Hello xda members,
as you all know, the navigation buttons (home,back.settings) in Xperia s are kinda frustrating, you don't really see them and have to guess where to press.
I have official 4.0.4 "sony ROM" on my device, few questions:
1) what is the easiest way to make the navigation buttons visible? (I don't want to change my ROM, I like the official one..)
2) is there official JB ROM for this device?
AW: [Q] Just bought new Xperia S. need help with customizing
1. I think theres a code line you have to add to build prop Just search the forum for it.
2. No but its getting updated to Jb in April We're all waiting anxiously
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about 1. whats a code line? sorry for my ignorance
xmxmichael said:
about 1. whats a code line? sorry for my ignorance
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I would suggest you read this thread to get the most from your XS. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137561&page=257
corum3 said:
I would suggest you read this thread to get the most from your XS. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137561&page=257
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as i understand this thread is for some customized ROM, I wanna stick with the official...
just want to change the navigation buttons and make them visible...is that possible?
You need to root your phone before being able to do what you want. What build number do you currently have in settings / about phone
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Ben36 said:
You need to root your phone before being able to do what you want. What build number do you currently have in settings / about phone
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Can I root my Xperia S (Stock ICS 4.0.4) without reverting it back to GB? Most of the threads I've seen here require the phone to be running on Gb. Build number of my phone is 6.1.A.2.55
don't have the phone next to me right now, I'll check it later
I'm familiar with the root process, after I root it, whta should I do to enable the navigation bar?
xmxmichael said:
don't have the phone next to me right now, I'll check it later
I'm familiar with the root process, after I root it, whta should I do to enable the navigation bar?
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Download the OSB enabler or install a custom ROM with it (such as XZX), which has it built in and some add ons to make them smaller.
sirius_gamer said:
Can I root my Xperia S (Stock ICS 4.0.4) without reverting it back to GB? Most of the threads I've seen here require the phone to be running on Gb. Build number of my phone is 6.1.A.2.55
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39498268
Just download the script provided in the link, run it with the phone connected. Probably the only known way of gaining root access on 2.55 right now.
For the on-screen buttons you can add
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
to build.prop and reboot.
Odp: [Q] Just bought new Xperia S. need help with customizing
salar.miri said:
Please,can someone do this and capture a screenshot and post it here.I'm a noob.please someone do this.
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Post SS of this navigation buttons? No problem, just wait a second.
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…just in case you want to use custom-rom: with PAC you get various options to customize and the "on-screen-buttons" are enabled as default - i dont use them, because i m used to the "hardware" nav-buttons.
But i remember, when using stock-rom i had little problems too using them …
DO NOT root your phone or install Custom Rom, just try to get used to it.
You'll be fine after a while, believe me
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Ok I'm gonna make this quick:
I have rooted, bl-unlocked, and re-flashed my Xperia Play with CM7.
I enjoy CM7 because it comes 100% bloat-free and comes with lots of customization options, etc. But I'd lose haptic feedback and much of the gamepad functonality... I've Supercharged it (it really flies!) and customized it TO THE MAX. Everything ICS themed, system, statusbar, apps, icons, go launcher ex, go widgets, hacker's keyboard, widget locker and so on.
But I'm starting to miss the gamepad functonality, but I'd lose every customization option I've done to it, and reverting to simple old stock.
Is there a way to deodex the Stock ROM (if it doesn't come odexed) put T-Mobile's Theme Chooser and other customizations, such as battery percentage, launch Multitasking Pro by long-pressing home button, native overclocking and other stuff? Or may be dualboot or something? Every Hybrid ROM I've have seen goes more to the CM7-side rather than SEMC-side. I would be quite happy if someone showed me some kind of "guide" on how to do just that.
I already have my complete Titanium Backup backups (synced to Dropbox ) and CWM backup. I use WotanServer to get stock ROMs and I already know how to use flashtool, fastboot and CWM so I am pretty much ready to do anything to it. Just please tell me if I can mod Stock ROM, how to, and if I could put Theme Chooser in it. Thanks!
UPDATE: I have just read that DarkForestMiX "contains the best of both worlds (cm and stock)" with functional touchpads but I can't confirm... Has anybody achieved working touchpads on all games with DarkForestMiX?
Touchpad work like they do in cm with darkforest mix so only a few games work.
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fma965 said:
Touchpad work like they do in cm with darkforest mix so only a few games work.
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Ok, I remove darkforestmix from my list. How may I put Theme Chooser into Stock then?
BONUS QUESTION: What's the most compatible FW number?
