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[Q] I really need some expert help on this guys!
<b>2012-03-23 updates on what further tests I've done:</b>
I've just flashed MT15i-Global.tft using latest flashtool in flashmode.
= did not work
Then tried wotanclient = did not work
Made fresh install of ICS beta(2different roms) = did not work
Please help me get my front cam working !
A few months ago the front Camera worked on my Neo but not anymore.
I cant really say if it just stopped working or had something to with flash of another rom.
I've rooted and flashed a number of phones before so i have some basics in this..
Currently running ICS on my Neo.
What I've tried to do to fix it.
1. Use SEUS but it said I have a modified android version and would let me restore...
2. WotanClient which restored it to .62 2.3.4. Failed at first attempt but succeeded at 2nd. >> front cam didnt work afterwards.
3. Tried other ICS roms and made several attempts.
The steps i took on installing another rom:
- installed fastboot
- connected phone
- run fastboot flash boot xxxx.img
- go into recovery
- wipe all, wipe cache, format system, dalvik and battery stats
- install xxx.zip
- up and running with non working front cam
Questions!:
1. How can I make a TOTAL restore of both bootloader, kernel, rom and everything to the stock firmware it got shipped with????? A step by step would be appreciated!
2. Any steps that I could have missed??
3. Anyone with similar problems?
4. How can I put it back to 100% stockrom to get warranty back and perhaps send on service?
FYI
The back camera also behaves strange on the ICS rom in skype/tango video call. It is miscolored.. On 2.3.4 it was ok.
Weird. Could this all be a firmware issue?
Can some provide all the tools i need to get it working? Or can I extract some logs or something that would help you find out if the front cam really is broken??
Where can I test the front cam or are there any appa to specifically test it in any way??
Desperate regards !
F on my mobile
Sounds like you have flashed a arc Rom
Or messed with android from facing camera.xml
Sent from my MT15i using Tapatalk 2 Beta-2
If you're still on ICS, try to flash the camera fix zip again. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514172
kormatoes said:
Sounds like you have flashed a arc Rom
Or messed with android from facing camera.xml
Sent from my MT15i using Tapatalk 2 Beta-2
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Im pretty sure it was a neo rom, it was picked from neos forum anyway.
Nope, havent messed with it at any point nor any other file.
sdk16420 said:
If you're still on ICS, try to flash the camera fix zip again. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514172
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Ill give it a shot but i dont think it will help as after WotanClient and back to android 2.3.4 it wasnt working either.
nfreddi said:
Im pretty sure it was a neo rom, it was picked from neos forum anyway.
Nope, havent messed with it at any point nor any other file.
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That's my point not many ics Rom actually come from neo all arc and neo v flash the patch above bro let us know
Sent from my MT15i using Tapatalk 2 Beta-2
Other suggestions or thoughts?
nfreddi said:
Other suggestions or thoughts?
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If it doesn't work after flashing official 2.3.4 firmware in flashtool with a full wipe, I'm out of ideas.
Does flashing with wotanclient really flash Everything?? Kernel, loader rom and wipes everything?? If the phone hasnt got a hardware fault something, it must be some step i did that sctewed something up.. Could try wotan again though but would rather have more people look into this before strarting flashing.
Afaik Wotan flashes / wipes everything and gets you back to clean Stock!
BUT, i already got problems wotan flashing / discovering the wrong phone type.
While i was trying out some different Kernels on my Phone (Mt11i SE NEO V), it seems that i picked a wrong Kernel and my Phone was showing me the Model Mt15i (SE NEO).
And even Wotanclient discovered a Mt15i...
Didn´t try the front camera at this point, but back cam was not working.
I tried to manually flash Mt11i Stock Rom/ Kernel (0.62) using flashtool.
Well flashtool did it´s work not completely, but far enough to reset the Model to Mt11i and Wotan flashed the correct Version afterwards.
