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[Q] What kernel or ROM works for my Xperia Play?

Hi everyone, I have a Xperia Play R800a
Firmware: Stock SE 4.0.2.A.0.42
Im from Costa Rica and in my country I use CDMA(3G) & GSM
I have unlocked the bootloader, so I want to install some Kernel or ROM.
Which Kernel or ROM can advise me?
I dont want to make a change and screw my device haha cuz I dont have money to buy another =P
Thanks.

Any rom/kernel for the r800a/at/i gsm xperia play.
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Spectre51 said:
Any rom/kernel for the r800a/at/i gsm xperia play.
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Really? Nothing happens if I install something build from R800i or any other model?
And the GSM at the begin of the posts, dont gonna leave me without CDMA?
Thanks!

I don't think it matters. I used to have a stock r800at but I installed TrueAncestor v. 1.4b and it changed it to an r800i. I haven't seen any problems in the month I've used it!

Falsh the enhanced version of stock rom .58 and after flashing your r800a will become r800i. Then flash doom kernel through fastboot. Then search for any gingerbread rom and flash through CWM. Thats all.
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Yep, they work perfectly in Latin America, just make sure to do a nandroid (full backup) and you should be fine, then you can test every ROM out there with a backup to rely on and roll back if necessary.

[Q] can anybody port this gsm rom to cdma?

like the title says could anybody port this rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368 ) to work on cdma?

thirday95 said:
like the title says could anybody port this rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368 ) to work on cdma?
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Let me put this way if a R800x developer wanted to ported that rom they would've done it already. There are no R800x developers to begin with.

If you were to flash the Xperia S ICS theme over cola6 ROM I believe you'd get a similar effect. Or use the UK ROM sans bloatware. Cola is very light and just as themeable as any other stock ROM, so I'd suggest that
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The only thing that pisses me off to no end is that the nxt music player doesn't work on gingerbread!:banghead:
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chick3n564 said:
The only thing that pisses me off to no end is that the nxt music player doesn't work on gingerbread!:banghead:
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For me the nxt music player can be replaced by a third party app from the googleplay store. I want a working wifi 2.3.3 kernel. :crying:

There's a tool somewhere for this if I find it I'll post a link but if you don't care about radios it will strip the radios from the rom after flash and the phone should boot.
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thirday95 said:
like the title says could anybody port this rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368 ) to work on cdma?
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Well right now i am working on an xperia s/ nxt rom. But in the mean time check out this rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973937)

[Q] Problem on download: ICS for locked bootloaders

Hi
Im trying to follow this procedure
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762372
but i cant download it
http://www.mediafire.com/?vnsmizdv5d1qyo0,wcyd41cpixh68ua
whats wrong?
thanks!

Yup you can't download basicly because the servers for that file were flooded and now only premium users can download it
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[q] ics rom removal

Hi, i recently installed a the ICS stock rom, stock kernal and stock wifi modules or whatever its called.
but i want to remove everything and get the phone back to its original state on gingerbread. was just wondering how i go about doing this?
P.s i bought some new headphones, which dont work, ive read about an adapter i can buy, but will going back to gingerbread help with this?
thanks !

Just flash a FTF stock ROM
http://www.4shared.com/rar/t1c40Hsm/R800i_402A062__1253-4437_.html
Using flashtool, this will put you on stock GB!

iRhyiku said:
Just flash a FTF stock ROM
http://www.4shared.com/rar/t1c40Hsm/R800i_402A062__1253-4437_.html
Using flashtool, this will put you on stock GB!
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Okay cool, i'll try that asap! thanks!

CurtyB2212 said:
Okay cool, i'll try that asap! thanks!
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Make sure your phone is a r800i though
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Yeah it is, gona flash it in a bit
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iRhyiku said:
Just flash a FTF stock ROM
http://www.4shared.com/rar/t1c40Hsm/R800i_402A062__1253-4437_.html
Using flashtool, this will put you on stock GB!
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ive flashed it and im back to the old lay out, but now i dont see the superuser app, and also i cant uninstall many of the apps, including facebook.
whats happened??
if someone can recommend a GOOD ICS rom, i'll be glad to try it, i went back to GB beacuse of too many problems with the ICS STOCK

CurtyB2212 said:
ive flashed it and im back to the old lay out, but now i dont see the superuser app, and also i cant uninstall many of the apps, including facebook.
whats happened??
if someone can recommend a GOOD ICS rom, i'll be glad to try it, i went back to GB beacuse of too many problems with the ICS STOCK
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that flash took you completly back to stock so no more root access and all the bloatware has been added...is the flash to android 2.3.3 or 2.3.4????

crazymonkey05 said:
that flash took you completly back to stock so no more root access and all the bloatware has been added...is the flash to android 2.3.3 or 2.3.4????
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ohhhh jheez, so i have to root it again, what about my bootloader? and it says 2.3.4, why's that?

