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ICS Software Buttons On The Arc S

I've been running the Stock Sony Xperia Arc S ICS update for a while and wondered if there is a mod or app to enable the ICS Software Buttons. I'm running on a locked boot loader and un-rooted. I'm not to bothered about unlocking the boot loader or rooting. I'd even go for a mod that forces the Hardware Buttons to work like the Software Buttons.
I think that it's really silly of Sony to not have included emulation of the Software Buttons by the Hardware Buttons, and let the apps run the menu button like in all ICS ROMs on phones that have vibrating on screen buttons buttons or no buttons.
Roland

if you want the buttons then you must root your phone. If you post the framework-res.apk then ill change it for you. But there are links already available and you do not need to unlock bootloader just root.

soldiers33 said:
if you want the buttons then you must root your phone. If you post the framework-res.apk then ill change it for you. But there are links already available and you do not need to unlock bootloader just root.
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Ok thanks, I'll have to look into rooting then.
Roland

soldiers33 said:
if you want the buttons then you must root your phone. If you post the framework-res.apk then ill change it for you. But there are links already available and you do not need to unlock bootloader just root.
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I've attached my framework-res.apk as I can't seem to find links to add Software buttons. I'll also need instructions on what to do with the modified apk.
Thanks in advance
Roland

I want this mod also!!!

Here is the tutorial
Sorry for giving a Chinese tutorial but this is the only one I found May be using Google Translate to translate the whole page would help

natural4862 said:
Here is the tutorial
Sorry for giving a Chinese tutorial but this is the only one I found May be using Google Translate to translate the whole page would help
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That tutorial is really hard to follow, & I couldn't really work out the instructions. How do you open the apk to modify it?
Roland

Here is a really easy tutorial
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-en...-any-android-ice-cream-sandwich-rom-tutorial/

Crenshaw-PCGH said:
Here is a really easy tutorial
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-en...-any-android-ice-cream-sandwich-rom-tutorial/
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The Tutorial is really easy, unfortunately I couldn't work out how to get APK Tool working on my Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Laptop.
Roland

You have to put the apk tool files anywhere and open cmd there.
Its almost like fastboot. put:
apktool c etc etc in cmd and it will work

Crenshaw-PCGH said:
You have to put the apk tool files anywhere and open cmd there.
Its almost like fastboot. put:
apktool c etc etc in cmd and it will work
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I've just tried that and cmd says 'java' is not recognized as as internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
What am I missing to get it working the apktool website doesn't go into much detail on how to setup apktool.
Roland

Maybe this will help you?
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/

[Q] Uhh... How do you root 4.2??

I just got this phone and the guy who had it accepted the OTA to 4.2 It's the sprint variant. I've skimmed a few threads and checked out the toolkit but it only seems to go to 4.1.2
Any help??

Can't_Live_Without_My_Evo said:
I just got this phone and the guy who had it accepted the OTA to 4.2 It's the sprint variant. I've skimmed a few threads and checked out the toolkit but it only seems to go to 4.1.2
Any help??
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Same instructions apply. Knock yourself out!
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD

Efrants guide is stickied in the general nexus thread. Will tell you everything you need to know

Alright maybe we can help with this lol
I have the drivers installed, It says Samsung ADB device or whatever in device manager.
I have usb debugging enabled.
I hold the up and down button and power
Should it say "fastboot usb" or just fastboot, On my evo it said fastboot usb when connected.
I have the galaxynexusroot package from the asian guy which simply contains fastboot.
I open command window where it's at.
And type "fastboot oem unlock"
And it just says waiting for device. I'm certain the drivers are there.
What's my problem?

If boss don Efrant's guide can't get you there then try Google or use the search bar in xda.
I believe in you little buddy

namtombout said:
If boss don Efrant's guide can't get you there then try Google or use the search bar in xda.
I believe in you little buddy
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I've utilized all 3, Now after installing the drivers from PDAnet which we're suggested by Efrant it just says Android 1.0 under device manager and I can't seem to update it.
And still no luck the unlocking. obviously due to the drivers.

I have the Samsung ADB interface installed. Do I need another driver? It seems I do, But I can't get anything to stick when I go into Fastboot.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25477039
Follow instructions

namtombout said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25477039
Follow instructions
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... I don't want to return to stock.
I am stock...
I want to unlock/root.

