is arc s same as arc?? - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi guys, i was wondering, can you install same rom on arc and arc s? i mean, is there any difference between roms for arc and arc s. i have arc s with 1.4 GHz processor, and currenty i am using that pureness 13 but i want to flash 4.2.2 if possible, so i went to the cyanogenmod offical site, to download cm10, and there it says that it is just for ARC, its called anzu. is that for arc s, too?

XperiaArcS1.4 said:
hi guys, i was wondering, can you install same rom on arc and arc s? i mean, is there any difference between roms for arc and arc s. i have arc s with 1.4 GHz processor, and currenty i am using that pureness 13 but i want to flash 4.2.2 if possible, so i went to the cyanogenmod offical site, to download cm10, and there it says that it is just for ARC, its called anzu. is that for arc s, too?
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Should work. This ROM, for example, works on both: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267230

The only thing different is the partition layout. You can prevent problems by flashing a stock ROM for ARC using the Flashtool application.

I own an arc s and I'm pretty active with flashing and modding etc... everything that works on arc works on arc s as well no difference.
So if you see codename "ayame" or "anzu" it's the same. Arc S has only I higher OC capability bcz it has a higher cpu clock, other than that it's the same as arc, same software
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thanks
Themike_10452 said:
I own an arc s and I'm pretty active with flashing and modding etc... everything that works on arc works on arc s as well no difference.
So if you see codename "ayame" or "anzu" it's the same. Arc S has only I higher OC capability bcz it has a higher cpu clock, other than that it's the same as arc, same software
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium. Greetings from Lebanon!
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:laugh:
Thank you so much, you are a life saver.. one more question, does that mean that i can install that cyanogenmod 10 anzu from official cyanogenmod site? unfortunately, i can't send you the link, cause i am a new user... it would mean a world if you can check that out, please.
all the best form Serbia

Themike_10452 said:
I own an arc s and I'm pretty active with flashing and modding etc... everything that works on arc works on arc s as well no difference.
So if you see codename "ayame" or "anzu" it's the same. Arc S has only I higher OC capability bcz it has a higher cpu clock, other than that it's the same as arc, same software
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium. Greetings from Lebanon!
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sorry, its cyanogenmod 9, not 10.. thanks again

XperiaArcS1.4 said:
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Thank you so much, you are a life saver.. one more question, does that mean that i can install that cyanogenmod 10 anzu from official cyanogenmod site? unfortunately, i can't send you the link, cause i am a new user... it would mean a world if you can check that out, please.
all the best form Serbia
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Yes my friend, anzu is for arc and arc s. I've used all CM releases 7/9/10/10.1
I would recommended CM10 for you now because it's more stable and bug free compared to cm10.1, and cm9 lags and stutters like stock ICS it sucks. When cm10.1 is 100% fixed it will beat them all.
I am on cm10.1 now and it's really stable for daily use, camera is better than cm10, only a few problems like poor battery life and reboot when charged to 100%. Those are all problems caused by the new linux 3.4 kernel for cm10.1
CM9/10 work with old 2.6 kernel which is more stable for now
However you should know that you can't get HDMI with any custom ROM on xperia devices, and the camera quality is lower compared to stock ics camera with all features... Other than that CM7/9/10/10.1 work fine (GSM, BT, Wifi ...)
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium. Greetings from Lebanon!

Themike_10452 said:
Yes my friend, anzu is for arc and arc s. I've used all CM releases 7/9/10/10.1
I would recommended CM10 for you now because it's more stable and bug free compared to cm10.1, and cm9 lags and stutters like stock ICS it sucks. When cm10.1 is 100% fixed it will beat them all.
I am on cm10.1 now and it's really stable for daily use, camera is better than cm10, only a few problems like poor battery life and reboot when charged to 100%. Those are all problems caused by the new linux 3.4 kernel for cm10.1
CM9/10 work with old 2.6 kernel which is more stable for now
However you should know that you can't get HDMI with any custom ROM on xperia devices, and the camera quality is lower compared to stock ics camera with all features... Other than that CM7/9/10/10.1 work fine (GSM, BT, Wifi ...)
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium. Greetings from Lebanon!
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would it be too much if i ask you to give me website where i can download cm10 and gapps?? And what is the difference between stable and nightly version, i can see nightly is bigger, is it better? thanks in advance

