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Wonder Boot Loop Problem !

Just doing independent research
From 1:10 wonder has boot loop problem
Although you already do flashing well
No kidding, but the characteristic for the phone that possible have a boot loop are always have FORCE CLOSE app and doing RESTART itself
And in next day it restart and only showing samsung logo...
In this situation you can't get to recovery
It can fixed but only if we get stock firmware with wipe and boot loader to fix this issue
Maybe I8150ZSKI3 Android 2.3.6 (ASIA) can helped, all component to do hard reset is in this firmware
OPS– Ancora.ops.
Boot – APBOOT_I8150ZSKI3_CL613004_REV00_user_low_ship_EMM C.tar.md5.
Phone – SMD_MODEM_I8150ZSKI3_CL613004_REV00_user_low_ship_ EMMC.smd.md5.
PDA – SMD_PDA_I8150ZSKI3_CL613004_REV00_user_low_ship_EM MC.smd.md5.
CSC – SMD_CSC_GT-I8150-MULTI-CSC-OZSKI3_EMMC.smd.md5
I will try it first.. i will report latter

Reported..
Still have no change to bring that phone back to live -_-
Anyone..
Can help regarding this issue

Rio Saputro said:
Reported..
Still have no change to bring that phone back to live -_-
Anyone..
Can help regarding this issue
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Sorry, I can't help, but in my flashing thread, it has also been reported. But I think it happens more often on phones with asian firmwares. I had one report in the german forum too, but I am not sure if it was an "asian" version.
I think if something happens while the firmware update with an asian firmware, it might end up in a bootloop. I am not sure, but I think it makes also the partitioning of the storage, isn't ?
It would be good if we could get a "gettogether" in this thread and have all the reports of the soft-/hardbricked SGWs. So we can analyse and maybe find out the reason or atleast narrow down the issue.
I would like to know:
1. Did you have a custom rom before the flash ?
2. Was your phone rooted ?
3. Did you make the internal/external swap ?
4. Did ODIN say PASS before you disconnected(before the bootloop happend) ?
5. Any other fancy modifications you have done and what we should know ;-D ?
greets
THE-E

THE-E said:
Sorry, I can't help, but in my flashing thread, it has also been reported. But I think it happens more often on phones with asian firmwares. I had one report in the german forum too, but I am not sure if it was an "asian" version.
I think if something happens while the firmware update with an asian firmware, it might end up in a bootloop. I am not sure, but I think it makes also the partitioning of the storage, isn't ?
It would be good if we could get a "gettogether" in this thread and have all the reports of the soft-/hardbricked SGWs. So we can analyse and maybe find out the reason or atleast narrow down the issue.
I would like to know:
1. Did you have a custom rom before the flash ?
2. Was your phone rooted ?
3. Did you make the internal/external swap ?
4. Did ODIN say PASS before you disconnected(before the bootloop happend) ?
5. Any other fancy modifications you have done and what we should know ;-D ?
greets
THE-E
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My team already try for asian rom that you provide in your tread and the new version of stock rom. it didn't do full wipe just normal flash like the others
Only stock rom & rooted bro...
PASS but the phone not turn on -_-"
No swap partitions
Just regular phone for daily use
If we can found the stock rom with wipe and bootloader still can be fixed
Hopefully it can be fixed without go to samsung -_-
All of us must aware for this issue bro..
Regards

Rio Saputro said:
My team already try for asian rom that you provide in your tread and the new version of stock rom. it didn't do full wipe just normal flash like the others
Only stock rom & rooted bro...
PASS but the phone not turn on -_-"
No swap partitions
Just regular phone for daily use
If we can found the stock rom with wipe and bootloader still can be fixed
Hopefully it can be fixed without go to samsung -_-
All of us must aware for this issue bro..
Regards
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I have edited my thread, it makes people now more alert about the risk of bricking.
Maybe it is more secure always wiping everything using ClockWorkMod:
Using this course of action:
1. Backup everything manually what you can!
2. Flash via ODIN ClockWorkMod Recovery on your device(english). Scroll down to other and select ClockWorkMod.
3. Once ClockWorkMod is flashed, go to the recovery:
a) backup and restore -> backup to external sdcard
b) backup and restore -> restore from external sdcard
This is to make sure the files aren't corrupted, if this is successful you can be sure everything is backupped. If you get a MD5 mismatch something went wrong. Try again!
c) wipe data/factory reset -> confirm
d) wipe cache partition -> confirm
e) mounts and storage -> format system -> confirm
f) mounts and storage -> format cache -> confirm
g) mounts and storage -> format data -> confirm
4. You restart your phone in Download Mode and flash a firmware using this instruction, which is provided in the thread under Firmwares.
5. Now you will have to flash again the ClockWorkMod recovery to restore your data.
Than open ClockWorkMod Recovery and:
backup and restore-> advanced restore from external sdcard -> select the backup -> Restore data -> confirm.
Now if you want the stock recovery back(needed for OTA updates) instood of ClockWorkMod, than go to the Others or Sonstiges and select the stock recovery, and flash it on your device.
6. Now you should have a fresh device like you have never flashed before!!!
Oh yeah, the reason why you have to make these complicated steps: Because you were flashing all different kinds of firmwares, you system will be a mess. To make sure your device is not a overwritten old firmware these steps are necessary.
Flashing via ODIN does not delete all old data !!!
I have to say also: I have flashed all the ROM's successfully before posting them in my thread about flashing.
greets
THE-E

