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MarlonUk1

hey guys, this would the first of my many comments and posts!

First off, after reading all those thoughts on upgrading to ICS, I was very sad to know about the bugs :smileysad:, well it must have been dissapointing for those who waited long enough. but after reading those pro's and cons I don't think I would be giving my Xperia Active an Ice Cream Sandwich any time soon. If it gets released..
Well, unless sony releases a big update to fix those.

Well, since I think sony would (or should) release an update, I was thinking if I installed ICS on a Xperia Active Billabong Edition, would the wallpapers be gone? (not the ones in gallery but in the options when you select sony ericcson wallpapers, cause I don't think they are not the same one's in the gallery) and how about the billabong logo when you boot up the device would that vanish too?

MarlonUk1

Xperia Active with Billabong edition still retains its trademark, when booted up, it shows "SONY" followed by "XPERIA" and finally the "BILLABONG LOGO"., and yes those cool surfing /sports wallpapers are still present.

nitemara

guys i really2 need help

first test of ICS giving me headeache

and second i did downgrading back to GB, which the tutorial i found in this site.

the main problem is

i am losing my billabong edition original firmware.

after downgrading it doesnt show any billabong logo anymore at the start-up

pls help me where should i find GB firmware for my billabong edition XA.

really really appreciate if someone can enlighten my problem.

please help me.

ps: sorry for my english, its not my native language.

MarlonUk1

did you have the backup of your firmware? try flashing it back. you must have downgraded via the sony service center to be able to keep your Billbong logo/

MarlonUk1

did you try searching on xda?

nitemara

no i didnt backup my previous FW.....

did i break my warranty if i did downgrade with other FW?

sony service center here in indonesia really annoying, send to jakarta and then wait 1 - 2 mnth

untill they send it back to you. (just for downgrading FW?? good lord, i've must be in wackyland)

i rather spend some money for a good service rather to sluggish service centre with no dedication to work. (lazy worker for example)

i also have search on xda and found someone who keep the original FW of GB XA billabong (indonesian), but it seems he/she didnt respond at all.....

why sonymobile didnt want to publish the original FW?

i didnt root my handhled

i didnt break my bootloader

why this must happen to me.....

ps: the one who downgrade this handheld is not me, its my super genious brother. who think everything is going to be ok.....well....it ended with his face getting red from a slapping for being idiotic instead genious.

MarlonUk1

you won't necessarily break your warranty. but if there are problems that arise from the use of those, the warranty would not cover it.

maybe you can wait for him,,

I don't know if they offer it, but try on wootan , http://www.wotanserver.com/en

nitemara

thx for the advice noralmlb

but it seems wootan didnt have any FW for XA - billabong edition.

its ok, i think i'll stick to this FW for a while.

untill i found original XA billabong FW.

and maybe, i'll post it everywhere for those who need em.

sonymobile didnt want to give the fw to us? and i will after i found it.

best regards,

nitemara

bogdann

I am interested too

MarlonUk1

....I would really try to help, but my phone is still on warranty, if you can teach me how to do it without rooting and stuff... I can give you my firmware.. i don't know if it is enough to copy the bootloader animation.