I am currently on cyanogenmod 7.2 stable release. i wanted to go the Official ICS beta but am unsure how I would do this.
I tried looking everywhere and i cant find anything.
I was looking at installing R800i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_UK that I found on here as Sony Companion will not let me update to 4.0.2.A.0.42 as ! am on a modified mobile.
Does anyone know a better way than this or should i just flash this to my Xperia play and then update it to official ICS and then install Doomlords kernal v03 for ICS?
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I have only ever used cyanogenmod and their Xperia play roms are never that brilliant and wanted to try ICS.
I recommend you stay away from the ics beta as it's bad in many respects. You'll be better off trying cm9 or aokplay
Thanks for the advice. I went for CM9 fxp 125 in the end seems to be working really nice.
Only had one question though and that was in the guide on here it said I needed to update my baseband to .62
I didn't do that but seems to be working fine.
Will I get any benefits to updating to that?
Thanks again XDA members, you the best!
Etari said:
Thanks for the advice. I went for CM9 fxp 125 in the end seems to be working really nice.
Only had one question though and that was in the guide on here it said I needed to update my baseband to .62
I didn't do that but seems to be working fine.
Will I get any benefits to updating to that?
Thanks again XDA members, you the best!
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I do not think it makes a difference.
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Etari said:
Thanks for the advice. I went for CM9 fxp 125 in the end seems to be working really nice.
Only had one question though and that was in the guide on here it said I needed to update my baseband to .62
I didn't do that but seems to be working fine.
Will I get any benefits to updating to that?
Thanks again XDA members, you the best!
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I didn't either, and my phone still works fine.
Yeah I know it works fine just wanted to know if it would improve anything.
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Hey Guys,
I have had my Defy for about a month. A friend helped me upgrade from 2.1 to 2.3.4 (MotoGiner-test5).
I am interested now in trying the CM7 build. I see it says I need to flash Froyo.
Do I need to flash froyo to install the CM7 onto my phone even though I am running 2.3.4?
yes..u need to start with froyo to install CM7 to avoid any kind of problem
arpith.fbi said:
yes..u need to start with froyo to install CM7 to avoid any kind of problem
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Cool. thanks.
Off to find a stock 2.2 that I can install with a tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065798
follow this tutorial...
u will find everything u need
All the best
arpith.fbi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065798
follow this tutorial...
u will find everything u need
All the best
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Awesome. Thanks for the help.
Give me the link to the latest version CM7.And what are the known bugs as of now with the latest version?
You can find last version of cm7 in first post all the rime in xda
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033654
Here you can find the last stable version (rc1 v2) or get there the link to the nightly builds (updated almost daily).
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thanks for the help so far guys. getting ready to flash today. Realling battling with battery life and also data usage. Hoping CM7 will help in both cases.
Hello Guys,
I've visited this great forum for a long time but i couldn't find what i'm looking for, then sorry if it's a noob question or a question that was already answared in other thread.
Currently I'm using the stock ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431) on my Xperia ARC LT15i with unlocked bootloader and thinking about overclock it, however, as I said above, I couldn't find a custom kernel that gives me that possibility.
I've researched about DoomLord, Mesa and other ones but I only see custom works for ARC S (LT18) and using ICS 4.0.3.
In case of anybody knows some good kernel for LT15 running ICS 4.0.4 I'd really apreciate if could tell me more about or indicate any research's source.
Thank you folks and sorry if this question is inappropriate.
Regards.
WhiteMagician said:
Hello Guys,
I've visited this great forum for a long time but i couldn't find what i'm looking for, then sorry if it's a noob question or a question that was already answared in other thread.
Currently I'm using the stock ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431) on my Xperia ARC LT15i with unlocked bootloader and thinking about overclock it, however, as I said above, I couldn't find a custom kernel that gives me that possibility.
I've researched about DoomLord, Mesa and other ones but I only see custom works for ARC S (LT18) and using ICS 4.0.3.
In case of anybody knows some good kernel for LT15 running ICS 4.0.4 I'd really apreciate if could tell me more about or indicate any research's source.
