse, was that with an XDA 1? and if so which one? regards rotorjack
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] siliconaddict:
XDA I GPS mouse

It's the 'original' XDA I GPS mouse which can be hooked up to the original XDA I car kit, but in fact it is the light blue/cyan coloured Leadtek 9532 GPS Receiver. Works great BTW.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pkfox:
Hi all, I decided I'd return my tf101 to ASUS stock firmware from TeamEos 4.2. So I duly flashed the f/w and all seemed to take OK, until I rebooted, the tf got stuck at the Android is updating stage, I tried reflashing everything but no good. This is not a request for help but more of a WTF. I have it working now thanks to NVFlash but I would like to understand why my first effort didn't work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thing O Doom:
Different bootloader for JB, perhaps.
[HTC Wildfire S] anupdada:
Can anyone provide me the HTC wildfire s stock rom"s. original T9 keyboard. Also I need one call blocker that doesn't allow to hear single ring to caller . I tried many but in all blocker, caller hears one ring and then it gets disconnected .
[HTC Wildfire S] crossfire77:
these all are stock apps and it wont work with any other rom/
[HTC Wildfire S] Mojang:
Like crossfire77 said it won't work on custom roms however, you can try to extract the keyboard from a Stock Rom flashable Zip from crossfire's thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2143410 . It won't work but it is up to you if u want to try.