yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pec0ra:
Even if you are rooted you can still flash an official ftf (for example official 4.3 when it's available). You might need to use flashtool instead of pc companion though ( I'm not really sure of that but I think you can easily find more info about that when you need it).

Bootloader unlocking is only to use a custom kernel. It is for example needed if you want to install a ROM based on aosp (pure android) instead of the stock Sony software. You won't need it and you should avoid that if you are not really sure of what you are doing.

Back to your Wi-Fi problem, the fixes available for root user don't really enhance it. They only make it a little more stable. It's not really worth it to root just for that and unless you have lot of free time to spend in this you should wait for version 4.3. There's many chances it will be fixed.

Envoyé de mon C5303 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lemon_juice:
thank you :good:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shojeep:
[Q] why Xperia SP with CM11 (4.4 android) getting Hot after cleanning RAM?

Hi guys,

I am newby here, so please don't take my words rude.

I am so much please to be here with greatest professionals arround.

Thanks guys

[Q]. is there any way to keep cool Xperia SP after cleaning RAM and closed all apps?

Thank you again

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Hello Mr. pec0ra,

Thank you for giving the valuable information about the getting back with original ROM.

I also wanted to know, what'd be happen when Sony originally release there stock version (4.3 or 4.4 whichever come first for SP)?

Now i know the answer, that, i can get back with my Official STOCK ROM which i backed up at very first as a .tft file.

thank you very much

keep going, guys!!
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zakkkkk:
Hi, does sp support flash content if previous version of flash player is installed?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 4529355:
Only works with Dolphin browser.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AdZ_raz0r:
yup! Wont work with Chrome!!
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] badboyblue:
Do I need a unlock bootloader before flashing a stock.ftf???
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ken09_uematsu:
Network Issue

Hi,

I just bought my Xperia SP C5303, and I'm having issues with the Network (WCDMA, GSM).

It constantly disconnects (0 bars) even I'm not doing anything with it.

Tried to buy a new SIIM, and tested it with other devices, so I can confirm that the issue is with the phone.

Any tips regarding this? Having delayed SMS messages here..

Thanks Guys..
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neXus PRIME:
Guys, i wanna ask one thing here.

I installed existence latest Rom after rooting, but didnt check the "bootloader unlock allow " thing. Maybe it was yes, or no, i dont know...

However, my phone is unbranded, and i checked it isnt sim locked to any carrier...

Now when on existence rom, i decided to unlock bootloader, so i checked the service menu, and bootloader unlock allow is NO.

When im back to home, i will restore my stock FTF package via SEUS and check the unlock allow again... But in the meantime, can someone shed some light on what chances do i have that it will be YES when i have restored to stock?

Most of my searching led me to believe that (bootloader unlock allow NO, simlock YES) is a usual combination, while SIMLOCK NO, BL Unlock allow YES is the other.

So My question really is, could it be that flashing a custom rom made it show that BL unlock allow NO, or am i doomed forever?

Thanks for the patience of reading. If i cant unlock bootloader eventually, i will carry the regret of owning a SONY phone for the rest of this device ownership... (very disappointed)

Previous HTC device, didnt get CM in even 2 years. This one, everything is there, but i cant have it due to Sh*t SONY policies.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nibsalot:
The rom won't make a difference. Don't think there will be any way of unlocking BL. Sorry :(
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dosimple12:
hello anyone can help mee?? i try use CM11 from FXP. and surely has follow installation step. and yes my XSP is UBL. but why My Home Screen ( Nav and stat bar still there ) always blink" and then freeze and then restart.. even i flash stock rom and my phone still like this.. anyone can help me???:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ardavanbfd:
heeeeeeeeeeelp offline charging

My charge is 0% and i don't have offline charging so when i turn on my mobile to charge it shots down and don't let to charge so i can't use my phone ! plzzz heeeelp
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hoven00:
Hi people, one quick question. I'm currently using this particular rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2706500

An update has been released and how would I go about updating it? Is it possible to update without having to wipe out user data?

Thanks.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] le grande magnetto:
Can I use flashtool to downgrade on my SP with no root, LBL?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I've got two questions about this ROM ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2449622)

1. What firmaware is needed to install this ROM (stock, if so what number of compilation)?

2. I have to flash a boot.img file before I'll install this ROM or I can just straight a way instal ROM through CWM?

Wysłane z mojego C5303
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sandy7:
for this rom u should be on official 4.1 rom...root it , install cwm and flash the this rom (make sure u follow the instruction giving in the rom thread...)

no need to flash boot.img if ur are locked bootloader...if u are on unlocked boot loader ..u can use stock boot.img or doomkernel
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlphaBetaDelta:
Help..