DanielEGVi said:
Ok, I remove darkforestmix from my list. How may I put Theme Chooser into Stock then?
BONUS QUESTION: What's the most compatible FW number?
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Theme Chooser will only work with cm7 framework
DanielEGVi said:
Ok, I remove darkforestmix from my list. How may I put Theme Chooser into Stock then?
BONUS QUESTION: What's the most compatible FW number?
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i say .42
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fma965 said:
i say .42
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Thanks... Uh... I forgot to ask another question So much curiosity...
Why are some FWs more compatible with other mods and what are the pros/cons of not using the lastest build? I mean, if I put .62 instead of .42 or .5x in what do I lose? Because for an user who is not familiar with stock builds it looks like a minor inconvenience, unless I am wrong, of course.
EDIT: [BLEEP] this! I'm removing CM7 once for all and flashing .62 for ONCE!!!!1!1!one!1 Then I will see if I regret or I am confortable with stock.
EDIT2: Wait, NO! I must first get someone to tell me a fairly easy way to deodex stock rom so I won't worry about (furthermore) modding!
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Thanks... Uh... I forgot to ask another question So much curiosity...
Why are some FWs more compatible with other mods and what are the pros/cons of not using the lastest build? I mean, if I put .62 instead of .42 or .5x in what do I lose? Because for an user who is not familiar with stock builds it looks like a minor inconvenience, unless I am wrong, of course.
EDIT: [BLEEP] this! I'm removing CM7 once for all and flashing .62 for ONCE!!!!1!1!one!1 Then I will see if I regret or I am confortable with stock.
EDIT2: Wait, NO! I must first get someone to tell me a fairly easy way to deodex stock rom so I won't worry about (furthermore) modding!
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why would you need to deodex? themes and mods work already.
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im using the galaxy s3
i upgraded to 4.1.2
but unable to use whatsapp on multi window
i used the signed whatspp but its not able to complete the verification process
but i can use the normal whatsapp
plzzzzz gimme a correct link fr the app
uppidada said:
im using the galaxy s3
i upgraded to 4.1.2
but unable to use whatsapp on multi window
i used the signed whatspp but its not able to complete the verification process
but i can use the normal whatsapp
plzzzzz gimme a correct link fr the app
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take a look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995697
install this mod and try to add the app in the list
erto90 said:
take a look here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995697
install this mod and try to add the app in the list
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i want to do it without rooting my phone help me plzz
uppidada said:
i want to do it without rooting my phone help me plzz
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i don't think that will be possible without root..
root is not a dangerous process, you can revert it any time with correct kernel..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039710
these apps work without rooting
uppidada said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039710
these apps work without rooting
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yeah but you want a particular whatsapp if i remember right..
can't you simply use the standard whatsapp?
erto90 said:
yeah but you want a particular whatsapp if i remember right..
can't you simply use the standard whatsapp?
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theres an watsapp app too but its not working correctly
n i need the signed watsapp coz i need it in multiwindow
i continuously use watsapp so parallely i can run other apps
can I know why you don't want to root? it solves all problems and give you the opportunity to have a faster and much better phone experience
You will not lose any data.. only add root, is fast and super easy to do
erto90 said:
can I know why you don't want to root? it solves all problems and give you the opportunity to have a faster and much better phone experience
You will not lose any data.. only add root, is fast and super easy to do
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i have heard that rooting the phone will reset all the data
Just download the exynos abuse apk and click root
That all
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uppidada said:
i have heard that rooting the phone will reset all the data
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you will not loose any data..
root with this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
and if you got camera issue go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052675
or simply root withous the risk of "breaking camera" here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
You can do it without any root. You just have to edit the apk in order to make it work with multiwindow.. There was an app here on xda that modifies the apk, so you only need to download the apk from whatsapp site (not the market), edit it, and install.. All should be fine
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uppidada said:
i have heard that rooting the phone will reset all the data
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Wrong
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can i know where v get that app
but we have to reinstall all the apps n settings aftr rooting right??
uppidada said:
but we have to reinstall all the apps n settings aftr rooting right??
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No if I understand your question correctly you Shouldn't have to reinstall them after rooting and you shouldn't lose any data either Cheers n happy Christmas
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk.Siyah Kernel Rules The Galaxy
i need to use whatsapp in multiwindow in my s3
n few other apps too
hw can i do it
i found few apps where i didnt have to root but the were available fr multiwindow
but only whatsapp is giving the trouble its not getting installed
i found those apps here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039710
May i ask why you wanna use whatsapp in multiview? I tried it and its useless, the whole multiview is useless in my opinion, oke its nice to annoy ipnone owners
i use whatsapp very often
so if its available in multiwindow
i can workout easily
I think we just have to wait on the app devs to develop apps that can properly handle multi view.
