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[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
Have you tried Flashing Stock Firmware?

Here is a Thread where you can download Official Stock Firmwares for the Xperia Play(Post #2):

Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmoti6:
i download r800a_N.A+Generic_4.0.A.2.368.rar ---- r800a stock firmware

and i try QuikIMG-0.2-beta and the fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition and this didnt work....

And when I do that it tells me "flash operation complete" but still he didnt work....

in FlashTool is tell me

"FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)"

help plizz
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
Are you trying to Flash it via Fastboot Mode?

You have to change the File Extension from .rar to .ftf , and then Flash it via FLASH MODE (NOT Fastboot Mode) in FlashTool.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmoti6:
pliz help

ok i change to Official Stock Firmwares for the Xperia Play (i think i chose the right one...)

but still tells me "flash operation complete"

but he didnt change the karnal

NexPlay_rk1_GSM/semc-kernel-msm7x30-jellybean

pliz help....

And model of cell phone is R800a

And he shows me "INFO - Current device : R800i - CB5A1GM5GZ - 1247-8563_R13D - 1245-8821_4.0.2.A.0.79 - VFE-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.79"

y?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
If you Flashed the Stock Firmware for your phone and you say that the kernel has not changed how are you able to see what kernel you have if the phone should not be able to boot(Because it would be like trying to use a Costume ICS kernel on the Stock GB ROM)???
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmoti6:
help pliz

if i Flashed the Stock Firmware for my phone the phone shows me this

(sony logo in boot screen)

and the phone is good and working

but then i Flashed a kernel like this

(LuPuS logo in boot screen)

but it still shows me this

(sony logo in boot screen)

and the phone is stuck on it

y?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
Have you flashed a Custom ROM?

If you have, please specify exactly what version of the Lupus Kernel and what ROM you are using.

And if you have not flashed a Custom ROM, as I said before trying to use a Custom Kernel on the Stock ROM will not work(it will not boot in most cases), you need to Flash a Custom ROM that is compatible with the Lupus Kernel you are using.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmoti6:
you can recmmnded on a Firmwar?

i use to root the phone whit superonclick and this is what i get:

how i install the zergRush?

tnx

editing

i Flashing Stock Firmware r800i 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware (but my phone is r800a...)

i use to root the phone whit superonclick and this is what i get:

y?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
Okay first of all, I don't think you understand the difference between a ROM, Kernel, and Firmware so I'll explain that first:

A ROM (In Android) is basically like the OS, it contains all the software you see and use on the phone. The kernel would be what connects the ROM (the OS) with the phone's hardware. A firmware would be a combination of both a Kernel and a ROM and its most commonly used to describe the Original ROM and Kernel of the phone (Stock Firmware). Please confirm that you Understand.

Now, I have never used SuperOneclick to root the Xperia Play so I really can't tell you what you are doing wrong. If you want, use zergRush. You don't have to install it, here is the basic procedure:

download the attached file, extract it using winzip/winrar

go to the folder where its extracted and execute "RUNME.bat"

read and follow the instructions on the screen!

[04/Jan][ROOTING/UNROOTING] Xperia 2011 Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0](zergRush Exploit)

I don't think you will have any problems if you Flashed a R800i Firmware on a R800a, but just to be sure use Firmware made for your phone.

And if what you mean by "what Firmware I recommend" is what ROM do I recommend, here it is:

If you want Gingerbread(Android 2.3): Gin2KitKat

If you want ICS(Android 4.0): Xperia Play Z

If you want Jellybean(Android 4.1.2): Racing SPEED EDITION EOL or Super Lite Jelly Bean

For each ROM you have to install the Kernel it tells you to(Read instructions). I also want to add that their is no such thing as a best ROM, each ROM has its Pros and Cons, and what might appeal to me might not to you. I would recommend for you to try different ROMs and see what suits you.

And last, Please Click on the Thanks Button ;)

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[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmoti6:
ok

new i get this

y?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
It look like it failed to Root the device at the beginning, so it fail to do the rest of the stuff.