Is it not important to say that the guy in original thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22560826
He had installed Rio's Black Note 2 ROM using CWM to do Nandroid Restore.....as is Rio's method to flash his ROM ???
Maybe is not important, but maybe is!!!
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irishpancake said:
Is it not important to say that the guy in original thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22560826
He had installed Rio's Black Note 2 ROM using CWM to do Nandroid Restore.....as is Rio's method to flash his ROM ???
Maybe is not important, but maybe is!!!
Sent from my GT-I8150 on Lanzarote Canary Vacation using Tapatalk
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Yes he already inform this...
But the question why just only him that get boot lop, this is kind a strange because another user didn't face the problem like this
His problem happened after applying V6 SC
I know that V6 SC update 9 RC6 have a change for boot lop, because for applying 100% must integrated built.prop
So many friend of my use V6 SC update 9 RC4 that more stable for our phone
Actually there is nothing different if we flash with nandroid and update.zip
The script doing same thing except for the user data
nandroid use md5 for more safety flashing
Like i wrote before..
Before this happen the phone always do restart it self
I hope there is any progress for prevent and fix this issue
The user that have this problem, now must go to Samsung to fix it before we know how to fix it
Regards

I'd like to say this sudden restart happen to me quite often while in stock rom, but after I flash custom rom this phenomenon never happen again. This phenomena only happen while I'm on stock rom.
Sent from my GT-I8150 using XDA App

Update for this..
My friend reported..
For my country, we get FULL WARRANTY for this case
and waiting this status until fixed about 2 days
For the first phase they do regular Flashing with STOCK ROM based on country
then it still cannot on (we know already -_-)
We didn't sure yet is the phone will be change with the new one or not because this had implication from hardware issue..
Come back latter..

Rio Saputro said:
Update for this..
My friend reported..
For my country, we get FULL WARRANTY for this case
and waiting this status until fixed about 2 days
For the first phase they do regular Flashing with STOCK ROM based on country
then it still cannot on (we know already -_-)
We didn't sure yet is the phone will be change with the new one or not because this had implication from hardware issue..
Come back latter..
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same problem with my devices , after flash cwm and use GingerIce Rom my device cant boot again.
im tried Oneclick Unbrick : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15330252#post15330252
but still problem

flowish said:
same problem with my devices , after flash cwm and use GingerIce Rom my device cant boot again.
im tried Oneclick Unbrick : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15330252#post15330252
but still problem
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Hi Bro...
We don't know yet how to fix it.
Update for this,
Samsung do spare part / hardware changes for this case. It probably cause not only by flashing but hardware also
BTW now i have 1 Wonder and 1 Wonder at Samsung center (i mean both are my friend phone ). ETA for fixing this is 3 days
And my friend want me to re write black notes chapter 3
It will come next week
Come back latter

Rio Saputro said:
Hi Bro...
We don't know yet how to fix it.
Update for this,
Samsung do spare part / hardware changes for this case. It probably cause not only by flashing but hardware also
BTW now i have 1 Wonder and 1 Wonder at Samsung center (i mean both are my friend phone ). ETA for fixing this is 3 days
And my friend want me to re write black notes chapter 3
It will come next week
Come back latter
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yeah , my wonder goto SSC now

Update for this,
Finally SGW come out from hospital
The problem cause not from FLASHING but from HARDWARE
Samsung must change the MAINBOARD for this problem
If this problem happened to you
Don't blame yourself or the Developers
Don't try to fix or figure this out by your self
Go to Samsung to Fix it
Regards

Rio Saputro said:
Update for this,
Finally SGW come out from hospital
The problem cause not from FLASHING but from HARDWARE
Samsung must change the MAINBOARD for this problem
If this problem happened to you
Don't blame yourself or the Developers
Don't try to fix or figure this out by your self
Go to Samsung to Fix it
Regards
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They change your Mainboard???
No questions?????
Very good result Rio!!!!
Is there a thread outlining what the symptoms of this particular Boot loop problem are.....
Maybe this post in this thread.....from THE-E....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22744322
it should be stickied!!!!!
How to do that here, who request to???
Not enough stuff getting stickied here, peeps have to trawl thro' full forum to find answers to sometimes repeated questions??
But important stuff certainly should be "stickied".
Anyone else agree....and how to get a result on this???
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irishpancake said:
They change your Mainboard???
No questions?????
Very good result Rio!!!!
Is there a thread outlining what the symptoms of this particular Boot loop problem are.....
Maybe this post in this thread.....from THE-E....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22744322
it should be stickied!!!!!
How to do that here, who request to???
Not enough stuff getting stickied here, peeps have to trawl thro' full forum to find answers to sometimes repeated questions??
But important stuff certainly should be "stickied".
Anyone else agree....and how to get a result on this???
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This thread and The-E thread must be stick because now the problem occur much often...
So we can inform the others Galaxy W users
Regards

thanks for your update... which mean Im having same problem too here... need to send this phone to SSC... Huh! (

same problem here, my friend sgw had bootloop from unknown reason, have try flashing with ASIA firmware but have no result (before i read this thread) thanks for op, this must be sticky..
will go to ssc now :hammer

same problem as well
stuck at samsung logo and just keep reboot reboot and reboot
already bring to SSC few days ago they say will change board
now just waiting the phone to be back

Guys, i bought one Wonder from eBay and its with thos problem now.. any change of fixing it without going to samsung assistance?

gajodafeira said:
Guys, i bought one Wonder from eBay and its with thos problem now.. any change of fixing it without going to samsung assistance?
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A little late in reading this post but I also bought my Galaxy W from Ebay. Samsung user agreement states that the phone is guaranteed for 2 years after the date of sale and the agreement is transferable between owners. In other words it doesn't matter who originally bought it but is guaranteed for 2 years and our phone is still less than 2 years old. I know this as had to send mine back and they accepted it.

