[INDEX] Everything you need to play with your phone... - HTC Wildfire S

HTC Wildfire S
(Marvel/Marvelc/Marvelct)​
Please Read This First
BEFORE you start modding your device setup ADB and enable USB-Debugging (SETTINGS -> APPLICATIONS (APPS on CyanogenMod) -> DEVELOPMENT -> USB-Debugging)
To give proper debbuging informations to developers, it's much easier for them to help/fix if logcat informations are given to them
DON'T post Thank You, use the THANKS button (this is valid for every thread)
Post ONLY positive suggestions, amendments or point out mistakes
DON'T post general or ROM related questions into this thread create new threads in the relevant forum or post it at the given ROM thread
Read this before you open a new thread
Be PATIENT, remember I have a life as well and can only change things after you've told me
IMPORTANT THREADS
IMPORTANT GUIDES
GENERAL GUIDES
GENERAL INFORMATION
DRIVERS
ROM GUIDES AND FIXES
MODDING GUIDES
THEMING
ROM SPECIFIC THREADS
DEVELOPMENT GUIDES
BOOTLOADER UNLOCK/S-OFF
ROOT
CUSTOM RECOVERY
MARVELC ONLY STUFF
STOCK ROMS
CUSTOM SENSE ROMS
CUSTOM SENSELESS ROMS
ICS Roms
JB Roms
KERNEL
RADIO
APPS

I've made this thread to put all at one place, I hope it is useful.
If something is missing, outdated or at the wrong place pls tell me and I will add/delete/move it.

Very nice.....
did hit THANKS button to you as well

Sticky please moderators!!!!!!

SuperoneClick is compatible with wildfire S? I think that this is wrong...

As much as I know it's mostly os depending and not hardware, but could be wrong, can someone confirm that it's not working anyways which process you tried, then I will delete it!
Sry, for the fault if it's one
Swyped from my HTC Desire S

Superclick is not compatible with WFS, and also put the downgrading tutorial up there. Nice thread.

*se-nsei. said:
Superclick is not compatible with WFS, and also put the downgrading tutorial up there. Nice thread.
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Deleted superoneclick, added downgrade tutorial.
Swyped from my HTC Desire S

Added battery saving tip.

Stickied and moved to General.

Stock ROM for WFS 1.35.
Hi,
i want stock ROM RUU for WFS 1.35. [Asia][India]version, currently i am using 1.66 [EUROPE], could u plz give a proper download link for RUU ROM 1.35.

victorharsh said:
Hi,
i want stock ROM RUU for WFS 1.35. [Asia][India]version, currently i am using 1.66 [EUROPE], could u plz give a proper download link for RUU ROM 1.35.
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Phew, sry I just compiled this together, unfortunately I have no such link^^ But there is already a ruu collection, within the stock ROM section -> shipped roms, ask there, they sure can give you a hint or maybe a link where you can get the ruu.
Swyped from my Desire S

hmmm
nice index.
Would you consider adding the rom I put up to the Stock Rom section?
Thanks in advance for your time.
Rob

Nice job! Thanks

Tectas said:
I've made this thread to put all at one place, I hope it is useful.
If something is missing, outdated or at the wrong place pls tell me and I will add/delete/move it.
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Consider changing "falshable" to flashable. Otherwise, all's great!

Added the the rom of insink71, some other links and corrected the typo.
Thx for the hints
If something else is missing pls tell

Link to my thread is broken
(The gapps)
EDIT : all the links are broken (wtf!??) They all go to 'http:\' when on the xda premium app. Is it just me?

new stock rom and updated desciptions
Love love love this index; such a timesaver. Added another stock rom for US Cellular and updated descriptions to reflect this and VM USA [marvelc roms] are cross-flashable. Even verified to be safe [even got my bud on US Cellular to flash VM rom and test as well]. That's it for stock roms. Both are vanilla with only Darktremor's Apps2sd added [to make memory issues bearable]... Could add stuff to VM one, but then again stock is stock ... Now on to custom rom for marvelc
Rob

