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xda-developers is a great site for learning all sorts of tricks and tips. However, sometimes it's been excruciating trying to get straight answers to what should be simple questions. You can get lost for hours or days in some of these threads, and still not be certain of the answer. And some people just can't seem to resist giving a n00b a hard time instead of a helpful hand.
Hopefully, this short guide will lessen someone's pain a bit. This guide is intended for use primarily by those of us who own a Verizon Xperia Play, model R800x.
Basic terminology you should know before using this guide:
1. What is Root, and why should/shouldn't I do it?
2. What is a locked Bootloader?
3. Can I unlock my bootloader, and do I have to in order to customize my R800x?
4. What is a kernel?
5. What is a Custom Recovery?
6. What is a Nandroid?
7. What is a ROM?
Use Wikipedia or Google to get the answer to those basics before moving on. You need to understand the whys and wherefores before going further.
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OK - You're back, so hopefully you have a better understanding of what we'll be doing from here on out. This guide is intended for those of us who for one reason (money) or another (caution, anxiety or fear) choose not to unlock the bootloader but still want to do some customization. I'm going to gather together the threads you need to perform the following tasks:
1. Root the R800x - [HOW-TO] Root Phones w/ Android v2.2.x-2.3.x (zergRush Method)
2. Install a Custom Recovery - The easiest method is found here: [APP]/[RECOVERY] Auto-Installer 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2 (Locked/Unlocked Bootloader) 10/1/12 That's an apk you install on your phone and run to install CWM to the \system folder. No cable or PC needed!
3. Make a Nandroid backup - Turn off your phone. When you see the words Sony Ericsson, repeatedly push the volume down button to enter Clockworks Custom Recovery. Using the volume down button, highlight Backup and Restore. Use the Home key to select it. Use Home again to select Backup. When it finishes, congratulate yourself on making your first Nandroid Backup! Reboot your phone to get out of CWM.
4. Choose and install an alternate ROM The following ROMs have been tested by me and have been shown to work. Each of them is available as a Nandroid, so you will copy them to your SD Card in \clockwork\backup and then use CWM's Backup and Restore menu to restore them to your phone.Follow the directions as provided by each thread. NOTE: In most cases, these ROMs may be used on either locked or unlocked bootloaders.
- GBTweaked0 - the Basic Gingerbread stock ROM, debloaded and tweaked out with the Icecream Sandwich look.
-R800x with UK Firmware - 2 links here and both work. Verizon 2.3.3 Timescape works as is. UK firmware needs a little extra effort to enable the hardware keys Tutorial Fix R800X UK nandroid Back,Home,Menu, and Search buttons and the wifi which can be downloaded from here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rps86s1qxbbe6vo
-UPDATE For the button fix above, I found that if you follow those instructions, your buttons for the gamepad stop working. Follow the tutorial but insert the lines above the line that says "# KEY_UP, KEY_LEFT, KEY_RIGHT, KEY_DOWN" instead. This lets both the front buttons and all the gamepad buttons work properly. (See my post in the tutorial for the total script.)
-UPDATE: Hogwarts has added another customized ROM called COLA just for our R800x with the locked bootloader. When Hogwarts says it's the smallest and fastest ROM currently available, he's not kidding! This is about as bare minimum as you can get, lean and mean. Interested? Check out his post for COLA.
-UPDATE XperianceIT has posted up another customized ROM, a variation based on Hogwarts COLA. He calls it IT-ROM
-UPDATE From KeiranFTW comes Darkforest CDMA Rom (3.0.5) - [ROM] Darkforest ROM 3.0.5 UPDATE | GSM 2.3.4/.62 | CDMA 2.3.3/.145 [WIP]
5. Return to Stock - Download Flashtool from here: Flashtool-0.6.8.0-windows.exe and the stock ROM ftf from here: R800x 2.3.3 Full 3.0.1.E.0.88 FTF
Please be sure to READ AND FOLLOW the instructions provided on each of those threads. I bear absolutely NO RESPONSIBILITY if you do something to damage your phone.
NONE of these programs or solutions are my own work. All I have done is hunted down and tested these different links. All credit goes to each thread reference's OP and their respective affiliates. SOME of the people to be thanked are: DooMLorD, PaxChristos, KeiranFTW, Chevyowner, 216Monster, 007shark, odst0016, Leraeniesh, Androxyde, CrimsonSentinel13, Hogwarts, pvyParts the ICX Developers, and the Dark Forest Developers. Oh yeah, Sony (Ericsson) for making the phone, and Verizon for challenging all the devs creativity! If I've missed anyone, it's because I have a lousy memory and not because I wanted to shaft them from the glory they so richly deserve.
I hope this helps someone out. I sure could have used this post myself!
02/16/2012 - Updated some of the links that had been pointing at MultiUpload to new links on MediaFire
03/38/2012 - Removed ROM info for Unlocked Bootloaders as this thread is for LOCKED R800x Phones Only
Great thread whenever I post something new ill send you the details in a pm if I remember
Sent from my R800x using XDA App
Very good thread! I wish this was here when i started out looking for answers. Hey if you want you can add a link to my thread on how to change the carrier name for the r800x. That way even after flashing to a custom ROM, your not stuck with "Verizon Wireless" in your notification pulldown. The link is in my signature.