XperiaArcS1.4 said:
would it be too much if i ask you to give me website where i can download cm10 and gapps?? And what is the difference between stable and nightly version, i can see nightly is bigger, is it better? thanks in advance
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1) link for CM10.1/10/9/7 is HERE
2)nightlies are built on daily/weekly basis and new features/updates are added in to it and they arn't totaly bug free for u.
3) stable versions comes once in a while for u

Sun90 said:
1) link for CM10.1/10/9/7 is HERE
2)nightlies are built on daily/weekly basis and new features/updates are added in to it and they arn't totaly bug free for u.
3) stable versions comes once in a while for u
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is it neccesary to do step 3. ??
3.Flash CM kernel
a. extract boot.img from zip file
b. power off device
c. press volume up (2012 devices) / menu (2011 devices)
d. plug usb and blue led will be lit
e. on computer type in same folder where you have boot.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
will it work without this step? can i just flash ROM? because i am not sure i will be able to do it, i never flashed kernels before, i didn't had to.. i guess i need more clear instructions...

Themike_10452 said:
Yes my friend, anzu is for arc and arc s. I've used all CM releases 7/9/10/10.1
I would recommended CM10 for you now because it's more stable and bug free compared to cm10.1, and cm9 lags and stutters like stock ICS it sucks. When cm10.1 is 100% fixed it will beat them all.
I am on cm10.1 now and it's really stable for daily use, camera is better than cm10, only a few problems like poor battery life and reboot when charged to 100%. Those are all problems caused by the new linux 3.4 kernel for cm10.1
CM9/10 work with old 2.6 kernel which is more stable for now
However you should know that you can't get HDMI with any custom ROM on xperia devices, and the camera quality is lower compared to stock ics camera with all features... Other than that CM7/9/10/10.1 work fine (GSM, BT, Wifi ...)
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium. Greetings from Lebanon!
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Could you explain this process to me,
3.Flash CM kernel
a. extract boot.img from zip file
b. power off device
c. press volume up (2012 devices) / menu (2011 devices)
d. plug usb and blue led will be lit
e. on computer type in same folder where you have boot.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
especially step E. and in my rom folder there is META-INF, system and boot.img, where can i get gapps, and are the even neccesary. thx again

Yes they are very very necessary if not you will get stuck on the Sony logo like 90% of other people who freak out
All CM roms need a custom kernel.
And all the steps are necessary. They are there for a reason.
Extract boot.img from the zip to location of your choice. Open Flashtool click lightning icon select fastboot. In the menu that appears select select kernel to flash. Find kernel, put phone in fastboot (menu + phone to USB and NO POWER BUTTON), and flash.
Do a Google search for JB4.1.2 gapps.
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Link to gapps (Google Apps): http://goo.im/gapps
Depending on the Android and CyanogenMod version, pick the right one and flash it in Recovery the same was as the ROM, just do not wipe anything.

Yes both Arc and Arc s are the same when it comes to the roms and kernels they both use, the only difference is the slight higher clock speed the Arc s has!

Originally Posted by Themike_10452
Yes my friend, anzu is for arc and arc s. I've used all CM releases 7/9/10/10.1
I would recommended CM10 for you now because it's more stable and bug free compared to cm10.1, and cm9 lags and stutters like stock ICS it sucks. When cm10.1 is 100% fixed it will beat them all.
I am on cm10.1 now and it's really stable for daily use, camera is better than cm10, only a few problems like poor battery life and reboot when charged to 100%. Those are all problems caused by the new linux 3.4 kernel for cm10.1
CM9/10 work with old 2.6 kernel which is more stable for now
However you should know that you can't get HDMI with any custom ROM on xperia devices, and the camera quality is lower compared to stock ics camera with all features... Other than that CM7/9/10/10.1 work fine (GSM, BT, Wifi ...)
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium. Greetings from Lebanon!
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Could you explain this process to me,
3.Flash CM kernel
a. extract boot.img from zip file
b. power off device
c. press volume up (2012 devices) / menu (2011 devices)
d. plug usb and blue led will be lit
e. on computer type in same folder where you have boot.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
especially step E. and in my rom folder there is META-INF, system and boot.img, where can i get gapps, and are the even neccesary. thx again
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Yes you have to follow all these steps.
YOU MUST HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER!
copy the zip to your sd card
backup whatever you want to backup (msgs/contacts/whatsapp...) cz all your personal data will be gone
power off the phone
hold menu button and plug in the usb cable, you'll see a blue led light which means you've entered fastboot mode (for flashing kernels)
now use fastboot command line to flash the kernel (You must have downloaded fastboot from android sdk, search xda for it)
open a command window in the same folder as fastboot.exe and type:
fastboot flash boot "your kernel path here"
hit enter
then type fastboot reboot
now when the phone starts up keep pressing volume down until you enter recovery mode
wipe data/factory reset, wipe dalvik-cache and wipe system from advanced menu
now go to install zip from sd card and browse for cm zip and install it
then install gapps if you have them and reboot
now you should run cm10
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Related

