How to Update SONY Xperia S LT26i with Official ICS 6.1.A.0.452 Firmware

SONY Xperia S smartphone which you have recently updated with the latest ICS Android 4.0 6.1.A.0.452 firmware can now be easily rooted. Please note that once you root the device, you can then easily install the custom ROM firmwares and you can install the apps which need the root access. Also ensure that you are on the 6.1.A.0.452 firmware which you can check the same from the path “Settings > About Phone”.

Disclaimer: We should not be held liable for any damage caused in the process of updating SONY Xperia S. It is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions to the point which are mentioned in procedure.

Rooting Information: Rooting your Xperia S device will void the warranty, the only way with which you can revoke the root access is by re applying the update of 6.1.A.0.452.

Please note that though there is no probability of data loss or corruption, you can back up the data with the help of below mentioned steps so that just in case if the data loss

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

You need to ensure that your PC has the ADMIN rights and also open USB ports so that the data can be copied in your device. Also, disable all the security suites installed in your phone as these tools tend to interrupt the process of firmware update.

ADB should be installed in your computer as it’s a must for rooting your device. Without installing ADB you cannot root your device. Also, this rooting process only works for the devices which are on the latest version of ICS.

Procedure to Root SONY Xperia S on Latest ICS 6.1.A.0.452 ICS Firmware:

• Download Nazomi Recovery Image, Super User from here to your computer and place the same in your device. Please note that once you download these two files, you now need to place the same in the “tools” or “platform-tools” folder in your computer.

• Connect your phone to the computer with the help of original USB cable, download Kernelfrom here to your computer and place the same in the internal memory of the device.

• Open the command prompt in which you need to enter the below mentioned command.

fastboot flash boot recovery-nozomi.img

• Now, boot the device in the recovery mode and flash the Super user from SD Card and flash the kernel. Open the FTF file with 7Zip or similar compress-program and extract kernel.sin, or download from attachment. Up next enter the below mentioned command,

fastboot flash boot kernel.sin

Note: Just in a rare case if the device is not updated and it gets into the boot loop mode, you need to again clear the cache from the recovery mode and retry the whole process from the start.

Congratulations, you have now successfully rooted your SONY Xperia S smartphone with the help of simple steps. Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

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How To Update Galaxy ACE S5830 With Miracle v3.0 Custom ROM Firmware

Galaxy Ace S5830 users got interesting news today as their devices can now be updated with Miracle v3.0 Custom ROM which comes with tons of feature and enhanced features which makes your Android Experience even better.

Still, it’s not an official one and is developed by third party Android developers. Let us checkout the steps but also the pre-requisites.

Important: We and even the developer won’t be responsible for any damage that takes place to your device while following these steps.

Pre-requisites to Update Galaxy ACE S5830 with Miracle v3.0 Custom ROM Firmware

• The ROM we would see today is compatible only with Galaxy Ace S5830. So, make sure you try this ROM only on this device, not any other device by any company.
• You must take back-up of all the internal data present in your phone like Logs, Contacts, messages, etc. with the help of backup applications.
• Battery should be charged enough in order to apply this update. 60% minimum is recommended from our side otherwise your phone may get switched off while the update process.
• Disable all antivirus suites in your computer as well as mobile so that update process may not get interrupted.
• Make sure USB debugging is enabled in your mobile. If not, you can do it by following the path – “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and after that USB debugging would be enabled in your phone.
• Now just make sure you follow the corresponding instructions properly.

Steps to Galaxy ACE S5830 with Miracle v3.0 Custom ROM Firmware

• Grab the Miracle v3.0 ROM to your Computer.
• Now connect your phone to computer.
• Move the downloaded ROM to your Phone.
• Turn off your phone to enter into recovery mode.
• To enter the same, press and hold Menu button + Power button.
• As you enter into recovery mode, Select ‘install ZIP from SD card’ and then ‘Choose ZIP from SD card’ and select the Lee Droid ROM you copied to your phone earlier and confirm installation on the next screen.
• The update would complete within 5 minutes.
• Once it’s done, select go back option and then reboot system now.
• And you have successfully accommodated the update.