My Hint, have a look at the Modellnumber in Settings, is it the right one ?
sdk16420 said:
If you're still on ICS, try to flash the camera fix zip again. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514172
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Just tried the Camera fix. Cant find anywhere to switch to front cam. Didnt help...
leine0104 said:
Afaik Wotan flashes / wipes everything and gets you back to clean Stock!
BUT, i already got problems wotan flashing / discovering the wrong phone type.
While i was trying out some different Kernels on my Phone (Mt11i SE NEO V), it seems that i picked a wrong Kernel and my Phone was showing me the Model Mt15i (SE NEO).
And even Wotanclient discovered a Mt15i...
Didn´t try the front camera at this point, but back cam was not working.
I tried to manually flash Mt11i Stock Rom/ Kernel (0.62) using flashtool.
Well flashtool did it´s work not completely, but far enough to reset the Model to Mt11i and Wotan flashed the correct Version afterwards.
My Hint, have a look at the Modellnumber in Settings, is it the right one ?
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It is MT15i according to system information.
After a few more replies or tips here ill try to reset with flashtool / wotan.
Hi, I am facing the same front camera issue after upgrading to ICS.. No on seems to be able to sort this out..
and1only said:
Hi, I am facing the same front camera issue after upgrading to ICS.. No on seems to be able to sort this out..
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Hi, What have you tried?
It feels like I've tried everything.. I can't just have bricked my phone? =)
Do you know if it's possible to Re-Lock the phone to be able to send it on SE service repair???
WE REALLY NEED SOMEONE TO HELP US OUT ON THIS! "shouting"
I disassemble and assemble the phone flex and it worked http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon7.gif
im also facing the same issue..but on the neo v though
the issue persisted before i rooted my phone and after i switched to the stock ics from gingerbread
now im using cm9 and the face unlock feature doesnt work
still havent got the issue sorted
front camera solution
Hello and sorry for continuing this thread, but i have a query about the front camera of xperia neo v.
As all the above, I have the same problem with my front camera and I was wondering if I could somehow get the camera's apk file from gingerbread (the whole camera application - which is believed to be the last application compatible with the camera),would this solve the problem?
I am addressing aspecially to the developers .....
If anybody knows a way to solve this, please send me inbox a guideline.
Thanks in advance.
:good:
May be below the info can help you about the stock rom flash
1. Find the bootloader locker ftf (firmware file) file for Neo from the Internet (else inbox me I will find and will give you. I have that file but it's Neo V only). Once you flashed this file then Sony updater service will reconognize your device and do the update properly
2. Install Sony updater service
3. Connect your phone and choose the phone model then update to ICS
Hit thanks if it helped
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda app-developers app
Hi.
I have run into a problem, all my friends are complaining about that they don't hear me so good as before.
Before i had stock ROM from SE . 4.0.2.A.0.42 and i did upgrade(new install) to 4.1.B.0.587 from Sony PC Companion 2.1.
After that i didn't had any problem, the microphone was good like it was before.
Then i installed Rage Kernel 3.2 and Real ICS Lite 4r, and after that i have big problems with my microphone. People can't hear me, they tell me that i sound like i'm 6 feet under ground.
So i did downgrade back to 4.0.2.A.0.42 and installed stock SE 4.1.B.0.587 and my problem was gone.
Could someone please help me to figure out why i have problem with Real ICS lite 4r or Rage Kernel 3.2
EDIT: Did the same with Real ICS r6 and MESA v.1.8 kernel, same problem
Best regards
CiscoX said:
Hi.
I have run into a problem, all my friends are complaining about that they don't hear me so good as before.
Before i had stock ROM from SE . 4.0.2.A.0.42 and i did upgrade(new install) to 4.1.B.0.587 from Sony PC Companion 2.1.
After that i didn't had any problem, the microphone was good like it was before.
Then i installed Rage Kernel 3.2 and Real ICS Lite 4r, and after that i have big problems with my microphone. People can't hear me, they tell me that i sound like i'm 6 feet under ground.
