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[GUIDE] R800x owners - You got Custom ROM questions? I've got Answers!

xda-developers is a great site for learning all sorts of tricks and tips. However, sometimes it's been excruciating trying to get straight answers to what should be simple questions. You can get lost for hours or days in some of these threads, and still not be certain of the answer. And some people just can't seem to resist giving a n00b a hard time instead of a helpful hand.
Hopefully, this short guide will lessen someone's pain a bit. This guide is intended for use primarily by those of us who own a Verizon Xperia Play, model R800x.
Basic terminology you should know before using this guide:
1. What is Root, and why should/shouldn't I do it?
2. What is a locked Bootloader?
3. Can I unlock my bootloader, and do I have to in order to customize my R800x?
4. What is a kernel?
5. What is a Custom Recovery?
6. What is a Nandroid?
7. What is a ROM?
Use Wikipedia or Google to get the answer to those basics before moving on. You need to understand the whys and wherefores before going further.
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OK - You're back, so hopefully you have a better understanding of what we'll be doing from here on out. This guide is intended for those of us who for one reason (money) or another (caution, anxiety or fear) choose not to unlock the bootloader but still want to do some customization. I'm going to gather together the threads you need to perform the following tasks:
1. Root the R800x - [HOW-TO] Root Phones w/ Android v2.2.x-2.3.x (zergRush Method)
2. Install a Custom Recovery - The easiest method is found here: [APP]/[RECOVERY] Auto-Installer 5.0.2.7-nAa-r2 (Locked/Unlocked Bootloader) 10/1/12 That's an apk you install on your phone and run to install CWM to the \system folder. No cable or PC needed!
3. Make a Nandroid backup - Turn off your phone. When you see the words Sony Ericsson, repeatedly push the volume down button to enter Clockworks Custom Recovery. Using the volume down button, highlight Backup and Restore. Use the Home key to select it. Use Home again to select Backup. When it finishes, congratulate yourself on making your first Nandroid Backup! Reboot your phone to get out of CWM.
4. Choose and install an alternate ROM The following ROMs have been tested by me and have been shown to work. Each of them is available as a Nandroid, so you will copy them to your SD Card in \clockwork\backup and then use CWM's Backup and Restore menu to restore them to your phone.Follow the directions as provided by each thread. NOTE: In most cases, these ROMs may be used on either locked or unlocked bootloaders.
- GBTweaked0 - the Basic Gingerbread stock ROM, debloaded and tweaked out with the Icecream Sandwich look.
-R800x with UK Firmware - 2 links here and both work. Verizon 2.3.3 Timescape works as is. UK firmware needs a little extra effort to enable the hardware keys Tutorial Fix R800X UK nandroid Back,Home,Menu, and Search buttons and the wifi which can be downloaded from here: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?rps86s1qxbbe6vo
-UPDATE For the button fix above, I found that if you follow those instructions, your buttons for the gamepad stop working. Follow the tutorial but insert the lines above the line that says "# KEY_UP, KEY_LEFT, KEY_RIGHT, KEY_DOWN" instead. This lets both the front buttons and all the gamepad buttons work properly. (See my post in the tutorial for the total script.)
-UPDATE: Hogwarts has added another customized ROM called COLA just for our R800x with the locked bootloader. When Hogwarts says it's the smallest and fastest ROM currently available, he's not kidding! This is about as bare minimum as you can get, lean and mean. Interested? Check out his post for COLA.
-UPDATE XperianceIT has posted up another customized ROM, a variation based on Hogwarts COLA. He calls it IT-ROM
-UPDATE From KeiranFTW comes Darkforest CDMA Rom (3.0.5) - [ROM] Darkforest ROM 3.0.5 UPDATE | GSM 2.3.4/.62 | CDMA 2.3.3/.145 [WIP]
5. Return to Stock - Download Flashtool from here: Flashtool-0.6.8.0-windows.exe and the stock ROM ftf from here: R800x 2.3.3 Full 3.0.1.E.0.88 FTF
Please be sure to READ AND FOLLOW the instructions provided on each of those threads. I bear absolutely NO RESPONSIBILITY if you do something to damage your phone.
NONE of these programs or solutions are my own work. All I have done is hunted down and tested these different links. All credit goes to each thread reference's OP and their respective affiliates. SOME of the people to be thanked are: DooMLorD, PaxChristos, KeiranFTW, Chevyowner, 216Monster, 007shark, odst0016, Leraeniesh, Androxyde, CrimsonSentinel13, Hogwarts, pvyParts the ICX Developers, and the Dark Forest Developers. Oh yeah, Sony (Ericsson) for making the phone, and Verizon for challenging all the devs creativity! If I've missed anyone, it's because I have a lousy memory and not because I wanted to shaft them from the glory they so richly deserve.
I hope this helps someone out. I sure could have used this post myself!
02/16/2012 - Updated some of the links that had been pointing at MultiUpload to new links on MediaFire
03/38/2012 - Removed ROM info for Unlocked Bootloaders as this thread is for LOCKED R800x Phones Only

