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[Q] Which ROM do you advise me to install ?

Hi
Should I install
this ROM
{PLAY}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM9.0 - FXP103b FreeXperia Project
or
this ROM
[rom][AOSP] ICX Beta 2-test 2 [ICS] [4.0.3]
And why ?
Are both prepared for daily usage?​

Icx has no camera and data.
It is still in beta.
Sent from my R800i

I doubt you read those threads, at all.
I'd advice you to stay with stock.

You should definitly read those posts carefully. When asking these questions, and if u have already read the posts carefully, Please include your phone model,FW version, kernal, and build. It helps others help you. For one, You will have to have an unlocked BL, WHICH is dangerous if you don't know what SAFE mods you can perform. So, be sure to make backups of everything before flashing anything. Consider downloading a Stock Rom for your device in case you need to start completely over.
Here is a link to a post with a list of stock FTF(flash tool firmware) and roms and many other stuff. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129
Good Luck and Remember, You are responsible for what you do with your device.

Xperia-Play said:
Hi
Should I install
this ROM
{PLAY}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM9.0 - FXP103b FreeXperia Project
or
this ROM
[rom][AOSP] ICX Beta 2-test 2 [ICS] [4.0.3]
And why ?
Are both prepared for daily usage?​
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The stock rom is pretty good as others have suggested. Root it and get rid of all the crapware and its just great.

Xperia play Roms with locked bootloader

Are there any? is there anything besides rooting and removing junk apps i can do to improve the battery life and performance?

Yes flash a custom stock rom such as the one from team stock. Look in the dev section and maybe next time try searching.

Markolic said:
Are there any? is there anything besides rooting and removing junk apps i can do to improve the battery life and performance?
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There are ROMs available... Depends on the model of XPlay you have as to which will work for you... Do some research in the Android Development section.

every custoom Rom that works with stock kernel should work on locked bootloader

Take a look at this link [GUIDE] R800x owners - You got Custom ROM questions? I've got Answers!
It will give you a good start on what is available.

Bootloader locked - rom options?

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...

[KERNEL][ZL][EXPERIMENTAL] UNOFFICIAL DooMKernel {JB}(v13r2)[20130903]

Since DooMLoRD has stopped the development of his great DooMKernel for the Xperia ZL, and after his permission, I'm proud to announce
UNOFFICIAL EXPERIMENTAL DooMKernel for the Xperia ZL​
This is fully based on his original kernel sources at https://github.com/DooMLoRD/android_kernel_sony_apq8064
So, THANKS @DooMLoRD for his awesome job and for letting me build this unofficial release. Please, DO NOT REPORT BUGS IN THIS RELEASE TO DooMLoRD, since this is an UNOFFICIAL and UNSUPPORTED release.
This is an EXPERIMENTAL BUILD which has the following changes over the original one I posted on the other thread:
Built with Linaro GCC 4.7, custom compiled with optimizations for arm-cortex_a15
Compiled with speed optimizations (gcc -O2)
Removed profiling settings (slightly lighter footprint)
Removed debugging settings (slightly lighter footprint)
And other kernel options tweaks
It feels a little snappier to me, although there are no big changes in benchmark tools like AnTuTu (as you should know, benchmarks are not good for measuring the "real-world" user experience). I've been testing these builds for several days now, and haven't found any issues. But YMMV, report any issues you find with this experimental build that are absent in the original build (so I know it's related to this build).
You can follow the original thread for current DooMKernel at the Xperia Z forum here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172888. There you will find all the features of the current release, and discuss specific issues specific to this kernel.
The releases are for STOCK JELLYBEAN 4.2.2 firmwares. Currently tested only on 10.3.1.A.0.244.
>>>>>>>> Download EXP v13r2 for Xperia ZL: ZL-UNOFFICIAL-EXP-DooMKernel-v13r2.zip - 7.33 MB (build date Sep-03-2013)

General instructions and recommendations
As with previous releases, to install this kernel simply flash the zipfile in recovery.
MY RELEASE DOES NOT INCLUDE RECOVERY. You can use XZDualRecovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 from @[NUT].
I recommend you first BACKUP THE FOLLOWING DIRECTORIES:
Code:
/system/etc/firmware/wlan/prima
/system/lib/modules
Because the kernel includes new WLAN firmware and modules, and in case you want to go back to stock kernel, you can just flash the old kernel and restore your backups.

Been working great for me since release.
Sent from my C6506 using Tapatalk 4

2 threads for one kernel? I'm sure if you combinate the experimental and release thread it's much better for orientation. People don't have to grab in 2 threads to find things they want.
Anyway thanks for your work to keep our zl up to date!
Ported from my Xperia ZL with wireless data (it's magic)

SafiXS said:
2 threads for one kernel? I'm sure if you combinate the experimental and release thread it's much better for orientation. People don't have to grab in 2 threads to find things they want.
Anyway thanks for your work to keep our zl up to date!
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Well indeed this is something I considered when posting this experimental build. It has its pros and cons. I went with the option of creating a new thread to avoid cluttering the original one and possibly confusing users with so much information in one place (most users don't fully read a long OP). Since this is a different build which should take much less attention than the original one, I think it's better as a separate thread.
BTW, I'll try to release v15 for you guys today.