Now when your Phone boots up, you would be running Miracle v3.0 ROM on your Samsung Galaxy Ace Android device.

How To Update Motorola Droid Razr With Black Widow Custom ROM Firmware

Motorola Droid Razr got an update namely Black Widow Custom ROM firmwarewhich is a featured ROM and won the hearts of many users. This ROM comes to the similar lines as that of AOPK build which has been great in terms of features and stability.

Also readers need to be aware that this is not an official firmware and developed by a third party developer. Also, the ROM is developed on Android ICS 4.0.4 platform.

Important: We and even the developer won’t be responsible for any damage that takes place to your device while following these steps.

Pre-requisites to Update Motorola Droid Razr with Black Widow Custom ROM Firmware

• The ROM we would see today is compatible only with Motorola Droid Razr. So, make sure you try this ROM only on this device, not any other device by any company.
• You must take back-up of all the internal data present in your phone like Logs, Contacts, messages, etc. with the help of backup applications.
• Battery should be charged enough in order to apply this update. 60% minimum is recommended from our side otherwise your phone may get switched off while the update process.
• Disable all antivirus suites in your computer as well as mobile so that update process may not get interrupted.
• Make sure USB debugging is enabled in your mobile. If not, you can do it by following the path – “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and after that USB debugging would be enabled in your phone.
• Now just make sure you follow the corresponding instructions properly.

Steps to Update Motorola Droid Razr with Black Widow Custom ROM Firmware

• Grab the Black Widow Custom ROM Firmware package & Google Apps Zip from here to your Computer.
• Now connect your phone to computer.
• Move the downloaded ROM to your Phone.
• Turn off your phone to enter into recovery mode.
• To enter the same, press and hold Volume Up or down button + Power button. Now press Volume down to select recovery and after that, press Volume Up to enter your Motorola Droid Razr into recovery mode.
• As you enter into recovery mode, Select ‘install ZIP from SD card’ and then ‘Choose ZIP from SD card’ and select the Black Widow ROM and Google Apps package you copied to your phone earlier and confirm installation on the next screen.
• The update would complete within 5 minutes.
• Once the update is completed, you would land back to the main recovery menu. And there, you need to select ‘Wipe data/factory reset’ and then ‘Wipe Cache Partition’ on the next screen.
• Once it’s done, select go back option and then reboot system now.
• And you have successfully accommodated the update.

Now when your Phone boots up, you would be running Black Widow ROM on your Motorola Droid Razr Android device.

Update Galaxy ACE S5830 With Galaxy S3 Firmware

If you’re a Galaxy Ace S5830, then we got interesting news for you since you can now update your device with all new Galaxy S III looking firmware which comes with newest Touch Wiz 5 interface launcher along with increased free RAM space.

Kindly be informed that this is not an official update by Samsung Electronics but this ROM has been developed by third party developers. This Custom ROM ropes in the latest Android 4.0 series of user interface which just not comes with better UI but along with that, it has several other enhanced features.

Note: This firmware can be applied only if your device is rooted and currently on Latest Cyanogen mod 9 firmware.

Important: We and even the developer won’t be responsible for any damage that takes place to your device while following these steps.

Pre-requisites to Update Galaxy ACE S5830 with Galaxy S3 Firmware

• The ROM we would see today is compatible only Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830. So, make sure you try this ROM only on this device, not any other device by any company.
• You must take back-up of all the internal data present in your phone like Logs, Contacts, messages, etc. with the help of backup applications.
• Battery should be charged enough in order to apply this update. 60% minimum is recommended from our side otherwise your phone may get switched off while the update process.
• Disable all antivirus suites in your computer as well as mobile so that update process may not get interrupted.
• Make sure USB debugging is enabled in your mobile. If not, you can do it by following the path – “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and after that USB debugging would be enabled in your phone.
• Now just make sure you follow the corresponding instructions properly.