Great thread whenever I post something new ill send you the details in a pm if I remember
Sent from my R800x using XDA App

Very good thread! I wish this was here when i started out looking for answers. Hey if you want you can add a link to my thread on how to change the carrier name for the r800x. That way even after flashing to a custom ROM, your not stuck with "Verizon Wireless" in your notification pulldown. The link is in my signature.

Thanks for the info.
Specifically the hardware key fix on the UK ROM
If you dont mind please add my Cola rom to this list of R800X roms
thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442557

Any news on overclocking?

Cl8rs said:
Any news on overclocking?
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For locked bootloaders requires a module ive been learning about how to make them. So maybe in the future.
Sent from my R800x using XDA App

Bumping so it doesnt get lost
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It should be stickied/pinned.

Hogwarts said:
Thanks for the info.
Specifically the hardware key fix on the UK ROM
If you dont mind please add my Cola rom to this list of R800X roms
thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442557
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Thank you, Hogwarts! I know we ALL appreciate another ROM to work with. I hope to test yours this weekend. I'll try to comment on your thread when I do.

netizenmt said:
Thank you, Hogwarts! I know we ALL appreciate another ROM to work with. I hope to test yours this weekend. I'll try to comment on your thread when I do.
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You're welcome
I've made alot of improvements to it.
You can read changelog to see everything
I think it's the fastest setup possible for R800X locked bootlader

kernel
So do these roms come with a custom kernel (e.g. doomlord) to allow for overclocking?

Apersonx said:
So do these roms come with a custom kernel (e.g. doomlord) to allow for overclocking?
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doom lord is working on one hopefully since i requested it.
i'll be adding it to my rom and others can to

This is fantastic! Thanks for the guide. This is my first time trying out a custom rom and it was super easy thanks to your instructions.
Currently testing out COLA and holy **** it's fast. Loving it so far.

gchaggy said:
This is fantastic! Thanks for the guide. This is my first time trying out a custom rom and it was super easy thanks to your instructions.
Currently testing out COLA and holy **** it's fast. Loving it so far.
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Glad I could spare you some pain! And, yeah, COLA is friggin' fast. Too lean for my particular tastes, as I like to load up on games and what not, but Hogwarts has done an amazing job with trimming the fat, for sure!

dos any one no if there will be a android 2.3.4 or android 4.0 for the R800x?

Thank you for this post i was having a problem trying to comprehend all the stuff needed to install a ROM on the CDMA locked bootloader R800x but this cleared it all up.
Now im running the IT-ROM. Works great

Hello, is posibel install a stock Android 2.3.4 (Ginger) in the xperia play? ... and then edit some files allow the functionally of the hard keys as does this tutorial?

Hey guys im having issues, i tried using about every rom that was posted in this thread, the only one to install without error was cola6, anyway all the others give me a md5 sum mismatch. can anyone clerrify how to resolve this issue

Agito504 said:
Hey guys im having issues, i tried using about every rom that was posted in this thread, the only one to install without error was cola6, anyway all the others give me a md5 sum mismatch. can anyone clerrify how to resolve this issue
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Redownload it and try copy pasting again. I've had an issue with arch Linux where I'd get continual MD5 errors, but no md5 errors on xp.
Sent from my R800x using Tapatalk