[Q] Best ICS rom for Xperia ARC ?

hey guys..
now i m using jj's hybrid 1.2 . if you now any other better rom then please reply.!
Mooded ICS 100.0 by Chaosfirzen
best of the best
Arconium ICS V2.0 with Aroma installer.
[AOKP]
Arconium ICS 2.0
Send from my Arnova 9 G2 with Tapatalk 2
Arconium ICS 2 got music player buttons on lock screen and status bar... Also is clean, super fast and stable
Arconium 2.0 is great!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515148
There is also KA Ice Cream Sony but KA15 wasn't really good. But the brand new KA16 seems to be great!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1539752
Is arconium rooted or in fact possible to root?
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boyob32 said:
Is arconium rooted or in fact possible to root?
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It is Rooted.
May give it a whirl then! Please ignore my ignorance but are there any major omissions? Such as video, hdmi...?
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Until now, no known Issues.
... Makes no difference now...
Because my sim is locked to orange I can't unlock my bootloader! Refuse to pay to unlock it! :-(
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I prefer CM9 but it's alpha version.
Dilemma
Hi, I'm currently undecided between Mooded's ICS rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526717 and Arconium ICS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515148.... Any advice?? Or any suggestions for other roms?? Am looking for something stable and fast and..well.. generally awesome lol...Any help is appreciated... They both seem quite the same based on what im reading.. Mooded's ICS can update OTA? how big would the updates be?? when it says OTA does it download the whole package again??
JJ Hybrid
I would suggest JJ hybrid Rom as the Xperia Launcher ROMS become slow with time. I have been using JJ for quite sometime and I am pretty happy with it. Make sure you first do a FULLWIPE before installing this ROM. It has given me great battery life and unparalleled performance. Just try it and I am sure you wont regret it.
1) Install latest Sony ICS baseband via flashtool.
2) Install stock Sony Kernel + CWM recovery.
3) Do a full wipe: i.e.Factory Reset, clear cache, clear Dalvik Cache and then format system.
4) Install JJ.
Make sure you sync all your contacts with Google before installing.
I would say Arconium ICS...its smooth..it has same look as stock..i m sure u will be satisfied with this ROM
If you care about games, ICS is not great with them, I tried Arconium ICS and while being a great ROM I wasn't able to play Temple Run, that's a common problem with every ICS rom from what I've read
So, if you don't care about games, go straight for it xD
Thanks guy for your reply =) so i installed Mooded's ICS rom anyway and I'm kinda liking it.
@romiltherock
Hi, thanks for the suggestion. Can i know what's your antutu benchmark score and the configurations you use? kernel, cpu freq, etc etc...
@arpith.fbi
I've tried arconium and comparing it to mooded i think i'll go with mooded.. mooded offer update OTA (i havent tried) and also included notification bar toggle, 3 launchers to choose from , custom themes, battery mod, etc etc.. also, using the same config @1.4Ghz, performance governor, moving from arconium to mooded gave me +100 in Antutu.
@Shark107
The games issue seems to be on the game's devs..so i'll just wait for the update from Imangi. ICS is so much "smarter" lol.. besides games gets boring but not customizing your phone. it never gets old lol
KA 17.2
I'm Using KA 17.2 atm, KA16 had several errors where you get a frozen screen when using browser or playstore.
Now with 17.2 my phone is terrible slow, dont know if I did anything wrong -.-
Next thing to try for me is Cyanogen ...
Modded ics is best one i am using it with 1 ghz n lagfree profile
No lag awsome performance
Battery drain in sleep mode is too low 1 % in 2 hours or 3 hourz
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Bootloader locked - rom options?

