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[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freedom74:
I was in the exactly the same position as you few days ago when I decided to customize my Xperia SP

Here is what I have done...

I was on the latest .266 OTA updated FW and then ... ...

I downloaded and flashed with Flashtool "Xperia SP (C5303)_12.0.A.2.254_Generic_DE.with_loader.sin.ftf"

Then flash XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf

Now you can use DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip

and then flash back XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.2.254_KernelOnly.ftf for your current FW

Now that you have rooted your phone you can use Backup-TA-9.10 tool to backup your TA partition and save your precious DRM keys

And when you have your TA partition backup safely archived somewhere

you can go to Sony site to request code for unlocking bootloader.

When your bootloader is unlocked use FASTBOOT to flash any kernel that have custom recovery

(like Nayak03 or DoomLord's V05 or DoomLord's advanced STD .266)

and then when you have custom recovery you can install pretty much everything you find around here. :o

If you need more details or want me to put links to threads and files I've looked and download just say... :cyclops:

greetzz
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naveen004:
:thumbup: freedom
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
It is not about Flashing, it is warranty.. My phone is 2 months old and there are 8 more months for valid warranty.

Wohoo thanks! Yes, I do thought of the same way, however, I am looking forward to use the stock sony .266 FW after rooting the older 254. Any tutorial you can give here or any links I can get on how to actually "install" the .266 firmware?

Yes I do would like some links on downloading those stuff except Flashtool, I did have it already. If you don't mind posting them.. :)

By the way, since I see that .266 FWs have different versions for each region on this world respectively, may I know how to get one that is international or south-east asia specific?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrhnet:
some links that might help you.. (links for downloading stuff in there...)

#Downgrading to 4.1.2 (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50356952&postcount=8)

# rooting 4.1.2 (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2405933), and installing CWM (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2352920 - for LB).

#backing up the TA partition while rooted at 4.1.2

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

#unlocking/relocking BL (if decided to unlock)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2354721

#installing/rooting 4.3

1)for UB/LB

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2648538

2)Doomlord method for UB

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2646193

It's wise to read before doing anything.. :)

I went through these steps (without unlocking BL), now rooted with PureXSP (4.3 based) rom..
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freedom74:
yes, thumb up is on the lower left corner of my post ;)

You can search in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658952

And for the links, [MENTION=4414423]mrhnet[/MENTION] already goes ahead of me. :good:

This is the thread where I started... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2354704

You just need to go step by step and in right order...

1 downgrade FW to 12.0.A.2.254 (or 245) DOWNLOAD HERE

2 change to rootable kernel 12.0.A.1.257 DOWNLOAD HERE

3 use DoomLords perf_exploit rooting script DOWNLOAD HERE

4 flash back kernel only 12.0.A.2.254 DOWNLOAD HERE

5 start your phone and start TABackup HERE

6 go to Sony site for an unlock code as explained HERE

for which you use Fastboot HERE

7 again with fastboot flash kernel with custom recovery like THIS one DoomKernel AdvStd .266

8 reboot to recovery while presing VOL+ key when lightshow starts and install CustomROM of your choice which you downloaded previously and put it on your microSD card.

OR if you want stock rooted FW

in step 7 first flash official .266 FW then fastboot DoomLords .266 AdvStd kernel

boot to recovery and from it root your system

:silly:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
Thank you [MENTION=4414423]mrhnet[/MENTION] and [MENTION=3702359]freedom74[/MENTION] !

You guys really solved my questions in a quick manner of time!

I just registered xda just to ask this question and I received a really good help.

I will read both posts and see what I can come up with my SP. I can't wait to root it! Again thank you, guys!

I hope nothing bad happens, this is my only phone and it costs so much :(

:victory: :D thanks again!
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrhnet:
[MENTION=5765352]TechnoSparks[/MENTION]

No problem bro! Good luck with your new phone :)

This is also my recent phone.. might feel a little faintish at the first bootloop.. but you'll get used to it :P Won't be any problem if carefully done according to instructions.. [emoji106]
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
lol I am sorry I am back. I am having difficulties on finding appropriate firmware.