thanx for your quick feedback @paxChristos

[HELP THREAD][XPERIA S, ACRO S & ION]Ask any question. NOOB friendly

There are a lot of current users of the Xperia S/Acro S/ Sola and a lot of new users coming through here aswell. There are also a lot of questions being asked time and time again, aswell as a lot of new users being flamed and/or trolled for asking a simple question. This is filling up our Q&A and Development forums with junk which doesn't need to be there.
Instead, just point them to this thread to get all the help they require, which in turn, lessens the clutter of the forums aswell.
If you're reading this and you're a new user to XDA, I suggest you read the XDA New User Guide by mf2112, as it contains all the information you'll need to have a happy and productive time across the whole of XDA.
And please be sure to read A Note From The Moderators and WHAT BELONGS IN DEVELOPMENT aswell.
Post #2 will include the rules which I'm putting in place for this thread, which I expect you all to abide to.
It may also include an FAQ of questions which get asked fairly often, yet don't have a specific thread to find the answer. (I'm still deciding on this idea yet though). It will also include some important links for you all to check out.
In post #3 you'll find the links to different ROMs and kernels for the Xperia S. Links provided by Felimenta97.
ASK ANY RELATED QUESTION HERE,bootloader, drivers, how to root etc...... You will either get an answer here or will be given the best thread for you to go to so you can get your answer.
Even if you find your answer from one of the links provided, please come back here and look through the other threads, as you may learn something else you didn't know.
No abuse towards noobs or silly questions is tolerated here!
This is a joint project to help us all out. Special thanks to Felimenta97 for being a part of this and providing all the links in post #3.
Special thanks to neectron for also being a part of this thread and helping out those who have questions about the Xperia Sola.
Special thanks to Spectre51 for also being a part of the help available in this thread.
Thanks to all of our developers and people who created those amazing threads to help us out and thanks to everyone who reads this thread
If this post has helped you, please click the "Thanks" button rather than actually saying thanks all the time. It reduces clutter
If there's any links that I missed which you think should be included, please let me know and tell me why you think it should be posted.
I will also be requesting thread maintenance as and when it is needed to remove any SPAM comments etc.

Please make sure you have read the whole of the first post before continuing to read this.
Whilst posting in this thread, please remember that the Forum Rules (post 2) apply as always.
*No calling anyone a noob
*No making fun of someone's genuine question
*No swearing - even using *'s or other symbols is still swearing, so don't do it
*No posting useless comments/off topic comments
*No posts saying "Thanks" (I won't be so harsh if you actually click the "Thanks" button aswell")
If you break these rules, I will contact our FSMs to get the comments removed.
You may think that these rules are a little bit strict, but this thread is aimed at being as useful as possible to all of us, so I'm sure we'd all prefer it if this thread was kept as tidy as possible.
Here's some useful links to help you out :-
Xperia S - The Basics by DooMLoRD
Flashtool specifically for Xperia S by Androxyde + [FLASHTOOL GUIDE]HOW TO for n00bies by Crowds
[Tutorial] Xperia S/P/U/Sola Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking by DooMLoRD
[Guide]Rooting Xperia S ICS and GB (Locked Bootloaders) by Sharaz22
Root Method For Most ICS/JB Devices by Bin4ry
Recoveries -
{Recovery} FreeXperia - Xperia S [12.04.2012] by Bin4ry
[RECOVERY][Xperia S] DooMRecovery by DooMLoRD

The version of everything won't be displayed as it would take a lot of effort to change everything.
For now, everything will be for Xperia S and ICS only. If anyone wants, PM me or kidcarter93 and we will add GB ROMs and Kernels whenever any of us have time.
ROMs:
CyanogenMod 9.1
by FXP
CyanogenMod 10
by FXP
MIUI
by MIUI Team
AOKP JB - Kang Xperia Project
by championswimmer
KA Xperia SSpeed - Stock Based
by krabappel2548
Eracher ROM
by Eracher
[email protected] ROM
by [email protected]
ExtremeICSrom
by YousifNael
XCreaM
by c3ma138 and seburton
MessyMIUI (slightly modded MIUI)
by chiefy009
Kernels:
Xperia SSpeed kernel
by krabappel2548
Pure ICS kernel - CM9
by krabappel2548
Advanced Stock ICS Kernel
by Arakmar
XSX Kernel
by mericon
Other things:
Dual Boot for XS
by letama
Post Changelog:
15/09/12 -> Added 2 ROMs and Other things section.

Great work.
You guys should add the thread which is in general section, which teaches how to flash to a different ics firmware KEEPING THE ROOT on locked bootloaders, which is obtained using sharaz22's method.
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

I've already included that one
It was below Recoveries by accident, but it's now above so it looks fine again.
Sent from my Sony Xperia S using XDA Premium
"Knowledge is power" = Read, Read, Read!

