[Q] ICS upgrade question - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

There are only two reasons that I can think of, why I should upgrade from GB to ICS on my Arc S..
..namely these missing features, with the current GB version:
1) Proxy support.
2) Sorting contacts by last name.
Does anyone know if these features has been added to the ICS upgrade?
..if not, I think I'll pass on the extra bloat.

Kindly search for your answers in this thread.
Thank you!

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Difference between ROM's

Hello,
because for a noob like me, it's very difficult to see the differences between ROM's, I want some hints and advice for this.
I noticed the ROM of Shady and the ROM of Emrulez. For me the difference is not clear.
Can someone compare those ROM's please?
Also the word kitchen isn't clear .... :$
There is no differences. You should say Kudos to Microsoft for these ROMs and their effort. The cookers here only add and delete programs using kitchen.
thats my question, whats the difference.
nobody?:s ...
Yes it is a good question.
I am trying to figure it out myself.
At the moment, only thing that I am certain about, is that build number is different
is there any difference about battery drain ?
well the build number is like an update of the windows, higher build >>more recent release.
and roms differs with stability, free ram, storage, bugs, addons
that's why every1 r keep trying till he got the rom he like.
and about the battery drain,, they r differs too, since some have a UI interface which drains battery and other background processes assuming they use the same radio version since the radio version is one of the important things with battery drains.
to build a rom u need to build a kitchen with by it u can do it... there some ppl who like to share their kitchens to make any1 can modify the rom with his needs.. but to do that u have to know a few things
hope this helped
maybe it's a good idea if someone (I? ) creates a new topic with a Rom-overview?
The first message will show all the ROMS with the following info:
Date of last update
Windows version, build number
Programs added
Programs deleted
Free Memory
Bugs
Link to the topic
...?
Based on that message, users can choose their favorite ROM. I do not want to make a competition of this, only make it user friendly to choose.
y_bother said:
to build a rom u need to build a kitchen with by it u can do it... there some ppl who like to share their kitchens to make any1 can modify the rom with his needs.. but to do that u have to know a few things
hope this helped
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Hello thanks for your information. So there is no general kitchen which i can use to modify the ROMs? has every ROM it own kitchen? And I wonder where the people always get the new OS versions since I never seen you can download them at Microsoft or so....
@ babbelut
well yes i think cud be so helpful too , but i think it's too hard specially when a lot of roms r being created !!
@ TalhaX
well ya there is no a general kitchen, each cooker has his own kitchens some share it as u can find.
u can build ur own kitchen or use one of these kitchens,,, couple of days ago a saw a kitchen called superjustkitchen i think this may help u.. i don't know about these stuff. and where from they came with these builds but u can search here,,, and if r planning to do this make sure of what u r doing
I've made a wikipage:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=XDA_ROMS
Please feel free to contact me or add some ROMS !!
It's not so wise to make such a page. ROM i for specific device and will not work on other.
Here is a page for Artemis
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Artemis
and you should make your subpage there.
I use xdadevelopers many years and it's sad that everyone works alone on ROMs. There are only a few people owning each model and doing their own kitchen/ROMs. They should work together to make one, best kitchen, and set of quality ROMs.
Now we have for example SHADY's kitchen which is probably very good, but ROMs have many bugs. And there is nobody who can fix them, because Shady don't have time, and others fix their own ROMs. And now we have new build and new kitchen and new ROM and new bugs. Yes, they are the newest, have all bells & whistles, but are useless because of bugs
I'm looking to replace my Touch ROM, which were very good, but author has abandoned it.
it is a subpage of artemis, not?