benjamingwynn said:
Link to my thread is broken
(The gapps)
EDIT : all the links are broken (wtf!??) They all go to 'http:\' when on the xda premium app. Is it just me?
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For me all links work with Tapatalk, does anyone else having this problem?
insink71 said:
Love love love this index; such a timesaver. Added another stock rom for US Cellular and updated descriptions to reflect this and VM USA [marvelc roms] are cross-flashable. Even verified to be safe [even got my bud on US Cellular to flash VM rom and test as well]. That's it for stock roms. Both are vanilla with only Darktremor's Apps2sd added [to make memory issues bearable]... Could add stuff to VM one, but then again stock is stock ... Now on to custom rom for marvelc
Rob
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My pleasure^^
Will add it. Good luck and much fun with customs
Will do a makeover of the index in next days to make it better structured and will add some content as well.
Swyped from my desire s running damn sweet ice cream

Good job.
I want to add to of my own threads.
1: S-ON disable crap htc (general section)
2: S-OFF all mod collection (themes section)
Could you add them please?
Thanks

Related

[Q] How to get Sense 3.0 on Htc Desire hd.Help please!

Hy all.
I just got a Htc desire hd yesterday with stock android 2.3.3 and i dont know a thing about rooting and hacking android(i had an iPhone 3gs before).So i would like to know how can i get the Sense 3.0 (like the one from htc sensations) on my htc? please someone explain this in a simple way,for dummies like me.
Please if someone want to help me.
Thanks.
Search this forum.. There are numerous guides on how to Root your DHD..
hy thanks
but i need to know the steps .... i dont know anything about this kind of stuff...
Hi,
welcome to XDA! You're generally better off asking questions on the Desire HD Q&A thread.
A stock (as in made by HTC) Sense 3.0 rom isn't available yet (if at all) but there are a few custom roms that dedicated teams have made.
Here's what I did to get 3.0 on my DHD - please note that all these steps may not be necessary but they're just what I did. Also I'm pretty sure they'll void your warranty as I think you'll need to root your phone to get a custom rom on there.
Firstly, read up on this stuff as ignorance = bricked device!
I started by looking at the sticky'd threads over on the Desire HD Development forum here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=765
specifically M_T_M's roll up thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936214
which should contain all the info you'll need to back up, downgrade, root, s-off/eng s-off, flash clockwork recovery, wipe and install a sense 3.0 ROM.
I think you'll probably need to downgrade your phone from 2.3.3 to 1.32.405.6 (I could be wrong, but I don't think you can root 2.3.3 - I'm sure if I'm wrong someone in the know will correct me).
This guide seems to cover downgrading -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
then this guide is great for flashing a ROM etc -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11557769
I'd recommend Virtuous Unity for a 3.0 Sense rom, but there are others out there.
Hope that helps
Good luck!
Grim.
u are awesome
thanks very much...a very elaborate answer
i will try what u said :d and i have 2 more questions: this whole thing will erase all the content from my phone?(apps contacts etc),and can i come back to original 2.3.3 android if i dont like the sense 3.0 Rom ?
thanks again ..and cheers :d
recond9 said:
thanks very much...a very elaborate answer
i will try what u said :d and i have 2 more questions: this whole thing will erase all the content from my phone?(apps contacts etc),and can i come back to original 2.3.3 android if i dont like the sense 3.0 Rom ?
thanks again ..and cheers :d
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Also, try looking at the sticky threads on this stuff, there's already answers to your questions... unfortunately not everyone will be willing to answer as elaborately as he did...:-\
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk
thanks for tip :d
iam new to forums actually,so sorry if iam doing something wrong.
cheers.
recond9 said:
thanks for tip :d
iam new to forums actually,so sorry if iam doing something wrong.
cheers.
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No prob, just don't want you to get flamed man
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk
nice i hope i won't :
recond9 said:
thanks very much...a very elaborate answer
i will try what u said :d and i have 2 more questions: this whole thing will erase all the content from my phone?(apps contacts etc),and can i come back to original 2.3.3 android if i dont like the sense 3.0 Rom ?
thanks again ..and cheers :d
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No problem, I know it can be hard if you don't know where to start.
1) Yup, it will erase the content on your phone, but shouldn't erase your SD card.
You can back your contacts up to the SD card through the People application:
people-> menu -> import/export -> export to SD card -> choose account to export.
this will save them as a .vcf file in the root of your SD card, you then reverse the process once you have your new ROM installed.
I think the most popular application to use to back-up your apps is Titanium backup (available from the market), however I think this needs root permissions, so you'll likely not be able to use it (if my previous assumption about not being able to root 2.3.3 is correct). I use a different app called Appmonster which I find better for restoring market links (personal opinion), and I don't think this needs root.
I think it's possible to back up your settings using the above apps, however I'm sure I read that it's not recommended, especially when moving to a sense 3.0 ROM.
Your photos and videos should already be on your SD card, however it might be worth using the (PC) sync software to sync them onto your pc first just in case.
I'm pretty sure you will like your 3.0 ROM, I love the one I'm using. however there are other threads that detail how to restore your phone to stock, I'm sure it's more complex than this (I've not tried it) but I would assume you just flash back a stock ROM. If your handset is network branded you could re-flash either the stock network ROM or a stock HTC ROM - I'd definitely read up on this before attempting it though.
Good luck!
cheers,
Grim
sense will come for dhd like desire s
thanks. again. i will have that in mind.now i am actually reading guides and threads on this forum so i do this right..
its seams that there are a lot of things to consider and know before rooting my phone...gosh,its way harder than how it was with my iPhone....,but i guess i will learn
cheers
recond9 said:
thanks. again. i will have that in mind.now i am actually reading guides and threads on this forum so i do this right..
its seams that there are a lot of things to consider and know before rooting my phone...gosh,its way harder than how it was with my iPhone....,but i guess i will learn
cheers
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and isn't something , like a cydia store for android?someone should make a app like that ..i dont think is that hard,considering what huge and great Roms&Apps are the developers from xda making. something closely like it was on iPhone...for those like me who are new to those things..its quite hard at the beginning.
i know i am dreaming,but just saying..
really? where do u know that? because it will be real nice,and i am not actually so happy with voiding my warranty
recond9 said:
really? where do u know that? because it will be real nice,and i am not actually so happy with voiding my warranty
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THIS IS NOT TRUE, the desire HD will NOT receive Sense 3.0 a good example of this...http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/htc-sense-3-0-will-only-support-sensation-evo-3d-flyer-and-new/
Not officially at least, XDA is full of partial sense 3.0 ROMS, and I'm sure will be quickly growing with more and more full sense 3.0 ROMS
htc does however, state, they may try to work in a few htc sense 3.0 components into some of the other devices.
Thanks button is aways appreciated!
xx_bluedev_xx said:
THIS IS NOT TRUE, the desire HD will NOT receive Sense 3.0 a good example of this...http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/14/htc-sense-3-0-will-only-support-sensation-evo-3d-flyer-and-new/
Not officially at least, XDA is full of partial sense 3.0 ROMS, and I'm sure will be quickly growing with more and more full sense 3.0 ROMS
htc does however, state, they may try to work in a few htc sense 3.0 components into some of the other devices.
Thanks button is aways appreciated!
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Sense 3.5 could come later this year.its quite posible.
http://www.gsmarena.com/screenshots_of_sense_35_emerge_courtesy_of_htc_bliss-news-3049.php
I will pushlish the ROM soon, I've built it already.
Not sure whether the official Sense 3.5 will comes.

