Hello,
Today i'll switch from Desire S to Arc. Now I don't want to set up the phone and later on root it. I'll just do it all tonight.
I saw lots of guides and probably I will manage to do it.
In the Desire S Rom sphere it was pretty clear which Rom to choose. GB -> Endymion ICS-> no one really yet.
I rather want a stable and fast Rom instead of ICS for all matters. I don't know the Sony interface yet, do I miss something if I flash AOKP? I just hate launcher redraws..
Any advice, including Kernel, because I would like to overclock.
And please tell me what's the best order to do it. Baseband-Bootloader-Root-Flash.
I know how to flash Kernels, but why and how do you flash Wifi modules?
THANK YOU
Tapa2 desire s
Edit: I'm on a Mac with SDK, do I need windows? I have it but if someone knows how to do it with mac I would appreciate it..
Hey, I recommend Arconium ICS 4.0 with ArcKnight Kernel RC_3.1. Its the most smooth combination I have found. There will be a new kernel out by doomlord pretty soon which should be really good also. I usually flash the baseband with flashtool, then flash the kernel with flashtool, and finally install rom. Also you install the wifi modules through recovery.
Ok, thank you. I was looking at the mooded rom..
Tapa2 desire s
I actually tried it lastnight, it is slower than Arconium. I switched back this morning.
u seriously need to try the Arconium ICS..its very good and well tweaked stock ROM
if you want to overclock then try ArcKnight or XArc..both are good...but if you dont want to overclock and want to have better battery life then stock kernel is the best..
you can flash wifi modules through recovery..
best order is
-Unlock bootloader
-Flash kernel
-Flash baseband
-Flash ROM
-Flash wifi modules if needed
-Enjoy
Well flashtool(software which is used to flash kernel,baseband) is made for windows. I never cared to look for an alternative for Mac.ask any developers if there is any.
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Hey guys,
New to Installing Custom Kernels/ROMS onto the Xperia Play but not new to flashing in general. So I do have a few questions.
As I have an Unlocked bootloader which I have of course unlocked I am looking for CWM and a Good ROM to use. So my questions are as follows
1. Where can I get hold of the latest and fully functional CWM for the Play ? I heard Doomlord has a Touch screen version ?
2. What ROM would you reccomend for performance but full functionality ? I am personally looking more so towards Doomlords work. I am looking for a ROM to tide me over until the Custom ICS Roms are at a more stable point. I would though want a ROM that does not force an Overclock, I currently want to stay at stock CPU.
I already have the latest Flashtool Oh and I have the R800i
I look forward to your guys response, I love the Play and love the Play section on XDA, Really active!
I think since you are so keen towards the ICS thingy...hence DarkForest ROM by KeiranFTW- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388166 will be suitable for you..(check for the screens on the 2nd page)
As for CWM for your unlocked bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390771 (though it says for locked bootloaders, but since its based on just flashing it, hence should suffice)
for rest of the tweaks & other modifications http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129 thanks to Logseman
cheers!
Thanks I will take a look at them, I was keen also on Darklords ROM here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176502
But I just need to find out if its a Pre OC ROM or if I set the OC later as I would prefer to flash a Stock CPU rom to avoid damaging my phone.
Just get SetCPU, then you can change the overclock yourself, i.e. return it to stock settings if a custom ROM has changed it
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
help me guys.. I dont know what to do now with my r800i fw 4.0.2.A.0.42.
I bought it yesterday and i rooted it already with unlockroot.exe.. I dont know what to do next..
First of all, what do you want?
Change the kernel, rom?
uhhm.. I want all the best possible customization that is perfect for my phone.. i want to have custom rom that contains all tweaks like overclocked, removed unneeded build-in apps where seen packed in stock roms, Sony Mobile Bravia Engine, Clear Audio, amazing UI, etc..
I dont have any idea about that kernel and CMW thing, and what it can do in phone...
In order to do the best customization, first of all you need to unlock the phone bootloader to change the kernel, this will make you able to do things like overclock. Then, search in Xperia Play Development forum a rom that has everything that you need and flash it =)
so i must unlock the bootloader first and change the kernel, then flash my preferred custom rom?
What about cmw?
Are there sacrifices in gaming performance when any of those things above were installed?
If you falsh a kernel like DoomKernel, CWM it's included
Nop, the gamming performance gets increased , the only "disadvantage" in gamming is when you flash an ICS Rom, most of games don't work on ICS (or work bad) and only one rom has full touchpad support
thanks so much bro!