You can flash whatever rom you want after doing this.
Not sure if substituting the rom you want instead of the stock image will work. Try it and find out.

namtombout said:
You can flash whatever rom you want after doing this.
Not sure if substituting the rom you want instead of the stock image will work. Try it and find out.
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We seem to be miscommunicating.
I have a new Galaxy Nexus from Sprint updated to 4.2.1
I'm trying to get the drivers installed properly to be able to unlock the bootloader.
I'm in no shape to be flashing any rom I want, Without the drivers installed first.

From efrant's guide, which seems to apply in all situations: "Note that the driver has to install twice: once when your device is booted normally (not required for this tutorial) with USB Debugging enabled in Settings, and once when your device is booted in fastboot (i.e., bootloader) mode (which is required for this tutorial). "

bodh said:
From efrant's guide, which seems to apply in all situations: "Note that the driver has to install twice: once when your device is booted normally (not required for this tutorial) with USB Debugging enabled in Settings, and once when your device is booted in fastboot (i.e., bootloader) mode (which is required for this tutorial). "
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I've done this, But it still just shows "Android 1.0" with an exclamation mark while in fastboot.
I've uninstalled everything and I'm about to try again and see if something goes right this time.

Uhh, the guide suggests using universal naked drivers, not pdanet.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20058157&postcount=1

bodh said:
Uhh, the guide suggests using universal naked drivers, not pdanet.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20058157&postcount=1
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I'm trying to install the Universal Naked drivers right now, Window's find it but gives an error, It actually showed bootloader drivers too
It's saying
windows found driver software for your device but encoutered an error while attempting to install it.
google galaxy nexus bootloader interface.
the hash for the file is not present in the specified catalog file. the file is likely corrupt of the victim of tampering.
if you know the manufacter of your device, you can visit its website and check support section for driver software.
So.... What now.

Are you on windows 8? There are links to full write ups on the drivers in efrant's guide, pertaining to many different situations. With all the driver issues i've heard of, i'm glad to not need any!

bodh said:
Are you on windows 8? There are links to full write ups on the drivers in efrant's guide, pertaining to many different situations. With all the driver issues i've heard of, i'm glad to not need any!
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Yeah I am on Win8 Which is bull****.
I'm not as new to this game as it may seem, And it barely makes any sense.
I've rooted many many HTC phones in my time.
I'm tempted to install windows 7 just to get this taken care of. But that's soooo much of a hassle.

Hope you found this and it does the trick: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33463359&postcount=109

I'm now typing this message from Windows 7.
I'm willing to endure the hassle to get this beautiful device off from the stock rom
And I had already done that last thing you posted before anything else as soon as I realized that the drivers wouldn't even open to install

FINALLY got it thanks to Windows 7.

Help! Nexus will not boot

I know this question has been answered hundreds of times but I can't figure this out on my own. I used the stickies above and it still wont work
I went to flash MMuzy Rom and i flashed the ToroPlus instead of Toro and my Clockwork mod deleted my back up.
ADB Wont push to my phone for some reason either, a list of prompts comes up in the CMD promp.
Please please help
Thanks

did you wipe before flashing the rom?
syntax for adb
adb push c:\locationoffile\file.zip \sdcard\

Yes I did and i used that and nothing, I am trying to use the GNEX Tool but it is stuck on Waiting for Device

good god. not another toolkit user.
you need to install the correct drivers.

Zepius said:
good god. not another toolkit user.
you need to install the correct drivers.
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I don't usually use the tool kit
I made a human mistake and flashed the wrong rom.

Zepius said:
good god. not another toolkit user.
you need to install the correct drivers.
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didnt you hear?
every time someone uses the toolkit, an angel gets its wings....
using the toolkit will stop world hunger and provide world peace....
using the toolkit absolves anyone of needing ANY knowledge to actually troubleshoot or fix their device....

screenkeyx said:
I don't usually use the tool kit
I made a human mistake and flashed the wrong rom.
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just do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895

Zepius said:
just do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
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How can I use this when my phone won't actually boot? I am in clockwork mod and my phone wont pop up on my computer

screenkeyx said:
How can I use this when my phone won't actually boot? I am in clockwork mod and my phone wont pop up on my computer
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did you even read it?
no you couldnt have since you didnt even read the part of using the bootloader (fastboot) to flash everything.