Thank you folks and sorry if this question is inappropriate.
Regards.
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Good Morning Guys,
Can someone give me even a little tip about my question?
Regards.
+1
I need an answer too.
slacker21 said:
+1
I need an answer too.
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you can try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520654
petros11 said:
you can try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520654
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My friend has been using DooMKernel since May and he says that overclocking has been kind of spotty. Sometimes the phone gets really hot and unstable but for the most part is pretty stable.
Ok, i would asked in the ROMs thread but it seems i don't have permissions just yet, here it goes...
It's actually about 3 ROMS but it involves only 2 questions, First...
Could it be possible to install THIS which is the WALKMAN UI for GB in the Gin2JellyBean 1.8.1(already installed on my phone)?????
And Second...
Trying to install [ROM][GSM][XperiaPlay Ice Cream Pureness][ver.2.1][Based on stock 4.0.4 FW][17.08.12] i came with an MD5 mismatch error when installing(yes i have a locked bootloader) and i think it is because it tries to install over a GB rom, also reading i found that it might be possible to install it if somehow we could manage to install an ICS rom prior to installing the XP ICP 2.1 ROM, my question is... if i install Markphytons ICS 4.0.4 Sony Orginal Rom Xperia S Features for Xperia Play could it be possible to make this ICP 2.1 work on the Play? or is there a known way to bypass or fix the MD5 mismatch error?
Thank you all so much :fingers-crossed:
lol i got a locked bootloader too. i tried flashing ice cream pureness and i softbricked my pnone. but i fixed it with flashtool. the reason why thats happening is because u cant flash an ics rom over a gb kernel
That's my point, if i install the Markphytons ICS 4.0.4 rom, which is an ICS rom, the ICP 2.1 would work installing over it??????? the only problems with Markphytons ICS rom are the camera and the pad.
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That's my point, if i install the Markphytons ICS 4.0.4 rom, which is an ICS rom, the ICP 2.1 would work installing over it??????? the only problems with Markphytons ICS rom are the camera and the pad.
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Here is a real sugestion for you why don't you unlock your bootloader and avoid any of the "hassles" your experienceing now. About Markphytons bootloader locked rom it obviously still has bugs that needs fixing. Otherwise you would be waiting for a fix and you would flashing random roms which obviously will not work on your device. (Don't even bother flashing "custom roms" unless your bootloader is unlocked)
bootloader unlock allowed-No... That's why, i think it's something called sim locked or something similar
paragroth said:
bootloader unlock allowed-No... That's why, i think it's something called sim locked or something similar
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you can still unlock it but it will cost go to unlock-bootloader.com its by some guy with a hard to spell name he is a known member of xda
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fma965 said:
you can still unlock it but it will cost go to unlock-bootloader.com its by some guy with a hard to spell name he is a known member of xda
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Ok, it seems to be the answer, i'm still in my warranty period, and i don't really want to pay unless there is no choice, i'll think about it.
While i think, i'll stick to Gin2JellyBean hopfully new updates come.
Can someone help me with my ither question? the one about flashing the walkman player?
Thank you!
paragroth said:
Ok, it seems to be the answer, i'm still in my warranty period, and i don't really want to pay unless there is no choice, i'll think about it.
While i think, i'll stick to Gin2JellyBean hopfully new updates come.
Can someone help me with my ither question? the one about flashing the walkman player?
Thank you!
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the Walkman player zip should work fine
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just a noob guys hope someone would be interested inhelping me with my arc,i just tried changing or flashing different kinds of kernels but only 1 worked and its doom kernel21 all other kernels didnt work i got stack on bootloops why is that? and can i use doom kernel to Xperia Ultimate HD rom? i already unlock bootloader.
software ver.
4.0.2.A.0.62
system ver.
4.0.2.A.0.42
kernel ver.
kernel 2.6.32.9-DooMKernel
[email protected]
android ver. 2..3.
Moved to provide better assistance, Thank You.
Its not possible that one kernel work and other dosnt you should explain full method you use first
rmroad said:
all other kernels didnt work i got stack on bootloops why is that?