[Q] Noob here

Hello,
I was needing an update for my htc tilt 2. everyone is talking about new buttons and new touch flow interface. I just purchesed it in jan. 2010. I had some expereance with the palm updating, upgrading, and unlocking. Is it the same? do i need a 32bit os or can i just use the 64bit i am on now?
any links to anything about it would help me and the other new users out there.
Thanks,
Noob #1
Everything you need to know about flashing a custom ROM is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540
And the parent forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=490
Or if you want an "official" ROM instead of a custom, user-made ROM, you can flash the new ATT ROM (leaked, not officially released yet). It contains the HTC Sense 2.5 interface, which is sweet IMO:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737168
Also, you should use more descriptive titles to your threads. So many people use titles like "Question" or "Please help". Its good to have some idea of what the thread is going to be about.
Thanks for the help!

which froyo rom?specs and differences?

hello guys!i am new to the xda-forums and a new user of the motorola defy!firstly thank's for all the tutorials,advice and information about this incredible device!
i just bought a defy with the 2.51 (motoblur firmware)+(2.1 android) and i would like to upgrade officially to froyo.i have some questions though:
1)i would like to have an official firmware.as i read,there are 4 available-all leaked(stock though,right?),UK,chinese,Poland and a new one from Finland...so,which one is the best?smooth,fast without bugs?
2)are all of them 2.2 or 2.2.1?are there any differences?
3)are all deblured or is there any with motoblur?i don't mind particularly not having motoblur as long as i have official froyo..
4)which are the specs of these froyo's and the differences with stock 2.1?is there any 10.1 flash support for example or the ability to save the applications on SD card?
5)what's up with the downgrade issue that i see many asking about?i read that the new ones roms don't support downgrade..is there any problem except the fact that you don't have warranty if you upgrade(unofficially)???