Zepius said:
did you even read it?
no you couldnt have since you didnt even read the part of using the bootloader (fastboot) to flash everything.
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Sorry I am extremely stressed out of this and have skimmed it a lot due to people walking in and out of my office

Pirateghost said:
didnt you hear?
every time someone uses the toolkit, an angel gets its wings....
using the toolkit will stop world hunger and provide world peace....
using the toolkit absolves anyone of needing ANY knowledge to actually troubleshoot or fix their device....
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I heard that if you enter "up up down down left right left right b a start select" into the toolkit it gives your phone infinite RAM.

Issue resolved.
I used the Gnex tool and restored with fast boot.
Thanks for the not funny joke

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Zepius said:
good god. not another toolkit user.
you need to install the correct drivers.
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OMG he used a tool kit, he's so inferior. You might as well call him stupid...

cctoro said:
OMG he used a tool kit, he's so inferior. You might as well call him stupid...
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Lazy or ignorant would be more accurate. Probably a bit of both.

cctoro said:
OMG he used a tool kit, he's so inferior. You might as well call him stupid...
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and he learns nothing by using it so he cant even troubleshoot basic problems

Zepius said:
and he learns nothing by using it so he cant even troubleshoot basic problems
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You know I always thought this community was a good spot to ask questions and get help.
Seems like you guys are no different than fanboys on an Iphone forum.
Have fun jerking your phones off in ADB settings and SDK

screenkeyx said:
You know I always thought this community was a good spot to ask questions and get help.
Seems like you guys are no different than fanboys on an Iphone forum.
Have fun jerking your phones off in ADB settings and SDK
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Actually this is a developers website.
Not a support forum for making your device cool
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

screenkeyx said:
You know I always thought this community was a good spot to ask questions and get help.
Seems like you guys are no different than fanboys on an Iphone forum.
Have fun jerking your phones off in ADB settings and SDK
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you know i always thought people who came to this site were willing to learn and better themselves with knowledge
seems like you (and most users now days) are no different. unwilling to learn and even accept answers given to you.
have fun relying on toolkits to get you out of trouble. you will receive no more help from me.

[Q] request help with xperia z1 compact please

i'm really stuck and could use some help please.
i managed to unlock the bootloader and get CM recovery installed, but i cannot manage to get a ROM on the phone.
it's not rooted. i have attempted to sideload both CM 12 and Z1c_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-114_v01.img with no success. when i boot the phone, i get a sony splash screen and then active black, but cannot connect it to my computer as a connected device as the computer does not recognize it. i am able to see the device via fastboot and adb in terminal.
i'm using a mac. i'm an extreme noob and i have no idea what to do. i have tried following the instructions on several sites, including many different areas of xda, but frankly, i'm stuck and would really appreciate help. i just want to have a working device.
running 10.9.5 on a mac mini
have installed sony bridge for mac, but it does not see a device connected.
any help is appreciated.
thanks in advance.
EDITED TO ADD:
ok, i fixed it. i installed (using ./adb sideload) the correct SuperSU version, and then installed (using ./adb sideload) CM12 and GAPPS 5.0.x, and it all appears to be working.
if anyone is in a similar situation, i would say, take a break, remember to breathe, and go slow. don't get frustrated. that was the deal breaker for me. once i gave myself some time and space to think about it, i figured out that what was stopping my progress was that the phone was not rooted, so i couldn't install anything on it yet. patience is key.

Flash a stock ROM with the Flashtool (read the stickys).

XperienceD said:
Flash a stock ROM with the Flashtool (read the stickys).
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unfortunately, the flashtool is for a pc, which i do not have, hence the reason i was not able to use it.
can you please recommend any kind of solution for mac?
edited to add, i did try using sony bridge for mac, and it would not recognize the phone.
thanks

chnacat said:
unfortunately, the flashtool is for a pc
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Download the Mac version then.

XperienceD said:
Download the Mac version then.
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there is not a mac version. the only think resembling a mac version is the sony bridge for mac, which i stated twice was not recognizing my phone.
the point is sort of moot, because i figured it out.

Wonder why there is a link to the Mac version then.

not sure. perhaps you can show me where.

I have already given you the link to the site. In regards to your edit in the OP, you don't need to be rooted to use the flashtool.

