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AT&T 6.1.C.1.107 update

After update to 105, I have another notice software update to 6.1.C.1.107 and updating right now

how are you getting these notifications. I'm not getting anything!

Yeah, I am getting no update notifications. Everything I try says I'm already up-to-date.

Im not getting any notifications either. When i check for and update it says i cant check for one until 24 hours has passed -.-

I tried to upgrade my girlfriends ion and it said the same as many of you, that it was up to date and there was no update. I used the Sony support chat line and asked what was up, I was told I wasn't really supposed to be aware of the upgrade as it had not officially been released yet, and that it would be official and ready at 9:30AM tomorrow. I was not told if that was EST or what time zone also, in case anyone is wondering.

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Ics my xperia ion
I just check software update on xperia ion i28at but not new update , i connect to pc companion and notification say " your phone has last update " . Firmware my phone is 2.3.7 , xperia ion i28at

Yeh I flashed back to stock GB then updated via SUS. Once I booted up and connected to wifi I got the update notification on the phone to .107 even though SUS said I had the latest version. 107 was only about 23mb.
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I'm getting a loop between .05and 07. Updated to version on SuS and booted up got a notification for .05 wth--
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No loop for me. Once i got the notification for .107 on the phone and updated that was it. Can't check for updates manually on the phone more than once a day.

Clearing data for update center, then turning off automatic notifications will temporarily stop the update loop cycle. At least that has worked for me - no notification for the past 18 hours. So far the new ROM looks solid, rooted very easily with the new quick root method in this forum.
The best part is, the Cell standby battery use seems to have been fixed - YAY - so hoping to get a full day of use easily on this ROM. A few small quirks - maybe with individual apps (did not wipe data between my updates) - could be the reason. For example, Gemini app manager no longer can identify the permissions for each app - that was something I used heavily to keep my apps under control. Memory use is higher as some users pointed out, but I would expect it with a newer OS - does not seem to affect performance much, although my home launcher has been restarting every now and then (I use Holo Launcher HD).
So far so good - lets see how battery and performance work out for the next few days - but the Ion feels like a solid performer now with ICS - if we could get JB on it someday... but I guess I am being greedy
Cheers - thanks Spectre51 for yet another accurate prediction on the update.
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asengupt said:
Clearing data for update center, then turning off automatic notifications will temporarily stop the update loop cycle. At least that has worked for me - no notification for the past 18 hours. So far the new ROM looks solid, rooted very easily with the new quick root method in this forum.
The best part is, the Cell standby battery use seems to have been fixed - YAY - so hoping to get a full day of use easily on this ROM. A few small quirks - maybe with individual apps (did not wipe data between my updates) - could be the reason. For example, Gemini app manager no longer can identify the permissions for each app - that was something I used heavily to keep my apps under control. Memory use is higher as some users pointed out, but I would expect it with a newer OS - does not seem to affect performance much, although my home launcher has been restarting every now and then (I use Holo Launcher HD).
So far so good - lets see how battery and performance work out for the next few days - but the Ion feels like a solid performer now with ICS - if we could get JB on it someday... but I guess I am being greedy
Cheers - thanks Spectre51 for yet another accurate prediction on the update.
J
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I got bootlooped and went from 107 to flashing a framework from 106 and now i lost root and cannot re root lol
Shell gets root but nothing else will be granted root not even superuser its permissions are stuck at -r-
Actually according to root explorer Superuser has read write for Owner, but not execute, it has read and exacute for others and group, hum

I flashed. 105 but now I can't download. 107 any have a clue why????
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raven4757 said:
I flashed. 105 but now I can't download. 107 any have a clue why????
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Have you been checking the server all day? I have and now I cannot get 107 back ATM, maybe 107 wasn't even suppose to be out, I really think 107 had a security flaw I rooted that sooooo easy, but im having a hell of a time on 105 for some reason,
Speaking of which I fixed it, If you have Flash tool and got Superuser installed but didn't acttualy get root, install a fresh FtF then in Flash took click the lock Icon after you do the FtF flash and it roots with SuperSU not Superuser, hate superuser.......

