I've seen the thread for Sony Xperia S headphones and i do realise there's no thread where ppl can reccomend Headphones that do work specifically with Xperia Ion phones, i bought some headphones a while ago and got dissapointed when i saw the microphone didn't work.
Even worse, in my country is not so easy to get any headphones that work with my phone since there's no wide choosing options in the market. Sometimes the best ones are waaaay overpriced so in terms of cost/benefit buying them its just not worth it. So it would be nice if there were a list of compatible accesories where to choose from.
Could you ppl kindly suggest brands and models that do work with the Ion (mic, sound, pros and cons)? That would be very helpful.
Thanks in advance :good: .
Ion is, in theory, exactly the same as S. So no need for a new thread.
I see, i'll take the suggestions from the other thread then.
Thx a lot.
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Hey Guys, I just wana make a brief comment on some of the issues I'm reading here. Some of which have already been addressed so please excuse any redundancy.
Im sure some of these things will very soon be resolved w sony updates but rest assure soon as a root system is achieved the power to change them will be in the hands of the user. I've been developing on the X10 ever since its release and have watched it become one of the coolest development devices available half of which before Sony was really on-board w independent development.
Most of these things (except for the speaker issues, which just come w the "thin phone" territory I'm afraid) can be related most likely to excessive syncing, etc from att/sony bloat. There are some things that may be able to be done now to help but prob we'll have to wait for root to see any major improvement.
As far as the device goes, if u can deal w the speaker it will most certainly be a hellova phone in the very near future. I just ordered one and will provide a complete review as well as any tips or suggestions I might have just as soon as I can get my hands on it. Prob first of next week sometime is w I expect the shipment.
In the interim Id b happy to help assist anyone w any possible solutions I can provide. earbrain
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I was in the X10 community and they did amazing things with what that phone had so I have hope with this one as well
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I got my Ion on Sunday and couldn't be happier with it. I've had the X10 since it was released. What an improvement. Big thanks goes out to all of the x10 developers that kept me interested in the phone for the past almost two years!
The Ion is incredibly snappy. I don't mind the lack of ICS at the moment but I really miss the notification dropdown toggle widgets for wifi, data, gps, etc. Once some development occurs, namely root, this phone will be amazing. My only concern is the fragmentation of the Xperia brand. The x10 was available worldwide and had many developers working on it. At the moment, I believe the Ion is only available in Taiwan and the US. It will probably take more time before substantial development occurs for this phone. I just can't wait to remove all of the AT&T garbage off of this thing. Even so, it's a huge improvement over the x10. Just my two cents....
I wouldn't worry about dev (or lack there of) on this phone, it's a given.
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This forum seems kinda dead now...once the Ion came out this forum thrived for a bit. Sadly no roms or themes
We have CM9 though, which is good news. Though sadly only a handful of us here can actually install it.
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I would delete this post...i made a similar thread about 3 days ago... and people raged so hard. It was slightly funny, but i guess i really hurt someones feelings
so please remove or you will face the wrath of online anger...
Why? Its just disappointing to see that a phone with great potential have rarely any development. I understand that we do have devs here (thanks to all for CWM and other mods and such) but its still disappointing.
I'm hoping that when the Xperia T comes out in more regions that Sony will let us unlock the bootloader (though I'm not holding my breath). Once unlocked I'm pretty sure that things will pick up a lot. Kind of sucks that such a good phone is happered by something so stupid.
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I'm hoping that when the Xperia T comes out in more regions that Sony will let us unlock the bootloader (though I'm not holding my breath). Once unlocked I'm pretty sure that things will pick up a lot. Kind of sucks that such a good phone is happered by something so stupid.
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Yeah, once we are able to unlock our bootloaders things should definitely pick up. Hope that MIUI develops for the LT28 soon aswell. This lack of customization is killing me.
