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[Q] How do i install Clockworkmod for Arc S

Hi, i have a Xperia Arc S(LT18i) whoth bootloader unlock and its rooted too. How do i install Clockworkmod?

Flash a custom kernel or use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253

the same steps for arc?

Of course there are the same steps for LT15i/LT18i.

I´m sorry but i´m new with Sony Ericsson,how do i flash the custom kernel.
i´ve a SONY ERICSSON XPERIA ARC S LT18i,Android 2.3.4. with latest 4.0.2.A.0.42

Download a kernel and then do the following:
DooMLoRD said:
[ how to install my kernel (v14 onwards) ]
download the boot.img & modules update.zip
save the boot.img in the folder with fastboot binaries (fastboot.exe files)
save the modules update.zip to sdcard (on phone)
power down device
start device in fastboot mode
use the following command to flash the boot.img
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot phone and enter recovery
flash the wifi modules update.zip for my kernel
reboot phone and enjoy the kernel
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dp94 said:
Flash a custom kernel or use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356253
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mudja said:
I´m sorry but i´m new with Sony Ericsson,how do i flash the custom kernel.
i´ve a SONY ERICSSON XPERIA ARC S LT18i,Android 2.3.4. with latest 4.0.2.A.0.42
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dp94 said:
Download a kernel and then do the following:
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OK my friend,i´m gonna try that way,thanks

u need to set up ur PC
try search a about fastboot and set up the android driver
then do what is in post #6
note that it is better to flash the kernel provided with the rom
(correct me if i was wrong)

Hey guys, I'm a new member of this forum, i have a xperia arc s LT18a and want to know if there any rom of gingerbread 2.3.7 for this model.?

angelbric said:
Hey guys, I'm a new member of this forum, i have a xperia arc s LT18a and want to know if there any rom of gingerbread 2.3.7 for this model.?
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Just posted some links to some HERE.

XperienceD said:
Just posted some links to some HERE.
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Thanks XperienceD but, try to find rom´s 2.3.7, and in the link that you post only there roms 2.3.4 and 4.0.4, i´ll like use gb 2.3.7 cause 4.0.4 y a lot slower and the consumption of RAM is so high

2.3.4 is the last SE official GB ROM. Most of the Roms are based on that. Only CM 7.2 is GB 2.3.7, but battery drains fast.
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soumya_digi said:
2.3.4 is the last SE official GB ROM. Most of the Roms are based on that. Only CM 7.2 is GB 2.3.7, but battery drains fast.
Sent from my LT26i using xda-developers app
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Ummm ok, thanks guys, now what you recomend me for my arc s ics 4.0.4 or GB 2.3.4.?

angelbric said:
Ummm ok, thanks guys, now what you recomend me for my arc s ics 4.0.4 or GB 2.3.4.?
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I recommend the one in my signature, which is ICS custom ROM. But GB Arconium 8.2 is very good, especially for gaming.
If you want to stay on official, definitely GB.

n3n00 said:
I recommend the one in my signature, which is ICS custom ROM. But GB Arconium 8.2 is very good, especially for gaming.
If you want to stay on official, definitely GB.
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Well, then be GB.
Yes, I just thinking install Arconium, but the problem is that i have an LT18a, and according to what I read this custom rom is for LT18i, I really don´t know if i can install it on my phone

Hey guys, I am, again , I don´t know if this is the correct forum, but I have various questions, the first, i installed NOVA 2 in my arc s and after the initail video it's close and i can´t play it, do you the reason for this happens.? and the other cuestion it's related if did you know where i could find games.?
thaks

How do I match kernel to ROM?

This is one of those n00b questions that probably seems obvious but isn't, at least for me.
One can safely assume a kernel that says it is for CM7 or CM9 will work with ROMs with those names. But what about ROMs based on stock, like DarkForest 3.0.5 or the UK ROM? It's not quite as clear to me and I didn't see that info in the ROMs where I would expect it to be.
Sent from my R800x using XDA