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Because you're using GB and not ICS, which most mods are based on these days, so update to ICS and try again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
doom kernel v21 is for GB rom.
u cant use it on ICS rom,such as Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0 rom.
TCR2 said:
doom kernel v21 is for GB rom.
u cant use it on ICS rom,such as Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0 rom.
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wow this is very enlighting, so it means that i may not use Xperia Ultimate HD on doomkernel21 right? i tried DK22 but it doesnt work also so that means i have to update on ICS to use other ICS based kernel? how do i update my arc to ICS? coz as i remember i cant update over the air with an ulocked bootloader right? so how do i update to ICS? and where do i download those update files? please point me to the right thread. when i tried pc companion it says my device is updated.:fingers-crossed:
See the link I've posted.
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XperienceD said:
Because you're using GB and not ICS, which most mods are based on these days, so update to ICS and try again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
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is this ICS already bro? as i have read ICS on arc are still on beta stage am i right?
rmroad said:
i have read ICS on arc are still on beta stage am i right?
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God knows where you've read that, so no you're not.
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God knows where you've read that, so no you're not.
Sent from myushi
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do i have to unlockbootloader again and root again if i flash it with 4.1.0.B.587? is it the same with 4.0.4?
rmroad said:
do i have to unlockbootloader again and root again if i flash it with 4.1.0.B.587? is it the same with 4.0.4?
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You only need to unlock your boot loader the once, you will need to root again though.
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XperienceD said:
You only need to unlock your boot loader the once, you will need to root again though.
Sent from myushi
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i have seen videos on how to update via flash tool but its kinda complicated and still have to flash kernels, is there any other way or an easy way to update my arc? sorry bro for i have so many questions and still i have more.
what rom for GB do u suggest i use for my arc?
Flashing a stock ftf also flashes the included kernel. If you're still struggling with video tutorials or guides then someone else will have to assist as I'm not here to spoon feed for the reason stated in the second line of my guide.
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XperienceD said:
Flashing a stock ftf also flashes the included kernel. If you're still struggling with video tutorials or guides then someone else will have to assist as I'm not here to spoon feed for the reason stated in the second line of my guide.
Sent from myushi
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what rom do you suggest i use for my device which is still in GB and other kernels? your very helpfull bro appreciate it.:good:
can i use JJ's HYBRID ROM v3.3b on my GB 2.3?
can i use Arconium 8.2 on GB2.3.4?
yeah youre kinda new.....
You cant use ICS mods with a GB kernel.
Have you unlocked your bootloader already?
Sent from my Xperia arc S using xda premium
at last my perseverance paid off, lots of reading, searching, downloading and bookmarking and trial and error and came to the point that i almost bricked my ARC. i am now on android 4.0.4 BB-77 with Advanced stock kernel, build# .587 running on xperia ultimate HD 2.0
heres my screenshot.
BTW if there is someone still a noob like me in flashing heres the simplest vid that i found and it work for me, you should have all drivers installed on your pc
do not release the back button until flashing is finished and not all back button are on the right side as seen on flashtool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74
Hey everyone, so I've had my Xperia Arc for nearly 2 years and it's the same android (2.3.4). It's recently started to lag like crazy and freeze a lot so I've been thinking about upgrading to a better rom. I've used the eroot method with one click to root it.I've got superuser access.
Will I able be able to upgrade straight to Xperia Ultimate HD?
I've been reading tutorials and youtubing for hours but it's still going over my head. Any simple written instructions or answers would help.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
jSpart said:
Hey everyone, so I've had my Xperia Arc for nearly 2 years and it's the same android (2.3.4). It's recently started to lag like crazy and freeze a lot so I've been thinking about upgrading to a better rom. I've used the eroot method with one click to root it.I've got superuser access.
Will I able be able to upgrade straight to Xperia Ultimate HD?
I've been reading tutorials and youtubing for hours but it's still going over my head. Any simple written instructions or answers would help.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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Just follow the instructions on the UltimateHD thread, it will tell you how to get the ROM flashed onto your phone.