I guess that's what you guys get for being early adopters and hoping a dev community will spring up. If you want a phone for custom roms and other things you should wait till you are sure there will be developers for the device.
Complaining that there isn't dev for a device you already bought knowing at the time there was not much development is pretty dumb if you ask me.
I for one get a device because I like it as it is. If there is further development for the device after I get it great but that's just a bonus.
Just like buying a phone in hopes of an update is not a wise decision, buying a device hoping their will be development isn't any better.
You also have to remember the.ion wasn't a flagship device or one that was pushed very hard so there would obviously be less interest for the major developers to work on it.
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I like the phone aswell, but coming for an Arc with an unlocked bootloader i just miss the customization you know? We can only hope that the ion will get dev attention eventually.
fcb13 said:
I like the phone aswell, but coming for an Arc with an unlocked bootloader i just miss the customization you know? We can only hope that the ion will get dev attention eventually.
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Thing to remember also is the ion is very much the same as the Xperia S with a few small differences so mods for the S shouldn't be too hard to convert to the ion.
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Spectre51 said:
I guess that's what you guys get for being early adopters and hoping a dev community will spring up. If you want a phone for custom roms and other things you should wait till you are sure there will be developers for the device.
Complaining that there isn't dev for a device you already bought knowing at the time there was not much development is pretty dumb if you ask me.
I for one get a device because I like it as it is. If there is further development for the device after I get it great but that's just a bonus.
Just like buying a phone in hopes of an update is not a wise decision, buying a device hoping their will be development isn't any better.
You also have to remember the.ion wasn't a flagship device or one that was pushed very hard so there would obviously be less interest for the major developers to work on it.
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Well said - you know what you got - it's your decision buying/sign contract for. So what's there to whine about. Xda is a plus IMO.
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Also rather than complain you cam take actionand learn yourself. Android is one of the most open source project since html. There are lots of resources available to learn and I know this because I for one have noticed the lack of developments so I decided to learn.
Also begging for development doesn't help the cause. If you would like resources to learn start with developing simple apps and expand.
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If i knew how to develop miui that'd be great...thats all im really hoping for
EDIT: Is there any big differences between the ion and the acro s? Cobrato's just released a method to convert xperia s roms to work with the acro s. Heres the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914328
EDIT2: Nevermind, doesnt work. Possibly we could figure a method to exploit his conversion to work with our ion?
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If i knew how to develop miui that'd be great...thats all im really hoping for
EDIT: Is there any big differences between the ion and the acro s? Cobrato's just released a method to convert xperia s roms to work with the acro s. Heres the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914328
EDIT2: Nevermind, doesnt work. Possibly we could figure a method to exploit his conversion to work with our ion?
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But without CM9/10, you cannot port Miui.
Now, that Cm9 is out for ION, we can try and port it.
I will give it a try.
Proudly announce that there's a Vietnamese person has released an Rom Cooked name X-Ion Kudo v1 on local forum. Let's search and try
Just checked it out, nothing special. Just a stock rom with various tweaks that i could do myself. I'm really hoping for MIUI to develop for the ion
I have already tried porting MIUI. But I could not go beyond the MIUI Logo.
Since I am on CM9, it is easier for me to keep testing. Hope to get it right soon.:fingers-crossed:
ganeshbiyer said:
I have already tried porting MIUI. But I could not go beyond the MIUI Logo.
Since I am on CM9, it is easier for me to keep testing. Hope to get it right soon.:fingers-crossed:
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I hope you get some good results!
I think one reason why this phone is lacking devs is that there are too meany of these xperia phones out that are all pretty much the same and with the prices being the same as well. I bought my wife the lt28h due to it having support for what t-mobile calls "4g". With these devices dev will come easier from ports of other similar phones. It is only a matter of time. We the owners of these ION phones have but only three choices 1. Learn to dev 2. sell phone buy one with heavy dev teams 3. Wait for developments. I for one would be happiest with a fully working ics/miui or a ics/ASOP. But I am pretty happy with just the stock rom for now.