netizenmt said:
This is one of those n00b questions that probably seems obvious but isn't, at least for me.
One can safely assume a kernel that says it is for CM7 or CM9 will work with ROMs with those names. But what about ROMs based on stock, like DarkForest 3.0.5 or the UK ROM? It's not quite as clear to me and I didn't see that info in the ROMs where I would expect it to be.
Sent from my R800x using XDA
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DoomLord or Darkforest (stock based, it's a few pages back in dev forum) or stock (flash via ftf) for stock based (darkforest 3/cola/IT-Rom/gbtweaked/r800x UK). Kernel associated with rom for others.
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paxChristos said:
DoomLord or Darkforest (stock based, it's a few pages back in dev forum) or stock (flash via ftf) for stock based (darkforest 3/cola/IT-Rom/gbtweaked/r800x UK). Kernel associated with rom for others.
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So ROMS should indicate whether they are based on Stock or not, and they should indicate the kernal, shouldn't they?
Also, I think one can also say, if you want to be on the bleeding edge of technology, go with CM9 or maybe CM7. If you want to use your Play to play videos, games that use video cutscenes, etc, stick with a Stock-based ROM. (At this point in development, anyway.)
And, Pax, Am I also correct in assuming when FXP puts up a new build, as they just did, I will want to hold off until Chevyowner updates his link, or is there a way for me to keep the CDMA functionality using other builds?
BTW - CM9 is awesome!

If I ever get around to creating an update.zip, we might have a flashable porting zip for CDMA on CM9
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paxChristos said:
If I ever get around to creating an update.zip, we might have a flashable porting zip for CDMA on CM9
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That would be sweet!

The Darkforest kernel links are all outdated so that is a no-go. I installed DoomLord's kernel without a problem, but I can't get into recovery on it, tried back button, volume down, volume up, home, search... nothing.
Just flashed back to stock with the ftf file and installed the doomkernel again - boots ok into Stock now, so that's something. However, I understand that this kernel is harder on the battery use than Keiran's.
The learning continues! Now to figure out how to get recovery on it and how to get in it!.

paxChristos said:
If I ever get around to creating an update.zip, we might have a flashable porting zip for CDMA on CM9
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1) Create the file structure and fill it with the files you want to use.
2) Write the updater script.
3) sign it with testsign.jar.
4) Flash it.
That's how you basically create an update.zip. The really boney part is the updater script, in which you have to figure out the correct permissions, symlinks and other stuff, and/or run the scripts you want to have working.

netizenmt said:
The Darkforest kernel links are all outdated so that is a no-go. I installed DoomLord's kernel without a problem, but I can't get into recovery on it, tried back button, volume down, volume up, home, search... nothing.
Just flashed back to stock with the ftf file and installed the doomkernel again - boots ok into Stock now, so that's something. However, I understand that this kernel is harder on the battery use than Keiran's.
The learning continues! Now to figure out how to get recovery on it and how to get in it!.
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I recently flashed Doomkernel v11 on my stock rom then flashed the wifi modules and everything is fine. When Doomkernel logo appears on boot, that is the time the LED turns to blue and I just pressed "back" key on my xplay and it boot into Doomkernel's boot manager. However, I also installed CWM 5.0.2.7 for Xperia phones just to be sure. Lastly, it really is a bit of hard battery in the battery but it is fast and stable. Btw, I am using T.E.A.M. rom as of now and it is also fast and stable.

Logseman said:
1) Create the file structure and fill it with the files you want to use.
2) Write the updater script.
3) sign it with testsign.jar.
4) Flash it.
That's how you basically create an update.zip. The really boney part is the updater script, in which you have to figure out the correct permissions, symlinks and other stuff, and/or run the scripts you want to have working.
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Yupp, thanks for the info, right now it's my own laziness keeping me from doing it (That and Mass Effect 3 ) (That and i'm looking for an automatic update.zip creator, and they're all windows based (boo! hiss!))
anbu187 said:
I recently flashed Doomkernel v11 on my stock rom then flashed the wifi modules and everything is fine. When Doomkernel logo appears on boot, that is the time the LED turns to blue and I just pressed "back" key on my xplay and it boot into Doomkernel's boot manager. However, I also installed CWM 5.0.2.7 for Xperia phones just to be sure. Lastly, it really is a bit of hard battery in the battery but it is fast and stable. Btw, I am using T.E.A.M. rom as of now and it is also fast and stable.
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He's on the R800x, I haven't tested out doomkernel v11 (i know doomkernel v10 gsm had an issue with DHCP on R800x) and T.E.A.M. rom is currently not working on R800x (we've been having baseband issues with porting any of the 4.xxx firmware to Xperia Play)
Pax