Thanks for the info.
Specifically the hardware key fix on the UK ROM
If you dont mind please add my Cola rom to this list of R800X roms
thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442557
Any news on overclocking?
Cl8rs said:
Any news on overclocking?
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For locked bootloaders requires a module ive been learning about how to make them. So maybe in the future.
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Bumping so it doesnt get lost
Sent from my R800x using XDA App
It should be stickied/pinned.
Hogwarts said:
Thanks for the info.
Specifically the hardware key fix on the UK ROM
If you dont mind please add my Cola rom to this list of R800X roms
thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442557
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Thank you, Hogwarts! I know we ALL appreciate another ROM to work with. I hope to test yours this weekend. I'll try to comment on your thread when I do.
netizenmt said:
Thank you, Hogwarts! I know we ALL appreciate another ROM to work with. I hope to test yours this weekend. I'll try to comment on your thread when I do.
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You're welcome
I've made alot of improvements to it.
You can read changelog to see everything
I think it's the fastest setup possible for R800X locked bootlader
kernel
So do these roms come with a custom kernel (e.g. doomlord) to allow for overclocking?
Apersonx said:
So do these roms come with a custom kernel (e.g. doomlord) to allow for overclocking?
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doom lord is working on one hopefully since i requested it.
i'll be adding it to my rom and others can to
This is fantastic! Thanks for the guide. This is my first time trying out a custom rom and it was super easy thanks to your instructions.
Currently testing out COLA and holy **** it's fast. Loving it so far.
gchaggy said:
This is fantastic! Thanks for the guide. This is my first time trying out a custom rom and it was super easy thanks to your instructions.
Currently testing out COLA and holy **** it's fast. Loving it so far.
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Glad I could spare you some pain! And, yeah, COLA is friggin' fast. Too lean for my particular tastes, as I like to load up on games and what not, but Hogwarts has done an amazing job with trimming the fat, for sure!
dos any one no if there will be a android 2.3.4 or android 4.0 for the R800x?
Thank you for this post i was having a problem trying to comprehend all the stuff needed to install a ROM on the CDMA locked bootloader R800x but this cleared it all up.
Now im running the IT-ROM. Works great
Hello, is posibel install a stock Android 2.3.4 (Ginger) in the xperia play? ... and then edit some files allow the functionally of the hard keys as does this tutorial?
Hey guys im having issues, i tried using about every rom that was posted in this thread, the only one to install without error was cola6, anyway all the others give me a md5 sum mismatch. can anyone clerrify how to resolve this issue
Agito504 said:
Hey guys im having issues, i tried using about every rom that was posted in this thread, the only one to install without error was cola6, anyway all the others give me a md5 sum mismatch. can anyone clerrify how to resolve this issue
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Redownload it and try copy pasting again. I've had an issue with arch Linux where I'd get continual MD5 errors, but no md5 errors on xp.
Sent from my R800x using Tapatalk
thanx for your quick feedback @paxChristos
Hello everyone,
if you can understand me it's very difficult digging out pro questions on the arc questions forum. Also some questions are pro specific so cannot be answered by people who are not pro users(me thinks). So please ask all pro related questions here.
Request to mods -- Please make it a sticky
A Requst to everyone.. Please read the questions below before posting.. If you have questions any other than this then please ask otherwise dont crowd up the thread unnecessarily..
Q] How do I unlock my bootloader..?
A] Check this out.. This is the official way to unlock the bootloader
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
Q] How do I root my device..?
A] Well there are many ways to get root access on your device.. You can try installing some custom ROMs or you can root the official firmware too. If you want to root the official firmware there are two ways..
1) For locked bootloaders
Make sure you are on firmware .58 or lower.. Firmware .62 cant be rooted with DoomLords root exploit or OneSuperClick.. Then use the DooMLord's root exploit to root your device..
You can get the .42/.58 firmware here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
You can get the DooMLord's root exploit here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
2) For unlocked bootloaders
Best way I would suggest to use a custom ROM but if you want to stick to the stock firmware there is a stock based kernel with root access and recovery. Flash it via flashtool.
You can get the kernel here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Q] Which kernel or ROM should I use..?
A] This all depends upon you and what type of user you are. You can try flashing different kernels and ROMs and use them for a while(1-2 days) and then decide which ROM suites your use. You can get the list of all the ROMs and kernels on ameer1234567890's thread. If you are too lazy to search it here it is - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Q] I'm on a SIM locked device and can't unlock my bootloader the official way but I would like to try all these ROMs available what should I do..?
A] Contact Alejandrissimo or Jinx they do it for a small fee.
Q] I see a custom ROM there for the Neo/V and as the pro and Neo/V have almost the same hardware can I flash it on my Pro..?
A] NO.. NEVER DO IT.. Maybe the pro and the Neo/V seem to be same but the hardware and the drivers on both the divices are different.. Dont try to cross flash any of the ROMS or the kernels you might end up losing your device..