Today I tried to root my xperia sp 4.3. I flashed it with .257 kernel..(I know I have done the wrong thing). And now It's in bootloop. Please help.. I tried to use flashtool again. But it said usb debugging mode is off. I don't have cwm. How to make sony update service recognise my phone?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
Remove cover... You will find a tiny yellow button inside a smalll hole.

Use a paperclip to press it and keep it pressed for a few seconds. The device should vibrate and turn off.

Reboot in flashmode and follow my flashing stock rom guide to revive the device.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IreneGR:
Flashing into a kernel means that I replace a version for example 1.201 to 0.266?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] le grande magnetto:
How to check battery temperature without any additional software? I tried 7378423 code but didnt managed to find info on temperature. Is there any code or way?

Found it, 4636. :)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
No.. It is a kernel for a specific build.. The build is not changed only the kernel will. So if you flash a 266 kernel the build number will stay 201.. (This intel is readed from the Build.prop under: ro.build )
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Orkid Biru:
I've got same problem. Did u find the solution? Please share.

Thank you.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamalnath93:
Guys tell me all about SXSP.....everything goods and bads......bugs based on h/w wise issues,s/w wise issues(mention)...... cuz iam in plan of buying SP..... and i dont want to waste money without knowing abt this gadget.....
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digory007:
Can i flash existenz rom v3.0 on my rooted 4.3 ?? Or do i have to downgrade my firmware to 4.1.2 and then flash this rom ?? I have yet to root my device with advance stock kernel (DOOMLORD'S). Is wifi working if i am using advance stock kernel ??

Help would be greatly appreciated..Thank you
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digory007:
Can anyone help me out with this ??
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheBlackWolf:
J Searched many threads about Audio on XSP.... I have .201 fw rooted, installed Viper(installed drivers) and changed build.prop.... Still not getting effects what I expected from XSP. I am using Beats Solo HD (Works so well with my friend's HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S4)

Plus - I am experiencing serious lag on current stock Fw.... Some times it becomes so unresponsive.

Ps:My old phone galaxy ace with just 800Mhz cpu (on custom rom) runs smoothly. :\

Can anyone here help or guide me to get rid of this problems?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bloodhound42:
please reply

guys i ordered xperia sp from flipkart for 17k i hope it is very good phone any issues or bugs in this phone or anything i should check or should i go for mot g or other phones
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheBlackWolf:
Ordered from ebay 15k and getting no problem... Every thing is fine.... 4.3 have some bugs but search threads you will get solution to it.

Moto G is best in its price.... Performance is also good but one thing that I mind is limited storage. If u could manage in that much space..... Go for Moto G.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bloodhound42:
So you say that I can go for it I read a review in ndtv gadgets it said that the screen looks washed out etc so I am worried now and even camera is not good it seems, can camera be fixed by software upgrade or it is hardware defect
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dashing_97:
.205 update features

.205 is a very small update which is expected to only solve the screen flickering , Bravia engine and installation bad layout issues, nothing else, it will not change the kernel according to me and therefore won't make any difference in performance ;)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bloodhound42:
So I hope it doesn't lag like present firmware :P
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] YB-):
Is there any method to root .201 firmware?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greek_assassin:
Unfortunately no....
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashkan.t:
i overclocked my XSP

i want a software that shows temp and fps in game

is there any app?

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battery temp is important or cpu temp? or both?

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what is the critical temp for cpu and battery in xperia sp
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashkan.t:
please answer :confused:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m.j.y:
Hello every one. I flashed the Cianogen mod 11 . I have a clear question. As this ROM doesn't have any app to manage the battery so its time for using grew shorter and of course it made me many problems like this : charging every day....

Point : before this I had ExisinZ3.3 And as it had stamina so its time to use was very long but now...

I installed ((Guru)) for manage battery but didn't changed. Please help me. Thanks again
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] le grande magnetto:
how to enable led light in walkman with screen off? 4.3 android we are talking about.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sandy7:
Simple way is to launch the Walkman and existing it by pressing the home button. Then u can use the led when screen off
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] le grande magnetto:
never happend to me. I saw some tricks on youtube, beut they were more complicated and done with 4.1.. idk
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sandy7:
Well it works for me on 4.3

Another simple way is to open walkman app, play a music and suddenly press the power button.. Works for me every time.. And that's how I trip on music every day.. :p:D
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devendert07:
hi guys..

I am a regular visitor of this forum.