paxChristos said:
Yupp, thanks for the info, right now it's my own laziness keeping me from doing it (That and Mass Effect 3 )
He's on the R800x, I haven't tested out doomkernel v11 (i know doomkernel v10 gsm had an issue with DHCP on R800x) and T.E.A.M. rom is currently not working on R800x (we've been having baseband issues with porting any of the 4.xxx firmware to Xperia Play)
Pax
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Ah ok, just trying to help with the limited knowledge I have as I'm also a newbie on cellphone modding. I need a master hehe

anbu187 said:
Ah ok, just trying to help with the limited knowledge I have as I'm also a newbie on cellphone modding. I need a master hehe
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Completely understandable, this thread started as a R800x focused one, but with Logseman no longer updating the Guide/Rollup thread, we do need a new on focused on matching kernels with Roms...
Pax

Hi, I have a few noob questions as well:
1. Does a custom ROM like CM7 or Lite'ning have their own kernel ? When I flash them, the kernel I have now (CF-ROOT) gets replaced ?
2. How do I know to match a kernel to a ROM ?

ehknaton said:
Hi, I have a few noob questions as well:
1. Does a custom ROM like CM7 or Lite'ning have their own kernel ? When I flash them, the kernel I have now (CF-ROOT) gets replaced ?
2. How do I know to match a kernel to a ROM ?
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And thus we return to the original question!
I have since found that the best way to know which kernel to use with a ROM is to read through the thread for the ROM you are interested in. If a ROM is based on stock, then look for kernels based on stock, etc.
Also some ROMs package a kernel to be used with them in the zip file. It's always a good choice when you want to try a ROM and you aren't sure what kernel to use.
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[Q] Stock Kernel With CM7

Hey,
Would it be possible to flash CM7 with the stock kernel on Xperia Arc S?
I want to try a new ROM but I'm not sure if you need another kernel than the stock. And I couldn't find any existing thread with this problem
(I have rooted it and an unlocked the bootloader)
I hope you can help me out
Bram

You need to flash the kernel of CM7 or any custom kernel that's compatible with CM7.
As FXP already stated in his thread:
FXP said:
HOWTO
to flash cm7 rom you have to take 3 steps (after unpacking the 7z archive)
step 2 - flash new kernel (always use the kernel provided in CM7 / it is incompatible with stock ROM)
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Sent from my LT15i using XDA

Yup, AOSP-based ROMs don't work with the stock kernel.

Okay thanks. And when I want to get back to my origional ROM (stock), I don't have to flash another kernel. Or do I have to change the kernel everytime I change the ROM? And what makes Doomkernel so special actually?
Bram

Bramboos_95 said:
Okay thanks. And when I want to get back to my origional ROM (stock), I don't have to flash another kernel. Or do I have to change the kernel everytime I change the ROM? And what makes Doomkernel so special actually?
Bram
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Some ROMs need specific kernels to work properly. Of course this doesn't necessarily mean that each time you change your rom, you will have to change your kernel as well. Most of the times, in the thread of each ROM you will find info on what kernel is needed each time.
I'm using DoomKernel because I'm very satisfied with its speed and its CWM recovery which is veeery helpful if you wanna try things on your phone!

I already use CWM. Isn't there a kernel that works with any ROM
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

{PRO} [Q&A] All Xperia pro/MK16i/a iyokan Related Questions Here

Hello everyone,
if you can understand me it's very difficult digging out pro questions on the arc questions forum. Also some questions are pro specific so cannot be answered by people who are not pro users(me thinks). So please ask all pro related questions here.
Request to mods -- Please make it a sticky
A Requst to everyone.. Please read the questions below before posting.. If you have questions any other than this then please ask otherwise dont crowd up the thread unnecessarily..
Q] How do I unlock my bootloader..?
A] Check this out.. This is the official way to unlock the bootloader
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Q] How do I root my device..?
A] Well there are many ways to get root access on your device.. You can try installing some custom ROMs or you can root the official firmware too. If you want to root the official firmware there are two ways..
1) For locked bootloaders
Make sure you are on firmware .58 or lower.. Firmware .62 cant be rooted with DoomLords root exploit or OneSuperClick.. Then use the DooMLord's root exploit to root your device..
You can get the .42/.58 firmware here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
You can get the DooMLord's root exploit here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
2) For unlocked bootloaders
Best way I would suggest to use a custom ROM but if you want to stick to the stock firmware there is a stock based kernel with root access and recovery. Flash it via flashtool.
You can get the kernel here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Q] Which kernel or ROM should I use..?
A] This all depends upon you and what type of user you are. You can try flashing different kernels and ROMs and use them for a while(1-2 days) and then decide which ROM suites your use. You can get the list of all the ROMs and kernels on ameer1234567890's thread. If you are too lazy to search it here it is - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Q] I'm on a SIM locked device and can't unlock my bootloader the official way but I would like to try all these ROMs available what should I do..?
A] Contact Alejandrissimo or Jinx they do it for a small fee.
Q] I see a custom ROM there for the Neo/V and as the pro and Neo/V have almost the same hardware can I flash it on my Pro..?
A] NO.. NEVER DO IT.. Maybe the pro and the Neo/V seem to be same but the hardware and the drivers on both the divices are different.. Dont try to cross flash any of the ROMS or the kernels you might end up losing your device..
More questions to be added soon..
Regards.