Boot loop Xperia SSpeedkernel
hello..im ed from malaysia.
i would like to ask..i just flash Xperia SSpeedkernel v6 from recovery mod and i followed all the instruction..but it seem that im trapped in the Xperia SSpeedkernel logo loop..Im on stock rom 6.1.A.2.45..how am i going to get this to work?

mred88 said:
hello..im ed from malaysia.
i would like to ask..i just flash Xperia SSpeedkernel v6 from recovery mod and i followed all the instruction..but it seem that im trapped in the Xperia SSpeedkernel logo loop..Im on stock rom 6.1.A.2.45..how am i going to get this to work?
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Hi,
The xperia sspeed kernel v6 isn't guaranteed to work on stock ROMs, even though it does work with some.
If you're able to boot into recovery, flash the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel linked in this thread and it should work fine for you.

KidCarter93 said:
Hi,
The xperia sspeed kernel v6 isn't guaranteed to work on stock ROMs, even though it does work with some.
If you're able to boot into recovery, flash the Advanced Stock ICS Kernel linked in this thread and it should work fine for you.
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thnx for the help..i guess i'll just be using the advanced stock ics kernel then..

Help, i unlocked my sony xperia s and installed roms and stuff but i don't want this anymore.. Now if i want to install an officiual upgrade like 6.1.a.2.45 then it won't upgrade, can anyone help me

baddyzme said:
Help, i unlocked my sony xperia s and installed roms and stuff but i don't want this anymore.. Now if i want to install an officiual upgrade like 6.1.a.2.45 then it won't upgrade, can anyone help me
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To use Sony programs again (not including MEDIA GO) you would have to relock your bootloader. But you can download the firmware you want and use Flashtool to flash it on your phone.
I will add later a link to a thread with the stock firmware.
Sent from my LT26i with Tapatalk 2

baddyzme said:
Help, i unlocked my sony xperia s and installed roms and stuff but i don't want this anymore.. Now if i want to install an officiual upgrade like 6.1.a.2.45 then it won't upgrade, can anyone help me
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Flash a stock FTF then relock your bootloader .

Felimenta97 said:
To use Sony programs again (not including MEDIA GO) you would have to relock your bootloader. But you can download the firmware you want and use Flashtool to flash it on your phone.
I will add later a link to a thread with the stock firmware.
Sent from my LT26i with Tapatalk 2
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How do i relock it??

baddyzme said:
How do i relock it??
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Look at the second post, by kidcarter. There is a link ob his post.
Sent from my LT26i with Tapatalk 2

Hi all
I just flashed Advanced Stock Kernel on my Xperia S today, after I had a problem 'cause I flashed DooMKernel over ICS. I was wondering if the advanced stock kernel was pre rooted, 'cause it came with super user installed, but isn't giving root access or super user permission to any apps (including busybox) infact, after I installed busybox, random pop ups kept saying that root access was being denied to various apps. (I had Titanium Backup*Root and busybox installed) I'm really new to all of this, and would appreciate any help at all
Oh and also, Juice Defender detected a root and Apex launcher now allows me to add widgets from the app drawer, which required root access, if I'm not wrong. I'm wondering if I went wrong somewhere..
Thanks again
Oh god, it's all on and off, I don't know what's happening.

AnrgKrshn said:
Hi all
I just flashed Advanced Stock Kernel on my Xperia S today, after I had a problem 'cause I flashed DooMKernel over ICS. I was wondering if the advanced stock kernel was flashed, 'cause it came with super user installed, but isn't giving root access or super user permission to any apps (including busybox) infact, after I installed busybox, random pop ups kept saying that root access was being denied to various apps. (I had Titanium Backup*Root and busybox installed) I'm really new to all of this, and would appreciate any help at all
Thanks again
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Try opening the superuser app to see what it says. Also, I recommend.SuperSU.
Sent from my LT26i with Tapatalk 2

Felimenta97 said:
Try opening the superuser app to see what it says. Also, I recommend.SuperSU.
Sent from my LT26i with Tapatalk 2
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It says allowed in the app, but the logs keep saying denied. It's not giving root access to any apps. I don't know what's happening. Did I not flash it properly?

AnrgKrshn said:
It says allowed in the app, but the logs keep saying denied. It's not giving root access to any apps. I don't know what's happening. Did I not flash it properly?
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I don't know, then. Try installing SuperSU, it may do the job, I dunno...
Sent from my LT26i with Tapatalk 2

I was wondering: why isn't xperia s included in Snapdragon GameCommand app?