But I made account here today to ask an important question.

I installed official cyanogenmod 11 on my xperia SP yesterday..

But I am not able to enjoy google services ...

I want to revert back to my original software.. But I don;t know how to do that..

I tried SUS but it is showing that your phone contains modified sofware so it can not be updated .

Someone please post full procedure of going back to my original 4.3 software... My boot loader is unlocked.

Please help me
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sandy7:
Cm11 requires additional gapps package to enjoy the Google services.. Where that file is can find it in cm thread....

If u want revert back to stock 4.3... Just simply flash the 4.3 ftf file (which u can find it in sp android development forum) using flashtool...
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ceasar47:
How to root build no 12.1.A.201.....pls help because I cannot find the specific guide.....￼

I am newbe to this phone.........:$
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Randsome:
Best ROM for SP till now?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digory007:
I am using ultimate pure x Sp rom and wen ever i m trying to sync exchange email it says unfortunately exchange as stopped. Pls help
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digory007:
any help would be grately appreciated...coz i m unable to post this query in development thread...its not allowing me to do so.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umair42:
Does wiping data in recovery deletes all data stored on internal storage i.e music,pictures etc?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 96modelpmsajal:
all data xcept music videos etc,ie apps

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i have touchsreen problem in cm11 lbl by bagyusz.when scrolling down it sometimes goes up.also some problem withe the navbar sometimess

the apps above it are opened when itouch the navbar buttons.it happens in both immersive mode and normal mode.anyone got this problem?

is everything good in nexusCm11?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shahrukhqasim:
No, only apps and app data. Does not wipe pictures, music and other things on the storage.

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Use wakelock detector from playstore to check which app keeps your phone awake and accounts to greater battery usage. It helped me a lot with CM11.

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What worked for me was to turn the screen off and then press camera button to turn on and when again turned off, LED lights kept beating!
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] menschkismet:
custom kitkat update with gapps

Need help badly.. I updated my xperia sp to kitkat cm11 with gapps.. The problem is the battery life is terrible.. I dont use the unit left it for 30mins full charged and suddenly the battery is empty.. Hating the touch too..is there any way or thread to follow instructions on how to remove cm11 and gapps to go back to my previous 4.3? Thanks everyone..
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tech N You:
Download FTF file for your region and then flash using Flashtool
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
help me

My sony xperia sp is stucked to the sony logo and its restarting all the time, i try all of the combinations with the keys and the charging and i try the back off key but nothing happens.... HELP ME!!!
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
Reflash with Flashtool see the tutorial in the General Section made by me!

~~ Regards
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] le grande magnetto:
does anyone have photoshop .psd for SP (to demonstrate SS)?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msm91:
backup location

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292598

silly question

According to this link i want to know where the back up will be stored in phone or in computer?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdlegy:
Guys I have a question. Can I install custom roms with the internal memory not the SD card
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Mr.freeze-:
Yes. You can
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Randsome:
I havent yet recived the .207 firmware upgrade, So my question is can i install CM in .205 india.?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
Cm, (if you are referring to Cyanogenmod) can be installed regardless of official firmware version.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DuskXtremeX:
[HELP}Xperia SP In-call dialer Bug!

Hi guys,

I own an Xperia SP C5303 running on JB 4.3 with build number 12.1.A.1.207. I have a weird problem or a Bug I would say. The problem is that When I'm in-call and I open dialpad and try to enter any number i hear the dial tone and input will be taken but I cannot see what I typed i.e it will not display what I typed but when i long press '#' it enters a comma(,). I tried to search for the solution but couldn't find any. Hope any of you can help me in fixing it. BTW I flashed CM11 recently and came back to stock 4.3 due to some reason but the prob is since a long time. Thank you guys.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fidalabhaskar:
xperia

Hi guys,

Iam using xsp c5302.i want to downgrade to 4.1 from 4.3 with out rooting..please explain..
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
Get a 4.1 .ftf file for your model and then know how to use Flashtool and flash the 4.1 ROM. Goodluck. :)

Theres no 4.1 for C5302 here but there is one on this externel website.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] electrified:
Hey guy, I'm about to get this phone. But i read on another forum that a lot of people have problems with the phone (using stock rom).

How is it working with a custom rom, is it worth buying?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
I am not pretty sure. Yes, stock ROM has multiple problems. But with proper tweaks it shouldn't be a problem at all. Custom ROM works perfectly fine, but of course I am sure you already know, battery isn't as perfect as stock but it is still acceptable ;)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] electrified:
Ok, but anyway, got a s4 mini lte at the end of the day...

