Source: Android™ Ice Cream Sandwich beta ROM available for unlocked 2011 Xperia™ smartphone models
Official thread by Kalle: [ROM] Official Sony Xperia ICS Beta ROM for arc S, ray, neo V
As a follow-up to the previous alpha, Sony has released the official beta of the upcoming ICS update for 2011 Xperia models. Unfortunately, this beta is currently only available for Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray and they must be already running the latest firmware (4.0.2.A.0.42).
What's new?
Updated UI – We hope you will be happy to see that we have added a number of UI elements from ICS, as well as some new UI features already introduced in the Xperia™ S we announced in January.
Lockscreen and Face Unlock – We have added a shortcut to the camera directly from the lockscreen. Also, when you’re listening to music you can control the music player without unlocking the phone by using the music control icons on the lockscreen. In the coming final ICS upgrade, we will also include the face unlock app from Google for all phones that has a front-facing camera. The Face Unlock feature uses the front-facing camera in combination with advanced object recognition algorithms to provide a new way to unlock the phone. However, since Face Unlock is a Google Mobile Services (GMS) app, it is not included in this ICS beta ROM.
Connectivity turned on – Since we published the ICS alpha ROM, the GSM modem and FM radio have passed the certification and type approval, and they are therefore turned on in this ICS beta release.
Updated email client – The UI has been updated, and simplified email management has been added.
Quick dial – We have added a quick and easy way for you to make phone calls. See how it works in the ICS beta ROM demo video.
Please note that the Google Mobile Services (GMS) apps (for example Gmail, Google Maps and Face Unlock), Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi™ are not included in the beta release due to that they are still waiting for the certification and type approval to be finalised.
Let's hope someone who is skilled out there to make it available for arc users. Also, I thought we were going to get the UXP NXT interface, but it seems like we don't.
What do you guys think?
Is this ROM maybe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJbDl8aikUk&feature=player_embedded
EDIT:Sorry, I didn't see this video in the link below
Woohoo ..! Can't wait to test
I wish i had the technical knowhow to port it to Arc =/
Making now
don't forget you can talk to us any time on gtalk and as always xbox live
Wow, we're getting almost all of the Xperia S features with the ICS update too!
Assuming it will work on stock kernel - can it be installed and a CWM backup made???
I have already restored my ARC S backup to an ARC without any issue (BOTH Locked bootloaders)
Just a thought
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Just to be clear - Could someone with an UNlocked bootloader install the rom and then make a CWM backup of which can be restored in another phone (Locked bootloader)?
I am guessing the UNlocked bootloader is needed to get the rom installed because its not signed.
Can we flash this on original Xperia Arc? I am asking this because I know that roms for Arc are compatible with Arc S. I also know that Arc has different partition table, but maybe since I have a modded rom it has changed.
Someone uses it on an Arc, so yes
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Sony logo bootscreen! Awesome!
E: Quick Dial, great function!
2 features that I love on my N8 are decline with SMS and quick dial...
Now coming to ICS on my ARC!
1/2 Some sample screenshots taken on my LT18a. (Taken with No-Root Screenshot. This ROM has NOT been rooted as far as I know.)
Also available for download/viewing in original size here: https://secure.flickr.com/photos/jptn/sets/72157629441693667/show/
2/2 More screenshots... (Taken with No-Root Screenshot. This ROM has NOT been rooted as far as I know.)
Also available for download in original size here: https://secure.flickr.com/photos/jptn/sets/72157629441693667/show/
Curious... GSM is working, but does that only mean 2G networks?
EDIT: Never mind, didn't check the page 2 posts -_-;
Zeph_Ng said:
Curious... GSM is working, but does that only mean 2G networks?
EDIT: Never mind, didn't check the page 2 posts -_-;
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The page 1 posts show 3G and H in the top. 3G/data works fine. Will need to do more tests.
BluechipJ said:
(This ROM has NOT been rooted as far as I know.)
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It has been rooted. Just hotboot a kernel with recovery and flash the Superuser package.
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
this just in..