How to Update Galaxy ACE S5830 with Galaxy S3 Firmware

• Download Galaxy ACE S5830-S3 Custom ROM Firmware Package  directly to your Computer.
• Transfer the file you downloaded to your phone by connecting your phone to computer using USB cable.
• Disconnect the phone from the computer.
• Now we will have to enter the device into recovery mode. To enter into recovery mode, press and hold Menu button + Power button.
• Next, select ‘Install ZIP from SD card’ and on the next screen, select ‘Choose ZIP from SD card’ and then select the S3 Custom ROM file as you transferred this file earlier and the installation process would start and finish in 5-8 minutes.
• After it is done, select the option of ‘+++Go back+++’ and then ‘reboot System now’ and the device would restart into normal mode.

Now when your Samsung Galaxy Ace Android Phone boots up, you would be running S3 Custom ROM.

Update Motorola Defy With Pikachu Custom ROM Firmware

Motorola Defy users can now update their devices with the Pikachu Custom ROM firmware which is an extremely featured ROM. Be informed that this is not an official firmware and it is a custom ROM.

Few bugs have been noticed in this ROM but they would be addressed in the future updates. The known bugs are related to 3D gallery and in torch based lock screen. Sadly, there is no ETA for the Official ICS Android 4.0 for this device.

Important: We and even the developer won’t be responsible for any damage that takes place to your device while following these steps.

Pre-requisites to Update Motorola Defy with Pikachu Custom ROM Firmware

• The ROM we would see today is compatible only with Motorola Defy. So, make sure you try this ROM only on this device, not any other device by any company.
• You must take back-up of all the internal data present in your phone like Logs, Contacts, messages, etc. with the help of backup applications.
• Battery should be charged enough in order to apply this update. 60% minimum is recommended from our side otherwise your phone may get switched off while the update process.
• Disable all antivirus suites in your computer as well as mobile so that update process may not get interrupted.
• Make sure USB debugging is enabled in your mobile. If not, you can do it by following the path – “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and after that USB debugging would be enabled in your phone.
• Now just make sure you follow the corresponding instructions properly.

How to Update Motorola Defy with Pikachu Custom ROM Firmware

• Download Pikachu Custom ROM Firmware Package directly to your Computer.
• Transfer the file you downloaded to your phone by connecting your phone to computer using USB cable.
• Disconnect the phone from the computer.
• Now we will have to enter the device into recovery mode. To enter into recovery mode, press and hold Volume Down + Power button.
• Next, select ‘Install ZIP from SD card’ and on the next screen, select ‘Choose ZIP from SD card’ and then select the Pikachu Custom ROM file as you transferred this file earlier and the installation process would start and finish in 5-8 minutes.
• After it is done, select the option of ‘+++Go back+++’ and then ‘reboot System now’ and the device would restart into normal mode.

Now when your Motorola Defy Android Phone boots up, you would be running Pikachu Custom Firmware.

All Galaxy S3 users who have rooted their devices and installed it with the newest version of Cyanogen Mod 9 firmware can now update their devices with the all new AOKP version of firmware which was previously released for devices like Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, etc. The main feature is that AOKP builds are highly featured. Readers need to be informed that this is not an official firmware by Samsung Electronics but this ROM has been developed by AOKP team. This is an initial build, so some bugs can occur in it which would be fixed in future builds.

Motorola Defy users can now update their devices with the Pikachu Custom ROM firmware which is an extremely featured ROM. Be informed that this is not an official firmware and it is a custom ROM.

Few bugs have been noticed in this ROM but they would be addressed in the future updates. The known bugs are related to 3D gallery and in torch based lock screen. Sadly, there is no ETA for the Official ICS Android 4.0 for this device.