We have now CM9, CM 10 and MIUI. Not so bad for a phone that has a locked bootloader in the U.S. and has begun selling in Europe at the same time as the Xperia T.
According to this, aokp Jelly Bean is on the way for unlocked bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32816064
~Jaramie
from my LT28at ION rooted, customized & eating an Ice Cream Sandwich
I'm hoping we get a few more stock kernel roms too. Unless we figure out bl unlock someday. But overall, I'm pretty happy with current state.
Sent from my LT28 w MIUI
I have managed to acquire this amazing phone direct from Japan. Everything is working well - but I was wondering if there is any customisations available for the phone - does anyone have any links to support information? Because it was only released for Japanese markets, it difficult to find much information about the phone. I was looking specifically for:
1. Cases
2. Anti reflective/fingerprint screen protectors
3. Rooting instructions.
Thank you
This phone really is a very Japan-specific phone and you're the first person I've seen on XDA who owns one. As far as I know you can't unlock the bootloaders on Docomo devices, so you're best off trying all possible root exploits and hope one of them works (look at those for the T or TX, they're the same as the SX software-wise, not the S). If you're already on Jelly Bean chances are you're not going to be able to root it. You're probably best off looking on Japanese forums for more information. Chrome with Google Translate should help you get started.
On the accessory part, well, Amazon or eBay will be your best shot. Since the phone is only sold in Japan you can't expect any other store to have anything available...
Good luck, enjoy your phone! It's really one of the best-looking Xperia's there is!
Ambroos said:
This phone really is a very Japan-specific phone and you're the first person I've seen on XDA who owns one. As far as I know you can't unlock the bootloaders on Docomo devices, so you're best off trying all possible root exploits and hope one of them works (look at those for the T or TX, they're the same as the SX software-wise, not the S). If you're already on Jelly Bean chances are you're not going to be able to root it. You're probably best off looking on Japanese forums for more information. Chrome with Google Translate should help you get started.
On the accessory part, well, Amazon or eBay will be your best shot. Since the phone is only sold in Japan you can't expect any other store to have anything available...
Good luck, enjoy your phone! It's really one of the best-looking Xperia's there is!
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Much more helpful answer ending a positive note. Thanks for that... will see if anyone else able to contribute.
I found this from the 2nd or third result a Google Search for Xperia SX root. BTW, that was published on 2012, so it's not exactly new.
Also, have you tried the other methods, like Bin4ry's or the other one click method that's floating around?
I've moved this thread to the Q&A forum where it should have been created originally.
I've also had a cleanup here.. Let's try and keep things on-topic and friendly henceforth.
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I found this from the 2nd or third result a Google Search for Xperia SX root. BTW, that was published on 2012, so it's not exactly new.
Also, have you tried the other methods, like Bin4ry's or the other one click method that's floating around?
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Hey, thank you, I have tried this now and the rooting works...
Now just the other questions about cases...
Hahaha, trimmed down to like 4 posts, oh well. About the cases, I think you're definitely gonna have to fire up Google Translate and get ready to spend some yens. You seem to be the only one around here with an XSX, so I doubt you're gonna get much guidance.
Right - if anyone is looking.
1. Rooting - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36014406
2. Anti reflective screen protector - http://www.amazon.co.uk/atFoliX-FX-...=1369603591&sr=1-19&keywords=xperia+sx+screen
I have not come across a decent case yet.
Hope it helps some people.
Hey Folks,
Here's my contribution:
1. Rooting for Current latest ICS firmware (.137):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41311827&postcount=205
2. Plastic Cases for Xperia SX (I bought my phone from them, very good service):
http://www.kyoex.com/so-05d-cases-covers/
3. Alternative Cases (Leather cases that Fit the Xperia Sola will be a very good fit for the SX). I love leather sleeves, I bought this from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007NIDD4M
Hope this helps.
