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
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I want to do my own repacked CWM kernels based on the Samsung ICS releases. Can anybody point me in the right direction?
No one has any pointers?
There is a thread in the Dev section for compiling a kernel, maybe there is help in there.
What is the fastest ROM? Plus the kernel to go with it? And maybe not stock so I can install supercharge easily? Please provide links, thanks in advance!
GB roms are probably 'fastest' at the moment, probably the fastest is cm7, it's kernel is in the download zip. I found arconium and SE tweaked at least as good, and there are several others which also use doom's kernel. I'm running cm9 just now, links are in the signature. To be honest it's better to try roms yourself as the difference can be nothing more than theming.
Hey folks,
I've been looking to overclock my Xperia Arc (runnin ICS 4.0.4, build: 4.1.B.0.587) and I'm quite the noob at this so I'm looking for answers and advice. From what I gather, I need to install a kernel and I hear there are many options. One of the most popular one seem to be DooMKernel. I'm thinking about using that and I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520654
Now, my question is, is that the most updated thread? Is there a newer updated DooMKernel lying around (that is newer than v5)? It's fairly difficult to navigate the forums and so I have a hard time finding all the right posts.
My next question is, if I were to install CyanogenMod, does it install a new kernel that allows me to overclock or is OS separate from the kernel?
And also, feel free to recommend me any other kernels. Are they all pretty much the same or do some of them have particular enhancements?
Thanks in advance!
barom138 said:
Hey folks,
I've been looking to overclock my Xperia Arc (runnin ICS 4.0.4, build: 4.1.B.0.587) and I'm quite the noob at this so I'm looking for answers and advice. From what I gather, I need to install a kernel and I hear there are many options. One of the most popular one seem to be DooMKernel. I'm thinking about using that and I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520654
Now, my question is, is that the most updated thread? Is there a newer updated DooMKernel lying around (that is newer than v5)? It's fairly difficult to navigate the forums and so I have a hard time finding all the right posts.
My next question is, if I were to install CyanogenMod, does it install a new kernel that allows me to overclock or is OS separate from the kernel?
And also, feel free to recommend me any other kernels. Are they all pretty much the same or do some of them have particular enhancements?
Thanks in advance!
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1. The Doomkernel you linked have problem with some battery drainage, thanks to not using newest kernel sources (if I remember correctly?) and also that Doomlord haven't updated it at a long time so. Look for some other kernels before that one becomes stable enough!
2. The Cyanogenmod ROM requires it own specially developed kernel which can be found in the zip package of each initial release (CM7 - CM9 - CM10) and it have to be flashed through Fastboot before you are flashing the ROM in recovery. Follow instructions on Cyanogenmod homepage for each installation on your prefered device for more info!
3. If you're on Gingerbread, use Doomlord v22, for some amazing performance / battery and a lot of functions (underclocking, undervolting and some other stuff).
If you're on ICS, use latest Lupus kernel (version 8) - that kernel is a beast in every way and you'll definitely like it, it's stable enough to satisfy even you!
It's some difference between the kernels in speed, stability and performance / smoothness / battery life / functions, yes. You have to check them out yourself to find your own favourite.
Hope my answers helped you!
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Fusion, arc knight ,doomkernel
Fusion kernel can be used with cm or aokp
arc knight and doomkernel for stock roms
jass619 said:
Fusion kernel can be used with cm or aokp
arc knight and doomkernel for stock roms
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Arcknight isn't smooth at all, and Doomlord kernel ICS got battery problem thanks to using Beta sources...
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Destroyedbeauty said:
1. The Doomkernel you linked have problem with some battery drainage, thanks to not using newest kernel sources (if I remember correctly?) and also that Doomlord haven't updated it at a long time so. Look for some other kernels before that one becomes stable enough!
2. The Cyanogenmod ROM requires it own specially developed kernel which can be found in the zip package of each initial release (CM7 - CM9 - CM10) and it have to be flashed through Fastboot before you are flashing the ROM in recovery. Follow instructions on Cyanogenmod homepage for each installation on your prefered device for more info!