[GUIDE] R800x owners - You got Custom ROM questions? I've got Answers!

xda-developers is a great site for learning all sorts of tricks and tips. However, sometimes it's been excruciating trying to get straight answers to what should be simple questions. You can get lost for hours or days in some of these threads, and still not be certain of the answer. And some people just can't seem to resist giving a n00b a hard time instead of a helpful hand.
Hopefully, this short guide will lessen someone's pain a bit. This guide is intended for use primarily by those of us who own a Verizon Xperia Play, model R800x.
Basic terminology you should know before using this guide:
1. What is Root, and why should/shouldn't I do it?
2. What is a locked Bootloader?
3. Can I unlock my bootloader, and do I have to in order to customize my R800x?
4. What is a kernel?
5. What is a Custom Recovery?
6. What is a Nandroid?
7. What is a ROM?
Use Wikipedia or Google to get the answer to those basics before moving on. You need to understand the whys and wherefores before going further.
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OK - You're back, so hopefully you have a better understanding of what we'll be doing from here on out. This guide is intended for those of us who for one reason (money) or another (caution, anxiety or fear) choose not to unlock the bootloader but still want to do some customization. I'm going to gather together the threads you need to perform the following tasks:
1. Root the R800x - [HOW-TO] Root Phones w/ Android v2.2.x-2.3.x (zergRush Method)
2. Install a Custom Recovery - The easiest method is found here: [APP]/[RECOVERY] Auto-Installer 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2 (Locked/Unlocked Bootloader) 10/1/12 That's an apk you install on your phone and run to install CWM to the \system folder. No cable or PC needed!
3. Make a Nandroid backup - Turn off your phone. When you see the words Sony Ericsson, repeatedly push the volume down button to enter Clockworks Custom Recovery. Using the volume down button, highlight Backup and Restore. Use the Home key to select it. Use Home again to select Backup. When it finishes, congratulate yourself on making your first Nandroid Backup! Reboot your phone to get out of CWM.
4. Choose and install an alternate ROM The following ROMs have been tested by me and have been shown to work. Each of them is available as a Nandroid, so you will copy them to your SD Card in \clockwork\backup and then use CWM's Backup and Restore menu to restore them to your phone.Follow the directions as provided by each thread. NOTE: In most cases, these ROMs may be used on either locked or unlocked bootloaders.
- GBTweaked0 - the Basic Gingerbread stock ROM, debloaded and tweaked out with the Icecream Sandwich look.
-R800x with UK Firmware - 2 links here and both work. Verizon 2.3.3 Timescape works as is. UK firmware needs a little extra effort to enable the hardware keys Tutorial Fix R800X UK nandroid Back,Home,Menu, and Search buttons and the wifi which can be downloaded from here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rps86s1qxbbe6vo
-UPDATE For the button fix above, I found that if you follow those instructions, your buttons for the gamepad stop working. Follow the tutorial but insert the lines above the line that says "# KEY_UP, KEY_LEFT, KEY_RIGHT, KEY_DOWN" instead. This lets both the front buttons and all the gamepad buttons work properly. (See my post in the tutorial for the total script.)
-UPDATE: Hogwarts has added another customized ROM called COLA just for our R800x with the locked bootloader. When Hogwarts says it's the smallest and fastest ROM currently available, he's not kidding! This is about as bare minimum as you can get, lean and mean. Interested? Check out his post for COLA.
-UPDATE XperianceIT has posted up another customized ROM, a variation based on Hogwarts COLA. He calls it IT-ROM
-UPDATE From KeiranFTW comes Darkforest CDMA Rom (3.0.5) - [ROM] Darkforest ROM 3.0.5 UPDATE | GSM 2.3.4/.62 | CDMA 2.3.3/.145 [WIP]
5. Return to Stock - Download Flashtool from here: Flashtool-0.6.8.0-windows.exe and the stock ROM ftf from here: R800x 2.3.3 Full 3.0.1.E.0.88 FTF
Please be sure to READ AND FOLLOW the instructions provided on each of those threads. I bear absolutely NO RESPONSIBILITY if you do something to damage your phone.