So i did downgrade back to 4.0.2.A.0.42 and installed stock SE 4.1.B.0.587 and my problem was gone.
Could someone please help me to figure out why i have problem with Real ICS lite 4r or Rage Kernel 3.2
EDIT: Did the same with Real ICS r6 and MESA v.1.8 kernel, same problem
Best regards
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Try real ics r4 with krsh kernel or extended stock kernel.... This would probably solve the mic problem... Worked for me.
Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app
rachit.rc96 said:
Try real ics r4 with krsh kernel or extended stock kernel.... This would probably solve the mic problem... Worked for me.
Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app
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Hi.
Thank you very much for your info, i did try but no luck
This is the First ROM I ever installed on my Xperia Neo V. I wonder why I can't make any GSM calls? It kepts on making a busy tone. And the call doesn't push through? Help please. What I did is a installed CWM flashed this over my 4.0.6.A.62 Gingerbread 2.3.4. Flashed Suave v6 Kernel. Everything is working fine except I Can't make a GSM Call. Any response would be greatly appreciated. I may have missed flashing something like Baseband or anything im not really sure. I really need help for this matter. Thank you.
bad flash might be flash again & wipe all, ....means all
Flash stock .587 first. Then install kernel and flash rom.
Sent from my soon-to-be bricked Neo V
Baseband problem or a bad flash.. just see you have the proper supported baseband for the flashed rom.. if you have it, then try flashing it again..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
I think is a problem with you baseband, but to be sure, put on your phone the latest firmware: 4.1.B.0.587
Test your phone to see if you can make GSM calls, then if all is ok, put the custom rom: Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0.3.
Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0.3 is based on .587 firmware.
All of sudden, I encounter a problem with my xperia p xLoud function...
I don't know what happens to my xloud function but the issue is, whenever I recieve a call and after attending, my xloud goes voilent and produce a sound above its frequency, I mean it produce some xtra loud voice which produce some noisy sound and seems somehow awkaward....
nd to normalize it, I have to toggle xloud 2 times to make it restart!!!
bt it again persist when I recieve another call!!!
if any1 having same prob or any1 have sol, plz post.
any help is overwhelmingly acceptable!!!
And the overloud exist in music, touch sounds, ringtone any many, i don't remember them all!!!
Odds are you just have a corrupted file. Try a factory reset and if that doenst work, flash the Stock ftf over it one more time and see if its fixed
Hope it helps
Cheers & Merry Christmas
Repair using pc ccompanion
Quite impressed, someone on xda cares for mobiles and as well as humanuty...:cyclops:
Anyhow, back to work, isn't there any way to do it without flashing stock ftf, factory reset took me a long procedure...
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Repair using pc ccompanion
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Sorry dude, Bootloader Unlocked and don't have time to relock it and them flash stock rom....
As in the previous, I don't want to mess with my fone anymore, its been less dan 3 months and love my fone...
My phone's probably seen more FTF flashes in past 2 weeks alone than half the people over here Try 20-30 flashes And dude, try flashing with "Wipe data disabled".. You shouldnt lose any settings with that
Let us know how it works out Merry Christmas
If you have. 54 fw so its a normal known bug lots of people have it, waiting for a fix
Sent from my LT22i using xda premium
Did you have the same issue with xloud in B.1.10 and also, have you tried using AC!D Audio Engine ?
Min3r said:
My phone's probably seen more FTF flashes in past 2 weeks alone than half the people over here Try 20-30 flashes And dude, try flashing with "Wipe data disabled".. You shouldnt lose any settings with that
Let us know how it works out Merry Christmas
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Glad to c ur fone ability to be flashed around 20-30 times in just 2 weeks!!!!:fingers-crossed:
I've been flashing customs kernel like doomlord and thp ics, bt all that in the previous fw .544
and i've root it also in dat fw...
Bf after the latest update over xperia p i.e .54 , rooting method for binary doesnt works
So after that, I've make no alteration to my fone and I don't like any other custom kernel over stock!!!