Hi all,
I recently learned my arc s bootloader can not even be unlocked even by the paid methods (omnius, setool) . I have rooted it, init.d enabled, cwm on (from system).
My understanding is most of the roms are not an option for me due to locked bl.
Any ideas for roms I could still try?
Thx in advance.
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hbguru said:
Hi all,
I recently learned my arc s bootloader can not even be unlocked even by the paid methods (omnius, setool)
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Whys that? You can use any ROM that doesn't require you to install a custom kernel.
There are many of them you can use: Arconium, KA21, MooDeD ICS etc.
Try JJ's HYBRID ROM v3.2 Stable(here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717 ) It is very very good l also have a locked bootloader (unlock only paid ) It's like an AOSP ! It is rockstabel ! Or u can use modded ICS 90.5 or 90.4 but not the 90.3 it cause bootloop ! Smoot and fast but j think JJ's Hybrid is the best for Locked BL ! Try it and then you decide what good for you ! J hope j can help for you !!
Daniel D. : Arconium(Recomended Configuration
Unlocked bootloader.), KA21(=Installation instructions== KA Ice Cream Sony users ==
Important! Only for unlocked bootloader)There are ONLY for unlocked bootloader ! or jm wrong ?
Thanks
Thanks for all the answers!!
I will try JJ and arconium today
(i'm so happy there are rom's left for locked bootloader guys like me!!!! )
XperienceD said:
Whys that? You can use any ROM that doesn't require you to install a custom kernel.
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build number:12w19 which has a new security. there is no solution yet to unlock it.
adamka13 said:
Daniel D. : Arconium(Recomended Configuration
Unlocked bootloader.), KA21(=Installation instructions== KA Ice Cream Sony users ==
Important! Only for unlocked bootloader)There are ONLY for unlocked bootloader ! or jm wrong ?
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I tried all of them with locked bootloader.
Daniel D. said:
I tried all of them with locked bootloader.
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Ohh.. j understand THX ! I will try it !
man jj's rom is by far the best with sony stuff plus aosp fast and the page with nice set of instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717
I'm so exited about all the stuff I find here, but sadly I just can't root my phone. Every method does not work for me. I'd love to install these ROMS...
custom rom compatible with locked bootloader
I have an arc s with locked bootloader and hav personally used the following custom rom:
JJ Hybrid Rom 3.1 and 3.2
ThSEGA v3: ive got connectivity issue would have update to v4 but tried ka21 instead
Mooded 90.1, 90.2, 90.3, 90.5: ive encountered battery drain
XdroidPerfectv 2.3.2: got contact sync problem( i think it was solved in an update)
And following Daniel D's info.. I tried KA21 yesterday.
So far, in my opinion the best rom for a locked bootloadet is a toss between JJ and Ka21 since I like the smoothness and stability of jj's rom but missed my sony widgets, thus ka21 is a good alternative for this. Moreover, wifi connectivity in ka21 is more stable while 3G connectivity in jj is more stable although its wifi is also quite good.
Wifi depends mostly on kernel... So jj`s Rom has nothing to with your wifi issues. Secondly, what sony widgets you miss? I have JJ Rom 3.2 and found all widgests in play store, working very well.
I have atached a screenshot of my homescreen... all widgets downloaded from play store... and its more then enough for me !
My recomendation is Sirkay kernel (Xarc) with JJ`s Hybrid Rom 3.2, Baseband 70 (or you can use the BB72 from FXP thread, it works great... the other BB72 available is not so good), and most important : Do a full wipe (including /system).
On JJ`s Thread you will find also a lot of flashable addons (my fav. is nexus boot animation, xperia keyboard, hollo camera mod , and the advanced ICS+ camera with HD and panorama... but there are a lot other mods also).
So, JJ`s Rom is by far the best (and i have tried most of the available Roms).
wifi issue
Marmalux said:
Wifi depends mostly on kernel... So jj`s Rom has nothing to with your wifi issues. Secondly, what sony widgets you miss? I have JJ Rom 3.2 and found all widgests in play store, working very well.
I have atached a screenshot of my homescreen... all widgets downloaded from play store... and its more then enough for me !
My recomendation is Sirkay kernel (Xarc) with JJ`s Hybrid Rom 3.2, Baseband 70 (or you can use the BB72 from FXP thread, it works great... the other BB72 available is not so good), and most important : Do a full wipe (including /system).
On JJ`s Thread you will find also a lot of flashable addons (my fav. is nexus boot animation, xperia keyboard, hollo camera mod , and the advanced ICS+ camera with HD and panorama... but there are a lot other mods also).
So, JJ`s Rom is by far the best (and i have tried most of the available Roms).
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I know that wifi and battery drain is a kernel issue but if you read my previous I said that I'm still with a locked bootloader so I can't change my kernel to solve my issue. The sony widget I'm talking about is the walkman player because I can only put the walkman shortcut in JJ. The sony app I've missed is the 3D Camera, track ID..(I've already changed to KA21 when JJ added the sony3D camera add on). But the gist of my post is that I'm leaning towards JJ (because of smoothness and stability) but KA21 is a good alternative (because my connection to wifi is more stable) And like you, I tried those roms i've post but keep coming back to JJ, though I'm still with KA21 as of now.
Thanks for the kernel and baseband suggestion, I'll try them once I decide to unlock my bootloader (believe me, I would really love to unlock bootloader to maximize potential of my phone but I'm still not confident in the probability of losing my sony warranty just yet:cyclops: )
Try the Ice Cream Pureness v8
noim said:
Try the Ice Cream Pureness v8
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To me it did not work. I tried 2 times and then used Update Service And I really wanted that rom...