Yeah iv been checking all day I got the update notice but it won't download its really frustrateing
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Try sus
Or the update center app we have
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Cheers - thanks Spectre51 for yet another accurate prediction on the update.
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Glad I could be of service
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Checked on the pc says my phone is up todate and when I try via the phone it says can't download so I'm stumped does anyone have the 107 file?
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raven4757 said:
Checked on the pc says my phone is up todate and when I try via the phone it says can't download so I'm stumped does anyone have the 107 file?
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I think AT&T pulled the update back. I flashed back to GB today and then couldn't update via SUS or PC Companion. Flashed the .105 ftf and get no update notification to .107. Guess we will have to wait to see what they release. Just a note .107 isn't listed as certified on ptcrb.com and one thing I did notice about .107 was that you could go to landscape mode even on the home screen which was nice. Can't in .105.

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I think AT&T pulled the update back. I flashed back to GB today and then couldn't update via SUS or PC Companion. Flashed the .105 ftf and get no update notification to .107. Guess we will have to wait to see what they release. Just a note .107 isn't listed as certified on ptcrb.com and one thing I did notice about .107 was that you could go to landscape mode even on the home screen which was nice. Can't in .105.
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Ok thanks for the info
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Older GB baseband on JB

I have an at and using a JB ROM but the newer base bands from the 800i versions are horrible in my area. Usually have to play phone tag to get people to hear me. I can hear them find but they can't hear me. It was the same thing doing an ICS ROM as well. I remember I was able to load different base bands for ICS (can't find the thread anymore). Is it possible because I love JB but not being able to talk on the first few calls is bad for me and work. Any help here?
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what your problem anyways.....u want gb kernel on jb?????

no i wanted older -36 baseband on JB but it didnt work, just borked my phone so I just went back to cyan 7.2.0 and said screw it, took awhile cuz i really messed up stuff but im unlocked bootloader so had access to flashmode and fixed it finally. just wish i had JB. Oh well.

devi59 said:
no i wanted older -36 baseband on JB but it didnt work, just borked my phone so I just went back to cyan 7.2.0 and said screw it, took awhile cuz i really messed up stuff but im unlocked bootloader so had access to flashmode and fixed it finally. just wish i had JB. Oh well.
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U hve try to use that baseband to your jb??but its borked..u mean bricked??in flashing....exclude system..fota..kernel accept.baseband right??yes ics mny choise of bb but I cant see the different...so dont want JB anymore??this all about gaming huh...finding the best for myself too..
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devi59 said:
I have an at and using a JB ROM but the newer base bands from the 800i versions are horrible in my area. Usually have to play phone tag to get people to hear me. I can hear them find but they can't hear me. It was the same thing doing an ICS ROM as well. I remember I was able to load different base bands for ICS (can't find the thread anymore). Is it possible because I love JB but not being able to talk on the first few calls is bad for me and work. Any help here?
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You mean this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382657 and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469473;) I had a similar problem with -36 baseband would not detect sim card had to reflash stock

tallman43 said:
You mean this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382657 and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469473;) I had a similar problem with -36 baseband would not detect sim card had to reflash stock
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Yea basically that exactly, I wanted to use the patch because -36 is the best for my area. 3G/4G (I have the at&t play so I have 4g) wasnt the big issue because in my area we dont have 4g yet, but if anyone would call (or i would call) when on any of the newer basebands, I could hear them but they couldn't hear me. After playing call tag for awhile, it would work, but if I went somewhere and switched towers, I would have to play "tag" all over again. Being a manger of a store I need to be accessable all the time so it was causing issues with work. Thanks anyway. If anyone DOES happen to get -36 working with some of the JB Roms (I used pacman and turbo to try out) PLEASE post on this thread so I can try it out. I bought the play for gaming, but I kept my PSP. I'm glad I did, the promises from Sony for gaming just have never really panned out on it. I play a little bit on my phone here and there, but I still keep my PSP for mostly everying.

[Q] text messages send fail after OTA

***If your having similar issues, please call sprint to make them aware of the issue.****
Anyways, can any one help me. I updated to jelly bean OTA, and since then my LGOG does not like to send text messages out. My phone will not send messages shorter than 10-20 characters. Im in the CHICAGO area. No problem receiving them, just more often then not i get a failed sent. I have tried resetting the phone hard/soft. I took my phone into sprint and they said I need a new phone. Wtf! Anyone have this issue, or have any ideas to resolve this?
Im pretty disapointed right now, the phone was flawless before the update! Never had a single problem before. Thanks in advance.
UPDATE.. In conclusion,if anyone is interested, I believe the new jellybean update just doesn't play well with my towers in my area of Chicago. With the jelly bean update my voice signal was excellent, but the data signal was degraded. I always noticed, with ics while 4glte was connected, the voice signal was less. With jelly bean it seemed to be just the opposite at all times, great voice so so data connection. Only if i could have both and jellybean wtf?? Maybe someone could help me on here and explain a radio/jelly combo i would have best of both worlds.
Seems to be a Chicago issue.
**Either way I aquired LGNPST and original TOT file and reflashed the phone with original software and have not accepted the jellybean update for now.**
If you would like me to host the files needed PM me, I'll send you links.
I suposed I could have tried to reflash ZV9/ICS or ZV9 radios, but I bricked the phone before trying that.