More questions to be added soon..
Regards.
Request to the mods. Please add MK16a also on the topic
It might also be a good idea if the OP for this thread could also maintain an index of all other Q&As on Xperia Pro (like is done on Xperia Pro development master thread).
paul5425 said:
It might also be a good idea if the OP for this thread could also maintain an index of all other Q&As on Xperia Pro (like is done on Xperia Pro development master thread).
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I shall be adding it soon!
ameer1234567890 said:
I shall be adding it soon!
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Im doing it soon. You take care about the development.
now.i.feel said:
Im doing it soon. You take care about the development.
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Oh sorry! I got confused! This is a great effort. Let me know if you need a hand, buddy!
ameer1234567890 said:
Oh sorry! I got confused! This is a great effort. Let me know if you need a hand, buddy!
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Yea sure
I don't know how to flash CWM onto my Xperia Pro.
My phone is rooted.
I don't know how to enter fastboot either.
Any help would be nice.
Thanks!
So i would appreciate it if you included these two questions in ur FAQ in ur original post:
1. how to enter fastboot
2. how to install cwm.
convolution said:
I don't know how to flash CWM onto my Xperia Pro.
My phone is rooted.
I don't know how to enter fastboot either.
Any help would be nice.
Thanks!
So i would appreciate it if you included these two questions in ur FAQ in ur original post:
1. how to enter fastboot
2. how to install cwm.
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To enter fastboot you need to get your bootloader unlocked you can get it done by visiting the official bootloader unlock site..
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
After unlocking the bootloader you can get CWM recovery by flashing the kernel posted here depending upon the firmware you use..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25823739&postcount=1
Guys what is the difference between the OFFICIAL CM7 and the one made by FXP ie UNOFFIAL..?
I've used em both for about a month each and couldnt find any differences
What are the exact hardware driver detais for iyokan..?
Whay is the default LCD density for xperia pro
Can I use any kernel with any ROM, including the stock vanilla ROM?
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How do you install fastboot when your bootloader is unlocked?
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Can I use any kernel with any ROM, including the stock vanilla ROM?
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No you can't. You need to use the recommended kernel by the op every time. And the stock ROM in case of Sony is not vanilla.
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How do you install fastboot when your bootloader is unlocked?
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Really sorry but you can't. Using fast boot requires an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
Ok so if I want to unlock my bootloader via unofficial method I gotta pay ??
Sent from my MK16a using XDA
shahkam said:
Ok so if I want to unlock my bootloader via unofficial method I gotta pay ??
Sent from my MK16a using XDA
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Ya. If u want it unlocked via unofficial method you gotta pay.
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
Hi,
where can I find the most newest Baseband and how do I update it?
Is any Baseband "sufficient" for any Rom or are there specifics I need to know about?
Schronk said:
Hi,
where can I find the most newest Baseband and how do I update it?
Is any Baseband "sufficient" for any Rom or are there specifics I need to know about?
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Use the baseband recommended by the author of the OP.. i would personally recommend baseband 64.. it gives a better battery life than others.. you can find baseband 64 in the fxp op..
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
Difference between FXP and CM
I just don't find an answer to that, perhaps i'm not clever enough, but i've seen the question a couple of times but i never found an answer.
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now i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604170
in the last post there is the conclusion
CM9 is firmware, is a source
FXP is a team which assembles firmware for Xperia phones from cm9 sources making it workable on our smartphones.
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this could only be true for CM9 but not for CM7, because when i look at http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=iyokan there are nightly builds for CM7 and here http://uploaded.to/folder/i4fex9 you can see that they are almost equal by size..
and the changelog for FXP says most of the time only "latest cm 7.2 fixes"..and since i've seen many posts where people said they used the CM7 nightly for their Pro and it was the same as FXP i don't get whats the difference between these two.
Since i did not find any CM9 builds it could be that the conclusion is true for CM9...but since there is no repository for the device at freexperias github i don't think they make changes to the source by themself, just compile it so its CM9 compiled by "Team FXP" if i get it right
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iKevinShah said:
After recovering the phone (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1666078)
i now want to flash cm9 by fxp
do i have to flash baseband 62 (http://uploaded.to/folder/yrqfhn)?
then root
then flash kernel
then update.zip via CWM
Is this correct ?
currently on older baseband (NON ROOT)
Please guide x_x
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Yes bro... flash the latest baseband.. but u dont need to root your phone.. but an unlocked bootloader is required.. and flash the kernel then install zip via CWM
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
There are a lot of current users of the Xperia S/Acro S/ Sola and a lot of new users coming through here aswell. There are also a lot of questions being asked time and time again, aswell as a lot of new users being flamed and/or trolled for asking a simple question. This is filling up our Q&A and Development forums with junk which doesn't need to be there.
Instead, just point them to this thread to get all the help they require, which in turn, lessens the clutter of the forums aswell.
If you're reading this and you're a new user to XDA, I suggest you read the XDA New User Guide by mf2112, as it contains all the information you'll need to have a happy and productive time across the whole of XDA.
