Sorry for the long title. Had quite a few questions, was hoping some of you nice people could help
1 - Is it possible to install a custom GingerBread ROM with a locked bootrom? I know you can't do ICS due to the kernel changes, but was wondering if a gingerbread ROM was possible?
2 - Where is the best place to buy an unlock for a locked bootloader? (o2, can't do it myself)
3 - If I purchase an unlock (network/bootrom?) will it be permanent, or if I flash back to stock will it break it?
4 - Is anyone using any ICS Roms with Xperia Play? Is it worth doing, or were Sony justified in saying it wrecks the gaming? Considering getting an ICS ROM, but would like to know if it's worth doing.
Thanks to anyone who can answer any of these! :-D
I love ics to death. Why? Because I love how much easier it is to use. I run AOKPLAY and it is so smooth. I think Sony is just being lazy in not releasing ICS for us.
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Eambo said:
Sorry for the long title. Had quite a few questions, was hoping some of you nice people could help
1 - Is it possible to install a custom GingerBread ROM with a locked bootrom? I know you can't do ICS due to the kernel changes, but was wondering if a gingerbread ROM was possible?
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[ROM] [GSM] [2.3.7] TrueAncestor v1.5/b + New Minimizer Released
[ROM][PLAY][GSM][2.3.7] Xperia NXT v1.2 [LOCKED/UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER]
[ROM + THEME] [GSM] [2.3.4] Gin2Ics [v1.7.7] |Fast|Smooth|Stable|Eye Candy|
for locked/unlocked bootloader
Thank you for the responses And how about ICS ROMs if I get unlocked, anyone got advice on them?
if you want best gaming experience use GB ROM
1. Many options
2. No clue
3. Permenant
4. I'm using Aokplay- great ics experience, smootha and stable enough. However many games don't work. Personally, I think my gaming experience can handle the hit ICS roms bring, because ICS is VERY polished
Eambo said:
Sorry for the long title. Had quite a few questions, was hoping some of you nice people could help
1 - Is it possible to install a custom GingerBread ROM with a locked bootrom? I know you can't do ICS due to the kernel changes, but was wondering if a gingerbread ROM was possible?
2 - Where is the best place to buy an unlock for a locked bootloader? (o2, can't do it myself)
3 - If I purchase an unlock (network/bootrom?) will it be permanent, or if I flash back to stock will it break it?
4 - Is anyone using any ICS Roms with Xperia Play? Is it worth doing, or were Sony justified in saying it wrecks the gaming? Considering getting an ICS ROM, but would like to know if it's worth doing.
Thanks to anyone who can answer any of these! :-D
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1. Any ROM that does not require a change in kernels can be flashed on a locked bootloader.
2. http://unlock-bootloader.com
3. It will be permanent.
4. I use FXP125 as my daily driver. It has very few errors compared to when ICS first hit the Play. Gaming is spotty, as it depends on the game. Most Gameloft games do not work for me.
MonY960 said:
[ROM] [GSM] [2.3.7] TrueAncestor v1.5/b + New Minimizer Released
[ROM][PLAY][GSM][2.3.7] Xperia NXT v1.2 [LOCKED/UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER]
[ROM + THEME] [GSM] [2.3.4] Gin2Ics [v1.7.7] |Fast|Smooth|Stable|Eye Candy|
for locked/unlocked bootloader
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they look like same thing
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Hi all,
I recently learned my arc s bootloader can not even be unlocked even by the paid methods (omnius, setool) . I have rooted it, init.d enabled, cwm on (from system).
My understanding is most of the roms are not an option for me due to locked bl.
Any ideas for roms I could still try?
Thx in advance.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
hbguru said:
Hi all,
I recently learned my arc s bootloader can not even be unlocked even by the paid methods (omnius, setool)
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Whys that? You can use any ROM that doesn't require you to install a custom kernel.
There are many of them you can use: Arconium, KA21, MooDeD ICS etc.
Try JJ's HYBRID ROM v3.2 Stable(here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717 ) It is very very good l also have a locked bootloader (unlock only paid ) It's like an AOSP ! It is rockstabel ! Or u can use modded ICS 90.5 or 90.4 but not the 90.3 it cause bootloop ! Smoot and fast but j think JJ's Hybrid is the best for Locked BL ! Try it and then you decide what good for you ! J hope j can help for you !!
Daniel D. : Arconium(Recomended Configuration
Unlocked bootloader.), KA21(=Installation instructions== KA Ice Cream Sony users ==
Important! Only for unlocked bootloader)There are ONLY for unlocked bootloader ! or jm wrong ?
Thanks
Thanks for all the answers!!