Request to the mods. Please add MK16a also on the topic

It might also be a good idea if the OP for this thread could also maintain an index of all other Q&As on Xperia Pro (like is done on Xperia Pro development master thread).

paul5425 said:
It might also be a good idea if the OP for this thread could also maintain an index of all other Q&As on Xperia Pro (like is done on Xperia Pro development master thread).
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I shall be adding it soon!

ameer1234567890 said:
I shall be adding it soon!
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Im doing it soon. You take care about the development.

now.i.feel said:
Im doing it soon. You take care about the development.
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Oh sorry! I got confused! This is a great effort. Let me know if you need a hand, buddy!

ameer1234567890 said:
Oh sorry! I got confused! This is a great effort. Let me know if you need a hand, buddy!
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Yea sure

I don't know how to flash CWM onto my Xperia Pro.
My phone is rooted.
I don't know how to enter fastboot either.
Any help would be nice.
Thanks!
So i would appreciate it if you included these two questions in ur FAQ in ur original post:
1. how to enter fastboot
2. how to install cwm.

convolution said:
I don't know how to flash CWM onto my Xperia Pro.
My phone is rooted.
I don't know how to enter fastboot either.
Any help would be nice.
Thanks!
So i would appreciate it if you included these two questions in ur FAQ in ur original post:
1. how to enter fastboot
2. how to install cwm.
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To enter fastboot you need to get your bootloader unlocked you can get it done by visiting the official bootloader unlock site..
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
After unlocking the bootloader you can get CWM recovery by flashing the kernel posted here depending upon the firmware you use..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25823739&postcount=1

Guys what is the difference between the OFFICIAL CM7 and the one made by FXP ie UNOFFIAL..?
I've used em both for about a month each and couldnt find any differences

What are the exact hardware driver detais for iyokan..?

Whay is the default LCD density for xperia pro

Can I use any kernel with any ROM, including the stock vanilla ROM?
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How do you install fastboot when your bootloader is unlocked?

convolution said:
Can I use any kernel with any ROM, including the stock vanilla ROM?
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No you can't. You need to use the recommended kernel by the op every time. And the stock ROM in case of Sony is not vanilla.
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How do you install fastboot when your bootloader is unlocked?
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Really sorry but you can't. Using fast boot requires an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA

Ok so if I want to unlock my bootloader via unofficial method I gotta pay ??
Sent from my MK16a using XDA

shahkam said:
Ok so if I want to unlock my bootloader via unofficial method I gotta pay ??
Sent from my MK16a using XDA
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Ya. If u want it unlocked via unofficial method you gotta pay.
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA

Hi,
where can I find the most newest Baseband and how do I update it?
Is any Baseband "sufficient" for any Rom or are there specifics I need to know about?

Schronk said:
Hi,
where can I find the most newest Baseband and how do I update it?
Is any Baseband "sufficient" for any Rom or are there specifics I need to know about?
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Use the baseband recommended by the author of the OP.. i would personally recommend baseband 64.. it gives a better battery life than others.. you can find baseband 64 in the fxp op..
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA

Difference between FXP and CM
I just don't find an answer to that, perhaps i'm not clever enough, but i've seen the question a couple of times but i never found an answer.
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now i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604170
in the last post there is the conclusion
CM9 is firmware, is a source
FXP is a team which assembles firmware for Xperia phones from cm9 sources making it workable on our smartphones.
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this could only be true for CM9 but not for CM7, because when i look at http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=iyokan there are nightly builds for CM7 and here http://uploaded.to/folder/i4fex9 you can see that they are almost equal by size..
and the changelog for FXP says most of the time only "latest cm 7.2 fixes"..and since i've seen many posts where people said they used the CM7 nightly for their Pro and it was the same as FXP i don't get whats the difference between these two.
Since i did not find any CM9 builds it could be that the conclusion is true for CM9...but since there is no repository for the device at freexperias github i don't think they make changes to the source by themself, just compile it so its CM9 compiled by "Team FXP" if i get it right
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iKevinShah said:
After recovering the phone (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1666078)
i now want to flash cm9 by fxp
do i have to flash baseband 62 (http://uploaded.to/folder/yrqfhn)?
then root
then flash kernel
then update.zip via CWM
Is this correct ?
currently on older baseband (NON ROOT)
Please guide x_x
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Yes bro... flash the latest baseband.. but u dont need to root your phone.. but an unlocked bootloader is required.. and flash the kernel then install zip via CWM
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[Kernel] [17.03.13] Stock Kernel + TWPR 2.4.4.0 + CWM 6.0.2.5 + Root (6.1.A.2.55)

Desper Stock Kernel Sony Xperia Acro S 6.1.A.2.55 include:
double recovery! TWRP 2.4.4.0 & CWM 6.0.2.5
support ext_sdcard
support init.d
autoroot
Requirements:
unlocked bootloader
already installed CWM
Installing:
download zip (do not mirror plz), put it on your phone and install via CWM
Using:
to enter TWPR press VOL + while led is flashing purpl
to enter CWM tap on screen while led is flashing blue
Bugs:
in TWPR don't work usb mount. use CWM for this
thx 4 championswimmer for instructuion

Working, thanks dude! Can you make the same kernel with tweaks and stuff? :3

ItBankRock said:
Working, thanks dude! Can you make the same kernel with tweaks and stuff? :3
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At first I need more expirience in this field. I'll try in future, but not promise

Works for me, thank you man !

Hoshar said:
Works for me, thank you man !
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You are welcome

@Deperanto86
Thanks works really great. Would really appreciate if you could further enhance the kernel with tweaks and all this nice staff.
regards

ojessie said:
@Deperanto86
Thanks works really great. Would really appreciate if you could further enhance the kernel with tweaks and all this nice staff.
regards
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As I've told already: At first I need more expirience in this field. I'll try in future, but not promise

The wifi with this Kerenl is very weak.

medo18 said:
The wifi with this Kerenl is very weak.
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Its full stock kernel! No some changes. Only double recovery added. Because of it Wi-Fi is fully stock!

Bugs!
Here are some of the bugs I found for the TWRP recovery (I don't know if it's just me):
- When selecting the flash zip from memory option (I forgot the real option name as I went back to cobrato's stock modified kernel), phone completely freezes
- Using external/internal memory for USB storage does not work
That's all I can remember I guess... Thanks!

ItBankRock said:
Here are some of the bugs I found for the TWRP recovery (I don't know if it's just me):
- When selecting the flash zip from memory option (I forgot the real option name as I went back to cobrato's stock modified kernel), phone completely freezes
- Using external/internal memory for USB storage does not work
That's all I can remember I guess... Thanks!
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1. It's your personal bug, no one can't confirm
2. I told about it in first message.
Thx

upd TWPR to 2.4.4.0

Can I use it on 6.1.a.2.45 firmware?
Sent from my LT26w using xda premium

joeywen0830 said:
Can I use it on 6.1.a.2.45 firmware?
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should work on any stock based ROM I guess... so yes
but your bootloader should be unlocked.

Hi
Can i flash this stock rom in my Sony Acro S with CM10 rom without any problem? I am aware of wiping data beforeflashing a new rom. But is it okay to flash a stock from to a custom rom? I'm new with this thanks

hey sir i am a big fan of your kernel! please update the kernel for the jellybean stock rom!

rvjaywaks said:
hey sir i am a big fan of your kernel! please update the kernel for the jellybean stock rom!
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I'm also asking cobrato to update his modified kernel
I sent him the kernel.sin file to update it fast.
EDIT: To the developer of this kernel, if you want kernel.sin also...
Here: http://www.mediafire.com/?xghchkkdprsazdb