And please be sure to read A Note From The Moderators and WHAT BELONGS IN DEVELOPMENT aswell.
Post #2 will include the rules which I'm putting in place for this thread, which I expect you all to abide to.
It may also include an FAQ of questions which get asked fairly often, yet don't have a specific thread to find the answer. (I'm still deciding on this idea yet though). It will also include some important links for you all to check out.
In post #3 you'll find the links to different ROMs and kernels for the Xperia S. Links provided by Felimenta97.
ASK ANY RELATED QUESTION HERE,bootloader, drivers, how to root etc...... You will either get an answer here or will be given the best thread for you to go to so you can get your answer.
Even if you find your answer from one of the links provided, please come back here and look through the other threads, as you may learn something else you didn't know.
No abuse towards noobs or silly questions is tolerated here!
This is a joint project to help us all out. Special thanks to Felimenta97 for being a part of this and providing all the links in post #3.
Special thanks to neectron for also being a part of this thread and helping out those who have questions about the Xperia Sola.
Special thanks to Spectre51 for also being a part of the help available in this thread.
Thanks to all of our developers and people who created those amazing threads to help us out and thanks to everyone who reads this thread
If this post has helped you, please click the "Thanks" button rather than actually saying thanks all the time. It reduces clutter
If there's any links that I missed which you think should be included, please let me know and tell me why you think it should be posted.
I will also be requesting thread maintenance as and when it is needed to remove any SPAM comments etc.
Please make sure you have read the whole of the first post before continuing to read this.
Whilst posting in this thread, please remember that the Forum Rules (post 2) apply as always.
*No calling anyone a noob
*No making fun of someone's genuine question
*No swearing - even using *'s or other symbols is still swearing, so don't do it
*No posting useless comments/off topic comments
*No posts saying "Thanks" (I won't be so harsh if you actually click the "Thanks" button aswell")
If you break these rules, I will contact our FSMs to get the comments removed.
You may think that these rules are a little bit strict, but this thread is aimed at being as useful as possible to all of us, so I'm sure we'd all prefer it if this thread was kept as tidy as possible.
Here's some useful links to help you out :-
Xperia S - The Basics by DooMLoRD
Flashtool specifically for Xperia S by Androxyde + [FLASHTOOL GUIDE]HOW TO for n00bies by Crowds
[Tutorial] Xperia S/P/U/Sola Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking by DooMLoRD
[Guide]Rooting Xperia S ICS and GB (Locked Bootloaders) by Sharaz22
Root Method For Most ICS/JB Devices by Bin4ry
Recoveries -
{Recovery} FreeXperia - Xperia S [12.04.2012] by Bin4ry
[RECOVERY][Xperia S] DooMRecovery by DooMLoRD
The version of everything won't be displayed as it would take a lot of effort to change everything.
For now, everything will be for Xperia S and ICS only. If anyone wants, PM me or kidcarter93 and we will add GB ROMs and Kernels whenever any of us have time.
ROMs:
CyanogenMod 9.1
by FXP
CyanogenMod 10
by FXP
MIUI
by MIUI Team
AOKP JB - Kang Xperia Project
by championswimmer
KA Xperia SSpeed - Stock Based
by krabappel2548
Eracher ROM
by Eracher
[email protected] ROM
by [email protected]
ExtremeICSrom
by YousifNael
XCreaM
by c3ma138 and seburton
MessyMIUI (slightly modded MIUI)
by chiefy009
Kernels:
Xperia SSpeed kernel
by krabappel2548
Pure ICS kernel - CM9
by krabappel2548
Advanced Stock ICS Kernel
by Arakmar
XSX Kernel
by mericon
Other things:
Dual Boot for XS
by letama
Post Changelog:
15/09/12 -> Added 2 ROMs and Other things section.
Great work.
You guys should add the thread which is in general section, which teaches how to flash to a different ics firmware KEEPING THE ROOT on locked bootloaders, which is obtained using sharaz22's method.
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
I've already included that one
It was below Recoveries by accident, but it's now above so it looks fine again.
Sent from my Sony Xperia S using XDA Premium
"Knowledge is power" = Read, Read, Read!
Boot loop Xperia SSpeedkernel
hello..im ed from malaysia.
i would like to ask..i just flash Xperia SSpeedkernel v6 from recovery mod and i followed all the instruction..but it seem that im trapped in the Xperia SSpeedkernel logo loop..Im on stock rom 6.1.A.2.45..how am i going to get this to work?
mred88 said:
hello..im ed from malaysia.
i would like to ask..i just flash Xperia SSpeedkernel v6 from recovery mod and i followed all the instruction..but it seem that im trapped in the Xperia SSpeedkernel logo loop..Im on stock rom 6.1.A.2.45..how am i going to get this to work?
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Hi,
The xperia sspeed kernel v6 isn't guaranteed to work on stock ROMs, even though it does work with some.
If you're able to boot into recovery, flash the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel linked in this thread and it should work fine for you.
KidCarter93 said:
Hi,
The xperia sspeed kernel v6 isn't guaranteed to work on stock ROMs, even though it does work with some.