I will try JJ and arconium today
(i'm so happy there are rom's left for locked bootloader guys like me!!!! )
XperienceD said:
Whys that? You can use any ROM that doesn't require you to install a custom kernel.
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build number:12w19 which has a new security. there is no solution yet to unlock it.
adamka13 said:
Daniel D. : Arconium(Recomended Configuration
Unlocked bootloader.), KA21(=Installation instructions== KA Ice Cream Sony users ==
Important! Only for unlocked bootloader)There are ONLY for unlocked bootloader ! or jm wrong ?
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I tried all of them with locked bootloader.
Daniel D. said:
I tried all of them with locked bootloader.
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Ohh.. j understand THX ! I will try it !
man jj's rom is by far the best with sony stuff plus aosp fast and the page with nice set of instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717
I'm so exited about all the stuff I find here, but sadly I just can't root my phone. Every method does not work for me. I'd love to install these ROMS...
custom rom compatible with locked bootloader
I have an arc s with locked bootloader and hav personally used the following custom rom:
JJ Hybrid Rom 3.1 and 3.2
ThSEGA v3: ive got connectivity issue would have update to v4 but tried ka21 instead
Mooded 90.1, 90.2, 90.3, 90.5: ive encountered battery drain
XdroidPerfectv 2.3.2: got contact sync problem( i think it was solved in an update)
And following Daniel D's info.. I tried KA21 yesterday.
So far, in my opinion the best rom for a locked bootloadet is a toss between JJ and Ka21 since I like the smoothness and stability of jj's rom but missed my sony widgets, thus ka21 is a good alternative for this. Moreover, wifi connectivity in ka21 is more stable while 3G connectivity in jj is more stable although its wifi is also quite good.
Wifi depends mostly on kernel... So jj`s Rom has nothing to with your wifi issues. Secondly, what sony widgets you miss? I have JJ Rom 3.2 and found all widgests in play store, working very well.
I have atached a screenshot of my homescreen... all widgets downloaded from play store... and its more then enough for me !
My recomendation is Sirkay kernel (Xarc) with JJ`s Hybrid Rom 3.2, Baseband 70 (or you can use the BB72 from FXP thread, it works great... the other BB72 available is not so good), and most important : Do a full wipe (including /system).
On JJ`s Thread you will find also a lot of flashable addons (my fav. is nexus boot animation, xperia keyboard, hollo camera mod , and the advanced ICS+ camera with HD and panorama... but there are a lot other mods also).
So, JJ`s Rom is by far the best (and i have tried most of the available Roms).
wifi issue
Marmalux said:
Wifi depends mostly on kernel... So jj`s Rom has nothing to with your wifi issues. Secondly, what sony widgets you miss? I have JJ Rom 3.2 and found all widgests in play store, working very well.
I have atached a screenshot of my homescreen... all widgets downloaded from play store... and its more then enough for me !
My recomendation is Sirkay kernel (Xarc) with JJ`s Hybrid Rom 3.2, Baseband 70 (or you can use the BB72 from FXP thread, it works great... the other BB72 available is not so good), and most important : Do a full wipe (including /system).
On JJ`s Thread you will find also a lot of flashable addons (my fav. is nexus boot animation, xperia keyboard, hollo camera mod , and the advanced ICS+ camera with HD and panorama... but there are a lot other mods also).
So, JJ`s Rom is by far the best (and i have tried most of the available Roms).
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I know that wifi and battery drain is a kernel issue but if you read my previous I said that I'm still with a locked bootloader so I can't change my kernel to solve my issue. The sony widget I'm talking about is the walkman player because I can only put the walkman shortcut in JJ. The sony app I've missed is the 3D Camera, track ID..(I've already changed to KA21 when JJ added the sony3D camera add on). But the gist of my post is that I'm leaning towards JJ (because of smoothness and stability) but KA21 is a good alternative (because my connection to wifi is more stable) And like you, I tried those roms i've post but keep coming back to JJ, though I'm still with KA21 as of now.
Thanks for the kernel and baseband suggestion, I'll try them once I decide to unlock my bootloader (believe me, I would really love to unlock bootloader to maximize potential of my phone but I'm still not confident in the probability of losing my sony warranty just yet:cyclops: )
Try the Ice Cream Pureness v8
noim said:
Try the Ice Cream Pureness v8
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To me it did not work. I tried 2 times and then used Update Service And I really wanted that rom...
Hello guys, I wanted to root my sony ericsson Arc s Lt18i, I realize little of the subject, since'm through to those searching the forum a bit but I had many doubts.
What is the best is the best ROM for my phone (CM9.1)?