So back to topic, I think I've solved the problem after ur said "Factory Reset" method....
Note: "I THINK" em not sure about it
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Did you have the same issue with xloud in B.1.10 and also, have you tried using AC!D Audio Engine ?
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As respond to ur reply, I haven't try B.1.10..... I just moved directly to .544 to .54 ...
nd wat is this AC!D Audio Engine???
Firstly, it was 20-30 per day Yeah. I did alot of testing and I was too lazy to make a quick restore as opposed to going back to Stock to test again
And rooting with .54 is possible by Bin4ry. What you do is, you flash the B.1.10 kernel over the .54 rom, then root it using Bin4ry, and after that flash back the .54 kernel
Simple and sweet
And I asked about .10 firmware because if it was an issue with .54, we could fix it by using the libs from .10
And finally, AC!D Audio Engine is a collection of Audio Tweaks If your xloud was corrupt, flashing that might replace corrupt xloud and add a few new filters too
Min3r said:
Firstly, it was 20-30 per day Yeah. I did alot of testing and I was too lazy to make a quick restore as opposed to going back to Stock to test again
And rooting with .54 is possible by Bin4ry. What you do is, you flash the B.1.10 kernel over the .54 rom, then root it using Bin4ry, and after that flash back the .54 kernel
Simple and sweet
And I asked about .10 firmware because if it was an issue with .54, we could fix it by using the libs from .10
And finally, AC!D Audio Engine is a collection of Audio Tweaks If your xloud was corrupt, flashing that might replace corrupt xloud and add a few new filters too
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Oh Dats gr8, u reply too soon....
So acc to me, I flashed only kernels and nothing more, bcuz wat I feel is stock rom is better than any other custom rom...
yeah I have seen many roms under xperia p rom section and take a look on the screenshots, but again the problem persist, backup and restore tool me a long procedure and I am too lazy as like you...:angel::cyclops:
So plz do me a favour , I will now move towards rooting procedure, jst provide me with pure stock kernel of both .10 and .54....
remember, pure sony branded stock kernel...
and 1 thing I want to ask, if I flashed a kernel, my all data gets erased like settings messeges contacts and downloaded apps, em I ryte???
And the thing bout the acid audio engine, I need a cwm recovery, and its not there in stock kernel, I think so.. em I ryte again!!
$o give me a method thru which I still at the latest stock kernel with root and and cwm inside it...
Will b grateful to press thankx next time also if provided with certain requirements get fulfilled!!!:angel:
Unfortunately, I dont think anyone's made a Stock Kernel with just Root and CWM for P. And you'd need unlocked bootloader for it anyway.
Lets go step-by-step..
1) Stock Kernel without data loss
First of all,do you have the stock FTFs of .10 and .54 f/w? If so, then open up Flashtool,select the FTF and untick all the options on top right side (ie,the "WIpe data,etc stuff) and tick all the options on bottom right (ie the exclude baseband stuff.etc) EXCEPT the "Exclude Kernel" option.. Easy way to flash Kernel alone without losing data
If you dont have the Stock FTFs for both, you can get FTF with just the Kernel from here : Stock Kernels for P by naruto20007 And follow same procedure I said in above paragraph to flash Kernel without losing data
2) Rooting :
With .54 Rom flashed, and .10 Kernel, root with Bin4ry method ( I advise using v9 or v12 cause they always work for me.. Ignore errors and follow the prompts.. It gets rooted in the end ) Then flash back to .54 Kernel and you got Root
3) CWM : Checkout CWM by Atis
PS: While you're trying out roms, can you just flash my rom and see if it boots and works without lag ? I been waiting forever for feedback and noone responded yet :/ I want to release it on Christmas if possible hence the rush ;D If you got some extra time,check it out Its in General Section right now. And size is :38MB only
First of all, I don't have those .10 and .54 fw as I always upgrade thru OTA....