Now i am enlightened a bit..
You're welcome
Ask again if you need something
Hi guys.
I want to change my rom and kernel but don't know witch one to choose.
I prefer JJ or KA for the ics looks.
I'm now on stock ics 4.0.4.
And when flashing one of those roms, do i have to change my kernel or is the stock 2.6.32.9-perf good enough?
And what to flash first? The rom or the kernel?
Thanks :good:
Hello,
I used JJs from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673489
I'm on stock.
Very pleased with the speed, using stock kernel too.
Andy
JJ probably, and flash the kernel first
OF COURSE JJ"s ROM . is THE BEST
the basic point is flashing any kernel, the going into recovery and then installing any rom....and as far as the question is concerned, i prefer ka21 over jj's hybrid..i have tried almost every rom available on this forum for arc and arc s. although i love cm9 it consumes a lot of battery. while ka21 gives me as low as .2% battery loss per hour. that is, in standby mode with wifi off, gps off and data off, 500 hours...theoratically. i really love this rom although i have made my own changes ...
Hi All,
My Xperia Arc ( LT15i) is super slow.
Its much slower than my old HTC Desire.
I have done a Factory reset and a fresh update but still slow.
I am on Android 4.0.4 and using stock Rom build 4.1.B.0.587
Please advise any workaround.
If nothing, I'll try to root it and install AOSP Jelly bean rom.
I do not care if I have Jellybean or ICS, I just want the phone to be fast.
Does the custom roms really make a big difference ?
Thanks .
There are many custom roms for xperia arc/s which are faster than ICS and GB.
They are stable/alpha/beta roms. That is your wish to decide to install which ROM.
Look at the following thread - complete guide about kernel/roms/root/guides........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
Hit "Thanks" if anyone helped you.:good:
Xperia Arc LT15i
Rooted/Bootloader Unlocked
Running Jelly Bean - FXP139/CM10
I've tried Milans ICS, it's quite fast.
timescape ui is really laggy. do vanilla android like cm9/10 or aokp will do
cm9 --- interactive governer, overclock to 1.6ghz through settings -do not use task killers, they are pointless and eats some resource away even if they do get the job done
yes 1.6ghz is safe, i have this setting for a while
although cm9/10, aokp kernel drain a more battery than stock firmware
abhayks said:
Hi All,
My Xperia Arc ( LT15i) is super slow.
Its much slower than my old HTC Desire.
I have done a Factory reset and a fresh update but still slow.
I am on Android 4.0.4 and using stock Rom build 4.1.B.0.587
Please advise any workaround.
If nothing, I'll try to root it and install AOSP Jelly bean rom.
I do not care if I have Jellybean or ICS, I just want the phone to be fast.
Does the custom roms really make a big difference ?
Thanks .
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The custom JB roms are really fast compared to ICS.
I've also got a LT15i; here's a quick overview of the steps needed to get JB on your phone.
unlock the bootloader (there's an official sony website to talk you through this)
flash a decent baseband (use this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688049).
Flash a rom of your choice - I suggest the latest AOKP from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859518
Things you have to know: -
How to get flashtool installed on your computer, and your computer connected to your phone.
unlocking your bootloader loses your DRM.
So my advice is read up on the stuff you need to know (if you haven't found out all this stuff already).
Then backup your SD card to your computer.
Then do the steps (1-3) to get the latest AOKP rom. This rom is officially in testing, but it is stable and fast.
Good luck.
P.S. I'm using Baseband 77, but most people recommend baseband 72.
I'm using Lupus kernel, but you should start with the kernel included in the AOKP rom.
After you are comfortable with CWM backups, you can experiment a bit more without worrying too much about data loss.
(more good luck )
bruce16878 said:
I've tried Milans ICS, it's quite fast.
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I don't think so my friend...
I have switched from cm10 to Milan ICS for 2 day and i am dissapointed
I change because i want to use a stable rom and every functions r working great
But my decision is wrong, stock ics is the most stable but i can't play any games without lag :banghead: Ram is low and it very annoying
P/s: i miss my cm10
Hit thank button if i helped u
CM 10 with Lupus Kernel and besttt fix is rock solid.
Fast, stable (no random reboots) and everything works.
And u dont need 1,6 Ghz. 1 Ghz is enough on CM 10.
Go to arconium gb rom
Possible to root without unlocking bootloader
Thanks all for such nice advise.