NONE of these programs or solutions are my own work. All I have done is hunted down and tested these different links. All credit goes to each thread reference's OP and their respective affiliates. SOME of the people to be thanked are: DooMLorD, PaxChristos, KeiranFTW, Chevyowner, 216Monster, 007shark, odst0016, Leraeniesh, Androxyde, CrimsonSentinel13, Hogwarts, pvyParts the ICX Developers, and the Dark Forest Developers. Oh yeah, Sony (Ericsson) for making the phone, and Verizon for challenging all the devs creativity! If I've missed anyone, it's because I have a lousy memory and not because I wanted to shaft them from the glory they so richly deserve.
I hope this helps someone out. I sure could have used this post myself!
02/16/2012 - Updated some of the links that had been pointing at MultiUpload to new links on MediaFire
03/38/2012 - Removed ROM info for Unlocked Bootloaders as this thread is for LOCKED R800x Phones Only
Great thread whenever I post something new ill send you the details in a pm if I remember
Sent from my R800x using XDA App
Very good thread! I wish this was here when i started out looking for answers. Hey if you want you can add a link to my thread on how to change the carrier name for the r800x. That way even after flashing to a custom ROM, your not stuck with "Verizon Wireless" in your notification pulldown. The link is in my signature.
Thanks for the info.
Specifically the hardware key fix on the UK ROM
If you dont mind please add my Cola rom to this list of R800X roms
thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442557
Any news on overclocking?
Cl8rs said:
Any news on overclocking?
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For locked bootloaders requires a module ive been learning about how to make them. So maybe in the future.
Sent from my R800x using XDA App
Bumping so it doesnt get lost
Sent from my R800x using XDA App
It should be stickied/pinned.
Hogwarts said:
Thanks for the info.
Specifically the hardware key fix on the UK ROM
If you dont mind please add my Cola rom to this list of R800X roms
thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442557
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Thank you, Hogwarts! I know we ALL appreciate another ROM to work with. I hope to test yours this weekend. I'll try to comment on your thread when I do.
netizenmt said:
Thank you, Hogwarts! I know we ALL appreciate another ROM to work with. I hope to test yours this weekend. I'll try to comment on your thread when I do.
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You're welcome
I've made alot of improvements to it.
You can read changelog to see everything
I think it's the fastest setup possible for R800X locked bootlader
kernel
So do these roms come with a custom kernel (e.g. doomlord) to allow for overclocking?
Apersonx said:
So do these roms come with a custom kernel (e.g. doomlord) to allow for overclocking?
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doom lord is working on one hopefully since i requested it.
i'll be adding it to my rom and others can to
This is fantastic! Thanks for the guide. This is my first time trying out a custom rom and it was super easy thanks to your instructions.
Currently testing out COLA and holy **** it's fast. Loving it so far.
gchaggy said:
This is fantastic! Thanks for the guide. This is my first time trying out a custom rom and it was super easy thanks to your instructions.
Currently testing out COLA and holy **** it's fast. Loving it so far.
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Glad I could spare you some pain! And, yeah, COLA is friggin' fast. Too lean for my particular tastes, as I like to load up on games and what not, but Hogwarts has done an amazing job with trimming the fat, for sure!
dos any one no if there will be a android 2.3.4 or android 4.0 for the R800x?
Thank you for this post i was having a problem trying to comprehend all the stuff needed to install a ROM on the CDMA locked bootloader R800x but this cleared it all up.
Now im running the IT-ROM. Works great
Hello, is posibel install a stock Android 2.3.4 (Ginger) in the xperia play? ... and then edit some files allow the functionally of the hard keys as does this tutorial?
Hey guys im having issues, i tried using about every rom that was posted in this thread, the only one to install without error was cola6, anyway all the others give me a md5 sum mismatch. can anyone clerrify how to resolve this issue
Agito504 said:
Hey guys im having issues, i tried using about every rom that was posted in this thread, the only one to install without error was cola6, anyway all the others give me a md5 sum mismatch. can anyone clerrify how to resolve this issue
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Redownload it and try copy pasting again. I've had an issue with arch Linux where I'd get continual MD5 errors, but no md5 errors on xp.
Sent from my R800x using Tapatalk
thanx for your quick feedback @paxChristos