If you're able to boot into recovery, flash the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel linked in this thread and it should work fine for you.
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thnx for the help..i guess i'll just be using the advanced stock ics kernel then..
Help, i unlocked my sony xperia s and installed roms and stuff but i don't want this anymore.. Now if i want to install an officiual upgrade like 6.1.a.2.45 then it won't upgrade, can anyone help me
baddyzme said:
Help, i unlocked my sony xperia s and installed roms and stuff but i don't want this anymore.. Now if i want to install an officiual upgrade like 6.1.a.2.45 then it won't upgrade, can anyone help me
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To use Sony programs again (not including MEDIA GO) you would have to relock your bootloader. But you can download the firmware you want and use Flashtool to flash it on your phone.
I will add later a link to a thread with the stock firmware.
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baddyzme said:
Help, i unlocked my sony xperia s and installed roms and stuff but i don't want this anymore.. Now if i want to install an officiual upgrade like 6.1.a.2.45 then it won't upgrade, can anyone help me
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Flash a stock FTF then relock your bootloader .
Felimenta97 said:
To use Sony programs again (not including MEDIA GO) you would have to relock your bootloader. But you can download the firmware you want and use Flashtool to flash it on your phone.
I will add later a link to a thread with the stock firmware.
Sent from my LT26i with Tapatalk 2
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How do i relock it??
baddyzme said:
How do i relock it??
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Look at the second post, by kidcarter. There is a link ob his post.
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Hi all
I just flashed Advanced Stock Kernel on my Xperia S today, after I had a problem 'cause I flashed DooMKernel over ICS. I was wondering if the advanced stock kernel was pre rooted, 'cause it came with super user installed, but isn't giving root access or super user permission to any apps (including busybox) infact, after I installed busybox, random pop ups kept saying that root access was being denied to various apps. (I had Titanium Backup*Root and busybox installed) I'm really new to all of this, and would appreciate any help at all
Oh and also, Juice Defender detected a root and Apex launcher now allows me to add widgets from the app drawer, which required root access, if I'm not wrong. I'm wondering if I went wrong somewhere..
Thanks again
Oh god, it's all on and off, I don't know what's happening.
AnrgKrshn said:
Hi all
I just flashed Advanced Stock Kernel on my Xperia S today, after I had a problem 'cause I flashed DooMKernel over ICS. I was wondering if the advanced stock kernel was flashed, 'cause it came with super user installed, but isn't giving root access or super user permission to any apps (including busybox) infact, after I installed busybox, random pop ups kept saying that root access was being denied to various apps. (I had Titanium Backup*Root and busybox installed) I'm really new to all of this, and would appreciate any help at all
Thanks again
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Try opening the superuser app to see what it says. Also, I recommend.SuperSU.
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Felimenta97 said:
Try opening the superuser app to see what it says. Also, I recommend.SuperSU.
Sent from my LT26i with Tapatalk 2
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It says allowed in the app, but the logs keep saying denied. It's not giving root access to any apps. I don't know what's happening. Did I not flash it properly?
AnrgKrshn said:
It says allowed in the app, but the logs keep saying denied. It's not giving root access to any apps. I don't know what's happening. Did I not flash it properly?
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I don't know, then. Try installing SuperSU, it may do the job, I dunno...
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I was wondering: why isn't xperia s included in Snapdragon GameCommand app?
AnrgKrshn said:
It says allowed in the app, but the logs keep saying denied. It's not giving root access to any apps. I don't know what's happening. Did I not flash it properly?
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I'd suggest installing Root Checker to make sure whether you are intact rooted or not.
If it says you're not rooted, then simply root your device and everything will be fine.
If it says you are rooted, there may possibly be something wrong with permissions.
KidCarter93 said:
I'd suggest installing Root Checker to make sure whether you are intact rooted or not.
If it says you're not rooted, then simply root your device and everything will be fine.
If it says you are rooted, there may possibly be something wrong with permissions.
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Yeah, I tried Root Checker and it says that it's not intact. Also, the Apex launcher thing isn't working anymore (Adding widgets from the drawer, which needs root access)
But in Super User it says root permission granted to RootChecker and busybox, but like I said, the logs keep saying denied. So I'm not sure
I'd be really grateful if you can point me in the direction of a way to root my phone. I thought advanced stock kernel is rooted. Should I Flash KA S Speed kernel and flash Stock kernel again? I'm sorry if I sound stupid, this is my first Android...
Are there any Sony Xperia SL roms? Because all the ROMS available on XDA are for the Xperia S. Would Xperia S ROMS work on the Xperia SL? If so which problems would i face?
i have one, from my SL buy in Philippin, but it's 6.1.A.2.45.