I am not new to rooting, had a rooted HTC Desire for 3 years
Though, I do not want to miss on the DRM ( if it has any use ).
Is it possible to root without unlocking bootloader ?
I think it is but would be great if you nice people can advise me of the advantages and disadvantages of rooting without unlocking.
I would go with CM or AOKP.
Edit: As mentioned by ironlady, does AOKP/CM drain more battery than stock ?
Why ? I would assume that with all the extras of the stock, more batter should be consumed.
AOKP/CM are almost nearing AOSP and are no frills, why they drain more battery ?
This was my observation with HTC Desire. The HTC Sense based roms always consumed more battery than AOSP.
Thanks again.
Abhay
abhayks said:
Thanks all for such nice advise.
I am not new to rooting, had a rooted HTC Desire for 3 years
Though, I do not want to miss on the DRM ( if it has any use ).
Is it possible to root without unlocking bootloader ?
I think it is but would be great if you nice people can advise me of the advantages and disadvantages of rooting without unlocking.
I would go with CM or AOKP.
Edit: As mentioned by ironlady, does AOKP/CM drain more battery than stock ?
Why ? I would assume that with all the extras of the stock, more batter should be consumed.
AOKP/CM are almost nearing AOSP and are no frills, why they drain more battery ?
This was my observation with HTC Desire. The HTC Sense based roms always consumed more battery than AOSP.
Thanks again.
Abhay
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Well, I don't know what DRM is for - something about "digital media rights"
(It hasn't affected playback of movies or sounds on my phone.).
It is possible to root without unlocking bootloader, but then you can't have an AOKP/CM rom.
You need the unlocked bootloader to flash the custom kernel required by these roms.
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Flashing a kernel requires running "flashtool" from a computer. before flashing the kernel you must copy the rom to your phone's SD card.
After you flash the kernel, boot the phone and press the "volume down" button when the buttons light up.
This gets you into CWM recovery where you can flash the rom
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I'm pretty sure that the battery drain depends on how you set up the kernel. If you over-clock, then more battery drain. If you under-clock then better battery life.
After all of this two more points of advice: -
If you try CM10, then use the Lupus kernel, and instructions posted by "besttt" to set up your phone nicely. This is a more tricky install.
If you try AOKP, then install it normally as described in the 1st post of the thread
(the custom kernel is a file called "boot.img" in the rom. You need to extract the file, and flash it with flashtool when you're ready to install the rom).
This is an easier install.
Enjoy
edit: nvm delete thread.
JellyBean isn't fully stable on our DHD/I4G just yet. There are always going to be some issues because HTC didn't give us a full 3.0 kernel for ICS. That could be the reason you are experiencing some lag. Kernels could also help you, try the KangBang performance kernel, although the kernel is leaning towards performance, so it could cause instability
I bought the xda app. Problem?
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I can't link to the kernel (cause I'm lazy and on the xda app). But when you install a kernel wipe your cache and Dalvik Cache and then flash. That's the proper way of flashing a kernel
I bought the xda app. Problem?
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sullyy94 said:
Hey thanks for the reply, yeah i successfully installed the stable and performance kernel from this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931386
But the gaming performance still lags compared to 2.3.5. I guess its due to not being fully stable yet.
I had an idea, what if i flash the stock 2.3.5 kernel? Would i get stock performance back or not?
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You'll ruin your phone. A 2.3.X kernel I'd meant for that specific version of Android. If you mix versions (e.g. a Gingerbread kernel with a Jelly Bean ROM) you'll most likely get bootloops and your phone. At worst you'll brick your phone. Don't ever mix kernel versions. Also don't flash a Sense kernel on a AOSP/AOKP/CyanogenMod based ROM (or vice versa), you'll also have a phone that won't boot.
I bought the xda app. Problem?
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sullyy94 said:
Hey, thanks for the reply. Yeah I was guessing it had something to do with the kernel. I tried a kernel yesterday not sure which one it was from memory, but when I put the kernel zip onto the phone and installed it through recovery it said install complete. But when I rebooted the phone it gets stuck on a black screen. I can't do anything else unless I take the battery out. I was wondering if anyone can give me a link to the kangbang kernel and instructions in how to install properly if the recovery mode isn't the right way, even though it said kernel updated successfuly. Thanks!
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The only compatible alternative kernel for JB is the KangBang (at least that i know of). If you flashed another one, that might be why it booted to a black screen.
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