ICS baby..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJbDl8aikUk
here are some of my shots from my arc (not S although the model says lt18)...
got everything working and is rooted... downgraded baseband to 32... also installed the cosmicflow live wallie to complete the xperia s experience boot time takes around 30 secs for me...
cryogenix said:
here are some of my shots from my arc (not S although the model says lt18)...
got everything working and is rooted... downgraded baseband to 32... also installed the cosmicflow live wallie to complete the xperia s experience boot time takes around 30 secs for me...
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did you just flash it normally?
Sent from my Arc using telepathy.
yes.
i followed this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513172
and this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513305
Does anyone have or can make a flashable zip with all necessary files as in thread title to make it possible to install every sony app on lollipop and get download from playstore also?
Possibility latest of xperia X would be perfect
thanks
Hey everyone,
I am currently using Dirty Unicorns ROM on my Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 WiFi (SM-T530) which comes with a modded version of Nova Launcher ...
I would like to update/replace it with up-to-date official Version ... since it's a built-in system-app I can't just use Nova's in-app update feature, nor can I just install the Play Store version on top ...
Maybe someone can point me to a flashable zip-file, which should solve my problems updating or - if someone knows a definite solution - fill me in with details on how to proceed.
Thanx in advance, friends
Tattva
Update
I managed to get my hands on those flashable NovaUninstall.zip & NovaUpdate.zip files which did actually uninstall the pre-installed modded Nova Launcher and installed an official version using CWRP. The installed version was totally out-dated but I could easily use it's in-app update feature.
Unfortunately the now installed latest version is refusing to work ... killed immediately upon being started ... so what now? The out-dated version contained in NovaUpdate.zip at least worked - so I guess I'm gonna backtrack older versions until one - hopefully not too old one - will work. We'll see ...
Just in case someone is experiencing similar problems I'll update this thread once I found out something new - plus: I'll attach both flashable zip-files to this post.
Live long and prosper
Tattva
Final Update (u.f.n.)
So ... here we go:
Tesla offers Nova Launcher Classic (v3.3) for downloading which seems to be working fine.
Quick Guide for updating Dirty Unicorns integrated Nova Launcher (to at least v3.3):
1. Download attached DU_NovaClassic-Update.zip
2. a) Boot to Recovery Mode (tested with CWRP)
b) flash DU_NovaClassic-Update.zip (automatically removes existing versions)
c) Clear Cache & Dalvik
3. Reboot the system
That's it … everything should be fine now and your DU running Nova Launcher Classic v3.3.
If you're happening to experience any problems message me and I'll try to figure out a solution.
Hasta la bye-bye!
Tattva
PS/Update: I just noticed that Nova Launcher updated itself to the latest version and is running smooth and flawless ... nice!
Hi everyone.
I really dislike the messenger layout since v100 and would like a way to return to the older one without google play to remind me every day there's an update.
So I downloaded Facebook Messenger 99.0.0.20.136 ARM version from APK mirror and used zipsigner/apktools to resign the apk (so playstore wouldn't suggest updates anymore).
But whenever I try to install the newly signed apk, it says there's already a package with that name... When I unstall Facebook app itself, I can install it just fine.
Anyone any idea why com.facebook.ocra is telling the package name is already in use while when I uninstall com.facebook.katana everything works? And how I could solve this?
Update: it seems to work fine on my Samsung Galaxy S5 running android 6, not on my OP3 running android 7
Hi,
I'm, looking for an APK file of LG native camera app with working wide-angle.
I tried GCamera and G7 app, but first one keeps switching back to single lens, second is not working at all.
Where can I find such file or can anyone post this APK ? I'm looking for the version after "ThingQ" update (Android 9).
Thanks
PS. I would love to get more of those native APKs if possible
Hi there. I am too looking for the Android 9 LGG6 Camera apk. I tried an update from From APK Mirror and messed up my camera. So if anyone can post it this would make two of us happy. Sad with the PIE update that LG did not include any portrait style mode for our phones though. That is why I tried another APK.
I found all LG G6 stock apps/apks here https://rootmygalaxy.net/lg-g6-apps-apks-are-now-available-for-download/
Well I tried installing that Camera APK and it didn't overwrite the one I have installed and since my bootloader is locked I can't flash a different one. Hopefully someone can pull the APK from their PIE install.