Another newest firmware is 6.1.A.2.50 link below
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[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?u6h448v3p91iovv"]http://www.mediafire.com/?u6h448v3p91iovv[/URL]
[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?s2s1rg30uinbuuj"]http://www.mediafire.com/?s2s1rg30uinbuuj[/URL]
I believe an SL is the same just the processor is turned up to 1.7 so S roms should work as far as I've read. (no guarantee tho)
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
I just recently flashed my SL with a FXP CM10 rom, by following all the steps for S, and so far I have no problems. Except I made a big mistake by not backing up my rom first (silly me). If you want to flash any Xperia S roms, I suggest you backup the stock rom first and also the build.prop. Cause once you flash to S roms, the device will be recognized as Xperia S and having a backed up build.prop would come in handy as reference. Another downside is that the CPU will be underclocked to 1.5GHz, but can be easily changed to 1.674MHz through an app or if your rom can change the CPU settings.
Just to warn you, there aren't a lot of options out there if you want to go back to stock since most are for Xperia S.
Nova kernel will clock it back to 1.7 and you can edit the build.prop for device id
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
mercury_beta said:
i have one, from my SL buy in Philippin, but it's 6.1.A.2.45.
Another newest firmware is 6.1.A.2.50 link below
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[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?u6h448v3p91iovv"]http://www.mediafire.com/?u6h448v3p91iovv[/URL]
[URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?s2s1rg30uinbuuj"]http://www.mediafire.com/?s2s1rg30uinbuuj[/URL]
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Links are DEAD :3
Ben36 said:
Nova kernel will clock it back to 1.7 and you can edit the build.prop for device id
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
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Can you please provide instruction how to do this in the build.prop? Many people say it can be done but how exactly?
yup yup yup
Just onen the build.prop and change the anything that is S related to the SL equivalent
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
Can you please provide a build.prop of the Xperia SL now that mine is recognized as an Xperia S
Sony Xperia SL build.prop
The build.prop from my Xperia SL has been uploaded at:
https :// www .box. com /shared/zaugnvcioc2cow0547f7
I hope it can be of help to someone
glen2691995 said:
The build.prop from my Xperia SL has been uploaded at:
https :// www .box. com /shared/zaugnvcioc2cow0547f7
I hope it can be of help to someone
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Thank you so much! It did help
Questions about installing
Hi everybody,
I am planning to replace the stock rom on my sister's xperia sl with a Cm10 rom.
Before I would do something, I would like to ask some questions.
How can I make a backup of the current kernel? I(Just in case I would like to go back to stock rom)
Is it true if I flash the boot.img file with the fastboot, I will get another kernel installed together with clockworkmod recovery?
If I don't make a backup of the current kernel, just do a backup with cwm, is it possible to simply restore my cwm backup in the future if necessary?
Can I download a stock kernel from anywhere If making a backup of it is not possible?
I have just a little experience with cwm, I did a few months ago a custom rom installation on zte blade, but there everything was easy, because I could install it with the rom manager application.
I would be very grateful if you could send me a link in email or private message to the latest cm and gapps build for xperia s.
I am visually impaired, so I use a screenreader software to browse webpages. With this program, navigating through the cm page is difficult for me, because there aren't exact headings, and tables which I could use to understand the structure of the items on that website. I met the same situation at another page, where I donwloaded the wrong file because of the lack of accessible structure. At that time I didn't have problem, but I would like to prevent dowloading an incompatible rom for my xperia.
Where do I have to put the build.prop file linked here in this topic? Do I have to place it in the zip file of the rom?
Thank you for your help in advance.
Sorry for my beginner questions and not perfect English.
Cheers,
Istvan
ivelegi said:
Hi everybody,
I am planning to replace the stock rom on my sister's xperia sl with a Cm10 rom.
Before I would do something, I would like to ask some questions.
How can I make a backup of the current kernel? I(Just in case I would like to go back to stock rom)
Is it true if I flash the boot.img file with the fastboot, I will get another kernel installed together with clockworkmod recovery?
If I don't make a backup of the current kernel, just do a backup with cwm, is it possible to simply restore my cwm backup in the future if necessary?
Can I download a stock kernel from anywhere If making a backup of it is not possible?
I have just a little experience with cwm, I did a few months ago a custom rom installation on zte blade, but there everything was easy, because I could install it with the rom manager application.
I would be very grateful if you could send me a link in email or private message to the latest cm and gapps build for xperia s.
I am visually impaired, so I use a screenreader software to browse webpages. With this program, navigating through the cm page is difficult for me, because there aren't exact headings, and tables which I could use to understand the structure of the items on that website. I met the same situation at another page, where I donwloaded the wrong file because of the lack of accessible structure. At that time I didn't have problem, but I would like to prevent dowloading an incompatible rom for my xperia.
Where do I have to put the build.prop file linked here in this topic? Do I have to place it in the zip file of the rom?
Thank you for your help in advance.
Sorry for my beginner questions and not perfect English.
Cheers,
Istvan
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i thing you need a official stock rom for xperia sl
You can go to http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/software/phones/xperia-sl/
and download a offical rom to make flash to your phone.
Back-up?
myxomatosis said:
I just recently flashed my SL with a FXP CM10 rom, by following all the steps for S, and so far I have no problems. Except I made a big mistake by not backing up my rom first (silly me). If you want to flash any Xperia S roms, I suggest you backup the stock rom first and also the build.prop. Cause once you flash to S roms, the device will be recognized as Xperia S and having a backed up build.prop would come in handy as reference. Another downside is that the CPU will be underclocked to 1.5GHz, but can be easily changed to 1.674MHz through an app or if your rom can change the CPU settings.