[Q] Runnymede add-ons

Dear all, just wondering if there is a topic or some form of a guide on how to use Runnymeede addons that are listed in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1315961&page=1318
Unfortunately the runnymede thread has 1000+ replies, im sure in one of those it was answered, but maybe someone has something bookmarked?
And I understand that APK addons I can just install as normal adnroid apps, im more interested in usage of Icons and alike, those that arent APKs.
Thanks
guesXy said:
Dear all, just wondering if there is a topic or some form of a guide on how to use Runnymeede addons that are listed in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1315961&page=1318
Unfortunately the runnymede thread has 1000+ replies, im sure in one of those it was answered, but maybe someone has something bookmarked?
And I understand that APK addons I can just install as normal adnroid apps, im more interested in usage of Icons and alike, those that arent APKs.
Thanks
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At the moment a new guide is being prepared covering hopefully everything in connection with AIO and custom ROMs in general, so be patient and check out the first post often.
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda premium
Thanks! Any heads up where it will be posted - Runnymede guide or a new thread in Desire Android Dev section?
guesXy said:
Thanks! Any heads up where it will be posted - Runnymede guide or a new thread in Desire Android Dev section?
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The first post of Seb's AIO thread has been updated. Probably that will be further refined. You will find everything there, tutorials, links, etc.
If you use the Search function, some useful posts will come up, I'm sure.