Lord knows some are still not fully 4.1.2 friendly and worse with 4.2 on the nexus.
Whats app is in bad need of some updates. For example: scrolling is awful... even on 4.2
So I say we just have to wait.
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First of all this is copied from various sources.
For SONY XPERIA ACRO S LT26W HERE
For SONY XPERIA ION LT28i HERE
No need to unlock bootloader just follow the steps below.
1. Rooting Your Phone
2. Install CWM
3. Install MIUI
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1. Rooting Your Phone By Bin4ry
2. CWM Attached
Download attached file extract it, On phone turn USB Debugging on and unknown source. and run CWM.bat
3. Rom
Copy to Internal memory and reboot when Sony Logo apear tap it for few times to enter in recovery mode. Format partition and format cache then select zip from file and select miui rom.
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Link To MIUI 3.2.8
Rom Download
3.1.18 V4 Android 4.0.4 ICS
MIUI_LT26i_3.1.18_4.0_2013
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Mediafire links without Gapps MIUI 3.1.18
1. http://www.mediafire.com/?fzafxfp69mx557a
2. http://www.mediafire.com/?lmm2vc6jh27k32v
3. http://www.mediafire.com/?cbs3czcajvla33q
4. http://www.mediafire.com/?3i47dg5t9on55i1
5. http://www.mediafire.com/?g6vzthlr33qzc8s
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Download Parts from my BOX 3.1.18
2.12.29 V4 Android 4.0.4 ICS
MIUI_LT26i_2.12.29_4.0_2012 End of the Year Edition
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Mediafire links with Gapps included MIUI 2.12.29
1. http://www.mediafire.com/?6w9v2q36b9xhb9p
2. http://www.mediafire.com/?3t9jwryd09sa2ae
3. http://www.mediafire.com/?t8hgy58al36y8uq
4. http://www.mediafire.com/?bik1679hlhihg1y
5. http://www.mediafire.com/?6aqgx9p83kiit5h
6. http://www.mediafire.com/?044noqshefj26vo
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Download Parts from my BOX 2.2.29
Google Apps
http://d-h.st/Gyk
Language Change
1. Unlock Phone
2. Press menu key and select the last option for setting
3. Touch on next tab for full setting scroll down and select the keyboard icon under the clock
4. Select the first option u will see English.
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YOUR OWN RISK
Screenshots Attached. ADW Launcher installed.
xeshan88 said:
First of all this is copied from various sources.
No need to unlock bootloader just follow the steps below.
Rom Download
MIUI_LT26i_2.12.29_4.0_2012 End of the Year Edition
Sorry for double post if its posted before I didn't find it on XDA.
I have tried it and find best for extremely best for battery life.
YOUR OWN RISK.
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Downloading for test !!!
thanks
What language are included?
thanks
Can you specific what is the battery duration??? (Screen on and phone hours)
Thanks!
No Gapps available...
Downloaded Gmail from MIUI Market but having FC
Nice rom, very smooth and good memory management, not like others miui roms.
Keep this great work.
Thanks.
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You have to install android Market, and install Gmail from there.
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what veersion of android ?
Installed. Not smooth, gps too slow. Removed
Solved my problem... flashed over my previous MIUI. No problems now.
PS: Yes it's very smooth and GPS is working fine. Try to fix permissions... and like any other rom, let it settle for a while before givings conlusions and removing.
Where is the google apps and multilang?
Anyone knows how this rom been build up!! Miui never talked about it!!
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sparxx4 said:
Anyone knows how this rom been build up!! Miui never talked about it!!
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Don't know... But miui never talked about quitting on lt26 and they did it... So I don't expect much news from them.
I suppose this is a user modded rom wich I can confirm is working without problems... Battery seems to be with same consumption... But will have to wait by the end of the day.
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so if its work maybe we can tweak it more and merg to it new things
Is this a Russian version that has been out for at least 10 days or english/ chinese?
Im really sorry was very busy. Ok i answer every question now.
Battery life in on on screen more then 16 hours.
This is miui chinese change ur language on main menu press menu key n select the last option for setting then touch on next tab for full setting scroll down n select the keyboard icon under the clock then press the first option u will see english.
Google apps is included in post now.
Its based on 4.0.4 ICS
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xeshan88 said:
Im really sorry was very busy. Ok i answer every question now.
Battery life in on on screen more then 16 hours.
This is miui chinese change ur language on main menu press menu key n select the last option for setting then touch on next tab for full setting scroll down n select the keyboard icon under the clock then press the first option u will see english.