dbolivar said:
Well indeed this is something I considered when posting this experimental build. It has its pros and cons. I went with the option of creating a new thread to avoid cluttering the original one and possibly confusing users with so much information in one place (most users don't fully read a long OP). Since this is a different build which should take much less attention than the original one, I think it's better as a separate thread.
BTW, I'll try to release v15 for you guys today.
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Ok, i agree. It have pros and cons. Anyway I'm waiting for New release
Ported from my Xperia ZL with wireless data (it's magic)

Included CWM Recovery?
Is this kernel includes CWM recovery? I have managed to flash this kernel. But it seems there is no CWM in it. Thank you and sorry for my bad english.

denbagus said:
Is this kernel includes CWM recovery? I have managed to flash this kernel. But it seems there is no CWM in it. Thank you and sorry for my bad english.
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NO!

denbagus said:
Is this kernel includes CWM recovery? I have managed to flash this kernel. But it seems there is no CWM in it. Thank you and sorry for my bad english.
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If you read op carefully you will know you have to flash NUT's dualrecovery.
Always the same, people don't want to read a op and ask questions they are already answered in op. Don't find words....
Regards SafiXS
Ported from my Xperia ZL with wireless data (it's magic)

is there any updates?

Can I try this kernel in a ZL C6502 with locked bootloader?

maferrario said:
Can I try this kernel in a ZL C6502 with locked bootloader?
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No, no and no. Custom kernels only for unlocked bootloader! You can read this in any kernel thread dude.
Ported from my Xperia ZL with wireless data (it's magic)

SafiXS said:
No, no and no. Custom kernels only for unlocked bootloader! You can read this in any kernel thread dude.
Ported from my Xperia ZL with wireless data (it's magic)
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Problem is you have to actually be able to read, haha
Sent from my C6506 using Tapatalk 4

Got an issue where my 64gb memory card doesn't show up. It just says sd card safe to remove

Greenarcher707 said:
Got an issue where my 64gb memory card doesn't show up. It just says sd card safe to remove
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What Rom you're using?
Ported from my Xperia ZL with wireless data (it's magic)

Stock .67

Greenarcher707 said:
Stock .67
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Try to flash the 244 ftf. It looks like an compatible problem
Ported from my Xperia ZL with wireless data (it's magic)

The whole rom or just the kernel from the ftf?

Greenarcher707 said:
The whole rom or just the kernel from the ftf?
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Try first to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405925 this kernel. If sd card won't work, the problem is on sd card side. Format it in exfat. And be sure you are using stock Rom and no other Rom.
Regards
Ported from my Xperia ZL with wireless data (it's magic)

[Q] Best Rom For Xperia Ion

I know it is against the rule to ask for what THE BEST ROM is but it is urgent so i can't flash dozens of roms to find out which is buggy.My sister is going out of country this week and i need to install a custom stock android rom on her xperia ION, the ion that i'm flashing is currently running on official rom with locked bootloader.So can you guys suggest a rom with minimum bugs and doesn't need any mantainance like wiping dalvik if its stuck on bootloop or whatever.
Thnx in advance

Sheharyar13 said:
I know it is against the rule to ask for what THE BEST ROM is but it is urgent so i can't flash dozens of roms to find out which is buggy.My sister is going out of country this week and i need to install a custom stock android rom on her xperia ION, the ion that i'm flashing is currently running on official rom with locked bootloader.So can you guys suggest a rom with minimum bugs and doesn't need any mantainance like wiping dalvik if its stuck on bootloop or whatever.
Thnx in advance
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PureION v2
eXistenZ Ultra 1.4.0
These are for locked boot loaders,these are best among others.
PS: I dont mean any disrespect to any Developers, i used both of these ROMS and both served me very well than others which i tried..

Captain Droid said:
PureION v2
eXistenZ Ultra 1.4.0
These are for locked boot loaders,these are best among others.
PS: I dont mean any disrespect to any Developers, i used both of these ROMS and both served me very well than others which i tried..
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Thnx for the rply,will try existenZ

I´ll also suggest PureIon, didnt test existenZ. I had to change back from cm11 to a stock based rom because of studying, and i dont regret it.

Hi @optimumpro,
I was following your post, and I just want to know the best ROM for the Xperia ION Locked bootloader, also I prefer it having CM.
Actually I'm using the CM 10 for Locked B from @MrGezz.
Thanks,
Jorge

jboscan said:
Hi @optimumpro,
I was following your post, and I just want to know the best ROM for the Xperia ION Locked bootloader, also I prefer it having CM.
Actually I'm using the CM 10 for Locked B from @MrGezz.
Thanks,
Jorge
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My personal preference is Slimbean for LB. It is based on CM10 and fastest and lightest of all. In addition, it offers most options onboard.

optimumpro said:
My personal preference is Slimbean for LB. It is based on CM10 and fastest and lightest of all. In addition, it offers most options onboard.
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Thanks @optimumpro,
last thing, the last release have all the wifi patches and battery fix? I don't need to do somthing else after installation?

jboscan said:
Thanks @optimumpro,
last thing, the last release have all the wifi patches and battery fix? I don't need to do somthing else after installation?
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Yes, you do need to flash framework/battery fix after initial boot. The file is in the thread.

i'll try the pureion and i'll let you know

there isn`t best rom for lt28h
use the stock rom
it`s my experience