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I just got an Xperia Play (Verizon) and to my surprise it was rooted already.
Gingerbread 2.3.2
Baseband: 7X30A-AAABQMAZM-1290_10-01
Kernel: 2.6.21.9-perf
Build Number: 3.0.E.2.89
Should I get a Gingerbread rom? ICS rom? Leave it on stock? I plan to use this phone for gaming, music, and web browsing (and using the former more than the latter), so I'm looking for the solution with the best gaming performance. Not going to be used as a phone at all. Also, is 7-8gb enough for games? I have about 22gb of music than I want to put on the Play once I get around to getting a 32gb micro sd card.
Unlock your phone. It costs $25 but so worth it. I unlocked mine a couple days ago.
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DubleJayJ said:
Unlock your phone. It costs $25 but so worth it. I unlocked mine a couple days ago.
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What do you mean by unlock? Like unlock to use for other carriers? I'm not using it as a phone cause I don't need to. I only bought it for gaming, since I'm selling my Droid X to a friend.
isoDUB said:
What do you mean by unlock? Like unlock to use for other carriers? I'm not using it as a phone cause I don't need to. I only bought it for gaming, since I'm selling my Droid X to a friend.
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no you need to unlock the bootloader to flash custom kernels which are needed for custom ROMs
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fma965 said:
no you need to unlock the bootloader to flash custom kernels which are needed for custom ROMs
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Oh really? You have anywhere I can read up on this stuff? And how can I check if it's unlocked?
How viable do you think stock is just for gaming and music?
isoDUB said:
Oh really? You have anywhere I can read up on this stuff? And how can I check if it's unlocked?
How viable do you think stock is just for gaming and music?
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please use search
stock based roms are the best for gaming you can flash roms like true ancestor and Gin2JellyBean Without a unlocked bootloader as they can use stock kernel
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fma965 said:
please use search
stock based roms are the best for gaming you can flash roms like true ancestor and Gin2JellyBean Without a unlocked bootloader as they can use stock kernel
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Sorry about not using search.
Basically, what you're saying is stock based roms like the ones you listed will be able to be flashed by CWM or whatever method the R800x uses, and other roms like CM9 will brick me right?
I'll try reading through the stickies or other topics right now.
isoDUB said:
Sorry about not using search.
Basically, what you're saying is stock based roms like the ones you listed will be able to be flashed by CWM or whatever method the R800x uses, and other roms like CM9 will brick me right?
I'll try reading through the stickies or other topics right now.
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yes essentially but it won't brick it as you can use flashtool to flash it back.
I'm going sleep now since its 04:30am lol, night and good luck
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fma965 said:
yes essentially but it won't brick it as you can use flashtool to flash it back.
I'm going sleep now since its 04:30am lol, night and good luck
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Alright thanks a lot. Gonna do some more research. Is it just me or is it hard to find an R800x rom? Only definite ones I've found are Cola and GBTweaked. I like Xperia NXT and Gin2JellyBean but I can't tell if they are R800x compatible.
isoDUB said:
Alright thanks a lot. Gonna do some more research. Is it just me or is it hard to find an R800x rom? Only definite ones I've found are Cola and GBTweaked. I like Xperia NXT and Gin2JellyBean but I can't tell if they are R800x compatible.
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Any ROM will work if you're not planning on using it as a phone. (GSM Roms break the phone aspect of the R800x, that should be it.)
Pax
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paxChristos said:
Any ROM will work if you're not planning on using it as a phone. (GSM Roms break the phone aspect of the R800x, that should be it.)
Pax
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Yeah, why are cdma roms so hard to make? glad I have gsm
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fma965 said:
Yeah, why are cdma roms so hard to make? glad I have gsm
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They're not any harder to make than a GSM ROM, its just our user base is smaller, (and also, on average, from who I've communicated with, the more active R800x users tend to be older, so less time to spend working on ROMs) leading to less ROMs
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I am currently working on a Minot rom that is somewhat built for gaming. When I am done I will post the link here
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So basically I can use any rom I want that works on a locked bootloader? Won't mess with wifi or any other important function besides the phone, yes? That'll make choosing a rom much easier. Thanks for the info guys.