I must have got the best phone out there. I've never had a problem with any software version we've had.

***If you have this issue please call sprint, so they are aware of issue****
cremator75 said:
I must have got the best phone out there. I've never had a problem with any software version we've had.
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Rub it in why dont ya.... Well mine was the best android phone that i have owned. I never had a single issue before this.

I guess since i havent got any responses no one else has this issue. Is there anyway to reflash jellybean on my phone again?

Have you tried a ##72786# in the dialer? It will reprogram the phone. It won't erase anything.
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I've been having the same problem
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_Epic said:
Have you tried a ##72786# in the dialer? It will reprogram the phone. It won't erase anything.
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I have not tried the ## but ill give it a shot. Sprint may have done that.
More on this issue, it seems just not to send short messages. Like lol, no, yes anything shorter than a sentence. I have noticed tht long texts send fine, and picture text seem lightning fast. Whch is great, but cant respond to someone with a simple yes or no. Wtf
I have also noticed a bigger delay between automatic switching between 3g and 4g. Before the update the switching was seamless.
I have also rooted and reflased the ota, same issue. I did not flash the radios seperate tho.

The ## did not fix my text issue. Sprint store did do this as well.

Still have this same issue anyone figure anything out? Anyone have anymore suggestions i can try? Sprint does something on their end, and restore the phone with ## and it works for an hour, then back to the same issue.

Peteyo, are you in Chicago? Maybe it's it's a network issue. I'm having the same problem and so is my buddy. I can't believe more people aren't coming forward with this if it's a national thing.
But let me know if you find a fix, and I'll do the same. And you're right, it only happens on short messages!

Im in Chicago and having the same issues, even with other messenger apps that use stock mms, I also use whats app and have no issues. They seem to be random some send and some don't. If there is a fix please post it is a pain .
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***If you have this issue please call sprint, so they are aware of issue****
I have chalked it up to LG sucking! or I supose it could be sprint. The JB update they pushed changes the way the phone communicates with the towers. I grabbed bits and pieces from other threads with data problems and came to that conclusion. It doesn't appear to make issues with everyone, or have the same problems.
What i did, and what maybe the easiest is to reflash the phone back to its original form out of the box. Also im not accepting the ZVB/jelly bean update that messed up our phones. To return to original state, u must aquire LGSNPT, and Sprint`s original tot file. You can find these two in the developer sections. Its really easy and painless and get you right back where u need to be. The toughest part is putting your phone into download mode. vol+ vol- and power buttons.
Make sure u back up your pictures/things you may want to keep.
Option 2 you can **** around and try to find an ICS file, root your phone, and flash it back to ics. Or better yet root and flash ZV9 radios.
However im not sure if these will work. I have not been able to find ZV9 radios.
Option 3 if you have insurance get a new reman phone, or if no insurance pay sprint 50bucks for a reman phone. But you will still have the same issue if you update to ZVB/jellybean.
I wish I new more about this stuff and make a custom radio that has the voice improvements from ZVB/Jellybean, and the data from ICS/ZV9. Probably not even possible.
vetta 360 said:
Im in Chicago and having the same issues, even with other messenger apps that use stock mms, I also use whats app and have no issues. They seem to be random some send and some don't. If there is a fix please post it is a pain .
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I'm in the Chicago area and noticed the same thing...
The strange part of all of this is that my text messages will always send if they are greater than about 10 to 20 characters. Anything smaller than that amount will give me a send failure. Has anyone else had that experience?
Data and Cell Reception have been stellar for myself since the update -- I believe I was having the texting issues before OTA (though I wasn't rooted at that point)

***If you have this issue please call sprint, so they are aware of issue****
That was my exact issue! I had to send complete sentences. WTF
BBetz said:
I'm in the Chicago area and noticed the same thing...
The strange part of all of this is that my text messages will always send if they are greater than about 10 to 20 characters. Anything smaller than that amount will give me a send failure. Has anyone else had that experience?
Data and Cell Reception have been stellar for myself since the update -- I believe I was having the texting issues before OTA (though I wasn't rooted at that point)
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peteyo said:
That was my exact issue! I had to send complete sentences. WTF
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Don't you feel a greater level of sophistication when you have to type an entire sentence?
I'm sure it's Sprint trying to cut down on their SMS costs, but I'm not a conspiracy theorist.