Rom Reboot constantly

Hello All,
I know it topic has been discussed many time, but please clarify me something more on this.
I have a HTC One V Cdma device, i flashed a custom rom recently and i experienced continuous reboot.
So, i searched the forum and found that i have to downgrade the radio and then use the kernel provided by the developers.
I found this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018518.
In this link i am finding the Football's Primo Shipped ROM Collection links unavailable.
From where else i can get this file.?
Also, what will happen when i downgrade the radio ? Will it cause any adverse effects ? ..
Also let me know how to install this RUU
Ok. So the RUU you are looking for if you have CDMA is this one.
http://www.htcruu.com/securekey.php..._Sprint_WWE_VM_1.08.652.11-1.08.652.6.zip.md5
You also want Stock Recovery and Stock Boot.img. before restoring to the stock RUU I believe, unless your doing it your own way.
The site is htcruu.com and all thanks to JMZ.
Curiousn00b said:
Ok. So the RUU you are looking for if you have CDMA is this one.
http://www.htcruu.com/securekey.php..._Sprint_WWE_VM_1.08.652.11-1.08.652.6.zip.md5
You also want Stock Recovery and Stock Boot.img. before restoring to the stock RUU I believe, unless your doing it your own way.
The site is htcruu.com and all thanks to JMZ.
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Thanks for the reply bro. I am seeing 2 type of files .zip and .exe file. Which file i should use ?
In many threads i am seeing that we should flash the radio 521_2. So now which file i should choose for the same.?
Also the .zip file is of very small size only 17MB and the other file is 350 MB why there is a huge difference between the sizes.
please assist. All i wanted is to run a Stable JB without boot loop.
The RUU is the bigger file. Just make sure you use the right one.
The Zip is the OTA update that will cause the bootloop on Custom Roms.
So....why do we even have a q&a section if people can just post here and get answers without repercussions?
Sent from my HTC One V using Tapatalk 2
GUImess said:
So....why do we even have a q&a section if people can just post here and get answers without repercussions?
Sent from my HTC One V using Tapatalk 2
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I experience the same boot loop or freezeup with custom rom. And what worked didn't have wifi and came with other bugs. My old HTC wing had easier rooting to be honest. I eventually gave up with this modding this phone so I might sell this phone out of frustration.
xecutionkrk said:
I experience the same boot loop or freezeup with custom rom. And what worked didn't have wifi and came with other bugs. My old HTC wing had easier rooting to be honest. I eventually gave up with this modding this phone so I might sell this phone out of frustration.
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OK the issues you had are from not installing the correct boot.IMG OR having a radio version that made it impossible to flash custom firmware to your HOV. This seriously belongs in Q&A thread.
EDIT: Lloi shut his cm thread down to a dumba$$ question being posted earlier. Please folks read before just posting I made mistakes at first too but people please......
sentfromybrain
I could always TeamViewer people if they don't understand. Lol
Sent from my HTC One V using Tapatalk 2
Seriously people take curious up on the team viewer offer so that you can watch him and learn how to do this stuff. Maybe we should make a YouTube video with all the steps.
And yes, wrong section. Op in the future please take note that questions belong in q&a, it helps us stay organized.
Sent from my One V using xda app-developers app