AnrgKrshn said:
It says allowed in the app, but the logs keep saying denied. It's not giving root access to any apps. I don't know what's happening. Did I not flash it properly?
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I'd suggest installing Root Checker to make sure whether you are intact rooted or not.
If it says you're not rooted, then simply root your device and everything will be fine.
If it says you are rooted, there may possibly be something wrong with permissions.

KidCarter93 said:
I'd suggest installing Root Checker to make sure whether you are intact rooted or not.
If it says you're not rooted, then simply root your device and everything will be fine.
If it says you are rooted, there may possibly be something wrong with permissions.
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Yeah, I tried Root Checker and it says that it's not intact. Also, the Apex launcher thing isn't working anymore (Adding widgets from the drawer, which needs root access)
But in Super User it says root permission granted to RootChecker and busybox, but like I said, the logs keep saying denied. So I'm not sure
I'd be really grateful if you can point me in the direction of a way to root my phone. I thought advanced stock kernel is rooted. Should I Flash KA S Speed kernel and flash Stock kernel again? I'm sorry if I sound stupid, this is my first Android...

new with xperia arc

just a noob guys hope someone would be interested inhelping me with my arc,i just tried changing or flashing different kinds of kernels but only 1 worked and its doom kernel21 all other kernels didnt work i got stack on bootloops why is that? and can i use doom kernel to Xperia Ultimate HD rom? i already unlock bootloader.
software ver.
4.0.2.A.0.62
system ver.
4.0.2.A.0.42
kernel ver.
kernel 2.6.32.9-DooMKernel
[email protected]
android ver. 2..3.

Moved to provide better assistance, Thank You.

Its not possible that one kernel work and other dosnt you should explain full method you use first

rmroad said:
all other kernels didnt work i got stack on bootloops why is that?
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Because you're using GB and not ICS, which most mods are based on these days, so update to ICS and try again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634

doom kernel v21 is for GB rom.
u cant use it on ICS rom,such as Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0 rom.

TCR2 said:
doom kernel v21 is for GB rom.
u cant use it on ICS rom,such as Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0 rom.
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wow this is very enlighting, so it means that i may not use Xperia Ultimate HD on doomkernel21 right? i tried DK22 but it doesnt work also so that means i have to update on ICS to use other ICS based kernel? how do i update my arc to ICS? coz as i remember i cant update over the air with an ulocked bootloader right? so how do i update to ICS? and where do i download those update files? please point me to the right thread. when i tried pc companion it says my device is updated.:fingers-crossed:

See the link I've posted.
Sent from myushi

XperienceD said:
Because you're using GB and not ICS, which most mods are based on these days, so update to ICS and try again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
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is this ICS already bro? as i have read ICS on arc are still on beta stage am i right?

rmroad said:
i have read ICS on arc are still on beta stage am i right?
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God knows where you've read that, so no you're not.
Sent from myushi

XperienceD said:
God knows where you've read that, so no you're not.
Sent from myushi
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do i have to unlockbootloader again and root again if i flash it with 4.1.0.B.587? is it the same with 4.0.4?

rmroad said:
do i have to unlockbootloader again and root again if i flash it with 4.1.0.B.587? is it the same with 4.0.4?
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You only need to unlock your boot loader the once, you will need to root again though.
Sent from myushi

XperienceD said:
You only need to unlock your boot loader the once, you will need to root again though.
Sent from myushi
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i have seen videos on how to update via flash tool but its kinda complicated and still have to flash kernels, is there any other way or an easy way to update my arc? sorry bro for i have so many questions and still i have more.
what rom for GB do u suggest i use for my arc?

Flashing a stock ftf also flashes the included kernel. If you're still struggling with video tutorials or guides then someone else will have to assist as I'm not here to spoon feed for the reason stated in the second line of my guide.
Sent from myushi

XperienceD said:
Flashing a stock ftf also flashes the included kernel. If you're still struggling with video tutorials or guides then someone else will have to assist as I'm not here to spoon feed for the reason stated in the second line of my guide.
Sent from myushi
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what rom do you suggest i use for my device which is still in GB and other kernels? your very helpfull bro appreciate it.:good:

can i use JJ's HYBRID ROM v3.3b on my GB 2.3?

can i use Arconium 8.2 on GB2.3.4?

yeah youre kinda new.....