Funny! I guess I should have just added a bunch of quick messages that are complete sentences for a yes or no answers. And the lesser 4g reception does slow down my midget porn downloading. Maybe it really is a win win...
BBetz said:
Don't you feel a greater level of sophistication when you have to type an entire sentence?
I'm sure it's Sprint trying to cut down on their SMS costs, but I'm not a conspiracy theorist.
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Yeah I have the same problem on my Lg Optimus. In Chicago Area on sprint too. My one friend has verizon and has a cheeper lg smart phone and has the same problem. I think it is something with LG. I should have bought the Galaxy.
peteyo said:
***If your having similar issues, please call sprint to make them aware of the issue.****
Anyways, can any one help me. I updated to jelly bean OTA, and since then my LGOG does not like to send text messages out. My phone will not send messages shorter than 10-20 characters. Im in the CHICAGO area. No problem receiving them, just more often then not i get a failed sent. I have tried resetting the phone hard/soft. I took my phone into sprint and they said I need a new phone. Wtf! Anyone have this issue, or have any ideas to resolve this?
Im pretty disapointed right now, the phone was flawless before the update! Never had a single problem before. Thanks in advance.
UPDATE.. In conclusion,if anyone is interested, I believe the new jellybean update just doesn't play well with my towers in my area of Chicago. With the jelly bean update my voice signal was excellent, but the data signal was degraded. I always noticed, with ics while 4glte was connected, the voice signal was less. With jelly bean it seemed to be just the opposite at all times, great voice so so data connection. Only if i could have both and jellybean wtf?? Maybe someone could help me on here and explain a radio/jelly combo i would have best of both worlds.
Seems to be a Chicago issue.
**Either way I aquired LGNPST and original TOT file and reflashed the phone with original software and have not accepted the jellybean update for now.**
If you would like me to host the files needed PM me, I'll send you links.
I suposed I could have tried to reflash ZV9/ICS or ZV9 radios, but I bricked the phone before trying that.
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Searching this one word text problem for a friend. Has this been resolved yet and can anyone point me in the right direction. Thanks
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jondroid2 said:
Searching this one word text problem for a friend. Has this been resolved yet and can anyone point me in the right direction. Thanks
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It has not been fixed yet, and I'm starting to believe it may never unless people start complaining more. I strongly encourage people to call sprint support often regarding this, if you would like to see it fixed. I have opened a couple cases with Sprint business support (corporate account here). If more people raise a stink, they have to do something!

Will do. Thanks for the quick reply:thumbup:
Btw.... You guys have one beast of a phone! Congrats:beer::thumbup:
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R800at Help (Multiple Issues)

Hey Everyone,
I have been going through hell troubleshooting this fone for a week now. I would like to have this thread to keep a log of what has been going on. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Back story
Got phone from eBay. I know, I know. It is a prototype etched with "Not For Sale CB5XXXXXXX" on the front of the bezel (numbers hidden for privacy). The phone is in immaculate condition with a perfect screen and absolutely zero scratches. It appears to be used very little. It had a screen protector installed so perfectly that it wasn't even noticed by the seller. Also, it came with a white back cover but the bezel is blue. All these facts leave me with some questions.
The sticker under the battery reads:
Sony Ericsson
MoP 1251.18 11W19
Type: AAD - 388087 - BV AA CB5
Prototype not for sale S1 1251-5447.18
Not Type approved Prototype build: TP Blue AT&T
There are 2 bar codes and S/N and some other numbers and Made in China after that.
(If any of the above number should be kept private please let me know and I will remove them.)
More Back Story
Phone works 100% stock with my T-Mobile SIM card. I can get into fastboot fine. I can successfully flash superuser to get root on the stock ROM. I can then flash kernels too. I verified that it is unlocked with the Sony unlock code.
Here is where it gets good.
When I flash ROMS, all hell breaks loose. Gin2Jelly worked great! I had partitioned my SD card and loaded all my apps with Titanium Backup and was about to use it as a daily driver..... until I inserted the SIM. No service. SIM works fine in other phones.
Then I started trying other ROMS. The would flash okay. After booting and waiting the prescribed 10 mins as usual for all ROMs multiple issues arose. No icons, H/W buttons not functioning, etc.
This is where I am at. What could be going wrong?

