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[Q] Help with root and flash galaxy gio with CM9

Hi
Iam a beginner at this but a got an answer on you threat when you posted the samsung galaxy gio mod with cyanogenmod 9.
I followed the link and you explaned how to flash and how to install that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...05&postcount=4
Thanks very much.
But here are my questions, plz answer them all.
1. Whats the difference between flashing and rooting your phone? Do i need to root it before i flash it?
2. How can i erase the mod later if i dont want it anymore. maybe change back to samsung touchwiz?
3. What backup do i have to backup?
Is there any guide for that?
4. Is there any risk of damaging your phone if you root it or flash it? What could happen? And can you restore it to factory settings?
Thanks for the help man, i really appreciate it
Regards SteeL900

SteeL900 said:
Hi
Iam a beginner at this but a got an answer on you threat when you posted the samsung galaxy gio mod with cyanogenmod 9.
I followed the link and you explaned how to flash and how to install that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...05&postcount=4
Thanks very much.
But here are my questions, plz answer them all.
1. Whats the difference between flashing and rooting your phone? Do i need to root it before i flash it?
2. How can i erase the mod later if i dont want it anymore. maybe change back to samsung touchwiz?
3. What backup do i have to backup?
Is there any guide for that?
4. Is there any risk of damaging your phone if you root it or flash it? What could happen? And can you restore it to factory settings?
Thanks for the help man, i really appreciate it
Regards SteeL900
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1. Flashing mean u flash (upgrade or downgrade) ur OS version. Rooting mean u become a superuser for ur phone. If u don't know what is rooting for, u should looking into the forums...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1397120
2. Flash to stock rom and unroot ur phone.
3. On stock rom u can backup using KIES. Or native backup from phone. On custom rom u can used CWM to made nandroid backup. ( look into forums )
4. Yes, a risk always.. but as long u follow the step from, it won't hurt ur phone.
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SteeL900 said:
Hi
Iam a beginner at this but a got an answer on you threat when you posted the samsung galaxy gio mod with cyanogenmod 9.
I followed the link and you explaned how to flash and how to install that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...05&postcount=4
Thanks very much.
But here are my questions, plz answer them all.
1. Whats the difference between flashing and rooting your phone? Do i need to root it before i flash it?
2. How can i erase the mod later if i dont want it anymore. maybe change back to samsung touchwiz?
3. What backup do i have to backup?
Is there any guide for that?
4. Is there any risk of damaging your phone if you root it or flash it? What could happen? And can you restore it to factory settings?
Thanks for the help man, i really appreciate it
Regards SteeL900
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If you are a beginner, I suggest not to flash cm9.
Its in beta
I recommend to use stock first, root it and tweak it.
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wiwid.colgate said:
1. Flashing mean u flash (upgrade or downgrade) ur OS version. Rooting mean u become a superuser for ur phone. If u don't know what is rooting for, u should looking into the forums...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1397120
2. Flash to stock rom and unroot ur phone.
3. On stock rom u can backup using KIES. Or native backup from phone. On custom rom u can used CWM to made nandroid backup. ( look into forums )
4. Yes, a risk always.. but as long u follow the step from, it won't hurt ur phone.
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Should i install CM9 from Rom manager och should i install from the link in my thread??

SteeL900 said:
Should i install CM9 from Rom manager och should i install from the link in my thread??
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Rom manager will brick your phone
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SteeL900 said:
Should i install CM9 from Rom manager och should i install from the link in my thread??
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Never used Rom Manager... it harmfull for Gio....
If u still noob on Gio, start lear from stock rom n tweak...
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wiwid.colgate said:
Never used Rom Manager... it harmfull for Gio....
If u still noob on Gio, start lear from stock rom n tweak...
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Has anyone test this out. seems simple and secure??
Or is it the same way?
Doesent use rom manager
plz respond

SteeL900 said:
Has anyone test this out. seems simple and secure??
Or is it the same way?
Doesent use rom manager
plz respond
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Just dont use it, many people did it and their phone needed to go to service center for repair
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SteeL900 said:
Has anyone test this out. seems simple and secure??
Or is it the same way?
Doesent use rom manager
plz respond
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Don't use it...
Or u have bring ur phone to samsung centre..
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wiwid.colgate said:
Never used Rom Manager... it harmfull for Gio....
If u still noob on Gio, start lear from stock rom n tweak...
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cant post links but go to google and type in:
how to install ICS on samsung galaxy gio
take the secound option and plz read it.
Regards

SteeL900 said:
cant post links but go to google and type in:
how to install ICS on samsung galaxy gio
take the secound option and plz read it.
Regards
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Thanks bro...
I already used CM9 by maclaw
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the tut is for the nightly, be sure to take the newest build wich is beta4

voetbalremco said:
the tut is for the nightly, be sure to take the newest build wich is beta4
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does any of you guys know when the beta 5 is coming out, because my camera, gallery and WIFI doesent work?

SteeL900 said:
does any of you guys know when the beta 5 is coming out, because my camera, gallery and WIFI doesent work?
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No. Look at the bug list.
Camera is a known problem
Gallery should work
Wifi is a fix for it
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SteeL900 said:
does any of you guys know when the beta 5 is coming out, because my camera, gallery and WIFI doesent work?
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Beta5 should be released on weekend according maclaw statement...
Camera working great ( no preview ) wifi worked... see wifi fixed on maclaw post..
For galery, use quicpic... free on google play..
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How to: Install CWM (R800i, droid v 2.3.4)

Phone: Xperia play R800i
Android version: 2.3.4
Rooted: Yes (I have superuser on the phone)
Hey guys!
I'm trying to install:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
By doing this:
Instructions For Locked Bootloader:
1- Download [Firmware] [GSM] R800i 4.0.2.A.0.58 EnhancedV2.
http://www.mediafire.com/?s93d99wisca54es
1b- You can Flash just the Baseband if you allready flashed [Firmware] [GSM] R800i 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced.
http://www.mediafire.com/?etb915kiurleg60
2 - Flash it using Flashtool.
3 - Root it using Flashtool or DooMLoRD Root ToolBox.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1321582
4 - Install ClockWorkMod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1437840
5 - Enter Recovery and Clear Davilk Cache.
6 - Download Gin2JellyBean Rom And Flash it with ClockWorkMod.
7 - Reboot and play for a while.
8 - Reboot a second time and Enjoy!
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(I don't know if I have have locked/unlocked bootloader, just picked one guide.)
So my problem is that I can't get CWM to work. Here's what I did (I have done everything before 4, ie I flashed the nr 1. file then the 1b file):
1- Install X-Parts from android market on my phone
2- Opened it, went to the install tab & pressed "install CWM".
3- Went to tools & clicked reboot.
4- Opened x-parts again & clicked tools, then "reboot to recovery".
5- It just reboots normally!?

There was a problem with the latest version of x parts don't know if they fixed it...try and look for an earlier version

Try pressing volume button when blue LED lights up with a vibration.
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Got it fixed, installed CWM v4

Help
rawstyle said:
Got it fixed, installed CWM v4
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How exactly do you install v4? Because Im on the same step.

Install V5 from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
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UndisputedGuy said:
Install V5 from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
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No, sorry, my issue is that it wont install no led no anything ive tried it mutiple times.

Joeyxc said:
No, sorry, my issue is that it wont install no led no anything ive tried it mutiple times.
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So you're saying that despite installing X-parts, your phone won't boot into recovery?
Which version of X parts did you use? I don't think the ones after version 5 work so it might be worth trying version 5
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UndisputedGuy said:
So you're saying that despite installing X-parts, your phone won't boot into recovery?
Which version of X parts did you use? I don't think the ones after version 5 work so it might be worth trying version 5
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Yes, i used CWM version 5.0.2.7_r2 staock GB recovery and still nothing R800i .58 v2 enhanced just as this tutorial needs.

I don't know what the issue could be. It worked for me and others when using the Version 5 apk from the OP in the above mentioned thread.
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UndisputedGuy said:
I don't know what the issue could be. It worked for me and others when using the Version 5 apk from the OP in the above mentioned thread.
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My bootloader is locked still but this should still work i had it working on my previous stock rom r800at but now it wont work
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Joeyxc said:
My bootloader is locked still but this should still work i had it working on my previous stock rom r800at but now it wont work
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Nvm i finally got it using v5 of the app instead of v7 idk why

[HELP & SUPPORT] Xperia Ultimate HD

Hello everybody,
This Thread is all about Xperia Ultimate HD.
Its made for you to ask your own questions, and I'm going to try my best to anwser them.
Regards,
Jader

jader13254 said:
PLEASE Post all Questions HERE!
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hi jadar
i downloaded this nice rom.
after installing it i noticed that there is no root.
my bootloader is unloacked
what is the problem!!

xhamadeex said:
hi jadar
i downloaded this nice rom.
after installing it i noticed that there is no root.
my bootloader is unloacked
what is the problem!!
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Kernel? Thats a bit Strange?
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Nice rom... undoubtedly FASTEST I hv evr used.
I jst want u to add Titanium backup app + Rom control options (as we have in JJ Hybrid).
Also, does this rom support USB-OTG ??

Normally the usb hotsting function is determined by the kernel you use. The rom can simply have an integrated sys app that allows usb mounting and browsing, though even if not there are many free apps on the market that can do this easily. Doomkernel has the usb otg fucntions and so do some others though still with minor lacks of support like ntfs file systems ect.
by the way jader, what kernel do you reccomend fot usb hosting with ntf support for both usb and sd, also with swap or zram and other common tweaks?

i stuck on Sony Logo i follow the instruction....
3 time i try to install the rom... and it dont work.
any help ;(?

jader13254 said:
Kernel? Thats a bit Strange?
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I used every kernel
Adv stock
Lupus
Now I'm in lupus kernel...
Plz help
I'm waiting
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xhamadeex said:
I used every kernel
Adv stock
Lupus
Now I'm in lupus kernel...
Plz help
I'm waiting
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Also when I install it
There is no luncher
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Launcher Problem solution
xhamadeex said:
Also when I install it
There is no luncher
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same happened to me on my xperia arc. But later I found a SOLUTION in original thread, which worked for me.
1. Open the zip file in your pc
2. Go to System --apps
3. Delete some apps to free memory (I deleted 3D-Camera)
4. Now transfer this edited rom zip file to your sd card and flash in recovery
I hope it ll work ( dnt delete any file about which you are not sure)

xhamadeex said:
I used every kernel
Adv stock
Lupus
Now I'm in lupus kernel...
Plz help
I'm waiting
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xhamadeex said:
Also when I install it
There is no luncher
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Well, just delete some files in /system of the ROM.zip, like 3d cam....
K****iz.gautam said:
same happened to me on my xperia arc. But later I found a SOLUTION in original thread, which worked for me.
1. Open the zip file in your pc
2. Go to System --apps
3. Delete some apps to free memory (I deleted 3D-Camera)
4. Now transfer this edited rom zip file to your sd card and flash in recovery
I hope it ll work ( dnt delete any file about which you are not sure)
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:good:

My question-
Mind replying my pm?
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Ringtone
Plz in next Version, Ringtone Sony Brezze
Thx
PS. :good: ROM

Stuck at logo
After smooth install, I got stuck at the sony logo like others reported before. I cannot access cwm anymore, is there anyway to get it back (since BL is locked)?
Thanks

cestmoi007 said:
After smooth install, I got stuck at the sony logo like others reported before. I cannot access cwm anymore, is there anyway to get it back (since BL is locked)?
Thanks
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Flash original firmware with Flashtool^^

cestmoi007 said:
After smooth install, I got stuck at the sony logo like others reported before. I cannot access cwm anymore, is there anyway to get it back (since BL is locked)?
Thanks
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Did you install the latest firmware and given advanced stock kernel by jader? btw how did u manage to install cmw recovery with a locked BL?
I'm running .587 firmware with jaders advanced stock kernel and everything works fine though i have an unlocked bootloader so everything is easier.
I guess u just have to flash another working rom.....just my opinion

My SIM toolkit seems lost, how can re-install it?

jader13254 said:
Kernel? Thats a bit Strange?
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Yeah, in system/bin there's "su" and symlinking in updater-script is also set properly, so...

hi jan
i have install your ROM
very fast like a new different phone
btw in your ROM
there is pittpatt in system/vendor
what it is ?

Jader, your thread has been closed because of being spammed. So sad (

banking.amateur said:
Jader, your thread has been closed because of being spammed. So sad (
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Thanks to all!
1. Spamming my Thread
2. Don't Give me a single day break... I really can't believe it, no one understands... I posted 1 Day Northing what happens? "i think this rom will be Discountiuned" etc...
3. Just no one understand, C'mon i have school and you just exspect every day post & updates, i'm shortly before stopping all xda work and 100% concentrate on school
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R800X newcomer, general questions

Hi all, I am new to this phone and have unlocked my bootloader, rooted, and installed lupas kernel v6. I have some questions, and have tried to find answers but am coming up empty. 1. My wifi will not connect, if there a fix? 2. I can't download anything with the stock browser, it immediately fails. Fix? 3. Is there A good daemon to control over clocking? 4. Any opinions on which room to install? I'm currently on 2.3.3 stock. Thank you so much, I am no noob but new to this phone and look forward to being an active part of this community.
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jeremytn86 said:
Hi all, I am new to this phone and have unlocked my bootloader, rooted, and installed lupas kernel v6. I have some questions, and have tried to find answers but am coming up empty. 1. My wifi will not connect, if there a fix? 2. I can't download anything with the stock browser, it immediately fails. Fix? 3. Is there A good daemon to control over clocking? 4. Any opinions on which room to install? I'm currently on 2.3.3 stock. Thank you so much, I am no noob but new to this phone and look forward to being an active part of this community.
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There aren't many gb roms for r800x they are all stock based but if you want ics or jb I would recommend cm9 for ics or slim bean or pac rom for jb. A gooz stock based gb rom is gin2 blur but id wait till the 22nd for that one because there will be a new update
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abdel12345 said:
There aren't many gb roms for r800x they are all stock based but if you want ics or jb I would recommend cm9 for ics or slim bean or pac rom for jb. A gooz stock based gb rom is gin2 blur but id wait till the 22nd for that one because there will be a new update
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Yeah I tried that, had the same problems though, and also every time I rebooted my user installed apps would start disappearing, leads me to think some of my problems must be kernel related. I want a gingerbread one, hows cm7? Does ask the gaming stuff asstill work with it?
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jeremytn86 said:
Hi all, I am new to this phone and have unlocked my bootloader, rooted, and installed lupas kernel v6. I have some questions, and have tried to find answers but am coming up empty. 1. My wifi will not connect, if there a fix? 2. I can't download anything with the stock browser, it immediately fails. Fix? 3. Is there A good daemon to control over clocking? 4. Any opinions on which room to install? I'm currently on 2.3.3 stock. Thank you so much, I am no noob but new to this phone and look forward to being an active part of this community.
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hi there, first of all is this the version you are using LuPuSv6-GB-LiNaRo.img? because if so the wifi modules should be built in already, it also has a zip file that you can flash on the original post that will fix the wifi issue if not fixed i suggest go back to his original post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849536 and start from scratch. on rom to install if you want gaming theres jokawild and auroraplay if you want eye candy ui and pure smoothness theres gin2jellybean, there are also other good roms some for ics.. hope this helps a bit