[Q] Help me out with my Xperia Arc :/

Hey, i want to root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom on my Xperia Arc. So far i have only unlocked the bootloader. Can someone refer me to threads of where i can proceed with root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom, that would be so great. I get so confused with all these threads and instructions.
Also if someone out here with a Arc / Arc S could give me some advice of good kernels and roms for my device that would also be great. Thanks.
Marviinn said:
Also if someone out here with a Arc / Arc S could give me some advice of good kernels and roms for my device that would also be great. Thanks.
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You should try the ROM and kernel combinations yourself. Go to the development section, read a few of the ROM threads and try them out. Since everyone has different requirements for the ROM, there is no 'best ROM' out there that everyone can agree on.
If you're not sure about the instructions here, search on Google instead. They should have newbie guides there.
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You do not need root to install custom firmware. Just flash the appropriate kernel for your rom then boot into cwm and flash rom.
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Marviinn said:
Hey, i want to root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom on my Xperia Arc. So far i have only unlocked the bootloader. Can someone refer me to threads of where i can proceed with root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom, that would be so great. I get so confused with all these threads and instructions.
Also if someone out here with a Arc / Arc S could give me some advice of good kernels and roms for my device that would also be great. Thanks.
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Just get out. People who ask questions in General section should be instantly banned, that kind of retarded behavior creates chaos and it's a cancer of xda forums. Actual answer: read sticky threads, you will find there everything you need and if you have problems with following guides then there is no hope for you just buy an iphone.
pypcier said:
Just get out. People who ask questions in General section should be instantly banned, that kind of retarded behavior creates chaos and it's a cancer of xda forums. Actual answer: read sticky threads, you will find there everything you need and if you have problems with following guides then there is no hope for you just buy an iphone.
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Just get out. People who replies with these kind of answers in a thread about a guy who simply wants someone to refer him to a simple recommended root, kernel flash and custom rom guide, should be instantly banned. Look at the other two answers and maybe you have somewhat of an idea of how to send a reply with a proper answer. What's so wrong about posting this in a General section about Xperia Arc? Please refer me to the rules regarding that, if so, then i have clearly missed something.
Well i can't really blame you, i guess it's that time of the month, right?
Hi bro !
- First, give your phone a good full charge and let's go !
- If your bootloader is unlocked flash Lupus v16, you'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867265
In this kernel, CWM is included.
- Then download an ICS ROM (ICS needed with this kernel). There is a huge number of ROM on DEV section, just download the one you prefer ! (Personally, I recommend you jader13254's one :angel: --> look at my signature :good: You'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207)
- Put the zip on your SD card and boot into CWM (by pressing VOL DOWN during boot)
- Do full wipes (data + factory reset + format /system + battery stats)
- Install the ROM (install zip --> Choose from SD card --> ROM.zip)
- Reboot twice !
And enjoy your BRAND NEW PHONE !!!
Hope I helped you !
xdlol123321 said:
Hi bro !
- First, give your phone a good full charge and let's go !
- If your bootloader is unlocked flash Lupus v16, you'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867265
In this kernel, CWM is included.
- Then download an ICS ROM (ICS needed with this kernel). There is a huge number of ROM on DEV section, just download the one you prefer ! (Personally, I recommend you jader13254's one :angel: --> look at my signature :good: You'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207)
- Put the zip on your SD card and boot into CWM (by pressing VOL DOWN during boot)
- Do full wipes (data + factory reset + format /system + battery stats)
- Install the ROM (install zip --> Choose from SD card --> ROM.zip)
- Reboot twice !
And enjoy your BRAND NEW PHONE !!!
Hope I helped you !
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THANK you so much!
I followed exactly what you wrote, but instead of flashing Lupus v16 i went with the Vengeance kernel and the ROM you recommended. It works wonders, thanks again
Marviinn said:
THANK you so much!
I followed exactly what you wrote, but instead of flashing Lupus v16 i went with the Vengeance kernel and the ROM you recommended. It works wonders, thanks again
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You're welcome mate ! :highfive:
There are many ROM, test them and choose the one you prefer (Viper, Ultimate HD, ...) !
Vengeance kernel is also good :good: ! Go and see TopperBG's guide for Ultimate HD recommended kernel, here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163894 !
Your smartphone is REBORN, isn't it ? :laugh:
xdlol123321 said:
You're welcome mate ! :highfive:
There are many ROM, test them and choose the one you prefer (Viper, Ultimate HD, ...) !
Vengeance kernel is also good :good: ! Go and see TopperBG's guide for Ultimate HD recommended kernel, here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163894 !
Your smartphone is REBORN, isn't it ? :laugh:
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Stock ICS was so laggy, i couldn't stand it anymore. Now it feels like a whole new phone, love it But which ROM would you personally recommend between Viper and Ultimate HD? I've tested them both and it's very hard to pick one :/
Up to you, if my memory is correct viper is more customisable, uhd gives better performance ( subjective) but theyre both great.
And btw, yeah these threads go in Q&A, not the general section...
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What's so wrong about posting this in a General section about Xperia Arc?
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Everything. What's the point in having a separate sections for different kinds of threads when people just don't give a **** about this? When I want to help people I go to Q&A and when I need a custom kernel I go to Development section, this feels logical. People who can't keep their posts in the right place create a mess which is frustrating and gives moderators extra work. If you keep your milk in a drawer and bread in a refrigerator then good luck with your life.
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Everything. What's the point in having a separate sections for different kinds of threads when people just don't give a **** about this? When I want to help people I go to Q&A and when I need a custom kernel I go to Development section, this feels logical. People who can't keep their posts in the right place create a mess which is frustrating and gives moderators extra work. If you keep your milk in a drawer and bread in a refrigerator then good luck with your life.
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I see your point, well excuse me then. Honestly i didn't even see that section, even though it's right below General. I just registered and was in a hurry and I just picked the a section that made most sense to post in apart from Q&A. On top of that, i'm new here as well, i dont know my way around yet, of what's allowed and what's not allowed apart from the rules. But that's probably not an excuse here. Actually, sometimes i keep both in the refrigerator and my life is going pretty well.
Marviinn said:
Stock ICS was so laggy, i couldn't stand it anymore. Now it feels like a whole new phone, love it But which ROM would you personally recommend between Viper and Ultimate HD? I've tested them both and it's very hard to pick one :/
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Well, it's up to you ! Personally, I'm using Ultimate HD and I love this ROM ! Viper is also good ! :laugh:
Choose the one you prefer ! In my opinion, use Ultimate HD for performance and Viper for UI and personalization !
And if you're tired of one of them, change it to the other !
You can also tray http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207 Look very nice...
Gregrin said:
You can also tray http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207 Look very nice...
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Yes i'm using that ROM now, very happy with it
Hello
Can XtremeBean V3 be ported the xperia ray ?::laugh::la:laugh:
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Can XtremeBean V3 be ported the xperia ray ?::laugh::la:laugh:
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Ported!!
If you want a pure stock based Android, try to flash CM10.1 for your Arc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147958
Flash the kernel (boot.img) using Flashtool or you can also use this for flashing kernels and unlocking/relocking bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
HEY! just forgot something to tell you before you flash custom roms:
Before trying to use any roms, flash this Arc S firmware: https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
to your device using Flashtool.
-It's safe!
-It will increase your System ROM memory to enable installation of JB roms completely.
-EDIT-
Here's a screenshot that will help you to flash the ArcS firmware pack, give credits to him
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24824342&postcount=223
JovieBrett said:
If you want a pure stock based Android, try to flash CM10.1 for your Arc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147958
Flash the kernel (boot.img) using Flashtool or you can also use this for flashing kernels and unlocking/relocking bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
HEY! just forgot something to tell you before you flash custom roms:
Before trying to use any roms, flash this Arc S firmware: https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
to your device using Flashtool.
-It's safe!
-It will increase your System ROM memory to enable installation of JB roms completely.
-EDIT-
Here's a screenshot that will help you to flash the ArcS firmware pack, give credits to him
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24824342&postcount=223
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How is CM10.1 4.2.2 android running on an Arc? How does it compare to ICS and is it fluent?
Marviinn said:
How is CM10.1 4.2.2 android running on an Arc? How does it compare to ICS and is it fluent?
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Mmmm... as of now the Build0722: http://legacyxperia.basketbuild.com/index.php?dir=main/cm10.1/anzu/nightlies/
Is just fine, no lags and the bug of random reboots have been fixed (Tested on my friend's Arc) It's much better if you'll partitioned your SD card and have a Link2SD on it
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ICS and JB 4.1 is ALOT stable than the JB 4.2 right now cause some parts of camera is not partially working correctly in 4.2 (Sorry I forgot to told u bout that)
Here you can try FreeXperiaProject's CM10 for Anzu: http://www.freexperiaproject.com/
Stable enough for daily use but I think FM Radio is still not working there (Correct me if I'm wrong, not sure about it)

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