Leather Cases!
Hey Folks,
I was searching around the internet for a long time and found that PDair makes leather cases for the SX but supplies it to Japanese companies for distribution.
I sent them an email and now they have added the phone cases to their worldwide shipping website:
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/smartphone-cell-phone-pda/sony-ericsson/sony-xperia-sx-so-05d.html
Enjoy
The phone comes with screen protector already on. Look and you'll see that is there.
Hi guys I need a new phone for 2014 as my arc is getting really old, problem is i cant seem to find a phone that has all the stuff I want.
I really want the phone to be an xperia because the modding community is without equal, and would really like a removable battery, other than hat i really don't mind.
I can think of a few xperia like that however the specs are really kinda cruddy, the thing I love about the Arc the most has to be you can use it with one hand and it feels heavy and solid, not something most phones have these days
If you guys could make any suggestions I would be so grateful
Thanks
(OMG JUST AS I WAS ABOUT THIS, found the Xperia ZL, great specs, hard reset button (what i really need removable battery for) and looks so comfortable to hold
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Hi guys I need a new phone for 2014 as my arc is getting really old, problem is i cant seem to find a phone that has all the stuff I want.
I really want the phone to be an xperia because the modding community is without equal, and would really like a removable battery, other than hat i really don't mind.
I can think of a few xperia like that however the specs are really kinda cruddy, the thing I love about the Arc the most has to be you can use it with one hand and it feels heavy and solid, not something most phones have these days
If you guys could make any suggestions I would be so grateful
Thanks
(OMG JUST AS I WAS ABOUT THIS, found the Xperia ZL, great specs, hard reset button (what i really need removable battery for) and looks so comfortable to hold
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Wrong place to post. This is the General Section for Xperia Arc/S, not a forum to ask for phone recommendations. Just because you own an Xperia Arc does not give you the right to use this forum to post something unrelated.
As for your choice of phone, it will depend on what you will use it for, since each phone has a unique selling point. Also, don't gauge the phone based on specs. You need to hold the actual unit and test it out. That is why every phone retailer has a sample phone for you to hold and test before you buy the actual thing. The phone can have the best specs but if you don't like to use it, you just wasted your money.
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Wrong place to post. This is the General Section for Xperia Arc/S, not a forum to ask for phone recommendations. Just because you own an Xperia Arc does not give you the right to use this forum to post something unrelated
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Yeah sorry about that just really the closest forum I could figure as I was looking for a phone that was pretty much like the Arc only better specs, even if it is 3 years old it still has a special place in my heart and I still think it's better then some of the more recent phones. Kinda sad to see it go so I really wanted something similar, couldn't really think of anywhere else to post this.
And yeah I know feel is important however based the design and weight of the zl i'm pretty damn sure ill like it alot
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Yeah sorry about that just really the closest forum I could figure as I was looking for a phone that was pretty much like the Arc only better specs, even if it is 3 years old it still has a special place in my heart and I still think it's better then some of the more recent phones. Kinda sad to see it go so I really wanted something similar, couldn't really think of anywhere else to post this.
And yeah I know feel is important however based the design and weight of the zl i'm pretty damn sure ill like it alot
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Well if you're adamant about it I can't change your mind, but do test the phone out at your local phone retailer before buying it.
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It had been my pleasure developing for ION community. I think I have contributed a little to development.
Now, I got rid of ION and bought myself dead Z1, which I brought to life in 5 minutes (lol). I also removed Sony's original crappy plastic screen and back covers, which had a lot of scratches, so now the formerly dead device looks brand new. Needless to say, I unlocked the bootloader and installed Slimkat (Slimbean/Slimroms), which I think is the best aftermarket rom. I loved it on ION and continue to enjoy on Z1.
Good luck to all ION users. I will miss you.
Thanks!!!!
We will miss you more. Thank you very much for your work.
I wish you all very well in life.