You cant use ICS mods with a GB kernel.
Have you unlocked your bootloader already?
Sent from my Xperia arc S using xda premium

at last my perseverance paid off, lots of reading, searching, downloading and bookmarking and trial and error and came to the point that i almost bricked my ARC. i am now on android 4.0.4 BB-77 with Advanced stock kernel, build# .587 running on xperia ultimate HD 2.0
heres my screenshot.

BTW if there is someone still a noob like me in flashing heres the simplest vid that i found and it work for me, you should have all drivers installed on your pc
do not release the back button until flashing is finished and not all back button are on the right side as seen on flashtool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74

Flashing Kernel

Hello and Good day (again),
I'm very sorry for multi-posting but I would just like to ask if there is any way of flashing the kernel without using fastboot?!, my phones bootloader is unlocked but my network carrier is locked, that's why I can't access fastboot.
Specifications:
Model: Xperia Play R800at
Carrier: AT&T
Rooted: Yes
Recovery: CWM
Bootloader Status: Unlocked (Using Testpoint Method)
ROM: Stock ROM (Xperia Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf)

FeitX said:
Hello and Good day (again),
I'm very sorry for multi-posting but I would just like to ask if there is any way of flashing the kernel without using fastboot?!, my phones bootloader is unlocked but my network carrier is locked, that's why I can't access fastboot.
Specifications:
Model: Xperia Play R800at
Carrier: AT&T
Rooted: Yes
Recovery: CWM
Bootloader Status: Unlocked (Using Testpoint Method)
ROM: Stock ROM (Xperia Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf)
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You can also Flash Kernels via Flash Mode in FlashTool. You can find Kernels in FTF format here:
[R800][Depository]FTF Kernels for the Xperia Play
You unlocked you phone's Bootloader with the Test Point Method right?

TheScriptKitty said:
You can also Flash Kernels via Flash Mode in FlashTool. You can find Kernels in FTF format here:
[R800][Depository]FTF Kernels for the Xperia Play
You unlocked you phone's Bootloader with the Test Point Method right?
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Wooh! A very big thanks to you bro . But is there a more updated version of Lupus Kernel? I think there's a V13 now for that one
Yes that is right, I unlocked it using Test Point Method . And I'm also curious about this, if your bootloader is unlocked, then does that also mean that your bootloader is unlocked even if you changed your ROM?

And I'm also thinking of installing ICS if possible .

FeitX said:
Wooh! A very big thanks to you bro . But is there a more updated version of Lupus Kernel? I think there's a V13 now for that one
Yes that is right, I unlocked it using Test Point Method . And I'm also curious about this, if your bootloader is unlocked, then does that also mean that your bootloader is unlocked even if you changed your ROM?
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Yea, Version 13 of lupus Kernel its right their, its under the Jellybean Section(as its only works for JB ROMs).
Yes your Bootloader is Unlock permanently. You can change ROMs, Kernels and even go back to the Stock ROM and your Bootloader will stay Unlocked.
EDIT:
ICS is Possible, you can actually go up to JB and everything works on it.

TheScriptKitty said:
Yea, Version 13 of lupus Kernel its right their, its under the Jellybean Section(as its only works for JB ROMs).
Yes your Bootloader is Unlock permanently. You can change ROMs, Kernels and even go back to the Stock ROM and your Bootloader will stay Unlocked.
EDIT:
ICS is Possible, you can actually go up to JB and everything works on it.
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I can go upto JB?!?!, can you send me a link to a stable JB ROM?! I can't find any , and I would like to also have a ROM that is more inclined onto gaming. And I've also seen a KitKat ROM but I think it's still unstable . Thank you very much

FeitX said:
I can go upto JB?!?!, can you send me a link to a stable JB ROM?! I can't find any , and I would like to also have a ROM that is more inclined onto gaming. And I've also seen a KitKat ROM but I think it's still unstable . Thank you very much
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You can find a lot of ROMs under the Android Development section of the Xperia Play Sub-Forum here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-play/development
My Personal favorite JB ROMs are this ones(if you want to try them out):
[ROM][GSM+CDMA][Play+Neo L]Slimbean 5.1.1[MULTIBOOT][02-03-2014]
[ROM][GSM][CDMA][CM10][MULTIBOOT][NEOL+PLAY]Racing SPEED EDITION EOL[12/02/2014]
If you really are looking for the best gaming performance then I recommend sticking to Gingerbread.
And yes there is a Kitkat ROM but a lot of things don't work on it yet like WiFi and the Camera.