Set your apn settings manually for tmobile.

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Set your apn settings manually for tmobile.
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Hmmm.... I forgot to mention one other issue. On Gin2Jelly, I tried that and was unable to set them at all. They wouldn't save. I was so frustrated. If I set the Name, APN, MMSC and backed out without saving the new APN would show up in the list. Once I set the MCC and MNC, and either saved or backed out, the new APN disappeared.
The SIM card simply would not be recognized. I even tried an app called Tweakker APN INTERNET MMS that is supposed to help with this glitch and no go.
Thanks for the reply. I wish it was that simple.

SUNDAY BUMP!
Bueler??
Just tried Turbo Gamer Edition. NO SERVICE!!!! I guess I'm not going to get this phone working. The ROM loads fully but I cant enter any APN settings. They won't save. Tweakker East Internet and MMS app not detecting SIM card either. This effin blows.

echardcore said:
SUNDAY BUMP!
Bueler??
Just tried Turbo Gamer Edition. NO SERVICE!!!! I guess I'm not going to get this phone working. The ROM loads fully but I cant enter any APN settings. They won't save. Tweakker East Internet and MMS app not detecting SIM card either. This effin blows.
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Is your bootloader unlocked!?!?

chery2k said:
Is your bootloader unlocked!?!?
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Yes. I can get into fastboot and flash things successfully.

R800a_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf is the only FTF that seems to work 100%. Is this the right version my my model?

Hi too have the same prototype model etching on the bottom below the key buttons withe same marking underneath the battery. I am running it on tmobile in the USA without issues. When I received this phone it was bootloader unlocked however mine was sim locked. Had to get in touch with alejandrissimo to get sim unlocked.
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ozzmanj1 said:
Hi too have the same prototype model etching on the bottom below the key buttons withe same marking underneath the battery. I am running it on tmobile in the USA without issues. When I received this phone it was bootloader unlocked however mine was sim locked. Had to get in touch with alejandrissimo to get sim unlocked.
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Question - Would your T-Mobile SIM work on the stock ROM? Mine seems to function fine once I enter the APK settings. I thought that if it is SIM Locked that I wouldn't be able to use my T-Mo SIM on stock ROM.

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Question - Would your T-Mobile SIM work on the stock ROM? Mine seems to function fine once I enter the APK settings. I thought that if it is SIM Locked that I wouldn't be able to use my T-Mo SIM on stock ROM.
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Ay one point I had the at&t firmware Nd it worked fine. However I am in nxt l.e. and it works great. And in my area I get hspa+ (5-7mbps down/ 1-3mbps up)
I had to look up the T-Mobile apn settings. Just install the app tweaker from the Google play store. Its automatic, make sure your on wifi. It will look up the correct apn settings for tmpbile USA or whatever/wherever and install. No issues after that.
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ozzmanj1 said:
Hi too have the same prototype model etching on the bottom below the key buttons withe same marking underneath the battery. I am running it on tmobile in the USA without issues. When I received this phone it was bootloader unlocked however mine was sim locked. Had to get in touch with alejandrissimo to get sim unlocked.
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Whats the difference between a prototype and a normal xplay
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ozzmanj1 said:
Ay one point I had the at&t firmware Nd it worked fine. However I am in nxt l.e. and it works great. And in my area I get hspa+ (5-7mbps down/ 1-3mbps up)
I had to look up the T-Mobile apn settings. Just install the app tweaker from the Google play store. Its automatic, make sure your on wifi. It will look up the correct apn settings for tmpbile USA or whatever/wherever and install. No issues after that.
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My SIM won't work in other ROMs so it won't let me set APN settings. I've tried that app as well. The app only works if it can detect a SIM card. The phone won't even detect a SIM card unless I am on FTF R800a_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf. This is my main issue. Does this mean I am SIM locked?