Hey I saw a post saying that it ripped firmwares from the SUS. Do you know how to do this, so that I can have the version right for my country?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrhnet:
Check this..

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129

---------- Post added at 11:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 PM ----------

**A post with some very useful tips for someone wishing to stay close to their regional stock as possible...

-->> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50429620&postcount=61

(From one of 4.3 rooting threads)

Hope you have some idea how to proceed.. :)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mostafa Mega:
does the UK generic support Arabic language ?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freedom74:
Don't know. :rolleyes:

I didn't use it.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechnoSparks:
Can't you have an Arabic version installed via the Sony Update Service?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mostafa Mega:
I am searching coz I wanna downgrade to 4.1 so I can root then backup TA but I can't find the same global generic (which came with the devise)

so am looking for any good Rom support Arabic language
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Predder:
Alright, so I've just installed this ROM: cm11.0_golden.maclaw.20140308 on my SIII Mini (l8190n). It's running smoothly, but there's one setting i cannot find, and that is the motion gestures settings tab.. Where is that?
[General Topics] rahuul:
Hi All,

I just got a XDA O2. Wanted to connect to my PC. but when connected to my PC it asked for the device driver, which unfortunately I don't have now.

I am newbie. I am a software engineer though... Does not know anything about it. Mobile is a different ball game altogether.

At this point of time I only want to connect it with my pc and exchange some music images. But once I will be comfirtable, would think of serious programing.

Model no. : WIZA200

Platform: PocketPC

ROM ver: 2.21.4.1 WWE

Rom Date: 3/9/06

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks so much for reading

Rahuul
[General Topics] scotjen1:
Try microsoft Activesync. that's where all the fun begins
[General Topics] rahuul:
Hi Thanks for the info..

I installed ActiveSync but it is not able to detect my phone, its connected with my USB.

Any trick I need to do?

Thanks,

Rahuul
[General Topics] rain:
What version of ActiveSync did you install?

The Windows Mobile 2005 running devices require active 4.0 and above...

Try a soft reset of the device and of your PC if it doesn't sync first time

Cheers,

Raul
[General Topics] Rudegar:
also try another usb port and maybe test another usb device to make sure the it works
[General Topics] hdubli:
Hi Rahul,

When yr PC asks for the drivers, naviagate it to Windows/System32/Drivers....you will get this sorted out :lol:
[General Topics] rahuul:
Thanks a lot guys...

I Installed ActivSync 4.1 now and it worked. Earlier I installed ver 3.8.

Now, I need to explore the things that can be done.

-Rahuul
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] danmonteiro:
My phone has baseband version: i8552BUBUAMD5

-can i flash the ROM thru CWM based in XXAMI4 version?

I never quite understood that. :silly:

Many thanks for the replies!
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] lols21.10:
Yeah but you phone baseband will change from MD5 to XXAMI4
[Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro] id74em8:
Yes you can.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Logi_Ca1:
Right, so I'm going mad trying to undervolt my CPU.

Sometimes I drop voltages by -50mv, and the phone crashes. Alright I know that the voltage settings have been applied, and it's too low.

On other occasions, I can drop the voltage by ridiculous amounts and have 2.2Ghz running at 600mv (which is obviously impossible), and the phone doesn't crash for two or three days. Obviously the settings aren't being applied.

So my question is, when is the best time to apply voltage settings such that I know they are actually in effect? And is there a way to verify that the voltage settings are actually in effect?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Logi_Ca1:
I have been doing a bit more testing.

It seems to me that voltage settings are applied if you apply the setting to all frequency levels (for example some apps like Kernel Tweaker have a -25mv button). Hitting that button twice (for a total of -50mv) causes the phone to crash. However if I were to adjust just the voltage for one frequency at a time, the phone doesn't crash.