Super Slow Xperia Arc

Hi All,
My Xperia Arc ( LT15i) is super slow.
Its much slower than my old HTC Desire.
I have done a Factory reset and a fresh update but still slow.
I am on Android 4.0.4 and using stock Rom build 4.1.B.0.587
Please advise any workaround.
If nothing, I'll try to root it and install AOSP Jelly bean rom.
I do not care if I have Jellybean or ICS, I just want the phone to be fast.
Does the custom roms really make a big difference ?
Thanks .
There are many custom roms for xperia arc/s which are faster than ICS and GB.
They are stable/alpha/beta roms. That is your wish to decide to install which ROM.
Look at the following thread - complete guide about kernel/roms/root/guides........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
Hit "Thanks" if anyone helped you.:good:
Xperia Arc LT15i
Rooted/Bootloader Unlocked
Running Jelly Bean - FXP139/CM10
I've tried Milans ICS, it's quite fast.
timescape ui is really laggy. do vanilla android like cm9/10 or aokp will do
cm9 --- interactive governer, overclock to 1.6ghz through settings -do not use task killers, they are pointless and eats some resource away even if they do get the job done
yes 1.6ghz is safe, i have this setting for a while
although cm9/10, aokp kernel drain a more battery than stock firmware
abhayks said:
Hi All,
My Xperia Arc ( LT15i) is super slow.
Its much slower than my old HTC Desire.
I have done a Factory reset and a fresh update but still slow.
I am on Android 4.0.4 and using stock Rom build 4.1.B.0.587
Please advise any workaround.
If nothing, I'll try to root it and install AOSP Jelly bean rom.
I do not care if I have Jellybean or ICS, I just want the phone to be fast.
Does the custom roms really make a big difference ?
Thanks .
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The custom JB roms are really fast compared to ICS.
I've also got a LT15i; here's a quick overview of the steps needed to get JB on your phone.
unlock the bootloader (there's an official sony website to talk you through this)
flash a decent baseband (use this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688049).
Flash a rom of your choice - I suggest the latest AOKP from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859518
Things you have to know: -
How to get flashtool installed on your computer, and your computer connected to your phone.
unlocking your bootloader loses your DRM.
So my advice is read up on the stuff you need to know (if you haven't found out all this stuff already).
Then backup your SD card to your computer.
Then do the steps (1-3) to get the latest AOKP rom. This rom is officially in testing, but it is stable and fast.
Good luck.
P.S. I'm using Baseband 77, but most people recommend baseband 72.
I'm using Lupus kernel, but you should start with the kernel included in the AOKP rom.
After you are comfortable with CWM backups, you can experiment a bit more without worrying too much about data loss.
(more good luck )
bruce16878 said:
I've tried Milans ICS, it's quite fast.
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I don't think so my friend...
I have switched from cm10 to Milan ICS for 2 day and i am dissapointed
I change because i want to use a stable rom and every functions r working great
But my decision is wrong, stock ics is the most stable but i can't play any games without lag :banghead: Ram is low and it very annoying
P/s: i miss my cm10
Hit thank button if i helped u
CM 10 with Lupus Kernel and besttt fix is rock solid.
Fast, stable (no random reboots) and everything works.
And u dont need 1,6 Ghz. 1 Ghz is enough on CM 10.
Go to arconium gb rom
Possible to root without unlocking bootloader
Thanks all for such nice advise.
I am not new to rooting, had a rooted HTC Desire for 3 years
Though, I do not want to miss on the DRM ( if it has any use ).
Is it possible to root without unlocking bootloader ?
I think it is but would be great if you nice people can advise me of the advantages and disadvantages of rooting without unlocking.
I would go with CM or AOKP.
Edit: As mentioned by ironlady, does AOKP/CM drain more battery than stock ?
Why ? I would assume that with all the extras of the stock, more batter should be consumed.
AOKP/CM are almost nearing AOSP and are no frills, why they drain more battery ?
This was my observation with HTC Desire. The HTC Sense based roms always consumed more battery than AOSP.
Thanks again.
Abhay
abhayks said:
Thanks all for such nice advise.
I am not new to rooting, had a rooted HTC Desire for 3 years
Though, I do not want to miss on the DRM ( if it has any use ).
Is it possible to root without unlocking bootloader ?
I think it is but would be great if you nice people can advise me of the advantages and disadvantages of rooting without unlocking.
I would go with CM or AOKP.
Edit: As mentioned by ironlady, does AOKP/CM drain more battery than stock ?
Why ? I would assume that with all the extras of the stock, more batter should be consumed.
AOKP/CM are almost nearing AOSP and are no frills, why they drain more battery ?
This was my observation with HTC Desire. The HTC Sense based roms always consumed more battery than AOSP.
Thanks again.
Abhay
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Well, I don't know what DRM is for - something about "digital media rights"
(It hasn't affected playback of movies or sounds on my phone.).
It is possible to root without unlocking bootloader, but then you can't have an AOKP/CM rom.
You need the unlocked bootloader to flash the custom kernel required by these roms.
(
Flashing a kernel requires running "flashtool" from a computer. before flashing the kernel you must copy the rom to your phone's SD card.
After you flash the kernel, boot the phone and press the "volume down" button when the buttons light up.
This gets you into CWM recovery where you can flash the rom
)
I'm pretty sure that the battery drain depends on how you set up the kernel. If you over-clock, then more battery drain. If you under-clock then better battery life.
After all of this two more points of advice: -
If you try CM10, then use the Lupus kernel, and instructions posted by "besttt" to set up your phone nicely. This is a more tricky install.
If you try AOKP, then install it normally as described in the 1st post of the thread
(the custom kernel is a file called "boot.img" in the rom. You need to extract the file, and flash it with flashtool when you're ready to install the rom).
This is an easier install.
Enjoy