I have the bootloader unlocked and have version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431).
How do I root?
I'm afraid of making blunders ...
Thank you guys.
Read one of the other numerous threads asking the same question.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
As XperienceD said search around for similar threads. The best ROM is: the one that suits you're needs, see what each ROM as to offer and then decide...
Following the original question.. The led notification problems on the stock ICS Rom has been solved in some custom Rom?
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edgemaga said:
Hello guys, I wanted to root my sony ericsson Arc s Lt18i, I realize little of the subject, since'm through to those searching the forum a bit but I had many doubts.
What is the best is the best ROM for my phone (CM9.1)?
I have the bootloader unlocked and have version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431).
How do I root?
I'm afraid of making blunders ...
Thank you guys.
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hi mate
the best rom for arc/arc s will be jellysandwhich rom with xarc kernel
smoothest and the lightest
almost all hd games smooth and it roxx
i've been using jellysandwich, but with latest update, and the apps2sd auto support, that doesn't work, i can't use link2sd, so pretty bad. JJ Hybrid, it's kind nice, but the keyboard on browser lags as hell
so far I know the best rom is Xperia Ice Bean 4.2n by jader see this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786871 and his working on new projects called Xperia Ice Bean X , still with some bugs, but he is working on themhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863036
This is definitely a matter of opinion, but I always feel at home and also feel I get the most out of my device in terms of customization, theme wise and hardware tweaking in general with CyanogenMod.
I'm currently running CM9 and I have no issues, battery is great, no choppy performance issues and with theme choose, everything looks great to the eye.
edgemaga said:
Hello guys, I wanted to root my sony ericsson Arc s Lt18i, I realize little of the subject, since'm through to those searching the forum a bit but I had many doubts.
What is the best is the best ROM for my phone (CM9.1)?
I have the bootloader unlocked and have version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431).
How do I root?
I'm afraid of making blunders ...
Thank you guys.
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well... if not jelly sandwich then cm10 also is awesome
jell
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Best ROM
edgemaga said:
Hello guys, I wanted to root my sony ericsson Arc s Lt18i, I realize little of the subject, since'm through to those searching the forum a bit but I had many doubts.
What is the best is the best ROM for my phone (CM9.1)?
I have the bootloader unlocked and have version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431).
How do I root?
I'm afraid of making blunders ...
Thank you guys.
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If you don't care about graphical user interface ,defintely JJ hybrid rom is great (fast - compatible with games - has ROM control as well) ,few bugs though like wifi hotspot http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1537717
If you care about having nice user interface with reasonable game performance with lots of free ram available you can try Jelly sandwich http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1836993 or the Remix http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1884958
Also Xperia Purness worth a try as well http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788701
For the Kernel i always advice to use stock kernel in order to avoid battery drain issues.
Regards
People, please report double or in this case quadruple threads by using the report button!
edgemaga said:
Hello guys, I wanted to root my sony ericsson Arc s Lt18i, I realize little of the subject, since'm through to those searching the forum a bit but I had many doubts.
What is the best is the best ROM for my phone (CM9.1)?
I have the bootloader unlocked and have version 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431).
How do I root?
I'm afraid of making blunders ...
Thank you guys.
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I'm using JELLY SANDWICH 6.1 with arc night kernel. I think you should try this ROM. This ROM has already rooted.
If you want a ROM with stability, you shoud try Arconium ICS 4.0.
I followed this tutorial and my phone is now slow. Is there a mod or new kernel I need? I have an Xperia Arc Lt15i
Hi @itsup,
It looks like you have an ICS based rom.
Also looks like you've got an unlocked bootloader.
So there are now many roms / kernels that you can use.
For really fast I prefer the jellybean based roms (see my signature for my current favourite rom).
The downfall is that you don't get HDMI (TV out).
I prefer the Lupus kernel version 3.4, but the only one available on the forums is 3.5.
So you can use the Arc Fusion kernel (link in my signature) - yes, it's good.
If you want to stay on ICS, with full features and decent speed, then try one of these custom roms: -
JJ Hybrid ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717
This works well with the latest ArcKnight kernel.
(Full features, ran with this for a while, and loved it. The only reason I changed was to see how JellyBean works).
XPERIA Ultimate HD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
(I haven't tested this one, but it's new and actively supported)
Remember to do a CWM backup before trying anything - then you don't lose out if you don't like the new rom.
Hotfingers said:
Hi @itsup,
It looks like you have an ICS based rom.
Also looks like you've got an unlocked bootloader.
So there are now many roms / kernels that you can use.
For really fast I prefer the jellybean based roms (see my signature for my current favourite rom).
The downfall is that you don't get HDMI (TV out).