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popthosegaskets said:
Just follow the instructions on the UltimateHD thread, it will tell you how to get the ROM flashed onto your phone.
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I've been reading the threads for a few hours now and honestly I'm getting really dizzy just reading and re-reading through it all lol. If you could just answer one or 2 questions it would be helpful.
If I were to install a rom would I need to flash a kernel? As I have already rooted my phone can I just use flashtool to flash lupus kernel?
jSpart said:
I've been reading the threads for a few hours now and honestly I'm getting really dizzy just reading and re-reading through it all lol. If you could just answer one or 2 questions it would be helpful.
If I were to install a rom would I need to flash a kernel? As I have already rooted my phone can I just use flashtool to flash lupus kernel?
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Yes, kernel is a must. Without the kernel, your phone won't run properly.
As for the Lupus kernel, it is a custom kernel and so should be flashed via fastboot, if you have unlocked your bootloader beforehand.
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jSpart said:
I've been reading the threads for a few hours now and honestly I'm getting really dizzy just reading and re-reading through it all lol. If you could just answer one or 2 questions it would be helpful.
If I were to install a rom would I need to flash a kernel? As I have already rooted my phone can I just use flashtool to flash lupus kernel?
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Rooting isn't enough to flash kernel...kernel needs unlocked bootloader...if you are on gb you will have to flash stock ics firmware...root it... Install cwm and then ultimate hd...
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Rooting isn't enough to flash kernel...kernel needs unlocked bootloader...if you are on gb you will have to flash stock ics firmware...root it... Install cwm and then ultimate hd...
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Not all kernels need unlocked bootloader. You can still flash stock kernels via flashtool with locked bootloader. Only custom kernels like CM kernels need unlocked bootloader to flash.
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ictobh and
Okay I'm going mostly by this tutorial - can't post links yet. It's by Jeremy Phan on uTube, whom I believe is a member on this forum.
Will the fact that my 2.3.4 version is rooted matter at all if I'm to upgrade to ice cream sandwich like in the video?
jSpart said:
Okay I'm going mostly by this tutorial - can't post links yet. It's by Jeremy Phan on uTube, whom I believe is a member on this forum.
Will the fact that my 2.3.4 version is rooted matter at all if I'm to upgrade to ice cream sandwich like in the video?
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No, since official update to ICS will cause you to lose root. You need to root again after updating.
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Got the update 4.1.2 for my Xperia.
After that, Eroot dos not root anymore
Any one ideas??
GreetZ
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No, since official update to ICS will cause you to lose root. You need to root again after updating.
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Thank you for answering my questions, I really appreciate it. Just a final one, if I get cold feet about installing a custom rom is the offical ice cream sandwich decent enough or better than 2.3.4 ginger?
I just really want a better walkman/music player than the standard one.
jSpart said:
Thank you for answering my questions, I really appreciate it. Just a final one, if I get cold feet about installing a custom rom is the offical ice cream sandwich decent enough or better than 2.3.4 ginger?
I just really want a better walkman/music player than the standard one.
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Walkman was never officially included in 2011 Xperia devices. But I see more devs making ports for ICS. As for GB and ICS, they both have advantages and disadvantages. GB favors performance but lacks many features. ICS has more features but lags more than GB.
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Walkman was never officially included in 2011 Xperia devices. But I see more devs making ports for ICS. As for GB and ICS, they both have advantages and disadvantages. GB favors performance but lacks many features. ICS has more features but lags more than GB.
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I see, thanks for that. My phone has recently started lag quite badly but that may be because i have 2500 songs on my sd card. Use it as a music player as much as a phone, which is a shame then that the music player (including apps on the market) are pretty crap.
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Walkman was never officially included in 2011 Xperia devices.
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Walkman was only on 2011 Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman phone, although it's interface was more or like the same as stock music player on other 2011 phones.
jSpart said:
I see, thanks for that. My phone has recently started lag quite badly but that may be because i have 2500 songs on my sd card. Use it as a music player as much as a phone, which is a shame then that the music player (including apps on the market) are pretty crap.
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You can try Poweramp from the Play Store. One of the best music players IMHO.
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