My phone is slow after flashing

I followed this tutorial and my phone is now slow. Is there a mod or new kernel I need? I have an Xperia Arc Lt15i
Hi @itsup,
It looks like you have an ICS based rom.
Also looks like you've got an unlocked bootloader.
So there are now many roms / kernels that you can use.
For really fast I prefer the jellybean based roms (see my signature for my current favourite rom).
The downfall is that you don't get HDMI (TV out).
I prefer the Lupus kernel version 3.4, but the only one available on the forums is 3.5.
So you can use the Arc Fusion kernel (link in my signature) - yes, it's good.
If you want to stay on ICS, with full features and decent speed, then try one of these custom roms: -
JJ Hybrid ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717
This works well with the latest ArcKnight kernel.
(Full features, ran with this for a while, and loved it. The only reason I changed was to see how JellyBean works).
XPERIA Ultimate HD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
(I haven't tested this one, but it's new and actively supported)
Remember to do a CWM backup before trying anything - then you don't lose out if you don't like the new rom.
Hotfingers said:
Hi @itsup,
It looks like you have an ICS based rom.
Also looks like you've got an unlocked bootloader.
So there are now many roms / kernels that you can use.
For really fast I prefer the jellybean based roms (see my signature for my current favourite rom).
The downfall is that you don't get HDMI (TV out).
I prefer the Lupus kernel version 3.4, but the only one available on the forums is 3.5.
So you can use the Arc Fusion kernel (link in my signature) - yes, it's good.
If you want to stay on ICS, with full features and decent speed, then try one of these custom roms: -
JJ Hybrid ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717
This works well with the latest ArcKnight kernel.
(Full features, ran with this for a while, and loved it. The only reason I changed was to see how JellyBean works).
XPERIA Ultimate HD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
(I haven't tested this one, but it's new and actively supported)
Remember to do a CWM backup before trying anything - then you don't lose out if you don't like the new rom.
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Sadly my phone can't unlock the boot loader. What roms are fast that can be installed on a locked boot loader? Thanks for the help!
itsup said:
Sadly my phone can't unlock the boot loader. What roms are fast that can be installed on a locked boot loader? Thanks for the help!
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This also means you can't use a custom kernel...
JJ Hybrid will work on a locked bootloader. You must read the thread to find out more...
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itsup said:
Sadly my phone can't unlock the boot loader. What roms are fast that can be installed on a locked boot loader? Thanks for the help!
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Jelly sandwich can be installed on a locked bootloader and its really fast
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[Q&A][FAQ] PAC-man 4.3