[Q] Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

Hey Everyone,
am new to Android World and recently i bought Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and i upgraded my Android to ICS 4.0.4 but it seems that a lot of things are still annoying ..
i've encountered several issues and i need your suggestions to fix them.
1- WiFi connection isn't stable at all, the signal is weak and am just near the router, not to mention that its always disconnecting and trying to reconnect for 10000 times and no hope till i restart the router itself.
2- i can't move all the apps into the SD and thats cause of low space on the internal memory and cause a really slow device movements.
3- Battery drain fast and a over heat the back side of the phone while using the phone.
the thing that i've read a lot about changing the KERNEL and the ROM, however i found many people suggested "Trinity Kernel V1.6 ICS" and "MooDeD ICS 90.1".
do you think that if i do change up my kernel and the ROM .. my problems will be fixed and i can at least move all my apps into the SD instead of the internal memory ??

Try reinstalling the firmware. After that, root it and use Link2SD. That should solve your memory issues anyway.
There's a well-written guide over at XperiaBlog on setting Link2SD up.
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

thanks for replying back dude ..
1st thing, can you give me some links for those guides ??
2nd thing .. what about installing the KERNEL and ROM into my device .. do you suggests them for my phone ??
bro am too newbie for this things and am trying to understands it to apply it

1. No wifi problems on stock 4.0.4...better try a custom kernel if u really want.
2. as xtacy said use link2sd
3. no..i disagree with you..battery life on stock 4.0.4 is very satisfying..I suggest you to try Arconium ROM which is a custom stock rom and very nicely tweaked. U will face heating problem when you r doing some heavy stuff like playing game or using 3G, etc..or else in normal usage it is not hot at all.
I really suggest you to try custom kernel and ROMs. trinity kernel and mooded rom has a huge battery drain problem...so i suggest you to try ArcKnight kernel or Xarc with Arconium ICS..
try it and let us know
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here is the link2sd guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26829368&postcount=3

ok first of all am going to changing the KERNEL and ROM first .. please let me know if am on the right track .. i found those links for the above you mentioned
(1)
[KERNEL][ARC/ARC S]ArcKnight Kernel RC_3.3 (TEST Versions)- ICS/ Update June 22nd!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597771
should i install ArcKnight_Kernel_RC_3.1 or the test one 3.3
whats the deference between Main Kernel and Wifi Modules for Kernel?
(2)
[ROM][ARC/ARC S] Arconium ICS 4.0 - Yep, it's here [FW:431][14 June]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515148

if u have no plans of overcloking then try ArcKinght Main Kernel _ Stock Based CPU RC3.3
,,u will get better battery life..
main kernel is the kernel..and wifi modules is required for WIfi..thoese are to be flash through CWM recovery..
and yes that the Arconium ICS...

OK let me put all these information straight ...
1. I don't have to change the Kernel from the original one or as you called it Stock Kernel to anything else .. since its came with good performance. (frankly after reading all the installation methods and steps i was afraid to burn my phone up hehe)
2. My phone build number now is (4.1.B.0.431) Android Version (4.0.4) is good to have Arconium ICS on it immediately.
3. Installing Link2SD app will help me moving all my apps into the SD card, and not like App2SD.
if you agree with me on the above points so am going to install it ride a way and test it ..
can i ask one more favor .. is there any guides for newbies about installing ROMs or like Step-By-Step manual .. am afraid to do something wrong ..
don't hit me please .. but what do you mean by "Reboot into CWM" how to do so

although .. i've read that i need to flash the device using the provided ftf file .. but where to get the flash tool to do it ..
another thing .. is this kind of ROMs comes rooted or not ?
and is it necessarily to have a Unlocked bootloader device and how to do it tho ..
sorry guyz if am being asking a lot of questions but am still new to this .. and i really need to learn ..

musab_911 said:
OK let me put all these information straight ...
1. I don't have to change the Kernel from the original one or as you called it Stock Kernel to anything else .. since its came with good performance. (frankly after reading all the installation methods and steps i was afraid to burn my phone up hehe)
2. My phone build number now is (4.1.B.0.431) Android Version (4.0.4) is good to have Arconium ICS on it immediately.
3. Installing Link2SD app will help me moving all my apps into the SD card, and not like App2SD.
if you agree with me on the above points so am going to install it ride a way and test it ..
can i ask one more favor .. is there any guides for newbies about installing ROMs or like Step-By-Step manual .. am afraid to do something wrong ..
don't hit me please .. but what do you mean by "Reboot into CWM" how to do so
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1. You dont have to change the kernel but u will have more flexibility to choose governors and IO schedulers and phone will be pretty smooth.But if u want to stick to stock kernel then flash .431 advanced stock kernel which comes with cwm recovery.
2.yes you are good to go even if your phone had 2.3.4
3. Yes...but do not move any system apps
Flashtool is in development section...here is the order
- Flash Custom kernel(If u want stock kernel then flash .431 advanced stock kernel) and No need to flash baseband 72 as you already have
- Enter cwm recovery
-Flash ROM[before flashing rom do a clean wipe(wipe data,cache)]
-Flash wifi modules if required
- Reboot and you are done

bro am totally confused now with the steps you gave me .. am still noob into all of this and really sorry if am taking a lot of your time helping me ...
the thing is that am downloading the flashtool from this link
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
am i right on this ??
now you're telling me that it would be easier to have a custom Kernel like the ArcKnight .. so i will go for it as per your advice ..
but i need a really HUGE support to give STEP-BY-STEP guide or video which it can help me to do all the requeired actions since i dont know how to do the flash exactly and how to do the other steps and what to click on the phone ..
i've found some videos but for other Kernel and other ROM but not for the ones you suggested to me ..
is there any videos you can give me to do the whole update ??
1- Flashing the Device.
2- Install the Custom Kernel.
3- Install the Custom ROM.