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Whats the difference between a prototype and a normal xplay
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READ the OP please

So here is a run-down of what I just did.
1. Flashed R800a_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf via Flashtool in Quickboot mode
2. Booted into stock ROM and inserted SIM card and was able to browse and make calls.
3. Entered bootable recovery wih Quckboot
4. Flashed Lupus 720p
5. Booted into stock ROM and was still able to call and browse
6. Made a NANDroid backup
7. Wiped Cache/Dalvik
8. Installed Gin2Jellybean 2.4.0 from Lupus CWM
9. Booted, waited 10, rebooted
10. SIM not detected. Unable to enter APN settings. Tweakker APN app says "Your SIM card cannot be used. Please make sure your SIM card is inserted and you are in an area with GSM signal and then restart the process..."
I don't understand how my SIM can work in OEM ROM but can't in all other ROMs.
Am I doing something wrong? Should I try another FTF?

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READ the OP please
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Dude obv I read it is it that tv out play or something ive never seen one or heard of it thats why I'm curious ive heard of the dev ones with tv out but prototype never? Sooooo? Differences?
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psxpetey said:
Dude obv I read it is it that tv out play or something ive never seen one or heard of it thats why I'm curious ive heard of the dev ones with tv out but prototype never? Sooooo? Differences?
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Gotcha. My bad. I been troubleshooting this for like 2 weeks. Not really sure, LOL!
So,
I hooked up with Alejandrissimo who was able to properly unlock my phone. He said that it was unlocked previously with some copycat tool rather than the one he used. The copycat tools touch the hardware side of the device and the original tool doesn't. This prevented the usual method of unlocking and more steps were needed. This test involved the "Testpoint" method. This required me to remove the sticker under the battery and use a paper clip ( I also tried a small wire but the paper clip worked best) to short one contact to a ground spot for the battery while plugging the USB in and then clicking a button on the tool on my screen. All the while, Alejandrissimo was remoted into my PC and helping me along the way. This is almost necessary because both of your hands are tied up with the paper clip and USB plug. It was intense, LOL. Of course I donated to him for his time.
I am still testing. It seems to be randomly rebooting after R800a_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf, / LuPuS_zeus_Stock-gB+iCsv5 / Gin2JellyBean v2.4.0.
UPDATE After flashing a stable firmware, LuPuS_zeus_GingerBreadv10-ram.img, and Gin2Jelly, sadly my SIM card is still not detected yet worked in the ROM on the phone after the process was done.

ozzmanj1 said:
Ay one point I had the at&t firmware Nd it worked fine. However I am in nxt l.e. and it works great. And in my area I get hspa+ (5-7mbps down/ 1-3mbps up)
I had to look up the T-Mobile apn settings. Just install the app tweaker from the Google play store. Its automatic, make sure your on wifi. It will look up the correct apn settings for tmpbile USA or whatever/wherever and install. No issues after that.
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Can you tell me which actual full version number you use? Is it any of these?
R800a_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftfwith vendor partition NEWEST FTF
R800a_2.3.3_Rogers.ftf
R800a_3.0.1.A.0.145_Telcel.ftf
R800a_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf
R800a_4.0.2.A.0.42_North America.ftf

echardcore said:
Can you tell me which actual full version number you use? Is it any of these?
R800a_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftfwith vendor partition NEWEST FTF
R800a_2.3.3_Rogers.ftf
R800a_3.0.1.A.0.145_Telcel.ftf
R800a_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf
R800a_4.0.2.A.0.42_North America.ftf
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Any of those will work on your R800at , I flashed [.79] without problems. I have flashed them all in the past and I have used my device on T-Mobile and AT&T. Also don't worry about the whole R800a and R800at thing, they are basically the same phone, both capable of HSPA+ just released in different regions of the world. Which is why all of those firmwares will work on your phone. The [.270] is not the most current ATT firmware though, [.285] is.
Also you should note, that flashing a stock firmware is only for setting partition sizes and the baseband, after you flash a custom kernel and rom, most of the stock firmware you flashed in the FTF is gone. It is just good practice to flash a stock firmware and also gives you a clean install to easily troubleshoot from.
Per your OP though, I can tell you that booting up after flashing something and having no icons and hardware buttons not working is a wrong firmware problem, whether it be the FTF or the Rom you flashed.
I do know that every Gsm firmware has booted on my R800at without problems, which makes me wonder if some of your problems could be due to the fact your R800at was only a prototype and its hard to say what was modified for the actual release compared to yours and even compared to ozzmanj's