Thanks for info.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sammy995:
Hello

I have downloaded cm12 for my xperia so after it has been deleted from the official site and I want to get back to my cm11 ROM which is kept on my SD card but each time I try to reinstall it using recovery mode it says "failure to complete action" status7 so how should I get back to my cm11 rom
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] |>/\nte:
You need to flash the c.m. 11 kernel via fastboot first. All you have to do is, get a copy of the c.m.11 zip file out of your phone to your computer, then open the folder and you'll find a file called boot.img (of boot.elf, or even boot.sin - usually it's boot.img, but don't worry about that). Now take that file and copy it to wherever you want. After than use the flashtool to flash the kernel to your phone via fastboot. Then you can flash the rom via recovery without trouble. Hope I helped.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] |>/\nte:
Stock or custom kernel?

I don't know if this is the appropriate thread to post this question, but I was wondering if it's worth it to flash a custom kernel on my xperia sp. What I would like to see as improvements on my user experience is better battery life with the same (or even better) performance as the stock kernel. I'm on a dilemma though. Would a custom kernel improve my overall user experience with my phone or should I stay with the stock kernel (and probably some mods like the performance control xposed module)? What do you think people?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flash-:
i can tell you one thing... when you flash a costume kernel you have control on your phone ....you have control how he handle the processes you can manage the battery and performance as you like and as it fits you,,, and alot of other futures that they aren't in stock kernel !!!

so for me costume is better :o
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhmghomi:
Hi

I have opened bootloader . Rom version C5303_12.1.A.1.207_T-Mobile.US

I want to install a recovery.which custom recovery should be install?

tnq
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phoenix854:
You mean you have unlocked your bootloader?

You can install TWRP recovery.

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/ubl-twrp-f2fs-support-xperia-sp-huashan-t3150230
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
Have you rooted your ROM? If so

Download this TWRP image

Put it in at the root of your SD card

Install Terminal Emulator

Open Terminal Emulator

Write in

su

. Terminal Emulator will request root access.

Grant root access

Copy and paste this into the terminal emulator:

dd if='/storage/sdcard1/TWRP_2.8.7.0_2_huashan.img' of='/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernel' bs=4096

Once done, you can reboot into the TWRP recovery by hitting the volume button once the lights come up.

Warning, this is a persisting recovery, it will stay on your phone regardless of any Kernels you flash. This is very beneficial if you love TWRP. You can remove it by flashing the stock FOTAkernel of your device.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhmghomi:
so all operations will be do without pc.tnq

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i want to flash cm 12.so if i install flash from your method, there will be no problem?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
Yes it doesn't necessarily need a PC. The problems will happen if you failed to follow ROM installation instructions. This is just a recovery. So technically, no, it won't introduce any problem :)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhmghomi:
bro , custom recovery didnt load.what to do now:(
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhmghomi:
any help from members?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
Hmm did the flashing process through Terminal ended successfully? I need this information, as I am quite unaware how will the recovery react on a stock kernel.

If the flashing process ended with a success message on terminal but there is no recovery then you might want to try this recovery: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2704506

This one requires a working computer with you.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhmghomi:
any way i installed cusrom recovery and now im on cm 12.1 :). I used this recovery for 207 rom with unlocked bootloader and it works: http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00129/B1t/CWM_SP_4.4.1.zip

tnq
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
Nice to know that you have finally able to get what you want :) :good:

But can I raise my question again, please?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhmghomi:
yes bro,it was finished but when system was booting,there was no recovery! i did your method 4 times but nothing changed in every test.my phone was rooted and unlocked bootloader
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
:eek:

Were there any lights (the led bar) when the phone boots up? Did you properly hit the volume button when the lights turn on?

:eek:

Yes I am aware that you are rooted and bootloader is unlocked.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mhmghomi:
no lights actually,yes i hit the volume buttons too but no reactions!

why EEK? :D
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
Eek is a smiley for the xda forums, which can be seen through the browser.. If you use forum apps like Tapatalk, you wont able to see it :P

Anyway thank you for the feedback! ;)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Giymo11:
Hey guys, thanks for your work!

I am on a locked bootloader (because the device is SIM-locked), and I have seen tutorials for installing custom recovery options.

Can I then install any Custom ROM i want? And can I install custom kernels?

Thanks for your help!
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ezwanmir:
hello xda fellow! can u guys helps me choose the best rom 4.3 for xsp... in term of battery life and perfomance? thank you. i just miss my old day with led walkman.. :P
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] somberchocks:
Probably Existenz. Its a great rom. Best 4.3 rom I used.