Hey guys. I decided to go with Xperia NXT v1.2. In the guide, it says to flash some firmware and root. Since I am rooted, can I skip those steps and go straight to installing CWM?
isoDUB said:
Hey guys. I decided to go with Xperia NXT v1.2. In the guide, it says to flash some firmware and root. Since I am rooted, can I skip those steps and go straight to installing CWM?
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I recommend that you follow all the steps for optimal performance
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fma965 said:
I recommend that you follow all the steps for optimal performance
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Alright will do.
Completely off topic here but is your avatar the album art for Living Things?
Linkin Park album
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isoDUB said:
Hey guys. I decided to go with Xperia NXT v1.2. In the guide, it says to flash some firmware and root. Since I am rooted, can I skip those steps and go straight to installing CWM?
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Why are you trying to install a GSM ROM!??!? It won't work on the R800x unless you like a black homes screen, soft key not working, video recording, pictures, etc. You need a CDMA rom which is practically the stock rom debloated. Apparently there is no custom roms for the CDMA xperia play other than cyanogenmod or fxp. Make sure you know how to use flashtool to revert your xperia play back to stock and fully functional again.
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Why are you trying to install a GSM ROM!??!? It won't work on the R800x unless you like a black homes screen, soft key not working, video recording, pictures, etc. You need a CDMA rom which is practically the stock rom debloated. Apparently there is no custom roms for the CDMA xperia play other than cyanogenmod or fxp. Make sure you know how to use flashtool to revert your xperia play back to stock and fully functional again.
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What? I was told that it only affects the phone stuff like data, calling and sms.
EDIT: Looked at GBTweaked, and do any of you guys know what he means when he says he removed basic games? I'd like to keep Asphalt 6.
Hello!
I have tried looking for other people having this problem but found nothing!
The problem is, when watching a video, it will run perfectly but when the things that let you fast forward/pause/rewind go away the screen pauses, but the audio continues on! So now I have to watch videos on YouTube and even the gallery with the bar at the bottom!
No one else is having this problem?! If anyone knows how to fix it I will slap that thanks button! :laugh:
joshuagalipeau said:
Hello!
I have tried looking for other people having this problem but found nothing!
The problem is, when watching a video, it will run perfectly but when the things that let you fast forward/pause/rewind go away the screen pauses, but the audio continues on! So now I have to watch videos on YouTube and even the gallery with the bar at the bottom!
No one else is having this problem?! If anyone knows how to fix it I will slap that thanks button! :laugh:
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Could you tell us more information like what version of touchwiz you are running? That way I can recommend better advice.
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Bruce Lee said:
Could you tell us more information like what version of touchwiz you are running? That way I can recommend better advice.
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4.1.1 stock on Bell
joshuagalipeau said:
4.1.1 stock on Bell
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Is there an update to 4.1.2 for bell yet? If there is, I recommend upgrading to see if that fixes the problem or flashing a custom ROM to counter that issue you are having.
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Bruce Lee said:
Is there an update to 4.1.2 for bell yet? If there is, I recommend upgrading to see if that fixes the problem or flashing a custom ROM to counter that issue you are having.
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no :crying: Bell is HORRIBLE with updates unless its a brand new phone.
joshuagalipeau said:
no :crying: Bell is HORRIBLE with updates unless its a brand new phone.
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Have you tried any custom ROMS yet? I recommend you try a custom a ROM at least to see if you have a hardware problem or not.
Bruce Lee said:
Have you tried any custom ROMS yet? I recommend you try a custom a ROM at least to see if you have a hardware problem or not.