jeremytn86 said:
Yeah I tried that, had the same problems though, and also every time I rebooted my user installed apps would start disappearing, leads me to think some of my problems must be kernel related. I want a gingerbread one, hows cm7? Does ask the gaming stuff asstill work with it?
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Cm7 doesn't support touchpads. So you should flash lupus gb/ics its newer than lupus v6 and after flashing.make sure you wipe everything before installing new rom. But for gb id recommend gin2blur or uk rom but I prefer gin2blur. Its razr themed but.if you search ATTACKS themes you can flash whatever one you want because they're all smooth and for r800x
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fritzbored said:
hi there, first of all is this the version you are using LuPuSv6-GB-LiNaRo.img? because if so the wifi modules should be built in already, it also has a zip file that you can flash on the original post that will fix the wifi issue if not fixed i suggest go back to his original post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849536 and start from scratch. on rom to install if you want gaming theres jokawild and auroraplay if you want eye candy ui and pure smoothness theres gin2jellybean, there are also other good roms some for ics.. hope this helps a bit
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Yes they'd the one but I don't remember sting anything about wifi fix in the op but I'll look again, I'll look up those roms that were mentioned, sorry this is all new to me, I'm used to htc and being able to wipe system and install a kernel from recovery and not have to worry about bands and recovery and such, thanks for the help? What about the download issue with the stock browser?
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abdel12345 said:
Cm7 doesn't support touchpads. So you should flash lupus gb/ics its newer than lupus v6 and after flashing.make sure you wipe everything before installing new rom. But for gb id recommend gin2blur or uk rom but I prefer gin2blur. Its razr themed but.if you search ATTACKS themes you can flash whatever one you want because they're all smooth and for r800x
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Thanks for the info and suggestions
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Just flashed the wifi fix, just hangs at obtaining ip address still, sucks...
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jeremytn86 said:
Just flashed the wifi fix, just hangs at obtaining ip address still, sucks...
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Try using doomkernel I'm using it now and the wifi works fine. Also don't forget to wipe everything after flashing a new kernel that might be the problem.
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abdel12345 said:
Try using doomkernel I'm using it now and the wifi works fine. Also don't forget to wipe everything after flashing a new kernel that might be the problem.
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That was probably it, and by wipe e every thing, you mean data, cache, and dalvik? Does wiping data remove recovery? And I need to do this AFTER I flash the kernel and not BEFORE?
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jeremytn86 said:
That was probably it, and by wipe e every thing, you mean data, cache, and dalvik? Does wiping data remove recovery? And I need to do this AFTER I flash the kernel and not BEFORE?
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Yes, and do it after flashing kernel because system partition sizes are different for each.kernel. and Wiping data does not remove recovery because its built in the kernel.
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abdel12345 said:
Yes, and do it after flashing kernel because system partition sizes are different for each.kernel. and Wiping data does not remove recovery because its built in the kernel.
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There is no wipe system option, that's a no no on this phone right?
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jeremytn86 said:
There is no wipe system option, that's a no no on this phone right?
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Wipe system is under mounts and storage. It says format system. But you don't need to do that.
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abdel12345 said:
Wipe system is under mounts and storage. It says format system. But you don't need to do that.
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Thanks again for all the help buddy,
I know how it is to answer question after question, I'll have access to a computer again soon and I'm gonna pull all files and dig and try to build some stuff for this, sony has released full source have they not?
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jeremytn86 said:
Thanks again for all the help buddy,
I know how it is to answer question after question, I'll have access to a computer again soon and I'm gonna pull all files and dig and try to build some stuff for this, sony has released full source have they not?
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Your welcome and yep sony has released all the source. It'd be nice to see some more developers for the r800x of xperia play.
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im in need of some help
abdel12345 said:
Your welcome and yep sony has released all the source. It'd be nice to see some more developers for the r800x of xperia play.
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i have just purchased an xperia play r800x from my local retail, my carrier is Appalachian Wireless, not verizon, my phone is stuck on 2.3.3, and i really want to update to ICS but im really not sure what to do, i paid the $15 fee to get my bootloader unlocked from alejandrissimo, nice guy i might add, and im really needing some guidance on were to go now, any help would be awesome, and im sorry to jump this thread but i really didnt think the forums wanted 3 or 4 post of noob questions like mine, i dont want to mess my phone up and i dont have insurance on it, thanks in advance