Just to warn you, there aren't a lot of options out there if you want to go back to stock since most are for Xperia S.
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How would i backup rom on my Sl?
news?
any news if we have 4.4 update Xperia SL user.
kenkho said:
any news if we have 4.4 update Xperia SL user.
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S and sl are the same
No official 4.4 update will be released
But raymanFX seems to be releasing CM11 4.4
And im working on Sony Android 4.4
Also AOSP 4.4
But you need a unlocked bootloader
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Envious_Data said:
S and sl are the same
No official 4.4 update will be released
But raymanFX seems to be releasing CM11 4.4
And im working on Sony Android 4.4
Also AOSP 4.4
But you need a unlocked bootloader
Sent from my LT26i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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i see thanks for the info! hope their will be releasing CM11 4.4 soon! :victory:
Hey, i want to root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom on my Xperia Arc. So far i have only unlocked the bootloader. Can someone refer me to threads of where i can proceed with root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom, that would be so great. I get so confused with all these threads and instructions.
Also if someone out here with a Arc / Arc S could give me some advice of good kernels and roms for my device that would also be great. Thanks.
Marviinn said:
Also if someone out here with a Arc / Arc S could give me some advice of good kernels and roms for my device that would also be great. Thanks.
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You should try the ROM and kernel combinations yourself. Go to the development section, read a few of the ROM threads and try them out. Since everyone has different requirements for the ROM, there is no 'best ROM' out there that everyone can agree on.
If you're not sure about the instructions here, search on Google instead. They should have newbie guides there.
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You do not need root to install custom firmware. Just flash the appropriate kernel for your rom then boot into cwm and flash rom.
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Marviinn said:
Hey, i want to root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom on my Xperia Arc. So far i have only unlocked the bootloader. Can someone refer me to threads of where i can proceed with root, flash a custom kernel and install a custom rom, that would be so great. I get so confused with all these threads and instructions.
Also if someone out here with a Arc / Arc S could give me some advice of good kernels and roms for my device that would also be great. Thanks.
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Just get out. People who ask questions in General section should be instantly banned, that kind of retarded behavior creates chaos and it's a cancer of xda forums. Actual answer: read sticky threads, you will find there everything you need and if you have problems with following guides then there is no hope for you just buy an iphone.
pypcier said:
Just get out. People who ask questions in General section should be instantly banned, that kind of retarded behavior creates chaos and it's a cancer of xda forums. Actual answer: read sticky threads, you will find there everything you need and if you have problems with following guides then there is no hope for you just buy an iphone.
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Just get out. People who replies with these kind of answers in a thread about a guy who simply wants someone to refer him to a simple recommended root, kernel flash and custom rom guide, should be instantly banned. Look at the other two answers and maybe you have somewhat of an idea of how to send a reply with a proper answer. What's so wrong about posting this in a General section about Xperia Arc? Please refer me to the rules regarding that, if so, then i have clearly missed something.
Well i can't really blame you, i guess it's that time of the month, right?
Hi bro !
- First, give your phone a good full charge and let's go !
- If your bootloader is unlocked flash Lupus v16, you'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867265
In this kernel, CWM is included.
- Then download an ICS ROM (ICS needed with this kernel). There is a huge number of ROM on DEV section, just download the one you prefer ! (Personally, I recommend you jader13254's one :angel: --> look at my signature :good: You'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207)
- Put the zip on your SD card and boot into CWM (by pressing VOL DOWN during boot)
- Do full wipes (data + factory reset + format /system + battery stats)
- Install the ROM (install zip --> Choose from SD card --> ROM.zip)
- Reboot twice !
And enjoy your BRAND NEW PHONE !!!
Hope I helped you !
xdlol123321 said:
Hi bro !
- First, give your phone a good full charge and let's go !
- If your bootloader is unlocked flash Lupus v16, you'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867265
In this kernel, CWM is included.
- Then download an ICS ROM (ICS needed with this kernel). There is a huge number of ROM on DEV section, just download the one you prefer ! (Personally, I recommend you jader13254's one :angel: --> look at my signature :good: You'll find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207)
- Put the zip on your SD card and boot into CWM (by pressing VOL DOWN during boot)
- Do full wipes (data + factory reset + format /system + battery stats)
- Install the ROM (install zip --> Choose from SD card --> ROM.zip)
- Reboot twice !
And enjoy your BRAND NEW PHONE !!!
Hope I helped you !
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THANK you so much!
I followed exactly what you wrote, but instead of flashing Lupus v16 i went with the Vengeance kernel and the ROM you recommended. It works wonders, thanks again
Marviinn said:
THANK you so much!
I followed exactly what you wrote, but instead of flashing Lupus v16 i went with the Vengeance kernel and the ROM you recommended. It works wonders, thanks again
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You're welcome mate ! :highfive:
There are many ROM, test them and choose the one you prefer (Viper, Ultimate HD, ...) !