CurtyB2212 said:
ohhhh jheez, so i have to root it again, what about my bootloader? and it says 2.3.4, why's that?
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Well I ask this because 2.3.4 is unrootable unless you flash a pre-rooted kernel so if your BL is unlocked then flash a pre-rooted kernel and install CWM recovery then install your prefered ICS ROM or I would suggest JB then flash their kernel and you should be good
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Okay thanks for your help, any chance you can hook me up with the best rom and kernels to download?
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Ehh im using the ROM in my SIG and lupus kernel and they run beautifully
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Sorry which Rom are you using and what is Sig?
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Sig is his signature.... Look under his comment it says ROM slimbeam v3 and the kernel he is using

Ooh, sorry my bad, thanks
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I dont understand why u say "i'm using STOCK ICS"... what is STOCK ICS? Since Xperia Play never had an OFFICIAL STOCK ICS.
Anyway if u are having problem, probably u have Markphyton rom.
Advice: if u want a perfect ICS rom stable with 100% touchpad, use CM9.1

This is simple, just flash This 2.3.4 enhanced version, turn on USB debugging mode, then use SuperOneClick or flashtool to root it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
This will not help with your headphone jack issue, you will have to buy this adaptor: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-EC250-Headphones-Adaptor-1249-0456/dp/B009HW15UG/

[Q] Locked bootloader roms

I'm currently running on stock kernel android version 2.3.4 and my bootloader is locked
rom is gin2jellybean
Where can i find other compatible roms that i could flash using Cwm5

Most stock based GB ROMs are compatible with locked boot loaders. Just look at it this way if it doesn't require a new kernel, its compatible unless it says its not for your model I.e. you have a r800i and its for a r800x. Also some ICS ROMs now work on stock kernel..
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crazymonkey05 said:
Most stock based GB ROMs are compatible with locked boot loaders. Just look at it this way if it doesn't require a new kernel, its compatible unless it says its not for your model I.e. you have a r800i and its for a r800x. Also some ICS ROMs now work on stock kernel..
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ahh ok thanks! but are there any ICS or JB roms that doesn't require a custom kernel?
I shall try to search for it myself too :

Why don't you just unlock your boot loader? Quick and easy. If you need a guide,they're all over the place. But I don't think there's a stock JB for stock kernel, but there is for ics
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Miixxerr said:
ahh ok thanks! but are there any ICS or JB roms that doesn't require a custom kernel?
I shall try to search for it myself too :
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There are a few ICS ROMs that work on stock GB kernel just search the xperia play android development seaction for ICS roms
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With a locked bootloader your only asking for problems for your device.

crazymonkey05 said:
There are a few ICS ROMs that work on stock GB kernel just search the xperia play android development seaction for ICS roms
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Mmmmmmmm?????!!! A name will be usefull, he's new here and i think he don't want a bricked phone after the first week here.
Well i have a locked bootloader and i tryed all stock based gingerbread roms here... well, for me the best roms are XPERIA NXT 1.3 by Krisdee, it's very stable, smooth and very good NXT look; AURORA PLAY by spizzy01, beautyfull and very nice graphics with his adreno booster mod, games almost no lags; and NXT2JELLYBEAN by sewer56lol, the fastest rom here, very light, plenty of ram and very very good sound with headphones. :good:
But it's just IMO, the performance and stability may be diferent in diferents devices...
Ah!! @Miixxerr welcome to XDA and enjoy.

romeo_charly said:
Mmmmmmmm?????!!! A name will be usefull, he's new here and i think he don't want a bricked phone after the first week here.
Well i have a locked bootloader and i tryed all stock based gingerbread roms here... well, for me the best roms are XPERIA NXT 1.3 by Krisdee, it's very stable, smooth and very good NXT look; AURORA PLAY by spizzy01, beautyfull and very nice graphics with his adreno booster mod, games almost no lags; and NXT2JELLYBEAN by sewer56lol, the fastest rom here, very light, plenty of ram and very very good sound with headphones. :good:
But it's just IMO, the performance and stability may be diferent in diferents devices...
Ah!! @Miixxerr welcome to XDA and enjoy.
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Thank you soo much for helping me out + I appreciate the warm welcome