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Yeah I have been running custom Roms since day one but i had a problem with the phone so i went back to stock so i could bring it to the bell store and never got around to rooting it again. I'm running MIUI v5 now with no problems. :good:
I recommend Miui v5. cleanest rom youll run in your lifetime. :good:
Flash a 4.2.2 rom. from my experience, 4.1.1 and TouchWiz is absolute ****.
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Guys does anyone know if this toolbox is compatible with our phone???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446618
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I say DON'T try it if you have the 4.3 update.
I think some of these features will soft-brick the i317
No I am running a 4.2 2 liquid Rom
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I'd still say stay away from the options that change your bootloader or the modem (due to the hardware differences).
Has not been tested.
N7105 Roms are suppose to be compatible but I have run across a few that would never boot after flashing.
I have seen Dr Ketan on the n7100 forums and seems to be great there. He states does not have our device so has not tested.And no one commented on that thread for over a month. I think I would stay away.
Every rom I have flashed has had different steps somewhere to fix some missing component. I think I would continue to use different methods rather than a swiss blade.
Enjoy!
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Guys does anyone know if this toolbox is compatible with our phone???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446618
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Im curious as to how new this specific version of tablet is?
I havent really seen much covering this specific tablet..will anything be made for it?
i got it rooted.. wheres the roms?
Hardly any roms at all for the tab 3 I own the gsm version roms are coming up slowly
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jetboss said:
Hardly any roms at all for the tab 3 I own the gsm version roms are coming up slowly
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these things must be super new huh?
Yea kinda got a team working on cm 10 too
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They need to make a new sub forum the 217 and 215 aren't the same they have qcom cpu msm8930 and are faster plus they have lte and nfc . The regular Sm-t21X vary to having wifi , ir, nfc ,and 3g . They still have the Marvell CPU though.
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Yea kinda got a team working on cm 10 too
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I myself am upset that Slimrom doesnt have a rom for this tablet yet
idunnoV2 said:
Im curious as to how new this specific version of tablet is?
I havent really seen much covering this specific tablet..will anything be made for it?
i got it rooted.. wheres the roms?
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I'm really concerned. I have plenty of great Rom options that I have been flashing on my phone, but there isn't too much happening for this tablet. I bought it 3 weeks ago, and have done all I can to theme it. I rooted, installed cwm, Xposed with several different theming modules, and flashed comadose tweaks. There isn't anything left now, except hope that a Dev gets a hold of this tablet and creates something nice.
Rom
I see lots of posts saying there isn't much available. I can't find anything. Does anyone have a link to a rom other than what comes on it?
Thanks
Custom Recovery?
I rooted my t217s with kingoapp which seemed to easy to be true but what custom recovery should I use? TWRP?
i have found one excellent one http://oudhitsquad.com/android/Samsung/lt02ltespr/cm/cm-11-20140128-UNOFFICIAL-lt02ltespr.zip
Having mix feeling about the update. Apparently in this forum a lot of people are having issues.
http://m.gsmarena.com/newscomm-7211p23.php
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Battery and bugs issues. Can anyone confirm this.
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Stick on 4.3 until Samsung gets all the kinks fixed out or a dev does.
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Battery and bugs issues. Can anyone confirm this.
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Can confirm.
I actually reverted back to 4.1.2 Tweaked 2.5 ... when a new 4.3 Tweaked Rom comes out then I'll update again...until then im sticking to 4.1.2..
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I actually reverted back to 4.1.2 Tweaked 2.5 ... when a new 4.3 Tweaked Rom comes out then I'll update again...until then im sticking to 4.1.2..
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I am running the rooted...deodexed...Knox free ROM and have yet to have a major issue yet....
Must be nice!
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Must be nice!
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What issues were you having?
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mattlowry said:
What issues were you having?
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I mentioned them on your thread. I dont know why I had so many issues with the Tmo Rom but didnt have any issues (except the data signal) when using the other 4.3 Rom (international) you made. But im glad I didnt update officially!