Vengeance kernel is also good :good: ! Go and see TopperBG's guide for Ultimate HD recommended kernel, here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163894 !
Your smartphone is REBORN, isn't it ? :laugh:
xdlol123321 said:
You're welcome mate ! :highfive:
There are many ROM, test them and choose the one you prefer (Viper, Ultimate HD, ...) !
Vengeance kernel is also good :good: ! Go and see TopperBG's guide for Ultimate HD recommended kernel, here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163894 !
Your smartphone is REBORN, isn't it ? :laugh:
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Stock ICS was so laggy, i couldn't stand it anymore. Now it feels like a whole new phone, love it But which ROM would you personally recommend between Viper and Ultimate HD? I've tested them both and it's very hard to pick one :/
Up to you, if my memory is correct viper is more customisable, uhd gives better performance ( subjective) but theyre both great.
And btw, yeah these threads go in Q&A, not the general section...
Sent from my MiUI-ed Xperia arc S
\ press thanks if I've helped /
What's so wrong about posting this in a General section about Xperia Arc?
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Everything. What's the point in having a separate sections for different kinds of threads when people just don't give a **** about this? When I want to help people I go to Q&A and when I need a custom kernel I go to Development section, this feels logical. People who can't keep their posts in the right place create a mess which is frustrating and gives moderators extra work. If you keep your milk in a drawer and bread in a refrigerator then good luck with your life.
pypcier said:
Everything. What's the point in having a separate sections for different kinds of threads when people just don't give a **** about this? When I want to help people I go to Q&A and when I need a custom kernel I go to Development section, this feels logical. People who can't keep their posts in the right place create a mess which is frustrating and gives moderators extra work. If you keep your milk in a drawer and bread in a refrigerator then good luck with your life.
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I see your point, well excuse me then. Honestly i didn't even see that section, even though it's right below General. I just registered and was in a hurry and I just picked the a section that made most sense to post in apart from Q&A. On top of that, i'm new here as well, i dont know my way around yet, of what's allowed and what's not allowed apart from the rules. But that's probably not an excuse here. Actually, sometimes i keep both in the refrigerator and my life is going pretty well.
Marviinn said:
Stock ICS was so laggy, i couldn't stand it anymore. Now it feels like a whole new phone, love it But which ROM would you personally recommend between Viper and Ultimate HD? I've tested them both and it's very hard to pick one :/
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Well, it's up to you ! Personally, I'm using Ultimate HD and I love this ROM ! Viper is also good ! :laugh:
Choose the one you prefer ! In my opinion, use Ultimate HD for performance and Viper for UI and personalization !
And if you're tired of one of them, change it to the other !
You can also tray http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207 Look very nice...
Gregrin said:
You can also tray http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207 Look very nice...
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Yes i'm using that ROM now, very happy with it
Hello
Can XtremeBean V3 be ported the xperia ray ?::laugh::la:laugh:
P a T i L d ^ . ^ b said:
Can XtremeBean V3 be ported the xperia ray ?::laugh::la:laugh:
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Ported!!
If you want a pure stock based Android, try to flash CM10.1 for your Arc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147958
Flash the kernel (boot.img) using Flashtool or you can also use this for flashing kernels and unlocking/relocking bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
HEY! just forgot something to tell you before you flash custom roms:
Before trying to use any roms, flash this Arc S firmware: https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
to your device using Flashtool.
-It's safe!
-It will increase your System ROM memory to enable installation of JB roms completely.
-EDIT-
Here's a screenshot that will help you to flash the ArcS firmware pack, give credits to him
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24824342&postcount=223
JovieBrett said:
If you want a pure stock based Android, try to flash CM10.1 for your Arc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147958
Flash the kernel (boot.img) using Flashtool or you can also use this for flashing kernels and unlocking/relocking bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
HEY! just forgot something to tell you before you flash custom roms:
Before trying to use any roms, flash this Arc S firmware: https://hotfile.com/dl/167361348/43349db/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf.html
to your device using Flashtool.
-It's safe!
-It will increase your System ROM memory to enable installation of JB roms completely.
-EDIT-
Here's a screenshot that will help you to flash the ArcS firmware pack, give credits to him
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24824342&postcount=223
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How is CM10.1 4.2.2 android running on an Arc? How does it compare to ICS and is it fluent?
Marviinn said:
How is CM10.1 4.2.2 android running on an Arc? How does it compare to ICS and is it fluent?
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Mmmm... as of now the Build0722: http://legacyxperia.basketbuild.com/index.php?dir=main/cm10.1/anzu/nightlies/
Is just fine, no lags and the bug of random reboots have been fixed (Tested on my friend's Arc) It's much better if you'll partitioned your SD card and have a Link2SD on it
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ICS and JB 4.1 is ALOT stable than the JB 4.2 right now cause some parts of camera is not partially working correctly in 4.2 (Sorry I forgot to told u bout that)
Here you can try FreeXperiaProject's CM10 for Anzu: http://www.freexperiaproject.com/
Stable enough for daily use but I think FM Radio is still not working there (Correct me if I'm wrong, not sure about it)