Are you sure you did all this?:

Make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device

Enable "USB DEBUGGING" from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)

Enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" from (Menu\Settings\Applications)

[OPTIONAL]Increase screen timeout to 10 minutes

Connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC

Skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmoti6:
yes i am wure...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bakisha:
Zergrush can't root .62 (and above) firmware. Only .42 and bellow
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmoti6:
but onli the North America firmware is 42 and i am not from North America...

what i can do?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheScriptKitty:
It doesn't matter, it works fine with it.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmoti6:
i dont see the firmware in the flashtool tool

i change it to ftf and i have 2 firmware

1.R800a_2.3.4_North America Generic (1)

2.R800a_4.0.2.A.0.42_North America

i cant see them....

you can recmmnded what to do?

i must to flash anther firmware ?

or i can only to flashe rom and carnal to get 42 or bellow firmware?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bakisha:
I recommend unpacking those two rar files to get ftf files, not renaming them from rar to ftf
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmoti6:
i still dont show tham on the flash tool

1.R800a_2.3.4_North America Generic (1) - i unpacking to ftf file

2.R800a_4.0.2.A.0.42_North America - i renaming from rar to ftf

i cant see them....

you can recmmnded what to do?

i must to flash anther firmware ?

or i can only to flashe rom and carnal to get 42 or bellow firmware?

tnx
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bakisha:
Use latest version of flashtool http://flashtool.net

Find ftf firmware files at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2184897

Make sure you download correct firmware for your model (r800i/a/x)

The easiest way to get root on stock r800i

1: flash .42 firmware and root it with zerg-rush

2: flash .79 firmware and flash doomlord gb kernel
[Samsung Galaxy Star] nikobellic121:
some must have games that can be played on our device.i only tested some games so if you tested another games please reply.

FORMAT TYPE::

GAME NAME:GAME DESCRIPTION//GAME RESULT//

NEED4SPD MOSTWANTED 2012:works fine with no lags,best RACING game for our phone.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

ASPHALT 7:works fine but sometimes lag,another best RACING game for our phone with LOCAL MULTIPLAYER.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

ASPHALT 8:works but with lags and after using gl tools(JUST ENABLE CUSTOM SETTINGS AND FAKEGPU:ADRENO 320 OR MALI T604) works fines but sometimes lag.//PLAYABLE ONLY//

ASPHALT 5:not working please give me solution//NOT WORKING//

SIX GUNS:works fine with no lags,best ACTION game for our phone.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

SIMS 3:works fine with no lags,GOOD game for our phone.INTERNET REQUIRED TO PLAY//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

DESPICABLE ME:works fine but sometimes lag,best RUNNING game for our phone.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

HITMAN GO:works fine with no lags,best MIND game for our phone.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

GTA 3:works fine but sometimes lags and after using gl tools(JUST ENABLE CUSTOM SETTINGS AND FAKEGPU:ADRENO 320 OR MALI T604) works fines WITHOUT ANY LAGS//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

GTA VICECITY:works but with lags and after using gl tools(JUST ENABLE CUSTOM SETTINGS AND FAKEGPU:ADRENO 320 OR MALI T604) works fines but sometimes lag.//PLAYABLE ONLY//

DEAD TRIGGER 1&2:works fine with no lags.INTERNET REQUIRED ON DT2//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

RECKLESS RACING:works fine with no lags//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

CRAZY TAXI:works fine with no lags.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

VIRTUAL TENNIS:works fine with no lags,best MULTIPLAYER game for our phone with BLUETOOTH MULTIPLAYER//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

MAX PAYNE:works fine but sometimes lag.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

IRON MAN 3:works fine with no lags.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

FRONTLINE COMMANDO 1&2:works fine but sometimes lag.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

FIFA 14:works fine with no lags.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//

MODERN COMBAT 2&4:works fine with no lags.//PLAYABLE SMOOTH//& works but with lags and after using gl tools(JUST ENABLE CUSTOM SETTINGS AND FAKEGPU:ADRENO 320 OR MALI T604) works fines but sometimes lag.//PLAYABLE ONLY//

MORE GAMES WILL ADD SOON

IF YOU LIKE THIS POST PLEASE THANKS ME

IF YOU NOT GETTING ANY OF ABOVE GAME RESULTS(AS MENTIONED) PLEASE REPLY ME.:cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Star] arun531:
gta sa lag bt gltool smooth

real steel

max payne no lag

nfs mw no lag bt texture problm
[Samsung Galaxy Star] T3snake:
Use gltools for that(trial n error)

or better download mali version
[Samsung Galaxy Star] Samt2:
Mass effect infilitrator also works on gt s5282 without lag .can someone give me link to download six guns for duos s5282
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] SharpHawk:
I've been with AT&T for the last 2 years (Galaxy S3). Thinking of switching to T-Mobile.

Where should I buy the One M8? Directly from T-Mobile? Or are there factors like price, bloatware, firmware updates, bootloader, carrier logo on the phone, etc. that would make buying an unlocked or developer edition from HTC a better choice? How do all these things work on T-Mobile, and on the One M8 specifically?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] MattMJB0188:
Before switching to T-Mobile, make sure they have good coverage in your area. I am currently testing them (again lol). Coverage does seem to be improving. Do you want to finance the phone? If so, then you have to get it through T-Mobile. All carrier versions of the M8 will be bootloader-locked; however, you can have HTC unlock it. I am sure the phone will get updates just has fast as any other carrier. Remember, the unlocked/developer editions will not have Wifi calling, which is very nice.

I too am considering picking up the TMO branded M8 as my developer edition was taking forever to ship from HTC.com.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Teo032:
Remember you don't really get discounts on phones for T-Mobile anymore because there is no contract. You can use the jump thing they offer which is pretty good for those who like to switch phones every 6 months. But personally, I would find a used one or refurbished one rather than paying full price. But beware of scammers with that route.

However with the price you'll pay with T-Mobile and doing the "jump" you would probably still save money lol.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] طوني تبولة:
The AT&T and international M8 are not compatible with T-Mobile 3G network.

So, if you want to use it with T-mobile, you need to buy it from them.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Tidbits:
true and false at the same time. It depends if the area you live in has been reframed. If they have LTE then the HSPA+ network is PCS1900 and not AWS. Best to check the area and find out if it's been reframed or not.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] nohcho:
T-Mobile jump is a scam, you have to pay off 50% of the cost and you don't get to keep it, then you get new phone.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Tidbits:
just like buying a phone trying to sell it to get back 50%+ of the money around the same time most people would turn in during jump? You'll be stuck on the same boat. Either T-mobile does the leg work for you or you do it yourself. Either way seems the same to me. Since I am accident prone Jump is actually worth the money for me, and also when I am ready to change devices I don't have to find ways and deal with people to sell a phone to buy a phone.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] gokun:
I got mine through TMO even though I don't use them(I'm on straight talk). They are charging pretty close to the going rate for the phone(even with the interest added in they're not taking you to the cleaners too bad) so it's not a bad deal if you don't wanna go out of pocket all the money at once. The one I got was able to be s-off and thus simunlocked for free so that worked out beautifully for me.

My friend also got one(he is the one who is on TMO) and it's been great for him as well. We've both had good reception with it.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] nohcho:
To each hos own i suppose. Htc one m8 goes for around 460 on craigs list in Seattle area
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] Tidbits:
Give it 4 months and you'll be lucky to get $300. Also you probably be trying to sell the phone for weeks to months at $460. :) Been there done that.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] nohcho:
I know, it's depriciating fast. When g3 dropa itl go dwon even faster
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] wase4711:
not true, if you are on the "original" jump....
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] nohcho:
Obviously i was not talking about the original jump. The original jump was great and that's is why T-Mobile got rid of it because it was too good of a deal for consumers.

Also, the original jump is not available now is it? No, it is not
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] wase4711:
Yes, It is for me, and anyone else who was a t mobile customer before Feb. 22nd, 2014

You are automatically grandfathered in if you were on TMobile before that date
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] nohcho:
What about new cstomers?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] wase4711:
new customers can only choose the "new" jump, not the original one that I am on..
[T-Mobile HTC One (M8)] ayo234:
Swappa.com is amazing place to buy an m8. I bought tons of Phones on there and am about to buy an m8.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Engic0:
Hi guys,

My Xperia ZR started behaving abnormally some days back, I put "screentouchtest" app and found that there were random inputs on the phone which made the phone go useless... Check the screen shot attached.

So I tried to make an app that will disable only that part on my screen and I was successful at it... Check screenshot attached. I could then at least use my phone to some extent.

But now the frequency of these random touch inputs have increased and that has made it again go unusable...

Problem is that I made this app as a floating app and whenever user touches other part of the phone , touch below the unblocked area is activated.

SO now I wanted to disable the touch completely over this area...any help will be appreciated.

Sony says it is due to water logging in the motherboard and no warranty will be given.
[Sony Xperia ZR] highevolutionary:
You are not alone!

Having the same problem here. Random touch inputs on the top right corner of device. I can assure you it's not because of water log of any sorts because i have opened ,checked, dried and even tested the touch display. Its a software related issue I guess which I am not able to pinpoint or understand. I wish someone from the forum helps with it. :confused:
[Sony Xperia ZR] sourabhp:
water logging? did your phone get wet some time? its waterproof phone and no warranty given? :laugh: screw sony in consumer court
[Sony Xperia ZR] Engic0:
If you think its a software problem, i'll try putting some custom ROM.

Yeah I know Its waterproof. My brother was using it so not sure if there was water logging. But when we went to customer service the condition of the mobile was not good(Plastic that covers charging port was loose) so couldnt fight actually.
[Sony Xperia ZR] highevolutionary:
Custom rom doesn't help

Sorry to say unfortunately custom ROM doesn't help either. After I installed one just to see if the problem persists, To my surprise it didn't! But after a week or so the pendulum was back to square one. So I had to roll back. I really don't know how to go about this problem I think the problem is because of a bug of some sorts which causes the chip to send signals to the display addressing that its being touched or whatever. Anyway this is just my guess. You can try installing a custom ROM for your device and see if the issue ceases. In that case my problem would be just device specific. Do share your results after you install a custom ROM :good:.
[Sony Xperia ZR] sourabhp:
May be there is a problem with the touch digitizer under the LCD panel which is misbehaving. No software can fix it. You will need to replace the touch digitizer along with LCD screen as they are sold as single unit. Check online if you can find the parts and ask any local mobile repairer to replace it. :good:
[Sony Xperia ZR] Engic0:
NO Luck with Custom ROM

I put Android Lollipop (CM12 Port) and there have been no change. Looks like the problem is with digitizer, last time I told local repair shop to replace the screen they said they cant separate the screen and had no clue. But I searched and found out from youtube videos that it can be done. Now all I have to do is buy Screen+Digitizer.

As you can see the random touch strip have moved little upwards from my earlier screenshots. That happened months back. If anyone wants the app I made then let me know. It helps me to some extent.
[Sony Xperia ZR] sourabhp:
LCD with digitizer is around INR 4000

Which app did you make? What does it do?
[Sony Xperia ZR] Engic0:
Where can I buy 1? Online? Link Please...

Since there are random touches on my phone, I made app that blocks this touch... Check the screenshots, I have "Show Touches" Option ON from Developer Settings. This makes all the touches show white marker... So I made app that floats over the screen and wont show any response when there are touches over that area. "Semi Transparent Area" in the screenshot - Touch wont work over that part. App wont completely disable the touch though, if we press other part of screen for that time app gets disabled...
[Sony Xperia ZR] sourabhp:
https://www.google.co.in/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=8BTTVIDzOc6AuASH8oCQCQ&gws_rd=ssl#q=sony+xperia+zr+lcd

Use google with different keywords
[Sony Xperia ZR] Engic0:
lol Okay :p
[Sony Xperia ZR] highevolutionary:
SOLUTION!!

Finally, a solution. Time for a digitizer+screen. Thank you guys.
[Sony Xperia ZR] niac93:
Hey what is the app you made? I'm in the same boat but can't really afford a new digitizer....
[Sony Xperia ZR] halfbloodmutant:
Yep i need it too. It will be greatly appreciated if you share your app here. Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Engic0:
sorry guys for late reply!

I am attaching the apk here...
[Sony Xperia ZR] Hazem442:
I have this problem too but it only happens if the phone screen get wet

Some time it happen randomly but when i press on the screen at bottom and on led gently it disappear and back to normal
[Sony Xperia ZR] santiagoluz:
Thank you!

The Float APK solved the major issue of my faulty touch screen in my Nexus 4. There are two lines in my screen where the touch is not working anymore. One of them is having several crazy clicks making my phone somehow useless. By using this app, I can prevent that, which is great! :)

Two issues I've got:

- the textbox to set the distance from the top is located exactly in the first dead line! So I need to turn my phone sideways to be edit to click there and edit its value.

- when using the phone in horizontal mode, blocked zone turns as well, but the faulty zone is fixed there.

I'm wondering if you might share with us the source code or maybe you consider to make some improvements on it? ;)

Thank you so much for sharing this app here!
[Sony Xperia ZR] weslyr:
thanks for this app solution.

I too have problem of ghost touches. This app definately helps with that and makes the phone somewhat usable again.

The only problem is that some ghost touches are continous (it's like someone presses their finger on the screen and keeps holding it there). This makes action by other touches unresponsive.

Maybe we can find a solution for this in the float app?
[Sony Xperia ZR] Engic0:
Source code for the app

Finally since many of you requested, here is the source code! - Stop Touch - Source Code
[Motorola Atrix HD] harikrisna:
Frnds. i have bought motorola atrix hd recently from ebay seller at cheaper price nearly 80$ and at the time of buying he told me that simple problem in the phone then i buyed it, at the arrival i swithed on the phone and it booted but screen outs very fastly but when i press both power+vol button screenshot capture feature worked then i thinked the problem with the battery then i replace oem battery with original motorola battery but after these nothing works just green light pops up, i tried every possible way to turn on like holding power+vol buttons etc etc. but nothing works i given these handset to local technician he examined and tolding that problem lies in mother board ,but i didn't understand if really problem lies in motherboard why it booted 1st time at the time of arrival of phone plz help me, i don't understand suggest me from above case problem lies in battery/motherboard plz plz help me guys:silly:
[Motorola Atrix HD] audit13:
Does the phone do the same thing with the oem battery?
[Motorola Atrix HD] harikrisna:
phone booted with oem battery

yes bro it booted with oem battery but display outs in milli seconds,then i replaced it wirth original motorola atrix hd battery then after that nothing happens just greeen light flashes
[Motorola Atrix HD] audit13:
Does the display stay on in fastboot or recovery? Or does it start to boot and the display goes blank?
[Motorola Atrix HD] harikrisna:
nothing

nothoing just green light flashes nothing more than that
[Motorola Atrix HD] audit13:
Try leaving it unplugged for a few hours, then plug in the charge and leave it for a while. Hopefully, it's just a drained battery issue.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] nmyshkin:
Has anyone gotten the current Market BBC News app to play videos? I'm running CM 10.2.1 and have both Flash and MX Player installed but if I select a video that accompanies a news story I get some kind of player with a "loading" circle on the screen--forever.

For a lark I thought to try an old version of the app that I use on my NST (although there is no sound on the NST....) and that version (1.3.4) brings up the MX Player and everything works fine, although I do think the still image resolution is not as good as on the current Market app.

Any solutions (other than continue to use the old version)?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] nmyshkin:
Just in case someone comes across this thread later, I can confirm that version 2.5.3 WW (BBC Mobile News WW) works great on the NT running CM 10.2, videos included :D
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Master Cylinder:
Newer versions after July - No Video on CM

On my Verizon S3, the BBC News app version 3.4.0.43 GNL does not show videos on CM12.1 (nightly 10/30/15) nor has it worked since version 2.5.5 WW. After that, they dramatically changed the app with new features and display capacities. Video has never worked since.

HOWEVER, it works on another ROM, AICP, which has some CM in it, though I don't know what else it's blended with. I wish I could distinguish the issue here because the newer ones are way more interesting than the older version , one of which I have saved via TiBu and restore when I get sick of not being able to watch videos.

It' just occured to me to take a logcat when I try next time.

EDIT: well, I didn't realize I was on a nook thread, but the issue might be the same.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] nmyshkin:
Yeah, I actually prefer the older version. Just don't like a lot of options to wade through and not being able to get rid of stuff I don't want to see. I just recently got an LG Optimus Zone 2 to replace my much-loved Insignia Pilot MP3 player that finally died. I let the BBC app update from the market and it worked fine (running KitKat) but I didn't like it as I said, so I replaced it with the older version, which also works just fine.