3. If you're on Gingerbread, use Doomlord v22, for some amazing performance / battery and a lot of functions (underclocking, undervolting and some other stuff).
If you're on ICS, use latest Lupus kernel (version 8) - that kernel is a beast in every way and you'll definitely like it, it's stable enough to satisfy even you!
It's some difference between the kernels in speed, stability and performance / smoothness / battery life / functions, yes. You have to check them out yourself to find your own favourite.
Hope my answers helped you!
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Awesome response, very helpful. Just one more question, do the CyanogenMod kernels have overclocking capabilities? Thanks for the reply, much appreciated!
barom138 said:
Awesome response, very helpful. Just one more question, do the CyanogenMod kernels have overclocking capabilities? Thanks for the reply, much appreciated!
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Yup, CM kernels was created with overclocking and extended performance in mind, hence why Cyanogenmod ROMs are known with expanding the possibilities to some crazy ass performance and level boost (I have only tried CM7 and using it was like driving an Ferrari at 220 km/hour, later versions should be equal in their own specific ways).
Hope you got some useful answer on your question, dude!
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I can recommend Sega Rush v3 kernel to use with your currrent or any .587 based custom rom, it can if you so wished be used up to 2ghz,( as could Doomlords V5 ), but be warned and advised to tread carefull with overclocking as you can cause permanent heat damage to, and even kill your phone if you overcook it.
I think the links to Doomlords v5 are down at the moment he is not active with it, so you may struggle to find doomkernel v5 to download, however if you look to the credits in the latest release of Sega v3, you will see him mentioned, take that as a good omen.
PS there are plenty of kernels to choose from, but I would say try to use one that is currently under active development, so that any upgrades / improvements are kept constant.
I can't comment on Cyanogenmods never tried any, but they seem popular enough, and look pretty well supported.You really are spoilt for choice, have fun
Im going back to 2.3.3 as i never used it and heard that there is more ram for user.
However I would like to have possibility to OC, so am looking for this kernel.
I found one using google, but cant go past recovery - it automatically goes into it.
Anyone still has copy of this kernel?
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Im going back to 2.3.3 as i never used it and heard that there is more ram for user.
However I would like to have possibility to OC, so am looking for this kernel.
I found one using google, but cant go past recovery - it automatically goes into it.
Anyone still has copy of this kernel?
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DooMKernel [Rel:v03] is for Android ICS. If you want to use Android GB(2.3), you will need DooMKernel [Rel:v14].
If you don't mind Flashing it via Flash Mode, you can download it from here:
[R800][Depository]FTF Kernels for the Xperia Play
v14 is for 2.3.4, and there was v13, v12,v11..v03,v02 and v01 before and im looking for very old one (uploaded by doom 20.09.2011).
I wont to use 2.3.3 stock rom as it has 384mb of ram for user and .42/.62/.69/.79 have at least 20mb less
Kernel im looking for is mentioned in #3 post in thread u mentioned firstly, but link to download doesnt work anymore
Yes, there is v03 for ics beta to, but i dont like ics performance.
ch3mn3y said:
v14 is for 2.3.4, and there was v13, v12,v11..v03,v02 and v01 before and im looking for very old one (uploaded by doom 20.09.2011).
I wont to use 2.3.3 stock rom as it has 384mb of ram for user and .42/.62/.69/.79 have at least 20mb less
Kernel im looking for is mentioned in #3 post in thread u mentioned firstly, but link to download doesnt work anymore
Yes, there is v03 for ics beta to, but i dont like ics performance.
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I have v01 if that helps. ZIP file I have is "doomlord.zip" and contains "PLAY-CDMA-DooMKernel-v01-working-high-boot-2.3.3.img" and "PLAY-CDMA-DooMKernel-v01-modules_CWM.zip".
Thanks but its for r800x and i have r800i so i wont be able to use mobile network if i flash it
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