First you need to download the fastboot files from sonys website. Then find an ics kernel for play. Id recommend lupus. Then download an ics rom and put it on your sd card. Next put the kernel in the fastboot folder and shut down your phone and plug it in while holding the search button. Next type in the command for flashing the kernel in a command window (not sure what it is off the top of my head search in one of the kernel threads. Then unplug your phone and enter recovery.by powering on and pressing volume down. Choose install and pick the rom from your sd card. For more detailed instructions search how to flash rom ls and kernels. There are plenty of guides.
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abdel12345 said:
First you need to download the fastboot files from sonys website. Then find an ics kernel for play. Id recommend lupus. Then download an ics rom and put it on your sd card. Next put the kernel in the fastboot folder and shut down your phone and plug it in while holding the search button. Next type in the command for flashing the kernel in a command window (not sure what it is off the top of my head search in one of the kernel threads. Then unplug your phone and enter recovery.by powering on and pressing volume down. Choose install and pick the rom from your sd card. For more detailed instructions search how to flash rom ls and kernels. There are plenty of guides.
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ok i have flashed the lupus kernel with ICS, i then tried to install CM9 and it error 7's on me, im not sure what CDMA roms i can use with this kernel? would you please give me a hint as to what roms i should be looking for ? i used cyogenmod on a nook color a while back and my wife loves it, so i thought i would give 9 a shot on my PLAY lol

lilkuz2005 said:
ok i have flashed the lupus kernel with ICS, i then tried to install CM9 and it error 7's on me, im not sure what CDMA roms i can use with this kernel? would you please give me a hint as to what roms i should be looking for ? i used cyogenmod on a nook color a while back and my wife loves it, so i thought i would give 9 a shot on my PLAY lol
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Download cm9.1 from cyangon mods official website. Then try installing it using lupus jelly bean kernel. It has a setting for aosp ICS and should work for cm9. But if you want to play games on your play you should stick to GB ROMs because they are smoother than on ICS.
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[Q] What is better?

Hi,
I hawe rooted my Play and want to install a custom NXT ROM. My question is : Is it better to go for the Light or regular version?
I'm using my phone mostly for gaming.
Thanks

I would recommend you try gin2jellybean it is super fast and stable and I got a geekbench score faster than a iphone 4s but regular version on nxt is better
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Ok,thank you,will try.
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Benchmarks dont percieve true scores, try gin2jb and play the first 2 lvls of mc4 and monitor lag, then try a rom without adrenobooster and monitor lag,
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Hey there,
I should give Xelite gamer a try
That ROM is absolutely great for gaming!
But maybe you should wait for the 1.3 update, cause that fixes and improves a lot of stuff!
Als thank you @Pizza_Dox for that ROM, its amazing
Btw, Sorry for my english

xplay_gamerrr said:
Hey there,
I should give Xelite gamer a try
That ROM is absolutely great for gaming!
But maybe you should wait for the 1.3 update, cause that fixes and improves a lot of stuff!
Als thank you @Pizza_Dox for that ROM, its amazing
Btw, Sorry for my english
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Give it a go,
Also the 1.3 update is already out (u reminded me to re-title the rom thread,xD)

Pizza_Dox said:
Give it a go,
Also the 1.3 update is already out (u reminded me to re-title the rom thread,xD)
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How do I install it with locked bootloader. I can't find the instructions.

Dowbload cwm auto installer from internet and when it is installed enter recovery then press wipe system then press install zip from sd card and select the zip file you downloaded and when it is done press reboot system now and if you get a mesaage about recovery press yes
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Just follow the gin2jb one but flash my rom,
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