echardcore said:
Gotcha. My bad. I been troubleshooting this for like 2 weeks. Not really sure, LOL!
So,
I hooked up with Alejandrissimo who was able to properly unlock my phone. He said that it was unlocked previously with some copycat tool rather than the one he used. The copycat tools touch the hardware side of the device and the original tool doesn't. This prevented the usual method of unlocking and more steps were needed. This test involved the "Testpoint" method. This required me to remove the sticker under the battery and use a paper clip ( I also tried a small wire but the paper clip worked best) to short one contact to a ground spot for the battery while plugging the USB in and then clicking a button on the tool on my screen. All the while, Alejandrissimo was remoted into my PC and helping me along the way. This is almost necessary because both of your hands are tied up with the paper clip and USB plug. It was intense, LOL. Of course I donated to him for his time.
I am still testing. It seems to be randomly rebooting after R800a_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf, / LuPuS_zeus_Stock-gB+iCsv5 / Gin2JellyBean v2.4.0.
UPDATE After flashing a stable firmware, LuPuS_zeus_GingerBreadv10-ram.img, and Gin2Jelly, sadly my SIM card is still not detected yet worked in the ROM on the phone after the process was done.
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Hmm thats weird ive testpoint unlocked mine as well but it works like a dream
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216Monster said:
Any of those will work on your R800at , I flashed [.79] without problems. I have flashed them all in the past and I have used my device on T-Mobile and AT&T. Also don't worry about the whole R800a and R800at thing, they are basically the same phone, both capable of HSPA+ just released in different regions of the world. Which is why all of those firmwares will work on your phone. The [.270] is not the most current ATT firmware though, [.285] is.
Also you should note, that flashing a stock firmware is only for setting partition sizes and the baseband, after you flash a custom kernel and rom, most of the stock firmware you flashed in the FTF is gone. It is just good practice to flash a stock firmware and also gives you a clean install to easily troubleshoot from.
Per your OP though, I can tell you that booting up after flashing something and having no icons and hardware buttons not working is a wrong firmware problem, whether it be the FTF or the Rom you flashed.
I do know that every Gsm firmware has booted on my R800at without problems, which makes me wonder if some of your problems could be due to the fact your R800at was only a prototype and its hard to say what was modified for the actual release compared to yours and even compared to ozzmanj's
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His prototype sounds like mine (see photos) I have flashed several ROMS before settling on NXT LE. And I had no issues with any of them. Again though I did have to hit up Alejandrissimo to sim unlock it as my bootloader was unlocked when I got it. Only difference was mine was the standard black and no AT&T branding.

Alien sounds on calls :/ ST

HI, I do not know if this is a common problem with xperia ion but sometimes I make calls I cannot manage to make them well because I get a weird alien sound, sometimes it happens when I receive calls to. I have Straight Talk At&t simcard, with black96i rom installed. It have happened to me in all JB roms. Any help?

Najuto9tail said:
HI, I do not know if this is a common problem with xperia ion but sometimes I make calls I cannot manage to make them well because I get a weird alien sound, sometimes it happens when I receive calls to. I have Straight Talk At&t simcard, with black96i rom installed. It have happened to me in all JB roms. Any help?
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Maybe they are trying to comunicate?
I think it must be damaged speaker

yUlekk said:
Maybe they are trying to comunicate?
I think it must be damaged speaker
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:laugh:
You made me laugh, well the speaker is not damaged because in at&t ics firmware it did not have this problem. It only happens with other roms that are not at&t stock.

A rough guess: Maybe flashing a baseband from stock lt28at ROM will work?

Najuto9tail said:
HI, I do not know if this is a common problem with xperia ion but sometimes I make calls I cannot manage to make them well because I get a weird alien sound, sometimes it happens when I receive calls to. I have Straight Talk At&t simcard, with black96i rom installed. It have happened to me in all JB roms. Any help?
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Say hi to them for me! Told them we need another pyramid.
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Najuto9tail said:
HI, I do not know if this is a common problem with xperia ion but sometimes I make calls I cannot manage to make them well because I get a weird alien sound, sometimes it happens when I receive calls to. I have Straight Talk At&t simcard, with black96i rom installed. It have happened to me in all JB roms. Any help?
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Maybe an Invasion! Lol

Lol, I figure out that I just need to soft reboot my phone once in a while. I installed xposed framework and installed a reboot mode. Which helps me soft reboot phone quickly. That fixes the issue.

It's a common problem for the LT28at running international based firmware.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z