This thread is to keep the PAC-man development thread clean.
First check the PAC FAQ for Xperia RAY to see if your question has been anwsered there ---- orum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1965674
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wedgess said:
This thread is to keep the PAC-man development thread clean.
First check the PAC FAQ for Xperia RAY to see if your question has been anwsered there ---- orum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1965674
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The ROm is great and no random reboot. trying to daily use... for a couple question, it is support themes for CM10.1??
arc_n_krizt said:
The ROm is great and no random reboot. trying to daily use... for a couple question, it is support themes for CM10.1??
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Finally some one who uses the Q&A.yes it should support AOKP/CM themes.
I'm thinking test your ROM, but whats is the kernel included in the zip file?
Lupus v11? 3.X Kernel?
The main post said dont work JB Camera (4.2.2). There is other camera app included in ROM (CM camera 4.1.2 perhaps) or we must install other third party camera app.
setup wizard pac-man
Hey I flashed the inkludet kernel and did a full wipe and installed the ROM. The Rom boots but then the Setup Wizard does not respond and I cant set upp my phone. A tested this tvice and then re downloadet the rom but got the same results.Is it only me or are others having the same problem Im comming from a nother JB 4.2.2. rom if that helps. I realy want to try this rom and a realy like your work, been using lupus kernel for a long time now. Thanks
device: Lt18i last rom: CM 10.1
ghostmirror said:
I'm thinking test your ROM, but whats is the kernel included in the zip file?
Lupus v11? 3.X Kernel?
The main post said dont work JB Camera (4.2.2). There is other camera app included in ROM (CM camera 4.1.2 perhaps) or we must install other third party camera app.
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No its nAa kernel as I havent started on a 3.x kernel. Of course there is legacy camera like in cm10 included in the R no need to flash extras.
dimmalimm said:
Hey I flashed the inkludet kernel and did a full wipe and installed the ROM. The Rom boots but then the Setup Wizard does not respond and I cant set upp my phone. A tested this tvice and then re downloadet the rom but got the same results.Is it only me or are others having the same problem Im comming from a nother JB 4.2.2. rom if that helps. I realy want to try this rom and a realy like your work, been using lupus kernel for a long time now. Thanks
device: Lt18i last rom: CM 10.1
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Others seem to be having no problems. Perhaps its something to do with gapps. I'm assuming you used full gapps. Try the mini or light version of gapps. So long as u done your full wipes I can't see any other reason. Maybe try flash ROM let it boot then go back to recovery and flash gapps.
Edit - OK so apparently light gapps just causes FC'ing I'll link to other gapps when I'm home.
i flashed this ROM with full Gapps in Xperia Arc S, and it's working really fine, until now had twice random reboots, but that's not really a problem to me.
other than that the ROM is awesome. :good:
Q: is it okay if i use Lupus JBv11 Kernel? (qurrently using kernel included in ROM)
thanks in advance
Bagne said:
i flashed this ROM with full Gapps in Xperia Arc S, and it's working really fine, until now had twice random reboots, but that's not really a problem to me.
other than that the ROM is awesome. :good:
Q: is it okay if i use Lupus JBv11 Kernel? (qurrently using kernel included in ROM)
thanks in advance
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See I'm pretty sure its the kernel giving random reboots. But with LuPuS or Fusion kernel, WiFi and Bluetooth will not work on 4.2.
Hey, one question:
Why the Wifi doesn't work on LuPuS or FusioN Kernel? :/
I#m using Paranoidmod now, because od that...
LuPuS Kernel v11 by wedgess + P.A.C.man by wedgess = Doesn't work?
Bobby2013 said:
Hey, one question:
Why the Wifi doesn't work on LuPuS or FusioN Kernel? :/
I#m using Paranoidmod now, because od that...
LuPuS Kernel v11 by wedgess + P.A.C.man by wedgess = Doesn't work?
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All 4.2 ROMs changed firmware binaries and changed wifiload script. But... suppose I could try get get kernel to install and use old firmware binaries and run lupus wifiload script?? We will see!! maybe I'll push back kernel update until I give it a go and get someone to test.
wedgess said:
All 4.2 ROMs changed firmware binaries and changed wifiload script. But... suppose I could try get get kernel to install and use old firmware binaries and run lupus wifiload script?? We will see!! maybe I'll push back kernel update until I give it a go and get someone to test.
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Okay that would be very nice
And if you'll need a tester I will be your man
Thanks very much
EDIT: The LuPuS kernel works nearly perfect with Paranoidrom, but not with CM10.1, PAC and AOKP...really?!