Pre-requisites to Update Galaxy S3 GT I9300 with AOKP Custom ROM Firmware

• The ROM we would see today is compatible only Samsung Galaxy SIII I9300. So, make sure you try this ROM only on this device, not any other device by any company.
• You must take back-up of all the internal data present in your phone like Logs, Contacts, messages, etc. with the help of backup applications.
• Battery should be charged enough in order to apply this update. 60% minimum is recommended from our side otherwise your phone may get switched off while the update process.
• Disable all antivirus suites in your computer as well as mobile so that update process may not get interrupted.
• Make sure USB debugging is enabled in your mobile. If not, you can do it by following the path – “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and after that USB debugging would be enabled in your phone.
• Now just make sure you follow the corresponding instructions properly.

How to Update Galaxy S3 GT I9300 with AOKP Custom ROM Firmware

• Download AOKP Custom ROM Firmware & Google Apps Package directly to your Computer.
• Transfer the files you downloaded to your phone by connecting your phone to computer using USB cable.
• Disconnect the phone from the computer.
• Now we will have to enter the device into recovery mode. To enter into recovery mode, press and hold Volume Up + Center Key + Power button.
• In recovery mode, select ‘wipe data/factory reset’ and ‘wipe cache partition’ so that you can clear the cache and after clearing the cache reboot the device.
• Next, select ‘Install ZIP from SD card’ and on the next screen, select ‘Choose ZIP from SD card’ and then select the AOKP ROM firmware package along with Google Apps as you transferred these files earlier and the installation process would start and finish in 5-8 minutes.
• After it is done, select the option of ‘+++Go back+++’ and then ‘reboot System now’ and the device would restart into normal mode.

Now when your Samsung Galaxy S3 Android Phone boots up, you would be running AOKP Custom ROM Firmware.

Update Galaxy SL I9003 With S3 Styled Remix UX Custom ROM Firmware

Do you own Galaxy SL I9003? So, are you willing to convert your Galaxy SL I9003 with latest feature, interface and apps that are present in Galaxy S3. Over a period of article, we’ll be checking a tutorial to update your device with the S3 Styled Remix UX Custom ROM firmware.

Readers need to be informed that this is not an official firmware but has been released by third party developers. Also, since this ROM is in beta stages, some bugs can occur which will be fixed in upcoming and stable updates.

Pre-requisites to Update Galaxy SL I9003 with S3 Styled Remix UX Custom ROM Firmware

• The ROM we would see today is compatible only Samsung Galaxy SL I9003. So, make sure you try this ROM only on this device, not any other device by any company.
• You must take back-up of all the internal data present in your phone like Logs, Contacts, messages, etc. with the help of backup applications.
• Battery should be charged enough in order to apply this update. 60% minimum is recommended from our side otherwise your phone may get switched off while the update process.
• Disable all antivirus suites in your computer as well as mobile so that update process may not get interrupted.
• Make sure USB debugging is enabled in your mobile. If not, you can do it by following the path – “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and after that USB debugging would be enabled in your phone.
• Now just make sure you follow the corresponding instructions properly.

How to Update Galaxy SL I9003 with S3 Styled Remix UX Custom ROM Firmware

• Download Remix UX Custom ROM firmware package directly to your Computer.
• Transfer the file you downloaded to your phone by connecting your phone to computer using USB cable.
• Disconnect the phone from the computer.
• Now we will have to enter the device into recovery mode. To enter into recovery mode, press and hold Volume Down + OK + Power button.
• Next, select ‘Install ZIP from SD card’ and on the next screen, select ‘Choose ZIP from SD card’ and then select the Remix UX Custom ROM file as you transferred this file earlier and the installation process would start and finish in 5-8 minutes.
• After it is done, select the option of ‘+++Go back+++’ and then ‘reboot System now’ and the device would restart into normal mode.

Now when your Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 Android Phone boots up, you would be running S3 Styled Remix UX Custom Firmware.