XperienceD said:
I have already given you the link to the site. In regards to your edit in the OP, you don't need to be rooted to use the flashtool.
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well, the link you previously provided me shows that the flashtool is for pc, and the mac tool, which i tried to use, was not working. i have resolved my issue, so again, it's a moot point, but if you're going to be telling me that there is a sony flashtool that is for mac, and telling me that the link you have given me is it, then i think i have to stand by what i said before.
thanks for trying to help.

chnacat said:
well, the link you previously provided me shows that the flashtool is for pc, and the mac tool, which i tried to use, was not working. i have resolved my issue, so again, it's a moot point, but if you're going to be telling me that there is a sony flashtool that is for mac, and telling me that the link you have given me is it, then i think i have to stand by what i said before.
thanks for trying to help.
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Sorry to interrupt, but...
On web page: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php you can (hopefully) see that there is Flashtool for Windows, Linux and Mac...
I really don't understand...

bratusm said:
Sorry to interrupt, but...
On web page: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php you can (hopefully) see that there is Flashtool for Windows, Linux and Mac...
I really don't understand...
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thanks for that. i was looking in the wrong place, it would have been really helpful to have had a direct link, i appreciate you providing one. probably could have saved me a very large headache, but the upside is, i was able to puzzle it out for myself and solve it, which is good for my own learning and development. so there's that.
i was looking at the sony flashtool, which only has a pc version. and i kept explaining that but clearly was not understood.
appreciate the help!

You obviously didn't look at all otherwise when told to download the Mac version you would have gone to the download page and found it, why you've not done that only you know, and the problem wasn't me not understanding you it was you thinking you know better than long time and more knowledgeable members telling you there actually is a Mac version. Anyway, you got there in the end.

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You obviously didn't look at all otherwise when told to download the Mac version you would have gone to the download page and found it, why you've not done that only you know, and the problem wasn't me not understanding you it was you thinking you know better than long time and more knowledgeable members telling you there actually is a Mac version. Anyway, you got there in the end.
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actually, i did look. but you're going to assume whatever you assume.
i was in the midst of it, i was very frustrated and very lost, i looked at the entire page (clicking on the link for the xperia x1, maybe i was in the wrong place)
i found what i found and it wasn't the correct thing, it is what it is.

chnacat said:
actually, i did look. but you're going to assume whatever you assume.
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I assume what I assume based on what you wrote and once again have been shown to be right again in my assumptions, the first 3 links are Welcome, Gallery and Download, why you've not thought to click on Download is quite baffling when I suggested that you Download the Mac version, even more so when you continued to state there wasn't one, anyway.
Your issue is resolved and you've learned something new along the way.

ADB_FastBoot_Error?

Hello XDA Members,
I'm wondering if you could help me with something here...
While using the Minimal ADB and Fastboot tool provided by shimp208, I make it as far as rebooting into the RUU screen.
However, when I try to flash the RUU (GPe 5.1, provided by graffixnyc), I've been given an error that restarts my computer and gives me a blue screen of death...
Is this an error with the computer, or with the tool?
Has anyone had issues like this?
Thanks,
soccerdude123

soccerdude123 said:
Hello XDA Members,
I'm wondering if you could help me with something here...
While using the Minimal ADB and Fastboot tool provided by shimp208, I make it as far as rebooting into the RUU screen.
However, when I try to flash the RUU (GPe 5.1, provided by graffixnyc), I've been given an error that restarts my computer and gives me a blue screen of death...
Is this an error with the computer, or with the tool?
Has anyone had issues like this?
Thanks,
soccerdude123
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It's an older version of ADB. It won't work on Lollipop, I believe.
Just get the SDK from Google.

xunholyx said:
It's an older version of ADB. It won't work on Lollipop, I believe.
Just get the SDK from Google.
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Are you referring to Android Studio?
Thanks for the quick reply,
soccerdude123

soccerdude123 said:
Are you referring to Android Studio?
Thanks for the quick reply,
soccerdude123
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Scroll down on the page you found Studio at, and you will find SDK Tools Only available.

xunholyx said:
Scroll down on the page you found Studio at, and you will find SDK Tools Only available.
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Thanks for all your help xunholyx!
The RUU flashed successfully using the SDK Tools only.
Thanks again for all your help,
soccerdude123