yes..download the flashtool and install it and open it
- power off the phone
- hold 'back" key and plug in usb cable..u will enter fastboot mode now..it should say device in fastboot mode in flashtool also.
- now on flashtool, click on that 'lightening icon button' and select fastboot mode
- then click on "select kernel to flash" and browse the *.img file and flash it
- once successful reboot and get back here

The steps will be the same.
Mate, first thing you need to do is go through the stickied threads. Tons of guides out there.
Next, using the Search feature will provide you with your answers.
It's worth the time to read all of them. We all did.
Now if you're stuck after all that, then come and ask. We'd be happy to help.
And if you have a doubt regarding a particular kernel or ROM, post your query in the respective thread. What better way to get answers than from the developer or the user of that ROM/kernel?
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

Is it me or has every arc got a wifi signal issue, only issue is that the signal is weaker than usual same room tried with two routers walk behind the desk and the signal drops by one bar on the wifi signal thingy, two state of the art routers, what could be the problem ?

Xperia Arc S - Help With Install Cm9

Hello everyone,
im new in this forum, and two devices with android, the first is the "asus transformer prime" and the second is a new cellphone - Sony Xperia Arc S - and this is the problem.
I really dont like what sony do the android, the interface, beside iam very familiar with standart ICS in my "Prime" so i search a bit and found some posts about Cyanogen 9 (talking about performance ans stuff), but in that same posts i read that CM9 is only for "Xperia Arc" not "xperia arc S" and i need to use some external "kernell" to be loaded.
My questions are:
What i need to do to install CM9 at "arc s"?
What the procedures?
I need a external "kernel" or just extract the zip (cm-9.1.0-anzu.zip) and get the *.img ?
What is the easyest method to install it?
Can send me a easy guide to do it?
and finally. it will work in portugal? with the operator TMN?
Can someone post the link for one guide to do the install, that actually works?:fingers-crossed:
Thanks in advance for the answers
If i can make a clean and smooth install, for sure i will donate
(sorry my english)
p.s- i know they are a lot of posts about this, but is because that i cant find my way through they.

Install instructions:
1. Flash kernel (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
2. Install a Recovery (there are some around this forum)
3. Wipe (only required 1st time)
4. Flash Rom
5. OK！！

cm9 on sony xperia arc s
samhillxda said:
1. Flash kernel (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
2. Install a Recovery (there are some around this forum)
3. Wipe (only required 1st time)
4. Flash Rom
5. OK！！
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Thanks for the reply, but that is a litle too generic for me , and not answer about a diferent kernel doubth .
can you indicate the links of the most stable files you are talking about?
Or some video to explain this?
Tank you so much
Soory im a noob :/

samhillxda said:
1. Flash kernel (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
2. Install a Recovery (there are some around this forum)
3. Wipe (only required 1st time)
4. Flash Rom
5. OK！！
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noob here too on arc s first time flashing,
for kernel, can it be flash from cwm?

bruce16878 said:
noob here too on arc s first time flashing,
for kernel, can it be flash from cwm?
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No, With FAStboot ONLY

ArcMan09 said:
No, With FAStboot ONLY
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o.k, but which files i should use? can u post some links?
preferable the most stable version, i know they are a lot of them but cant choose because i don't have any experience on it.
Im thinking is use one of this two, whats better?
1 - this kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520654) with this room (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526717)
or
2 - this kernel (FXP128, by FreeXperiaProject) (come people say works fine) whit this room ( http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=anzu&type=) cm-9.1.0-anzu.zip
please advice,,
Thanks everyone

Hi all!
Hi!
to flash the kernel you'll need to do it via Fastboot. There are some guides in this section to help you get CWM recovery easily, but if you're a noob like me I'd give try to Flashtool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012).
It's a little program that helps you out flashing kernels, roms and some other joyful gift from xda...
Try it out and let me know!
For the ROM/Kernel choice if you want a clean AOSP (android stock) experience go with the FXP CM9 or AOKP (for a little more customization)... If you browse the "Android Development" section you're going to find plenty about it and in the related thread you'll find some help with kernel choice!
I actually am on JJ's Hybrid Rom with ArcKnight kernel, it's based on Sony's firmware but looks like aosp (I don't like the CM9 camera) and it's really smooth!
Cheers and let me know if I helped you out! :fingers-crossed:

nPingu said:
Hi!
to flash the kernel you'll need to do it via Fastboot. There are some guides in this section to help you get CWM recovery easily, but if you're a noob like me I'd give try to Flashtool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012).
It's a little program that helps you out flashing kernels, roms and some other joyful gift from xda...
Try it out and let me know!
For the ROM/Kernel choice if you want a clean AOSP (android stock) experience go with the FXP CM9 or AOKP (for a little more customization)... If you browse the "Android Development" section you're going to find plenty about it and in the related thread you'll find some help with kernel choice!
I actually am on JJ's Hybrid Rom with ArcKnight kernel, it's based on Sony's firmware but looks like aosp (I don't like the CM9 camera) and it's really smooth!
Cheers and let me know if I helped you out! :fingers-crossed:
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Hi ,
I believe you
Really helpfull man, i take a look at your description and look really nice room.
And i even have a option to install it with "Locked Bootloaders"(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673489) so if someting goes wrong i can restore the phone with Sony software (SEUS).
Can you tell me if this are the files you use? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717) you apply the patch too?
Im really happy with your feedback (i can see now some light at the end of the tunel)
To finish i have just one more litle question. is about the "baseband".
I am im Portugal and my phone is under TMN phone line. do you know if this rooms works fine? (i suppose it works because you can update too official ICS before start installing JJ's Hybrid Rom, but can you confirm this?) my thought is correct?
Best regards, and thanks for the reply.

Yeah that's the thread!
I applied the patch but it works just fine as it is, even without it!
baseband should be no problem, the problem is combination rom/baseband and not baseband/network (dunno if I can explain myself, sorry about it).
In other words, if your phone is on ics .431 stock and you flash this, you'll get the same baseband and everything's gonna work out!
I unlocked my bootloader so I'm not familiar with that kind of install but it should be even easier.
Let me know if you need any help about it, I hope we are not going too much OT!
Happy to help!

nPingu said:
Yeah that's the thread!
I applied the patch but it works just fine as it is, even without it!
baseband should be no problem, the problem is combination rom/baseband and not baseband/network (dunno if I can explain myself, sorry about it).
In other words, if your phone is on ics .431 stock and you flash this, you'll get the same baseband and everything's gonna work out!
I unlocked my bootloader so I'm not familiar with that kind of install but it should be even easier.
Let me know if you need any help about it, I hope we are not going too much OT!
Happy to help!
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Nice :good:
i understand what you try to explain about baseband. no worry
dont know yet if i install this room by "unlocked bootloader" or "locked".
The Locked version have some vantages right? if i want to go to stock ics i can keep update the cellphne by Sony software. But im wondering, how many time the sony will update this phone? maybe not much,,because already listen someone say it will no get jellybean official update, so im really think in "unlock bootloader".
about the patch, how apply the pacth? right after instal the room, or reboot a couple of times them instal the patch?
by the way can you send me a link with the method to install it? dont want to mess with the room itself.
Thanks for all the support , really appreciate :highfive:

well,
I think this thread is the best if you need some guidance, I don't think I'd be better that this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
Anyway if you unlock your BL, I'd proceed like this afterwards:
-backup all the things you need to keep from your phone because you're gonna delete all the data!
-download Flashtool, install all the drivers inside the drivers folder after the install, launch it and try to get your phone in "fastboot mode" (click on the lightning and select fastboot, then pick the button that suites you better )
-download the kernel you chose and flash the img by pressing "flash kernel img" in the fastboot menu (you may need to flash wifi modules later, so download them and put them inside your sd card
-download the .zip file of the rom you chose and put it inside your sd card
-ALWAYS DISCONNECT YOUR PHONE FROM CABLE BEFORE YOU TURN IT ON, not always, but sometimes it makes android crash
-turn on your phone and keep pressing volume down till you get to recovery
-select "wipe data/factory reset", "wipe cache", go to "advanced" and select "wipe dalvik cache"
-select "install...." (second option in the main menu) and then install from sd card and pick the ROM file...
-after the flash is over, do the last step again and select the WIFI MODULES
-reboot to system, check if everything's working, if you want to apply the patch (in JJ's rom case) turn off your phone, get to recovery again and install the related zip...
Anyway I hope I'll not be held responsible if your phone is gonna explode, mine didn't! :angel:
Good luck!

nPingu said:
well,
I think this thread is the best if you need some guidance, I don't think I'd be better that this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
Anyway if you unlock your BL, I'd proceed like this afterwards:
-backup all the things you need to keep from your phone because you're gonna delete all the data!
-download Flashtool, install all the drivers inside the drivers folder after the install, launch it and try to get your phone in "fastboot mode" (click on the lightning and select fastboot, then pick the button that suites you better )
-download the kernel you chose and flash the img by pressing "flash kernel img" in the fastboot menu (you may need to flash wifi modules later, so download them and put them inside your sd card
-download the .zip file of the rom you chose and put it inside your sd card
-ALWAYS DISCONNECT YOUR PHONE FROM CABLE BEFORE YOU TURN IT ON, not always, but sometimes it makes android crash
-turn on your phone and keep pressing volume down till you get to recovery
-select "wipe data/factory reset", "wipe cache", go to "advanced" and select "wipe dalvik cache"
-select "install...." (second option in the main menu) and then install from sd card and pick the ROM file...
-after the flash is over, do the last step again and select the WIFI MODULES
-reboot to system, check if everything's working, if you want to apply the patch (in JJ's rom case) turn off your phone, get to recovery again and install the related zip...
Anyway I hope I'll not be held responsible if your phone is gonna explode, mine didn't! :angel:
Good luck!
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Hi, once again THANKS for this mini tutorial
No worry you will not be responsible if my phone meltdown , i know flashing is always a little risky, but if something goes wrong most of the time only need to rooting again e flash it. (little chance of burning literally the phone, only if doing insane overclocks), beside i try the "locked bootloade" first so, i think is even easier to restore factor ICS if something bad happens.(hope not) :fingers-crossed:
-when you install the patch, you don't clean cache or something? just install?
-about the hifi modules, i should install it or only if my wifi not work?
in my work days i don't have time to do this procedure but in weakend i want apply this. Really lov the stock ICS look, not that changed version of sony (i mean, is pretty, but don't like)
Thanks for all the help.

I didnt wipe cache or dalvik when I applied the patch... Wifi modules are linked with the kernel you choose, so if you dont flash them, wifi won't work...so "yes" is the answer in any case! let me know if everything works out!

Sulfulric said:
-when you install the patch, you don't clean cache or something?
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You should when flashing any new ROM because it rules out any issues that might a rise after installing.
Sulfulric said:
about the hifi modules, i should install it or only if my wifi not work?
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Not needed, but there is a baseband for CM9 which is in the thread, up to you if you want to use it or not.

Questions go to Q&A.
Also most of your questions would be answered, had you taken the time to read through the forums and search.
iR¡[email protected]!* via Tapatalk 2

nPingu said:
I didnt wipe cache or dalvik when I applied the patch... Wifi modules are linked with the kernel you choose, so if you dont flash them, wifi won't work...so "yes" is the answer in any case! let me know if everything works out!
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Hi, o.k e see.
i tell you if everything works and my opinion about the room .
by the way, im thinking in root the phone before doing the rooming just to test something, remove bloatware on xperia. My friend speak about this http://www.unlockroot.com/, do you know if its work? because as far as i know we need to downgrade the ics 4.0.4 to 4.0.3 to apply the rooting.
have a nice day , and thanks for your fast reply to all my doubts

XperienceD said:
You should when flashing any new ROM because it rules out any issues that might a rise after installing.
Not needed, but there is a baseband for CM9 which is in the thread, up to you if you want to use it or not.
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humm, i see, thanks for the clarification
can i ask you something subjective?
if i root the xperia ics stock room, and clean all bloatware, really i need a new room? i mean. it will be more stable? or what i will benefit from it?
Thanks, best regards

iridaki said:
Questions go to Q&A.
Also most of your questions would be answered, had you taken the time to read through the forums and search.
iR¡[email protected]!* via Tapatalk 2
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hi,
Thanks for the orientation. I am new in this forums and really don't know yet how this works, beside, i search a lot for questions and i found some really interesting answers but the problem is, i have some specific questions and the threats about "Arc S" are overwhelming, (so much suggestions, feedback's, new versions, errors etc) i cant focus in my thinking line, and get more and more confused :/.
Next time ill make a threat if is really necessary o.k? .
I need to thanks all the members in this one, for the quickly answers and clarifications.

Sulfulric said:
humm, i see, thanks for the clarification
can i ask you something subjective?
if i root the xperia ics stock room, and clean all bloatware, really i need a new room? i mean. it will be more stable? or what i will benefit from it?
Thanks, best regards
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You'll have more system space, probably your phone will be smoother and stable.
Anyway, IMHO:
-change kernel if you're looking for performance improvement, overclocking/undervolting or some particular feature
-change rom if you find some features you'd like/need that are not inside the stock one or if you want to customize it.

nPingu said:
You'll have more system space, probably your phone will be smoother and stable.
Anyway, IMHO:
-change kernel if you're looking for performance improvement, overclocking/undervolting or some particular feature
-change rom if you find some features you'd like/need that are not inside the stock one or if you want to customize it.
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Hi,
Thanks for your feedback
I first ill try rooting and after that maybe a new room, but i confess, i am a Little scarred, don't want to brick my phone .
Speaking in root, do you have some thoughs about this? http://www.unlockroot.com/, to rooting the phone? (i am in ICS 4.0.4 - 4.1.B.0.431)
(this weakend i have played with the phone, photos, system, etc,, and this is a great phone for a single core, really fast, my fried have a galaxy S3 and the diference is not so much and the price is more them 2x more)
take care, and thanks for all the help and feedbacks.

[Q] any perFECT MOD?

I have tried CM9b4...
NICE, COOL! but TO BAD. some apps always error in installation,
such as facebook, google map, horoscope, and others...
Also, i cant play Modern Combat Sandstrom!
Thats really really DISSAPOINTED.
Cm10alpha3, never tried it, cuz, Camera not work...
If u know a good mod for gaming + no bug + all apps compatible in play store,
please write here...
and 1 more question, is there any way to restore rom?
I thnk it's better if my galaxy w return to normal (Gingerbread 2.3.6) than using MOD ROM which not working on some apps.

ghost141 said:
I have tried CM9b4...
NICE, COOL! but TO BAD. some apps always error in installation,
such as facebook, google map, horoscope, and others...
Also, i cant play Modern Combat Sandstrom!
Thats really really DISSAPOINTED.
Cm10alpha3, never tried it, cuz, Camera not work...
If u know a good mod for gaming + no bug + all apps compatible in play store,
please write here...
and 1 more question, is there any way to restore rom?
I thnk it's better if my galaxy w return to normal (Gingerbread 2.3.6) than using MOD ROM which not working on some apps.
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For reverting back to stock rom just flash it using odin and download the stock rom from samsung official's web pages
Sent from my GT-I8150 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2

Well thx...
If it's possible... can u gimme the proper link to get orignal ROM?

Hey man, you can easily find stock roms on the Development section of Galaxy W's xda. Please be careful! I bricked my galaxy W (soft-brick) using Odin. I was able to get Clockworkmod (custom recovery) flashed with odin though. When flashing the stock rom i got a bootloop. IF you get a bootloop, try flashing clockworkmod with odin and installing a rom through clockworkmod. Good luck and happy flashing
ghost141 said:
Well thx...
If it's possible... can u gimme the proper link to get orignal ROM?
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Brick? what's brick?
Willl it harm phone?
Sometime i went reboot download n it stuck, its hang, so i remove my phone batt....
Hope it wont hurt my phone seriously...
Odin wont work for me cuz driver not found.
btw, thx y

ghost141 said:
Well thx...
If it's possible... can u gimme the proper link to get orignal ROM?
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Pressing thank will be more appreciated rather than posting it
And for your answer just look in this thread, there are a flashable zip file for easy use. And link to find stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33205786
And remember read all the instructions CAREFULLY if you are new to this to reduce the chance of brick
Brick: there are 2 kinds of brick
A) soft brick: a situation where your phone cannot enter
the home screen / boot
Solution: flash stock rom via odin / restore backup
B) hard brick: a situation where your phone cannot boot
at all, can be caused by hardware failures, etc
Solution: bring it to SCC to be repaired.
For how to flash using ODIN try and read in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21875819
In that thread he provide some stock rom to use too, and give him a proper thanks if that thread helps you.
Hope this helps and answers your question. If it is then pressing thank will be much appreciated
Sent from my GT-I8150 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2

ghost141 said:
Brick? what's brick?
Willl it harm phone?
Sometime i went reboot download n it stuck, its hang, so i remove my phone batt....
Hope it wont hurt my phone seriously...
Odin wont work for me cuz driver not found.
btw, thx y
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brick means when you ruin your phone making it as worthless as a brick. Usually things which are tested and those which user "the-e" post wont brick your phone. There are two types of bricks, soft brick and hard brick meaning that soft brick can be brought to life easier than Hard brick.
Regarding "driver not found" have you installed kies on your computer? this might help. Also maybe you need to enable USB mass storage from your phone when you are connected too; im not sure but these might help you.

I found the problem happening to me.
You need to go Pristine.
About how check the General Section.
Fragments of data will remain in phone causing failures of certain installation of apps.
And CM10 camera is working. There's just one small bug which does not affect of taken picture AT ALL.
My CM9 is working fine. All apps I failed to install before is now fine after going Pristine. Cheers! :victory:

ghost141 said:
I have tried CM9b4...
NICE, COOL! but TO BAD. some apps always error in installation,
such as facebook, google map, horoscope, and others...
Also, i cant play Modern Combat Sandstrom!
Thats really really DISSAPOINTED.
Cm10alpha3, never tried it, cuz, Camera not work...
If u know a good mod for gaming + no bug + all apps compatible in play store,
please write here...
and 1 more question, is there any way to restore rom?
I thnk it's better if my galaxy w return to normal (Gingerbread 2.3.6) than using MOD ROM which not working on some apps.
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yup.as our friend said mayb u could try pristine method.there's a thread made by our friend pepoluan in the general section bout the guide on how to go pristine.give it a try.as for me im using the gaming rom by bacrot.all apps compatible.no bugs so far.give it a try and compare
edit:
try flash seeder for your current rom and see the diff.

Who said our cm10 camera not work? Our cm10 by arco's camera work from alpha1-alpha3
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda premium

[Q] Unresponsive screen after flashing ROM/Kernel

Hello All,
First time post and as an offering, I will say 'thanks' to anyone that responds in a positive manner to my post (trying to win some friends) :laugh:
Here's my issue, I have an Arc S LT18i.
Unlocked bootloader and rooted.
Whenever I flash anything custom the touch screen fails to respond, i've flashed LupusV7, slim bean 3.1 and 3.2 (with arc fusion 3.6 and 4.5) and Super Jelly Bean. All seemingly start without any issues and the physical buttons work no problem. BUT the screen refuses to work in anyway at all!!
I have made sure I wiped the system, cache and delvak (sp?)
Any help greatly appreciated, I am a NOOB but underneath it all I'm just trying to make the most of this wonderful Arc S...
Anything you want to know, please ask away...
Please help.
Namaste
Ricky:fingers-crossed:

Try doing a clean install
- Flash stock ICS .587 ftf
- Flash Kernel
- Wipe data,cache & dalvik
- Install ROM
sent via XPERIA™

Same thing!!
msc3169 said:
Try doing a clean install
- Flash stock ICS .587 ftf
- Flash Kernel
- Wipe data,cache & dalvik
- Install ROM
sent via XPERIA™
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Hello and thank you for the reply...
I flashed stock ICS .587 (world india) from this site talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Does that count as stock ICS .587?
And then followed the rest of the instructions, the exact same thing happens... buttons work but the touch screen does not!?
Any other ideas please? Or does anyone else have a suggestion?
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to me.
Ricky

ricky7D said:
Hello and thank you for the reply...
I flashed stock ICS .587 (world india) from this site talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Does that count as stock ICS .587?
And then followed the rest of the instructions, the exact same thing happens... buttons work but the touch screen does not!?
Any other ideas please? Or does anyone else have a suggestion?
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply to me.
Ricky
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Are you using compatible ROM and Kernel?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

compatible ROM and Kernel
popthosegaskets said:
Are you using compatible ROM and Kernel?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Hello, thanks for the reply...
According to the Slim Bean page, I can use ANY kernel with that rom. But also, if I just have the Lupusv7 Kernel on there, the touch screen doesn't work within that, so not a ROM/Kernel conflict I belive.
I've also tried other Kernel/ROM combinations, same thing keeps on happening. Touchscreen works 100% with a SE restore, stock ROM.
Any other ideas please??

ricky7D said:
Hello, thanks for the reply...
According to the Slim Bean page, I can use ANY kernel with that rom. But also, if I just have the Lupusv7 Kernel on there, the touch screen doesn't work within that, so not a ROM/Kernel conflict I belive.
I've also tried other Kernel/ROM combinations, same thing keeps on happening. Touchscreen works 100% with a SE restore, stock ROM.
Any other ideas please??
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It's best to use the recommended kernel as stated on the ROM thread. Try another kernel and see how things go.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

You sure you installed device-specific patch / chose correct phone in AROMA?

Kernel or ROM issue?
popthosegaskets said:
It's best to use the recommended kernel as stated on the ROM thread. Try another kernel and see how things go.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Hello,
As previously mentioned, the reccomended kernel is Lupusv7, When i flash this Kernel into recovery mode, all looks well but as it has a touch screen interface this still doesn't work!
I'm presuming that it cannot be a conflict as it's happen before I instll the new ROM etc... the touch screen doesn't even work within the GUI of the Lupusv7 kernel.
I can get multiple ROMS to load with different kernels but so far, none have booted with the touch screen working!!
I am very much a noob but have read loads of articles on how this should be done, unless i'm missing something very obvious which isn't stated then I dont see anyone else having this issue.
Any clues people? :good:
Thanks, Ricky

AROMA?
Someguyfromhell said:
You sure you installed device-specific patch / chose correct phone in AROMA?
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Hello Someguyfromhell,
I haven't used AROMA, the guides i've been reading haven't mentioned this!?
This is the process I went through:
flashed stock ICS ROM
flashed kernel
wipe data/cache/davlik
flashed rom
rebooted, ROM loads up and the touch screen doesn't work.
Any help you can give me on AROMA, links etc?
I'm looking right now, but a 'leg up' would be great.
Thanks for the reply.
Ricky

here what to do
- Make sure you had installed Official 4.0.4 ftf pack
- When flashing official ftf pack remember to exclude / tick these things:
1. simlock.ta (Exclude TA)
2. Kernel.sin (Exclude kernel)
3. FOTA (Exclude FOTA)
After flash successful, power on your phone and let it start completely
- Now you can start to install any ROM
1.Flash the Recommended Kernel: Vengeance , KTG Anzu , RUSH
2. Place ROM on SD card
3. Power off the phone and boot into CWM
3. Backup and restore > choose Backup
4. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5. Mounts and storage > Format /system
6. Advanced > Wipe battery stats
7. Install zip from SD card > Choose the rom
8. if rom uses aroma Follow on screen instructions on AROMA, remember to choose "Unlocked bootloader" and also the correct kernel modules and of course the correct phone model
9. After complete installation tick "Reboot" and let the phone restart
10. Give the phone a good full charge, and enjoy ur phone !
11.THE MOST IMPORTANT THING PRESS THANKS if I helped

ricky7D said:
Hello Someguyfromhell,
I haven't used AROMA, the guides i've been reading haven't mentioned this!?
This is the process I went through:
flashed stock ICS ROM
flashed kernel
wipe data/cache/davlik
flashed rom
rebooted, ROM loads up and the touch screen doesn't work.
Any help you can give me on AROMA, links etc?
I'm looking right now, but a 'leg up' would be great.
Thanks for the reply.
Ricky
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Then did you install the device-specific patch?

ok man, you've got the same problem like me
First thing, all roms that make your touch screen doesn't work will based on cm (e.g. cm10, slim, any jb).
and ALL STOCK roms will get no problem.
There's lot of people here got this problem and still has no clue why this problem occure to ours, so sad story.
Someone says that the touch screen firmware sould be updated to the lastest version, but i don't know how.
One solution that i found is, remove the battery to turn off then turn it on to reboot again and again. If you lucky enough, the touch screen will work like a miracle!
and the success rate is also <50% ( based on my experience only)

AROMOA guide?
Someguyfromhell said:
Then did you install the device-specific patch?
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on all the ROM guides, I have never seen a part where it says i should install a device specific patch, do you have a link to where these may be?
Or even a ROM with guide where it says this? I'm very happy to follow that to get this working. I have no preference to CM10, Slim Bean, Racing Bean etc... as of yet i've not been able to use any of them.
Thanks for the continued response.
Ricky

THANK YOU
eakav said:
ok man, you've got the same problem like me
First thing, all roms that make your touch screen doesn't work will based on cm (e.g. cm10, slim, any jb).
and ALL STOCK roms will get no problem.
There's lot of people here got this problem and still has no clue why this problem occure to ours, so sad story.
Someone says that the touch screen firmware sould be updated to the lastest version, but i don't know how.
One solution that i found is, remove the battery to turn off then turn it on to reboot again and again. If you lucky enough, the touch screen will work like a miracle!
and the success rate is also <50% ( based on my experience only)
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Ah ha... sounds like you have the same problem as me!
Did you manage to get any JB ROM working? If so, which one, just so I can try that also...
Does anyone else have an idea on how to update the touch screen firmware?
Really appreciate the feedback, thank you one and all!!
Ricky

ricky7D said:
Ah ha... sounds like you have the same problem as me!
Did you manage to get any JB ROM working? If so, which one, just so I can try that also...
Ricky
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This solution is the one that i think it can move some files which related to touch screen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34593771&postcount=23
But sorry, it still get sometimes for the touch screen didn't response :crying:
However, as i mentioned above; you can get ALL jb rom working :fingers-crossed:
But depends on your luck. Just turn it off when the touch screen didn't response, then turn it on again (and again) untill it work.
I hoped that the new linux kernel will solve this...

No touch
eakav said:
This solution is the one that i think it can move some files which related to touch screen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34593771&postcount=23
But sorry, it still get sometimes for the touch screen didn't response :crying:
However, as i mentioned above; you can get ALL jb rom working :fingers-crossed:
But depends on your luck. Just turn it off when the touch screen didn't response, then turn it on again (and again) untill it work.
I hoped that the new linux kernel will solve this...
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I have same issue have tried many stock based roms and kernels no problem but any CM based rom I have no touchscreen.
You can reboot and about 1 in 5 times it will work
Maybe it only affects certain versions of the phone. I even tried re-locking bootloader and doing official sony update then tried CM again I tried 7.1,9 and 10
same problem.

Here's where I am...
UPDATE:
So, here is where I am. Using advice from previous replies I have managed to install Xperia Ultimate HD and this is working off of the Lupus kernel without any issues. I'm still unable to get ANY Jelly Bean roms working...
Maybe my device will just not work on JB :crying:
Any other tips or tricks are greatly appreciated, would love to get JB working on here my beloved Arc S.
Ricky :good:

Any news here?
I have the same issue over here with a colleagues LT18i

I have same problem, touch screen doesn't work on many different kernels... only work on stock kernel

Any news about this problem?