Google apps is included in post now.
Its based on 4.0.4 ICS
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sorry.
can u give me other link from this rom?media fire?
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I achieve 1 day and 7hours to get to low battery warning.
It looks a little bit more efficient than official version... But was expecting more improve.
I, m using auto brightness with a low inicial value, and this is the normal use I give to phone (wifi, 3g only for direct accessing net, the syncs Run on 2g, airplane when I'm sleeping...
For now I'm keeping the rom, it looks good!
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spahbod said:
sorry.
can u give me other link from this rom?media fire?
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I'm Sorry i have no premium account in media fire and the file size is 250 mb. Can't upload more then 200 mb. Someone will upload for you here.
Re: [ROM] Full method install MIUI 2.12.29 Amazing Battery Life For LT26i
I feel there is some wifi issue in this rom any one have same problem like me loss connectivity after some time.
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xeshan88 said:
I'm Sorry i have no premium account in media fire and the file size is 250 mb. Can't upload more then 200 mb. Someone will upload for you here.
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WinRAR/7z.
Split to volumes.
Just sayin'.
Do you have any ideea how to remove the lg lockscreen from Cavefire rom and get back the ICS one ?
PS.I don't want apps like Go Locker Holo Locker..they tend to be slow
You can try to change framework, from other ics roms, or edit it, but i dont know what you should edit
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NikSalsa said:
You can try to change framework, from other ics roms, or edit it, but i dont know what you should edit
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and where can i find the framework and how can i install it?
Answer
You can use framework from another ics cm9 rom! :good:
So you can find it in zip>system>framework>framework-res.apk!
You need to replace to your phone and nex with root browser replace to system>framework!
So that all you need! so after this you need to reflash you gapps to fix some problems! and enjoy our standart ics locscreen! :laugh:
If you have questions, please write back to PM!
So but you have another way, you can wait for this weekend i ll release new build without this locscreen!
NikSalsa said:
You can use framework from another ics cm9 rom! :good:
So you can find it in zip>system>framework>framework-res.apk!
You need to replace to your phone and nex with root browser replace to system>framework!
So that all you need! so after this you need to reflash you gapps to fix some problems! and enjoy our standart ics locscreen! :laugh:
If you have questions, please write back to PM!
So but you have another way, you can wait for this weekend i ll release new build without this locscreen!
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I tried this method with the framework from jelly king 2.0 but it didn't worked..so i'll wait for your new build..looking forward to it
razmwm said:
I tried this method with the framework from jelly king 2.0 but it didn't worked..so i'll wait for your new build..looking forward to it
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Maaaan u can use framework from another ICS! Not jelly bean, so i released new build but i dont edit locscreen
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Hi guys,
I know this is kinda weird to ask, but i want to make sure that im ready to flash rather than give it a go and bricked my phone for the 2nd time.
Please let me know if im ready to flash this ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137561
1. Currently i have install this Recovery- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1939875
2. I have this kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761778
3. Unlocked bootloader
Do i need to follow below instruction, cause im using Sony Xperia SL.
ICS 4.0.4, with 6.1.A.2.55
HTML:
Any ROM for S will Work for SL BUT you lose 1.7GH Speed
ROMs for S Can be installed for SL Via Two Ways
Way 1. In ROM zip file Goto HERE: META INF / com / google / android (use 7-zip which can edit without extraction)
Now edit updater-script by deleting first 2 lines (if it has any)
Anything to do with device name and get.prop.*
then close zip file and flash
Way 2. Root your phone
install app which can edit build.prop
change All LT26ii to LT26i
Change Xperia SL to nozomi
Save, Reboot to recovery and follow ROM flashing instruction......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39980497&highlight=sl#post39980497
Next time use search button.
Vaith said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39980497&highlight=sl#post39980497
Next time use search button.
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I did use bro. but the thing is, i dont really get it. if according to that post, i dont have to modify anything, i give it a try then, thanks anyway, gonna make some backup first.
barryhamsy said:
I did use bro. but the thing is, i dont really get it. if according to that post, i dont have to modify anything, i give it a try then, thanks anyway, gonna make some backup first.
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Xperia SL is same as Xperia S but SL have overclocked processor to 1.7. That's the different between this phones.
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Vaith said:
Xperia SL is same as Xperia S but SL have overclocked processor to 1.7. That's the different between this phones.
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I have read that using XS Rom on XSL makes the XSL a 1.5gig speed like the XS.
This is just what I remember, I could be wrong. Google it, if your worried
From my Xperia LT28at ION