Bt last time I was on unlocked bootloader and I don't know that I can't update it anymore over the air...
So I give it to sony centre to update it, as I relock its bootloader and my fone didn't start and I don't know the rest of the process
So fortunately my bootloader get locked and sony service centre repaired and update it...
So wat links u have given are both of CWM by Atis....
plz give me links for both kernel as the fw are too big to download them....
And thess day em out of pc as my motherboard get ruined up, so usually do all stuffs on my frndz comp...
So I try it nd tell uh!!
At last plz post the links...
Thank You.
Yikes.. Sorry about that :
Here you go : Kernels
Min3r said:
Yikes.. Sorry about that :
Here you go : Kernels
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The xLoud Problem Still persist even after factory reset.....
Hope This cud fix in Jelly Beans cuming in late march
Try flashing .10 firmware.. Tell me if the issue still exists
Y to go to previous fw..!!!
Is .10 fw is perfect???
Sent from my LT22i
Sony Xperia P
ICS 4.0.4
No but if the issue isnt there in .10, Ill bring that version of xloud to .54 so you can use latest firmware without that bug
So u jst bring that, i'll try it on my this fw, bt if this again persist, then i'll get shifted to .10 fw..
Hello Everyone,
I am totally new to Android and now i am using Sony Xperia U ST25i Gingerbread 2.3.7 ...
My current firmware is 6.0.B.3.188
I am planning yo update to ICS 4.0.4
My Sony Xperia U ST25i is not rooted and also not unlocked bootloader
I have downloaded all flashtools and Sony Xperia U ST25i Official ICS 4.0.4 Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 i.e. ST25i_6..1.1.B.1.10__4.0.4__world.ftf
Now please everyone guide me that are their lags on ICS 4.0.4 after update..
1.does the phone lag much in ICS?….is there any problems after upgrading to ics?
2) Are there any wifi Internet slow issues and other issues after updating to ICS ?
Regards
jenisbob said:
Hello Everyone,
I am totally new to Android and now i am using Sony Xperia U ST25i Gingerbread 2.3.7 ...
My current firmware is 6.0.B.3.188
I am planning yo update to ICS 4.0.4
My Sony Xperia U ST25i is not rooted and also not unlocked bootloader
I have downloaded all flashtools and Sony Xperia U ST25i Official ICS 4.0.4 Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 i.e. ST25i_6..1.1.B.1.10__4.0.4__world.ftf
Now please everyone guide me that are their lags on ICS 4.0.4 after update..
1.does the phone lag much in ICS?….is there any problems after upgrading to ics?
2) Are there any wifi Internet slow issues and other issues after updating to ICS ?
Regards
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I am so frustrate that no one is replying or guide me to update ICS 4.0.4 on Xperia U...
all 34 are seeing this post only.....no more Xperts are guiding me ...really disappointed .....
jenisbob said:
I am so frustrate that no one is replying or guide me to update ICS 4.0.4 on Xperia U...
all 34 are seeing this post only.....no more Xperts are guiding me ...really disappointed .....
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You should be able to upgrade to ICS .54 using PC Companion or Sony Update Service. Have you tried them? If you intend to use Flashtool I suggest to use firmware 6.1.B.1.54 as it's the more updated, and it's the base for many modified ROM here in XDA. I'm using a .54 based ROM (previously STOCK Rom .54) and no problems with WI-FI. Sometimes very little lags, but nothing annoying..
jenisbob said:
Hello Everyone,
I am totally new to Android and now i am using Sony Xperia U ST25i Gingerbread 2.3.7 ...
My current firmware is 6.0.B.3.188
I am planning yo update to ICS 4.0.4
My Sony Xperia U ST25i is not rooted and also not unlocked bootloader
I have downloaded all flashtools and Sony Xperia U ST25i Official ICS 4.0.4 Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 i.e. ST25i_6..1.1.B.1.10__4.0.4__world.ftf
Now please everyone guide me that are their lags on ICS 4.0.4 after update..