Should this be reported to kernel devs? Just want to make sure I'm not doing stuff wrongly.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pete4k:
First of all voltage regulator has some minimum and maximum values, if you go above or bellow those, they will not be applied. If you change voltage just for one frequency, do you force CPU into that particular frequency? Otherwise CPU could be skipping that frequency, for example if you change 600MHz, CPU could be going from 300MHz idle to 0.9GHz skipping some in between values and never actually stay on your changed 600MHz.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mohdhamm:
Hello everybody.

I installed cm11 via cyanogenmod installer. When I was done with installing it, I installed Rom Manager application. The application then offered to install CWM Recovery, so I agreed to do so since I am more accustomed to it than TWRP.

Was working, until I the phone told me I had a new update.

The update downloads, and tries to install, but nothing happens ( or happens wrong so it just aborts), and I am left with the "there is an update for your phone".

So I figured out I might do it manually, so I went to Rom Manager and set TWRP to be default, and went to recovery.... and there was CWM. :(

I tried GooManager, TWRP Manager, all still reboot into CWM not TWRP.

I then tried CWM and it worked flashing the latest snapshot, but it had a serious bug, so I restored to the previous snapshot. ( Can't how that is relevant to the subject).

I really would like to install the TWRP and remove CWM. My question is: How do I remove CWM and install TWRP.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AndyYan:
Just learn fastboot and manually flash TWRP image. If nothing goes wrong, TWRP will overwrite CWM as your only recovery.

Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM11
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ashclepdia:
First download this app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify

Then, get your newest twrp img file (for toro is here: http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/toro/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-toro.img

For maguro is here: http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/maguro/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-maguro.img

Then open flashify, and install recovery img

Reboot recovery, presto magico :)

Goo has been messed up a while now
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mohdhamm:
No Recovery!!

I did as u said, but now I can't boot into recovery, and when in fastboot menu, it says I have no boot or recovery image.

But I can load into cm normally.

However what's weird is that it said the product code name was tuna, which is wrong, it should be maguro.

Any thoughts??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrgnex:
Tuna is your phone. Tuna is Toro, Toro+ and maguro.. As said before learn how to use fastboot and flash it via fastboot. Plenty of guides.. Its really easy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ashclepdia:
Yea at this point you may need to use fastboot. If multiple tries of above haven't worked.

As said, it's REALLY easy.

You can use fastboot to clear recovery partition in case something is corrupted in it. And can just do a fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (where recovery.img is the path to recovery.img file you are installing. If you are cd'd into folder where recovery.img is located you can just use the name of the img file instead of the full path name to it.... it might sound confusing, but there are step by step fool proof guides to follow. And after you've done it once you'll be like "dang what was I worried about, this fastboot and adb stuff is easy" lol...)

Let us know if you need any clarification on the process
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mohdhamm:
Thanks guys, but I have been really busy lately I couldn't learn fastboot, but I think I know how, since my first root was manual using such a command prompt.

I'll reply once I do it and report.

Thank you all very much.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrgnex:
If you cant figure it out we will help! Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ashclepdia:
agreed!

if you are unsure at all about any commands or setup, always happy to lend a helping hand.

much easier to help out with steps beforehand, rather than try to figure out where something went wrong afterwards ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mohdhamm:
Hello

I managed to flash TWRP successfully and then tried to install cm update from the system update available.

However there was an error and it didn't work.

Here is the recovery log, it said something about not finding an md5.

Any thoughts as to what is happening here?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2minuutes:
Is there any place where I can buy a new backcover for my F320S when my existing back cover is all scratched up?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheHaso:
Ebay, Amazon
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kimtyson:
Or there is a thread about using sandpaper on it to remove the gloss. This would work, too. Or a case.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lewin1234:
Like the title says.. is there any Audio engine for the Xperia SP?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UltraWelfare:
xLoud ? ClearAudio?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
I have tested Viper Audio on the 2.254 build (4.1.2) and it works. I believe that the Z series (Xperia Z) have a mod for audio.. Will look it up.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TH3KiD:
I was wondering if there is any lockscreen (with theme) which has sms notifications as they come on the HTC SENSE. With the contact's image and some preview of the text?
[Networking] Jim Mc:
Hi there,

I tend to use my phone for tethering while I'm on customer sites in order to gain access to my company's VPN service.

While im connected in this way, my phone propagates a second default route to my laptop which tends to take precedence and usually means I can't connect to hosts on the customer's network which aren't on the same network segment as my laptop.

This means I'm usually having to manually remove the default route, and manually add in static routes to the VPN host address.

Is there any way I can set the phone not to propagate the default route, and instead propagate manual fixed routes?

Jim
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 7sen:
my image not show in album app today morning it's good i delete some image after that not work i try clear data but same

and when i take image by camera show me ( can't save ) :crying:
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omegahanggara:
How about using other album. Like Google album from G+ app?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 7sen:
all same . a make factory rest and new rom :D
[HTC Desire X] Suarezian:
My friend tried to install a rom after full wipe but he got installation failed. Now his phone shuts down after the htc logo. Cant even enter bootloader by pressing volume down + power. Any help guys?
[HTC Desire X] GtrCraft:
Give us more information, is it the HTC Desire X Single or Dual Sim? Which hboot does he have? And which rom did he try to flash?
[HTC Desire X] Suarezian:
Hi mate. It's fine now. The problem was with the power button.
[General Topics] adad:
Although it is in chinese, but simple to use. Just get the picture you want to be the dial pad skin. click the auto maker (the 3rd icon from the left on the tool bar) and than save (the 2nd icon from the left of the tool bar.

It will than generate all the files for the dial pad, simply copy and paste them to your ppc under Windows.

(remember to backup the original skin, you can find it with the same names that were generated by this skin maker.

download here

http://www.pocketpc.com.hk/read.php?tid=3920
[General Topics] hanmin:
Niiiiicee.. I wish there were one for the Eten dialer. I ought to make one myself but I'm not in the mood :oops:
[General Topics] adad:
All window mobile 2003 ppc phone (not 5.0) can use this to change the phone pad skin.
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeeJayOsti:
Hello people,

I would like to know if there are any 4.4 roms that do not have problems with video apps like netflix, I use the NBA Gametime app with which I can watch NBA games but i have not found a 4.4 rom that allows me too watch the video in this app :( Also could somebody tell me if there is a rom that does not have the problem of muted volume for the first few seconds of a call. I find it a little bit annoying but not too much. It would just be nice to have a rom that does not have this problem.
[Galaxy S Advance I9070 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaRkRhiNe:
As of now there are no Rom to meet ur requirments
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doctortonic:
Sorry for asking a simple question as this, It could be answered before, But I did not find doing Google searches.

In the Phone Memory (not the external microSD) there is a folder named Android.

It has two folders in it, "data" and "obb".

\Memory card\Android\obb\

\Memory card\Android\data\

Is this like "program files" in windows? Or "/usr" for freebsd or linux file folder structure?

http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2010/09/linux-file-system-structure/

https://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/dirstructure.html
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GermainZ:
Apps can store data in the 'internal' memory (/data/data/) - those files are usually private to the app. There's also the 'external' storage (/mnt/…/) which can be e.g. a removable SD card or an internal storage. Read this for more info.

/mnt/…/Android/obb/ is where where apps store large files (expansion files.) /mnt/…/Android/data/ is where apps store all other external data.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doctortonic:
Thank you button pressed :cool:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidrocks23:
In mnt/sd card/android/data =your app data are stored

In mnt/sd card/android/obb = your game data are stored

PreSS ThanKs If i HelPeD YoU ?!?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GermainZ:
That's wrong, Android/obb isn't only used for game data. See my post above.

Also, directory/file names are case sensitive - there is not "android/obb" by default, it's "Android/obb"
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidrocks23:
Thanks for correcting me !?!

PreSS ThanKs If i HelPeD YoU ?!?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] GrandMasterPlank:
I'm looking for a full sized stylus without any offset issue and have been following the other thread with interest but no-one yet seems to have found something which ticks all the boxes. I'm also a little confused about a couple of things and would appreciate some help. My Q's are:

Is the S-Pen powered and therefore charged by the tablet? I've got both the original and 2014 Note 10.1's and the stylus from the original works on the 2014 no problem and without offset. The thing is the battery is completely flat on the original as it's not been used for some time yet the stylus still works and I'm pretty sure it can't have any charge left in it so how is it then working?

The driver behind this is that I was looking to get a stylus holder for the 2014 stylus but can't find one so thought I'd get an original stylus/holder to use with the 2014 but the issue being I wouldn't be able to keep it charged as the original note is about to be sold.

I've read that the Surface Pro stylus works on the 2014 without much, if any offset. Looking around I found this stylus...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/2XNo1access...qid=1394362536&sr=1-1&keywords=surface+stylus ...and wondered is anyone had any experience of using one or know whether it would work with the 2014.

Any help guys, very much appreciated.

Edit: I've now found an old wide metal pen which both the original and 2014 styluss fits into, funny thing is when either stylus is placed inside the old pen they don't work on the 2014 screen but when they're taken out they both work fine. Weird, is this because the holder has a metal body?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] kkretch:
The stylus for the note series phones and tables do have or need batteries. There are two videos on YouTube that can explain it to you.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Thod_N0fnj4

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=beQq6-wr4i8

Wacom makes the Bamboo Feel that works well with the note tablets. https://store.wacom.com/us/en/product/CS300UK2?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] GrandMasterPlank:
Wow, very clever stuff. Now it all makes sense! Thanks for the help.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] BarryH_GEG:
If a pen you're using has no offset issue on another Samsung Note device but does on your N10.1-14 then something's wrong with your N10.1-14. If the pen included with your N10.1-14 has an offset issue it should have it on all Samsung Note devices. I got a S Pen wet once and it developed an offset issue and I had to replace it so they can be damaged or defective. As for a full-size stylus my favorite is the HM-5100 which is also a BT headset. It's pricey though. It's the one on the bottom.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] GrandMasterPlank:
My current S-Pens don't have any offset, I'm looking for an additional full size stylus that doesn't have any offset issues but it appears most do. Your picture won't enlarge for some reason. Is the third one down one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-E...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item485ec2b59b ...if it is I'd be interested in knowing if you've noticed any offset issues with it? It uses the original 10.1 stylus right? It's also less than half the cost of the Bluetooth stylus, which is just too expensive.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] BarryH_GEG:
It's not a holder - it's a stand-alone stylus. I use it for voice commands and quick phone calls as its a true BT headset. It's great as a stylus because it's weighty and feels good against the glass panel. The button's also well placed so it's easier and more natural to use.

Here's a link...

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/smartphone-accessories/BHM5100UWEGXEU
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Bulbous:
What he said.

The feel of the HM5100 is superb compared to the standard Spen. If it's charged then it doubles as a BT mic/speaker. If it's not charged then it's still the best feeling stylus that I've come across
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] chelper:
Because of a failed top mic, Verizon is sending me a replacement Note 2, which I'm sure will come with the OTA 4.3. I'm assuming this means I might as well get ready to live with stock. Is there anything I can do, other than just send the replacement back and live with my top mic not working?
[Micromax A116] chiragrocks2:
this app solve probs of drop battery

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BoshBashStudios.batterydoctorrepair&hl=en

try and comment if you like say THANKS to me
[Micromax A116] WalkerBales:
Really !! Have you tried ??