Double0EK said:
I mentioned them on your thread. I dont know why I had so many issues with the Tmo Rom but didnt have any issues (except the data signal) when using the other 4.3 Rom (international) you made. But im glad I didnt update officially!
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I don't know maybe a bad flash
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Double0EK said:
I mentioned them on your thread. I dont know why I had so many issues with the Tmo Rom but didnt have any issues (except the data signal) when using the other 4.3 Rom (international) you made. But im glad I didnt update officially!
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Perhaps the newest 4.3 MK7 modem was forgotten about?
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I am running the rooted...deodexed...Knox free ROM and have yet to have a major issue yet....
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Same here, love this rom. Better battery life, too. One issue I have is occasional reboots. But someone mentioned I have to format my ex SD card.
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Perhaps the newest 4.3 MK7 modem was forgotten about?
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It was only because the MK7 update wasnt released at the time.
Double0EK said:
It was only because the MK7 update wasnt released at the time.
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Just chiming in because it will most likely solve the issue you described here.
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Just chiming in because it will most likely solve the issue you described here.
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Im aware of that. But Im also having other issues and missing features that I liked in Tweaked..
New modem rocks
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Perhaps the newest 4.3 MK7 modem was forgotten about?
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For right now with the bootloader Knox issues, I'm sticking with 4.12 and using the the 4.3 MK7 radio. I've gone through them all and this
improved my signal and battery time significantly. More over, with this modem improvement, I've fallen in love again with my finely tuned
Jedi-x20 all over again. ptmr3, still my idol!!!
I also flashed the MK7 modem. Haven't really noticed a vast improvement..and it also didn't deliver some of my calls and went straight to vm. But hoping it makes a difference as its used more throughout the day. .
To all people having problems,
I personally had to flash the deodexed rom about 3 times before the problems got fixed. First time camera wasn't working but I read somewhere that when first on stock taker pictures and then update the kernel. Second it was super sluggish...barely moving. Third time everything worked fine and have yet to come across and problems.
Just remember to keep erasing cache and dalvik after every flash/step.
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Man people, I'm sorry for all of you. I received it while using tweaked but could not flash it so I went back to stock image using Mobile odin and triangle away. After going complete stock I received the update again then went ahead and installed it using the stock recovery. I gave up root because I'm impatient and couldn't wait 24 hours until the rooted version came along and the only thing I miss is viper audio and cerebus. So I went the stock route and after it booted up, I signed in to my Google account and soon as the home screen came up I did a factory rest and haven't had 1 hiccup. The phone is fast as hell, the battery is about the same, my 4glte even seems faster than before when browsing using the stock browser, not chrome. The keyboard is great now as well as camera, and nothing bets the apps to sd. So in conclusion do a factory rest and forget about root IF you want all to run flawless. I'm sure there will be a way to regain root again. Happy flashing.......stock style.
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Man people, I'm sorry for all of you. I received it while using tweaked but could not flash it so I went back to stock image using Mobile odin and triangle away. After going complete stock I received the update again then went ahead and installed it using the stock recovery. I gave up root because I'm impatient and couldn't wait 24 hours until the rooted version came along and the only thing I miss is viper audio and cerebus. So I went the stock route and after it booted up, I signed in to my Google account and soon as the home screen came up I did a factory rest and haven't had 1 hiccup. The phone is fast as hell, the battery is about the same, my 4glte even seems faster than before when browsing using the stock browser, not chrome. The keyboard is great now as well as camera, and nothing bets the apps to sd. So in conclusion do a factory rest and forget about root IF you want all to run flawless. I'm sure there will be a way to regain root again. Happy flashing.......stock style.
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You can root with cf auto root
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Bronyr said:
Same here, love this rom. Better battery life, too. One issue I have is occasional reboots. But someone mentioned I have to format my ex SD card.
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You can root with cf auto root
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Thanks for the tip. I'm going to try this and see if it fixes the freeze ups.