Brick or not brick? Help please T_T

Hello! I am sorry to get all of you into this mess with me just with my first thread. I´ll explain my current problem...
I was on CM 7.1, wanted to install Defy+ rom from Walter79, i did everything as the post explains but after installing fixed sbf, the phone just stays on M logo, make some intent to pass it and gives me the bootloader screen with this error err:a5, 70, 00, 00 ,2F... If someone can help me, please, i´ll appreciate a lot. Thanks from Argentina.
You will call me newbie, and you´ll be right xD.
Are you sure you flashed the fixed sbf? When did you get this error? After flashing a froyo rom? If yes, you flashed the full sbf.
Well, thank you for your reply! Lucky as smart, i try to find my original SBF, i went back to Froyo and then i did it again but directly from there...i choose again a new Defy rom with buttonfix from the Walter79´s folder (from do not which uploader) and try it again. But when i use the same fixed-sbf, i got stuck on the same loop...i flashed it again but with the fixed-sbf for the SOC green camera. It worked and now i am done.
Assistance in updating android 2.1 "Motorola Defy"
hi suguson
you look like you know a lot of thing
i have Moto Defy i think it's "green leans" and:
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System version:
Blur_Version.2.51.1.MB525.Orange.en.FR
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Model number:
MB525
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Firmware:
2.1-update1
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Baseband version:
EPU93ST2_U_03.0A.01
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Kernel version:
2.6.29
[email protected] #1
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BPflex version:
USAJRDNEMARAB1B8ORAFR030.0R
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APflex version:
GAS_EMEA_USAJORDANORAFR_P028
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Build number:
JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1
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---i just want to update my android to higher and i'm confusin how to do it/is it safe/what's the right rom and method/...
---i was in other foroums but i got nothing, some guy told me you have to flash is SBF, and others said don't do it, and some say...i don know...
---i little confusing between installing ROM directly and flashing, so what's the difference?
---When should i flash or just should install update.zip?
thank you
Well, thanks for your confidence, i do not know a lot, but i am learning on the middle, i have read a lot and i feel able to help you, nobody helped me because i have made stupid questions :S...
Well, you said you want to update your Eclair to a new fresh platform ...but how high do you want to go? Do you know about the capabilities of the higher android versions? Plus...what do you want? I went from official 2.2 to CM7.1 wasn´t bad, it were very stable and fluid, a lot of customizations but non BLUR...so i decided to keep the most original GB as i can. So now i am on the Defy+ some some 1321.
I guess that first at all, if you want to go upgrade you should taste 2.2 anyways to go high.
Check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537 and when you decide to go, i will help you if you want .
first root your defy,install 2nd init then chose which rom is better for you taste you may tray CM7 or CM9 or walters79 roms if you like blur stuff.
read this thread it may help you a lot!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
suguson said:
Well, thanks for your confidence, i do not know a lot, but i am learning on the middle, i have read a lot and i feel able to help you, nobody helped me because i have made stupid questions :S...
Well, you said you want to update your Eclair to a new fresh platform ...but how high do you want to go? Do you know about the capabilities of the higher android versions? Plus...what do you want? I went from official 2.2 to CM7.1 wasn´t bad, it were very stable and fluid, a lot of customizations but non BLUR...so i decided to keep the most original GB as i can. So now i am on the Defy+ some some 1321.
I guess that first at all, if you want to go upgrade you should taste 2.2 anyways to go high.
Check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966537 and when you decide to go, i will help you if you want .
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thank you a lot
-but my problem is "after all that flashing/updating/going higher. i get no network"
and lot of many famous Apps cant help me, what do you think now
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mckarty said:
first root your defy,install 2nd init then chose which rom is better for you taste you may tray CM7 or CM9 or walters79 roms if you like blur stuff.
read this thread it may help you a lot!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
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thank you a lot
-but my problem is "after all that flashing/updating/going higher. i get no network"
and lot of many famous Apps cant help me, what do you think now
thank you a lot
-but my problem is "after all that flashing/updating/going higher. i get no network"
and lot of many famous Apps cant help me, what do you think now[/QUOTE]
if you install any CM7 or CM9 try to use base band switcher to get you cell on the right GSM network .
if you install any other rom you can edit the APN on your cell MENU>SETTINGS>WIRELESS & NETWORKS>MOBILE NETWORKS>ACCESS PIONT NAMES >MENU>NEW APN
Search on google the APN for your service provider.
if it help you hit the thanks at the end .
Install the 5/03/2012 quraks versión of CM 9 it comes with baseband switcher (on advanced settings) select argentina 900 2100 or something like that and then Google your Internet provider Apn and configure them (the last message shows how to do that )and you are done
Enviado desde mi MB525 usando Tapatalk
Like that guy said, the problem is very common if you upgrade your firmware, if you got a network problem, install Defy_Baseband Switcher and choose the one for your country. Unless you live in a country not included on it, what would be a mess but i trust that you can do it.
thanks guys for every things i'm now:
- Motorola defy
- CM7 "latest nightly" (04/03/2012) firmware 2.3.7
<works 100% no bugs for me>
thanks guys for every things i'm now:
- Motorola defy
- CM7 "latest nightly" (04/03/2012) firmware 2.3.7
<works 100% no bugs for me>

[Q] LG LU6200 LTE Root/CWM/CM 10.1

Hi!
I am quite new to the Android world. I just got a LG LU6200 LTE, the Korean one. It is running 2.3.5!
There are a lot of issues with the messaging and the Korean Carriers bloatware.
I stumbled on this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453565 and am planning to flash this ROM.
I need your help regarding the following things:
1. Are there any firmware updates that I need to do prior to the installation process? I haven't made any updates. The software is exactly the same as it came out of the box.
2. Rooting: I am on stock 2.3.5 I read somewhere that I need to upgrade to ICS Engineer Version(?) and then try rooting? How do I go about it?
3. Clockwork Mod Recovery : I think after the rooting part, I can do this, even then, can I just install the latest version of CWM, from their XDA thread, or do I need to use some other older version?
4. What are the best ROMs in terms of stability for this particular phone? I am not a power user and I just want the phone to work. A good battery life would be a plus though. Also, I read somewhere that there are issues with message character limits, hope I can avoid that with a good ROM.
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I am sorry if this post seems redundant, but the ones I read were more than a 15 months old and I fear the information given in that would be outdated.
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Also, I will update the post with all the relevant information I receive for this process, to help others in the same endeavour.
Thank you for your time!

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