1.does the phone lag much in ICS?….is there any problems after upgrading to ics?
2) Are there any wifi Internet slow issues and other issues after updating to ICS ?
Regards
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If you are going to flash ICS,I would suggest you to flash 6.1.1.b.1.54 as it is more stable and fast.
Answers to your questions:
1: The phone lags a bit with ics but it is worth upgrading.I don't have any problems with ics.
2: Nope.Wifi is working fine.
For flashing refer to this guide:
Thread
i flashed my xperia u with the this firmware package 6.1.1.b.1.54 but sadly my camera is found broken with this firmware...simply my camera including flash has totally stopped working...now i m searching for a firmware so that my camera doesnt remain broken as it is at present...
First try update using pc companion dude... n if than camera remain s the same .. root ur phone n go with cyber shoot mode that may help u
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
Lag???
jenisbob said:
I am so frustrate that no one is replying or guide me to update ICS 4.0.4 on Xperia U...
all 34 are seeing this post only.....no more Xperts are guiding me ...really disappointed .....
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Simply NO...The new stock firmware 6.1.1.b.1.89 doesn't lag.
-Camera still takes 3 seconds to start,
-Photos taken in dark came out pretty greenish(flash ON/OFF).
-Its quite an achievement that the overall UI feels a lot smoother than the .154 firmware.
-Though i am having problems with the wifi(not tethering).
I am a fellow ST25i user and since I got the 4.0.4 I have experienced problems with the Wi-Fi, with 2 of the same models. But 1 is working but 1 doesn't lol. If I switch the Wi-Fi on it will put the device into boot loop but I can re-install using Sony Update Service but it will happen again if I turn it on. Also with my device I like the touch sounds and keyboard sounds on but when I put the phone in silent mode, and turn the volume to full it will no longer make sounds even if I change it on the settings, I have to do settings reset to get the sounds working again. There are a few bugs for this phone and it's a big shame. I've read elsewhere people are unable to use Wi-Fi no more and I can't really see Sony fixing it...
But this may not happen to you. It may just be my device I did buy it second hand.. But I hope 4.0.4 goea well for you
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
LevsOG said:
I am a fellow ST25i user and since I got the 4.0.4 I have experienced problems with the Wi-Fi, with 2 of the same models. But 1 is working but 1 doesn't lol. If I switch the Wi-Fi on it will put the device into boot loop but I can re-install using Sony Update Service but it will happen again if I turn it on. Also with my device I like the touch sounds and keyboard sounds on but when I put the phone in silent mode, and turn the volume to full it will no longer make sounds even if I change it on the settings, I have to do settings reset to get the sounds working again. There are a few bugs for this phone and it's a big shame. I've read elsewhere people are unable to use Wi-Fi no more and I can't really see Sony fixing it...
But this may not happen to you. It may just be my device I did buy it second hand.. But I hope 4.0.4 goea well for you
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
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i got the same problem , have you got any solution to this bugs bro ? my xperia u st25i firmware 4.0.4 6.1.1.B.1.54
jenisbob said:
Hello Everyone,
I am totally new to Android and now i am using Sony Xperia U ST25i Gingerbread 2.3.7 ...
My current firmware is 6.0.B.3.188
I am planning yo update to ICS 4.0.4
My Sony Xperia U ST25i is not rooted and also not unlocked bootloader
I have downloaded all flashtools and Sony Xperia U ST25i Official ICS 4.0.4 Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 i.e. ST25i_6..1.1.B.1.10__4.0.4__world.ftf
Now please everyone guide me that are their lags on ICS 4.0.4 after update..
1.does the phone lag much in ICS?….is there any problems after upgrading to ics?
2) Are there any wifi Internet slow issues and other issues after updating to ICS ?
Regards
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No it very smooth for me like oil smooth it ok to update :thumbup::thumbup:
Flashtool is best tool! I luv it!:thumbup:
If u brick sony phone you can use flashtool bring back to normal very very good.:thumbup: