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Hi Guys,
Just had my Sony Arc S, love the phone, I previously had a Samsung GS2 and Desire and fiddled about with them rooted custom firmware etc.
Problem is I'm finding the Arc quite confusing here are some questions below hopefully someone can help, btw I have done a lot of reading before posting this but I'm still confused.
1. Is the Sony Arc "S" unlocked with regards to the bootloader?, I have checked with the *#*#7378423#*#* sony give and mine says allowed "yes".
2. I would like to install a better kernel (maybe doom kernel?), can someone recommend one, also im currently on 0.42 should I be going to 0.62?
3. In what order must I unlock bootloader, root, and install kernel or custom rom also how will I get CWM on?
4. Whats the easiest method of unlocking the bootloader, and rooting I have seen zerg one click does this work?
5. Will I have to partition my sd card to use link2sd or any other app to sd app if so what ext and swap do I need?.
Basically I'm really confused the GS2 was a lot more straight forward than the arc, the 0.42, and 0.62 is that the original kernel and if so if I installed doom kernel would it just write over it?.
What I would like is to make my Arc S the best it can be in terms of free space, speed and battery, I really like the Sony OS and dont really think ill be putting a custom rom on there as I like the sony widgets also unless someone can recommend one.
Also I'm looking forward to ICS coming out in march, will I be able to officially upgrade after unlocking the bootloader and rooting?.
Thanks kindly guys for all your help
Mav

1 . Bootloader is unlockable.. but not unlocked.. you'll need to go here to unlock it.
2. Latest version of doomkernel is very good.. I'm running it overclocked to 1.6Ghz. following the instructions on his thread for that.
3. You should unlock the BL then install the the f/w you want..then install the kernel.. then if it's not pre-rooted.. root it! Think Doomkernel is pre-rooted actually!
4. Not required!
5. If you're using the Android facility to move apps to SD you don't need to partition.. you only need that for link2SD..
Hope that helps!
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You should also install the latest version of V6 Supercharger to make your home screen stable and smoother..
There's a few tweaked versions of the SE system on the dev pages if you fancy a try..
The SE stuff is actually dead easy once you've done it a couple of times..
You should also download x10 flashtool which makes it easy flashing roms (standard SE ones from different regions, or tweaked, or completely customised!)
and yes - you'll still be able to upgrade to ICS.. just not through the Sony update service - you'll have to wait til someone posts the new firmware on here (which will usually be within about 5 minutes of it being made live!!)..

Hi Iceman,
We only need goose now LOL.
Im Still a little confused is 0.42 and 0.62 the radio then?, does that mean I can unlock bootloader then upgrade radio to 0.62?.
also how do I install the doomkernel without having clockwork installed must it be done through adb?
with the SE roms you say there are some tweaked ones out there any good ones you have tried?
I will def take your advice and install V6 Supercharger to hopefully make it run smoother.
I came from having the GS2 which I loved but I sold it on for £310 and got a very reasonable contract with the arc s, tbh I love the look of the phone and the SE OS, it is IMO much nicer than touchwiz, but I do find it lags slightly when there are lots of widgets on screen.
Anyway thanks a lot for your help, much appreciated

Hi - I'm only using stock SE firmware, which I'm then tweaking myself - with things like v6, removing unwanted system apps etc (using titanium).
.42 and .62 are the firmware versions... there are also basebands which control the radio and they end with . numbers too.. but you needn't worry too much about that initially.
once you've unlocked the boot loader you can download the kernel and put it in your adb folder on your PC.. then type fastboot flash boot filename.img (where filename.img is the actual name of the kernel you've downloaded and stored in your adb folder).. this will flash the kernal onto your phone...
V6 is awesome.. I've selected the options make the launcher "bulletproof" and "balanced 3" for the memory management.. The only thing that holds the arc back from being as good as the SGS2 is the lack of memory (which is why V6 is so good as it sorts out the memory management really well).
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(PS - you can be my wing man anytime!)

Haha (you can be mine LOL!)
Right things starting to clear up slowly LOL, I've just connected my phone now and PC companion is asking me to upgrade to 0.62, should I do that first then unlock bootloader then kernel, I think i'll be like you and just tweak the stock rom rather than installing a new one as I think there's not many out there that are hugely improved.
I like the idea of removing all the crap apps though and will look into that as long as I dont **** anything up LOL.
Thanks again buddy

No worries.. go for the upgrade.. it'll be easier than doing it after you've unlocked the BL..
If you use titanium you can freeze stuff before you remove it altogether to make sure the phone works ok without it!.
Just one thing I've thought of.. is your Arc S unbranded? you may not be able to unlock the BL via the SE unlock tool if it is BRANDED..

Yes the phone is unbranded, a little worried as some peps are stressing when they upgraded to 0.62 with regards to rooting, this is really whats confusing me, dont want to upgrade then not be able to root or unlock BL etc thats why I asked
didnt know that about titanium thats handy! lets me mess about LOL

don't worry about rooting... if you unlock the BL and instlall doomkernel v18 you'll have root.. I'm running .62 and fully rooted via the kernel...
in any case you can always use flashtool to change the firmware back to .42 if you want to!.. flashtool works in the same way as SEUS or PC Companion, only it allows you to choose which firmware to install..
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The bootloader and kernel sit "beneath" the firmware (.42/ .62) so it's not affected by what's above it in the stack.

Brilliant thanks for clearing that up iceman, so its upgrade to 0.62 then off to unlock BL, install doomkernel v18 via adb, custom rom if wanted or remain on stock and install supercharger, then titanium backup freeze apps trial and error then time to get rid of crap apps thorugh file explorer.
Sounds good, hopefully it will all go well.
All your help was much appreciated

No problem. You can also uninstall apps through titanium too (including system apps)... It's pretty powerful!
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

im_iceman said:
No problem. You can also uninstall apps through titanium too (including system apps)... It's pretty powerful!
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
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Well managed to upgrade to .62 and unlock BL, install Doom Kernel and wifi modules and have started to remove some bloatware using Flo's tut, was just wondering if the following apps could be removed?
facebook music and vids & games & apps
livewire manager
video unlimited
Also had a look at the tut for super charger v6 and looks really compilcated is it def worth having on the phone?
Finally if I was to do a full reset after removing bloatware would .62, doomkernel, root etc all still be there and would removing bloatware cause anything like bootloops etc?, just want to be on the safe side just in case I need to restart the phone.
Thanks Iceman

I'd keep the liveware manager.. the others you can get rid of..
V6 looks quite complex, but if you just step through it it's not so bad... a mate of mine did a detailed tut for it here... might help.. you probably only need section 3 though!
If you did a factory reset it would leave the kernel and .62 firmware, think the bloatware would stay gone too..

Hi iceman,
I've pretty much done everything to my phone apart from the supercharger, thanks for the link i've looked into it and it doesnt seem that hard but i've come up against a problem.
I recently bought a gold sim card number from ebay and ported it from vodafone to my current sim virgin, the number got ported so when I phone it comes up with my new gold number, but my arc keeps on displaying my old number in the contacts and its really confusing me so I've tried everything, battery out, simcard out etc etc this didnt work. So I decided to full factory reset the phone and reset everything as well, it did as you said on your previous post and kept 0.62, doom kernel and most of the junk apps were gone but not all, anyways on testing everything was ok apart from the wifi not connecting and also the home key doesnt work??.
So again i've tried factory reset, putting all the junk apps back in, battery out and even flashing doomkernel again but nothing, i'm kinda wishing I was back on stock right now LOL.
I know these may be tricky problems but do you have any advice with regards to the sim card number and also the home button and wifi problem?, ps home button does function as it works in CWM.
Thanks a lot
Mav

Hi! First I think I can help you about Wi-Fi. Did you forgot to instal MODULES for DooMKernel (v15 onwards)? Don't know what your homebuton problem might be.
And my questions:
1.Can I change baseband from -36 to -64 at any time, or must I flash whole ROM or Kernel again?
2.Will I be able to uninstall V6 Supercharger if I want to?
3.How could I made whole backup of my ROM (using arconium 6.1)?

1. Yes, just flash thecrequiered libs
2. Yes, there's an uninstall option.
3. Using clockwordmod recovery
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk

The phone number problem is an android issue - nothing to do with the phone per se... you'll need to put your new sim card into a different non-android phone and update the "my phone number" settings... (I used my old Samsung Tocco!)..
Wifi - you may need to re-install the wifi libs as per SEK610i's suggestion..
Regarding home button... mmm.. never seen that before!.. have you got root explorer or other file manager?
Have a look in here... /system/usr/keylayout/pm8058-keypad.kl
does key102 say "home wake_dropped" next to it? it should!

im_iceman said:
The phone number problem is an android issue - nothing to do with the phone per se... you'll need to put your new sim card into a different non-android phone and update the "my phone number" settings... (I used my old Samsung Tocco!)..
Wifi - you may need to re-install the wifi libs as per SEK610i's suggestion..
Regarding home button... mmm.. never seen that before!.. have you got root explorer or other file manager?
Have a look in here... /system/usr/keylayout/pm8058-keypad.kl
does key102 say "home wake_dropped" next to it? it should!
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Hey Iceman,
Thanks for the reply, I had modules installed for wifi. Didnt know that about a ported number only problem no old phones LOL, nevermind will have to just add a new my number 2 or something.
Anyways managed to sort the home key issue, after installing arconium 7.02 beta, I installed arconium 6.01 and all works well.
I should have done this at the start rather than delete the junk apps myself as arc 6.01 works really well.
Infact I have setcpu installed the phone is on brazilian wax and it is as smooth as the GS2 now, even with a big live wallpaper for the background.
So I'm really happy now, I also installed volume + to try and sort out some sound issued im having basically the microphone is a little crackly and vibrates when listening to some songs and youtube vids, volume + has improved it a bit, I know its not my phone as my previous arc s also had it and I sent it back thinking it was faulty, although that was also restarting itself from time to time too.
Anyway thanks very much for all your help you've been a star mate!.

always happy to help a 1990's throw back top of the class, american fighter pilot, like myself!

hehehe
sorry If you drop your coffee its just me and goose doing a flyby!

Hi Iceman,
Any chance you could help please?,
Just managed to create my own Rom I know unbelievable right?, well I used bits and bobs from the Arc rom, used dooms kernel, and bits from themes and new s apps etc and tweaked a bit with lovely new themes and voila perfect.
problem is being too much of a smart arse I formatted my sd card just as I was about to install an updated leaner rom that i'd made, so i decided I would just connect the phone up to fastboot and install the rom from there.
Well I thought the system command was to install a rom, so i typed fastboot flash system "my roms name and .zip at the end it erased then wrote quite quickly and alarm bells started to ring cos I thought no way thats installed a rom.
Anyways I just get doom kernels logo now and nothing else it wont go further for me to get into CWM.
Although its allowing me into fastboot so hopefully its not bricked.
I'll post this question in main thread also, as I'm stressed LOL!
Cheers
Mate

[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 ?

[Q] Arc S stuck after flashing jelly sandwich 7.0, who can help plz?

I need a big help on the following issue.
A few hours ago I flashed my Xperia Arc S from Jelly Sandwich 4.1 to 7.0
Did the full wipe cache thing etc.
Have chosen in Aroma the Xperia T stuff and as thema Xperia Stock
Everything went ok, so I continued installing my backupped apps. Sofar I had no problems.
After I installed everything I needed, I wanted to change my background, so I pushed on the upper left on top of a screen
and I have chosen for Xperia Background Gallery (100 backgrounds)
When I selected a nice background, the phone was going in a black screen and it was not possible to do anything with my phone.
Suddenly my phone tried to start up again, but that went wrong.
The only thing happens is that my ArcKnight kernel is trying to boot, I see the screen ArcKnight for a second of 10 and it fades away.
It's not possible to go in CWM cause the home button doesn"t flash. I tried to remove the battery, but that doesn"t help.
It is also not possible to turn off the phone. The on/off button doesn't work either.
My Phone is an Arc S
ArcKnight kernel 3.5.1 with WiFi modules
Baseband 77
Jelly Sandwich 7.0
Android 4.1.1
Cause it's my first post I had to place the question in this section
I hope someone can help me getting my phone in the air again.
grtz frenzke68

frenzke68 said:
I need a big help on the following issue.
A few hours ago I flashed my Xperia Arc S from Jelly Sandwich 4.1 to 7.0
Did the full wipe cache thing etc.
Have chosen in Aroma the Xperia T stuff and as thema Xperia Stock
Everything went ok, so I continued installing my backupped apps. Sofar I had no problems.
After I installed everything I needed, I wanted to change my background, so I pushed on the upper left on top of a screen
and I have chosen for Xperia Background Gallery (100 backgrounds)
When I selected a nice background, the phone was going in a black screen and it was not possible to do anything with my phone.
Suddenly my phone tried to start up again, but that went wrong.
The only thing happens is that my ArcKnight kernel is trying to boot, I see the screen ArcKnight for a second of 10 and it fades away.
It's not possible to go in CWM cause the home button doesn"t flash. I tried to remove the battery, but that doesn"t help.
It is also not possible to turn off the phone. The on/off button doesn't work either.
My Phone is an Arc S
ArcKnight kernel 3.5.1 with WiFi modules
Baseband 77
Jelly Sandwich 7.0
Android 4.1.1
Cause it's my first post I had to place the question in this section
I hope someone can help me getting my phone in the air again.
grtz frenzke68
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Yeah something has gone wrong, probably related to the kernel (not sure because my bootloader's locked). You'll have to flash a rootable stock rom, flash it, install cwm, and install JS 7 again. Maybe something wasn't installed correctly previously =/

Try flashing another kernel with CWM

Overdose1986 said:
Try flashing another kernel with CWM
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thnx, I managed installing another kernel and I'm in the air again !
topic can be closed

I dont know if im in the correct trade but i just want to know if somebody is having problem with the album? Im having force close, its says credential manager stopped. Any help? Sorry this is my first post. Im using jelly sandwich 7.1
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finli said:
I dont know if im in the correct trade but i just want to know if somebody is having problem with the album? Im having force close, its says credential manager stopped. Any help? Sorry this is my first post. Im using jelly sandwich 7.1
Sent from my LT18 using xda app-developers app
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jelly sandwich 7.1 is sucks.

try to flash these media apps (especially album app). see if these work because they do for me

[Q] Arc S takes ages to start

Hello,
I flashed the Racing Bean Custom ROM and installed the Fusion Kernel, but when I'm starting my phone it takes a long time after the Kernel Logo disappears or I can enter the CWM. The general startup process needs sometimes 7 minutes, and that ain't normal, is it?
I performed a clean install (wipe caches, delete and format etc.) and this occurs on all kernels i have tried so far (Lupus, Fusion, Radeon)
How do I repair this?

Completely normal on first boot after installing new ROM/firmware.

Someguyfromhell said:
Completely normal on first boot after installing new ROM/firmware.
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I know that, but it still occurs after 5 reboots.

how many days have you had the the new rom working ?
some times you need to let it settle
I'm running on lupus/paranoiandorid and it takes about 45 seconds
but the first ones took (to me ) ages it gets better whit use
also if you delete cache and dalvik the phone will need to update everything everytime
apps etc so be patient and should be ok
Raps

Well I had this new ROM for a few days now - but before that I had CM10 for a month and there was the same problem

Are you using fusion 4, 4.1 or 4.3 with beam ?
I read there were some problem for those using 4.1 and some claim is working well with 4.3 although the recomended is 4.0 might be worth a look
Raps

larsthmn said:
Well I had this new ROM for a few days now - but before that I had CM10 for a month and there was the same problem
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User error then I suspect, and you should have stated that in the OP.
Sent from Myushi

Well, now I have Racing Bean with the FXP Kernel, which has brought the best Benchmark result so far - I hope the ROM will "settle" as you said and run fine.
Thank you for your help,
Lars

larsthmn said:
Well, now I have Racing Bean with the FXP Kernel, which has brought the best Benchmark result so far - I hope the ROM will "settle" as you said and run fine.
Thank you for your help,
Lars
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Man, can you tell me exactly which FXP kernel you used? D:

Phenomzye said:
Man, can you tell me exactly which FXP kernel you used? D:
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The one from Cyagonenmod 10 .. but with it Wifi is not working and I haven't found the Wifi Modules for it yet.
BUT ... I'm now using the Lupus Kernel for a few days and it's still running very badly with every Kernel. Any suggestions to fix that?

[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
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Same thing!!
msc3169 said:
Try doing a clean install
- Flash stock ICS .587 ftf
- Flash Kernel
- Wipe data,cache & dalvik
- Install ROM
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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.
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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.
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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...

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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?