TheScriptKitty said:
You can find a lot of ROMs under the Android Development section of the Xperia Play Sub-Forum here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-play/development
My Personal favorite JB ROMs are this ones(if you want to try them out):
[ROM][GSM+CDMA][Play+Neo L]Slimbean 5.1.1[MULTIBOOT][02-03-2014]
[ROM][GSM][CDMA][CM10][MULTIBOOT][NEOL+PLAY]Racing SPEED EDITION EOL[12/02/2014]
If you really are looking for the best gaming performance then I recommend sticking to Gingerbread.
And yes there is a Kitkat ROM but a lot of things don't work on it yet like WiFi and the Camera.
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Oh I see, but my problem on Gingerbread is that Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy VI, Minecraft and many other games are not supported xD, and Nova Launcher is not also supported so I'm thinking of reverting to a higher firmware . And I would also like to ask if what's the 720p and 480p on Lupus Kernel?!, does that mean 480=Partial and 720=Full?
I would also like to apologize for my long and tedious questions .

FeitX said:
Oh I see, but my problem on Gingerbread is that Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy VI, Minecraft and many other games are not supported xD, and Nova Launcher is not also supported so I'm thinking of reverting to a higher firmware . And I would also like to ask if what's the 720p and 480p on Lupus Kernel?!, does that mean 480=Partial and 720=Full?
I would also like to apologize for my long and tedious questions .
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Yea, you will probably need to try out different ROMs to see which one fits your needs the best. The 720p and 480p are the camera resolutions, if you use a 480p Kernel you will get more Free RAM.
I have no problem answering your questions, just remember to click on the "Thanks" button but you can probably find the answer faster if you search instead of waiting for some one to reply. There is even a search bar if you only want to search on this Thread(on the right side).

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Yea, you will probably need to try out different ROMs to see which one fits your needs the best. The 720p and 480p are the camera resolutions, if you use a 480p Kernel you will get more Free RAM.
I have no problem answering your questions, just remember to click on the "Thanks" button but you can probably find the answer faster if you search instead of waiting for some one to reply. There is even a search bar if you only want to search on this Thread(on the right side).
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Oh I see, meaning 720p eats more RAM than the 480p? If so then I think I'll go with 480p . Yep, I always give proper credits to the one's that help me , I would also like to thank you rather than just hit the Thanks button . And a few last questions, is it best to use Lupus Kernel or Turbo on a JB ROM? And I've seen this:
* Flash FTF 62 or 79,if already have it,no need.
Does that mean that I have to find a suitable .62 or .79 Stock ROM for my device since I'm on .270 or should I should just flash the Kernel and ROM directly?

FeitX said:
Oh I see, meaning 720p eats more RAM than the 480p? If so then I think I'll go with 480p . Yep, I always give proper credits to the one's that help me , I would also like to thank you rather than just hit the Thanks button . And a few last questions, is it best to use Lupus Kernel or Turbo on a JB ROM? And I've seen this:
* Flash FTF 62 or 79,if already have it,no need.
Does that mean that I have to find a suitable .62 or .79 Stock ROM for my device since I'm on .270 or should I should just flash the Kernel and ROM directly?
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Yes, 720p eats more RAM then 480p. Your welcome . I don't know which one is best (and technically asking whats the best ROM/Kernel is not allowed in XDA), I mostly used Lupus Kernel but Turbo Kernel does have the ability to multiboot so its kind of a preference thing.
Oh, I just noticed you have the the R800at which means your phone is CDMA. I really cant help you much with this since I know very little when it comes to the CDMA model of the Xperia Play. Your going to have to do some research. What I know is that there should be no problem with the Kernels, what you need to look for is that the ROM you want to install on your Phone is made for the CDMA model of the Xperia Play(it usually states it on the tittle).

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Yes, 720p eats more RAM then 480p. Your welcome . I don't know which one is best (and technically asking whats the best ROM/Kernel is not allowed in XDA), I mostly used Lupus Kernel but Turbo Kernel does have the ability to multiboot so its kind of a preference thing.
Oh, I just noticed you have the the R800at which means your phone is CDMA. I really cant help you much with this since I know very little when it comes to the CDMA model of the Xperia Play. Your going to have to do some research. What I know is that there should be no problem with the Kernels, what you need to look for is that the ROM you want to install on your Phone is made for the CDMA model of the Xperia Play(it usually states it on the tittle).
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My phone is actually GSM , and about my last question, do you actually need to flash .62 or .79 before you flash the ROM?