Bobby2013 said:
Okay that would be very nice
And if you'll need a tester I will be your man
Thanks very much
EDIT: The LuPuS kernel works nearly perfect with Paranoidrom, but not with CM10.1, PAC and AOKP...really?!
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Paranoid was last updated before 3.x kernels were released.
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Press the thanks button if I helped.
wedgess said:
No its nAa kernel as I havent started on a 3.x kernel. Of course there is legacy camera like in cm10 included in the R no need to flash extras.
Others seem to be having no problems. Perhaps its something to do with gapps. I'm assuming you used full gapps. Try the mini or light version of gapps. So long as u done your full wipes I can't see any other reason. Maybe try flash ROM let it boot then go back to recovery and flash gapps.
Edit - OK so apparently light gapps just causes FC'ing I'll link to other gapps when I'm home.
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I instal the ROM with full gapps and it is running fine now. In one day of testing I got one fc and one random reeboot. Thanks for the info.
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wedgess said:
All 4.2 ROMs changed firmware binaries and changed wifiload script. But... suppose I could try get get kernel to install and use old firmware binaries and run lupus wifiload script?? We will see!! maybe I'll push back kernel update until I give it a go and get someone to test.
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yea do this as soon as possible. 2.6 kernel + cm10.1 = Super Awesome and stable
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Hi,
May I also post on the Pro version here? There is no seperate thread for it.
It's my first attempt on a custom rom after using stock ICS. Unfortunately, I found it to be very unstable
My first attempt was Lupus/v21, now I'm on Fusion/v22. Both seem to be highly unstable. Just using apps is normally fine, but a few things seem to provoke lockups including unlocking the screen, listening to music and using the camera.
I did a full wipe before installing (system, cache, dalvik cache, data), I even tried the permissions fix.
Otherwise it seems a great rom, perfect feature set and very fast, but the unstability makes it unusable for me
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theNfan said:
Hi,
May I also post on the Pro version here? There is no seperate thread for it.
It's my first attempt on a custom rom after using stock ICS. Unfortunately, I found it to be very unstable
My first attempt was Lupus/v21, now I'm on Fusion/v22. Both seem to be highly unstable. Just using apps is normally fine, but a few things seem to provoke lockups including unlocking the screen, listening to music and using the camera.
I did a full wipe before installing (system, cache, dalvik cache, data), I even tried the permissions fix.
Otherwise it seems a great rom, perfect feature set and very fast, but the unstability makes it unusable for me
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Yes u can post here also. Comparing any 4.2 ROM to STOCK ICS, stock ICS would be the winner in terms of stability. 4.1 is the best if you want JB IMO. But 4.2 and especially PAC 4.2 has a lot more features, customization amongst other things. It doesn't matter on the kernel its going to be the same. This is why FXP stopped developing after CM10 for the XPERIA 2011 line-up. It will never be 100% stable as will any 4.2 ROM for Xperia 2011.
I don't know what calls you stabillity, but 4.1 is very stable, almost as 4.0. 4.2 isn't stable specially with 3.x kernels, but 4.1 is perfect. And FXP stop the development for 2011 line becase they have to develop for a lot of devices, i think.
sinholueiro said:
I don't know what calls you stabillity, but 4.1 is very stable, almost as 4.0. 4.2 isn't stable specially with 3.x kernels, but 4.1 is perfect. And FXP stop the development for 2011 line becase they have to develop for a lot of devices, i think.
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I said 4.1 is stable. And no they stopped because without a stable 3.x kernel it would be impossible for a stable 4.2 J. There was no 3.x kernel for 2011 device back then, but even still they knew if there was a 3.x kernel it would need a lot of work to get stable, if it even can.
wedgess said:
I said 4.1 is stable. And no they stopped because without a stable 3.x kernel it would be impossible for a stable 4.2 J. There was no 3.x kernel for 2011 device back then, but even still they knew if there was a 3.x kernel it would need a lot of work to get stable, if it even can.
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But 3.4 kernel is pretty stable now na?
I think that crapy random reboot is the only problem now.
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jithuelad said:
But 3.4 kernel is pretty stable now na?
I think that crapy random reboot is the only problem now.
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yes and that's instability my friend
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