I prefer the Lupus kernel version 3.4, but the only one available on the forums is 3.5.
So you can use the Arc Fusion kernel (link in my signature) - yes, it's good.
If you want to stay on ICS, with full features and decent speed, then try one of these custom roms: -
JJ Hybrid ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537717
This works well with the latest ArcKnight kernel.
(Full features, ran with this for a while, and loved it. The only reason I changed was to see how JellyBean works).
XPERIA Ultimate HD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
(I haven't tested this one, but it's new and actively supported)
Remember to do a CWM backup before trying anything - then you don't lose out if you don't like the new rom.
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Sadly my phone can't unlock the boot loader. What roms are fast that can be installed on a locked boot loader? Thanks for the help!
itsup said:
Sadly my phone can't unlock the boot loader. What roms are fast that can be installed on a locked boot loader? Thanks for the help!
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This also means you can't use a custom kernel...
JJ Hybrid will work on a locked bootloader. You must read the thread to find out more...
sent from my supercharged LT15i using xda app
itsup said:
Sadly my phone can't unlock the boot loader. What roms are fast that can be installed on a locked boot loader? Thanks for the help!
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Jelly sandwich can be installed on a locked bootloader and its really fast
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Hey guys,
For a couple of days, I got my Xperia S. It's very fast and smooth, it feels great.
Before I had the Xperia X8 ;P
At the moment my XS runs on Stock Kernel, Stock ROM, Bootloader is locked and its unrooted.
So, today I played Modern Combat 4 and its runs very well, but sometimes I've got some lags and I was wondering because the Xperia S must be fast enough to runs this game complete smoothly, isn't it?
And now my question is: Is it worth it to flash a custom kernel and custom rom?
Will my Xperia S be faster and for example Modern Combat 4 will be runs smooth?
I often read that Xperia SSpeed Kernel is faster than Stock Kernel and it will overclocking the CPU (safely).
What does this mean "safely overclocking"?
If you overclocking your phone, the processor will be break down faster ... but I want to use this phone a couple of years ...
Because I don't want that my phone bricks or something like that, because I love my XS ...
I hope you understand me, sorry for my bad english ...
greetings from Germany
OneLess said:
Hey guys,
For a couple of days, I got my Xperia S. It's very fast and smooth, it feels great.
Before I had the Xperia X8 ;P
At the moment my XS runs on Stock Kernel, Stock ROM, Bootloader is locked and its unrooted.
So, today I played Modern Combat 4 and its runs very well, but sometimes I've got some lags and I was wondering because the Xperia S must be fast enough to runs this game complete smoothly, isn't it?
And now my question is: Is it worth it to flash a custom kernel and custom rom?
Will my Xperia S be faster and for example Modern Combat 4 will be runs smooth?
I often read that Xperia SSpeed Kernel is faster than Stock Kernel and it will overclocking the CPU (safely).
What does this mean "safely overclocking"?
If you overclocking your phone, the processor will be break down faster ... but I want to use this phone a couple of years ...
Because I don't want that my phone bricks or something like that, because I love my XS ...
I hope you understand me, sorry for my bad english ...
greetings from Germany
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According to me it is worth it. I mess wit the ROMs almost every week, just for fun, but because they are faster as well, however if modern combat 4 does not run smoothly, it must be sony original software, because I use sony stock rom, with modifications (XTX rom) with stock kernel and it works fine. I suggest that you start with the roms what do not require bootoader unlock. According to me it cant go worse. And if you feel the phone still is slow then unlock your bootloader and try custom kernels.
OneLess said:
Hey guys,
For a couple of days, I got my Xperia S. It's very fast and smooth, it feels great.
Before I had the Xperia X8 ;P
At the moment my XS runs on Stock Kernel, Stock ROM, Bootloader is locked and its unrooted.
So, today I played Modern Combat 4 and its runs very well, but sometimes I've got some lags and I was wondering because the Xperia S must be fast enough to runs this game complete smoothly, isn't it?
And now my question is: Is it worth it to flash a custom kernel and custom rom?
Will my Xperia S be faster and for example Modern Combat 4 will be runs smooth?
I often read that Xperia SSpeed Kernel is faster than Stock Kernel and it will overclocking the CPU (safely).
What does this mean "safely overclocking"?
If you overclocking your phone, the processor will be break down faster ... but I want to use this phone a couple of years ...
Because I don't want that my phone bricks or something like that, because I love my XS ...