FeitX said:
My phone is actually GSM , and about my last question, do you actually need to flash .62 or .79 before you flash the ROM?
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I don't think you really need it, but if you can, flash it just in case.

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I don't think you really need it, but if you can, flash it just in case.
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Ok, I'll try it . Thank you for assisting me sir @TheScriptKitty , your efforts will not go to waste . Thank you very much

FeitX said:
Ok, I'll try it . Thank you for assisting me sir @TheScriptKitty , your efforts will not go to waste . Thank you very much
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Your Welcome, Good luck

[Q&A] [ROM[LMY47X] Paranoid Android 5.1.1 BETA

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any reboot issues???/

kjinx01 said:
any reboot issues???/
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Yes!
Some one have random reboot!!!
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kjinx01 said:
any reboot issues???/
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no reboots for me !!!!

Dual sim
hi
support dual sim?

mhm66 said:
hi
support dual sim?
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No.

awesome rom..

hi dev...can anyone suggest me best 5.1.1 rom for nicki????

wat can I do??
Hello guys... Wen ever I check for an update I get an error like Niki doesn't exists.... Wat shd I do??

suhaassathush said:
Hello guys... Wen ever I check for an update I get an error like Niki doesn't exists.... Wat shd I do??
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Waiting and manually check the thread.
Its because its an unoffial build of the repo. OTA checks if there is a new build of official maintained devices and since their build-database doenst know about nicki, it throws this message.

Thanks a lot.
Thanks a lot bhai @iddu.daragah, for your hard work and bringing up another great ROM for us. Using it since last 14 hours no issues for me i.e no FC, not a single auto reboot so no question of RR. Everything is working fine apart from no option is being shown on fn button in settings. Battery is significantly greater than other ROMs . Untill you fix the the button issue and release the build version I am going back to your Xenon HD ROM. Till then I will be waiting patiently.

This ROM is including CWM/TWRP recovery?

Damian11131 said:
This ROM is including CWM/TWRP recovery?
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if u r using fota cwm den the recovery is cwm ... i use cwm so its cwm ..

can it be installed on a locked bootloader XPERIA M?
I don't want to overclock my device or change its stock kernel , just want to have Lollipop on it... So can I flash it on a locked bootloader?

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I don't want to overclock my device or change its stock kernel , just want to have Lollipop on it... So can I flash it on a locked bootloader?
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bro u cant .. u have to unlock ur bootloader and root ur device ... if u want stock kernel be on 4.3 den ..

iddu.daragah said:
bro u cant .. u have to unlock ur bootloader and root ur device ... if u want stock kernel be on 4.3 den ..
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Thanks for the quick reply..
I have a few more doubts :
1) earlier I used to have XPERIA X8 (2.1 stock) and installed 2.3 after rooting without unlocking it, then why I need a unlocked XPERIA M now?
2) So even if I root & unlock my XPERIA M can I try any kernel (made for my device) with any of the ROMs out there eg: CM or PA or Pacman?
OR do individual ROMs have their specific kernel only ?

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Thanks for the quick reply..
I have a few more doubts :
1) earlier I used to have XPERIA X8 (2.1 stock) and installed 2.3 after rooting without unlocking it, then why I need a unlocked XPERIA M now?
2) So even if I root & unlock my XPERIA M can I try any kernel (made for my device) with any of the ROMs out there eg: CM or PA or Pacman?
OR do individual ROMs have their specific kernel only ?
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see bro u r way behind of android .. You have internet .. u have a keyboard .. u have a comp .. go there and search on Google ... and for X8 .. it was an official build which comes via ota ... sony only released that firmware so there unlocking isnt required ..

F2FS compatible?

immersive
hi ! thank you so much for this buttersmooth ROM it is working great ! love the paranoid features. I was just wondering how do you enable immersive mode with pie control ? I really liked it on kitkat but can't seem to find it on lollipop.

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Thanks for the quick reply..
I have a few more doubts :
1) earlier I used to have XPERIA X8 (2.1 stock) and installed 2.3 after rooting without unlocking it, then why I need a unlocked XPERIA M now?
2) So even if I root & unlock my XPERIA M can I try any kernel (made for my device) with any of the ROMs out there eg: CM or PA or Pacman?
OR do individual ROMs have their specific kernel only ?
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Yup, u need to unlock your bootloader in order to use custom ROMS. You can use CM / PA / Pacman / FlexOS / anything that supported with ur device after u unlock bootloader