I hope you understand me, sorry for my bad english ...
greetings from Germany
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I had also X8 unlocked bootloader & then Xperia s.I would suggest you to unlock your bootloader but not for stock ics or other kernel but for jb & their kernels.As far i know sony has given Xperia sl overclocked.So if u dont want to take chance just increase frequency little bit & use governor lagfree.No probs then
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RISHI RAJ said:
I had also X8 unlocked bootloader & then Xperia s.I would suggest you to unlock your bootloader but not for stock ics or other kernel but for jb & their kernels.As far i know sony has given Xperia sl overclocked.So if u dont want to take chance just increase frequency little bit & use governor lagfree.No probs then
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Thank your for your advice.
Can you please tell me, which (jb) Kernel and (jb) ROM is fast enough and battery friendly? Because at the moment I had just seen custom Kernels/ROMs for ICS ...
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OneLess said:
Thank your for your advice.
Can you please tell me, which (jb) Kernel and (jb) ROM is fast enough and battery friendly? Because at the moment I had just seen custom Kernels/ROMs for ICS ...
OL
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Just flash P.A.C rom,flash gaaps.After first boot go into recovery wipe cache & dalvik cache & flash nova kernel 1.32 coz p.a.c has fxp kernel.Its the best combverclock to 1620 mhz lagfree with deadline.
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Hi guys, I'm quite a novice here and my XPlay has been stuck on GB till today. Because many new apps and games are not supported for GB, I gotta upgrade to higher OS.
Any recommendation for stability and lightweight OS?
Hope to have a complete guidance in the upgrading process because I'm not really sure how to upgrade it myself.
Current phone status: Rooted(Via flashtool), but boot loader not unlocked.
Android ver: 2.3.4
Baseband ver: 8x55A-AAABQMAZM-2030280-56
Kernel ver: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Build no: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Thanks in advance
All u need is to unlock bootloader.
Than u need rom as a zip and kernel. Most roms are has its kernel, which can be found in zip file or u can use lupus or turbo kernels.
So when u unlock bootloader, copy zip to sdcard, than flash kernel and when it will be booting use vol buttons to enter recovery (lupus) or boot menu (turbo) and using recovery do format system, data and cache, and flash rom
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Kino Ng said:
Hi guys, I'm quite a novice here and my XPlay has been stuck on GB till today. Because many new apps and games are not supported for GB, I gotta upgrade to higher OS.
Any recommendation for stability and lightweight OS?
Hope to have a complete guidance in the upgrading process because I'm not really sure how to upgrade it myself.
go onto youtbe and search for shadowsniperhuddz he has load of tutorial videos for the xperia play and he also replies to questions awsome dude he is!!
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madscientistdam said:
Kino Ng said:
Hi guys, I'm quite a novice here and my XPlay has been stuck on GB till today. Because many new apps and games are not supported for GB, I gotta upgrade to higher OS.
Any recommendation for stability and lightweight OS?
Hope to have a complete guidance in the upgrading process because I'm not really sure how to upgrade it myself.
go onto youtbe and search for shadowsniperhuddz he has load of tutorial videos for the xperia play and he also replies to questions awsome dude he is!!
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hi, sorry too long never login. Currently is using Xperia Overlay for XPlay Android 4.4.4 Kitkat for stability. Hard to choose as there're too many roms out there but this need to pay though.
https://www.xperiaoverlay.com/xperia_play_purchase.html
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Firstly, I know there is no such thing as a "best ICS rom". But anyone could recommand an ICS rom focused on performance only ?
I don't need the ICS features, really. All I want is being able to download ICS compatible apps (Chrome, Opera, Feedly, etc...) whilst still being able to play emulator and games with good performances (touchpad and gamepad compatibility is compulsory). Thus, all I want is a minimalistic ICS rom.
Could someone please advise me ?
Thanks !
cityhunter62 said:
Firstly, I know there is no such thing as a "best ICS rom". But anyone could recommand an ICS rom focused on performance only ?
I don't need the ICS features, really. All I want is being able to download ICS compatible apps (Chrome, Opera, Feedly, etc...) whilst still being able to play emulator and games with good performances (touchpad and gamepad compatibility is compulsory). Thus, all I want is a minimalistic ICS rom.
Could someone please advise me ?
Thanks !
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It's been long time, but as i recall these stock based ICS ROMs should what are you looking for:
[ROM][GSM][4.0.3][UNLOCKED BL]4.1.H.0.4 - FIXED by johnnzey r4 | FINAL
[ROM] Ice Cream Speed V12
ROM (GSM) --XPlayStation V16 (ICS By Frago)--
and my favorite:
[ROM][ICS][4.0.4][GSM][MOD][PLAY/NeoL] Neo2Play V2.7 - Aroma installer - [15.06.2014]
Or just go to Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S and see other ROMs