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Xperia play roms?

Hello can any one please explane why there still arent any modified rooms? is it realy hard to create it for xperia play?
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There are no custom ROMs because:
1) there is still no universal way to back up restore the relevant phone data (Trim Area, or TA)
2) there is still no custom recovery
3) there is no way to unlock the bootloaders for people with SIM-locked phones
4) there is only a certain number of people with interest and means to work on the three prior points.
You should be patient and support the people who are working on it. They'll do great things if we let them work

Yea I am eagerly waiting for some tweeked custom "ROOMS" lol
Dude edit ur title
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Logseman said:
There are no custom ROMs because:
1) there is still no universal way to back up restore the relevant phone data (Trim Area, or TA)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1105425

WelshPaul said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1105425
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You have to pay to restore backups with that yano lol
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Yes but the ability to backup is there and available sadly at a cost though, for now at least!

I like the stock rom
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Logseman said:
There are no custom ROMs because:
1) there is still no universal way to back up restore the relevant phone data (Trim Area, or TA)
2) there is still no custom recovery
3) there is no way to unlock the bootloaders for people with SIM-locked phones
4) there is only a certain number of people with interest and means to work on the three prior points.
You should be patient and support the people who are working on it. They'll do great things if we let them work
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1) It's possible for now with Omnius - it officially supports TA backup/restore for MSM7x30 platform.
2) It's almost there. Check out Arc section - it works but with graphical glitches, but no files to flash yet...
3) I'm working with Androxyde on TA backup/restore tool in hex format. It'll make my progress on this much easier.

or better yet we should be trying to get xrecovery to work on our phones, doomlord and Z are trying to get it to work on the arc(they might have it working by now) once that can be implemented then we'll be able to do custom roms no problem

1) I cant wait
2) I cant wait
3) I cant wait
4) I guess i will wait, good things come to those that wait
I'm 90% happy with the stock play rom, but we all know the xda developers unlock more than 110% of a mobile devices potential

hi, i'd like to free some space of my internal storage so i can install more apps, is this could be done by just rooting my device? i've seen some Apk' rooting program, but still can handle mine, some article say GingerBread v2.3.4 can not be rooted :-S , is that right?

gtfo

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idiotzach15 said:
this thread should not be in development. there are plenty of custom roms, but i guess you have to have an IQ of at least 10 to realize that.
to name a few:
Darkforest
GintoJellyBean
CyanogenMod7.2, 9, and 10
IT rom
GlazedICS
xDarkICS
MIUI
TrueAncestor
etc.....
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And if you had a higher IQ you would realise that this thread is over a year old. There's no need for you to be sarcastic like that. It's just plain rude.

ixyak said:
hi, i'd like to free some space of my internal storage so i can install more apps, is this could be done by just rooting my device? i've seen some Apk' rooting program, but still can handle mine, some article say GingerBread v2.3.4 can not be rooted :-S , is that right?
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Some roms are prerooted, but you may need an unlocked bootloader for some(Just read rom thread), and another way to root is "fastbooting a kernel" like Doomkernel. Just search around. You will find it in Play "Android Development"
Nabeel_Nabs said:
And if you had a higher IQ you would realise that this thread is over a year old. There's no need for you to be sarcastic like that. It's just plain rude.
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lol. This is the oldest thread ive seen in Xperia play forums. Let the "higher IQ" guy argue with himself. please Close this thread

Oh shoot. Guys I'm really sorry. I thought this was a new thread since I'm on here all the time and have never seen it before. all apologies
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[Q] Few questions

Hello guys,
I recently bought my Arc S, and today i Installed CM 7.0.2 105
I tried it and it's nice, kinda, calendar look is awful comparing to original overall some things better, some not - personal point of view.
I was wondering is there a way to reset everything back as it was (some how to would be nice)?
Or If i wanted to have stock based functions (FM, HDMI), but without bloatware and with slightly better battery life, what would you recommend me?
Also, since i installed CM will I be able to download official ICS when SE release it?
Thank you for answering these newbies questions

tomicdusan said:
I was wondering is there a way to reset everything back as it was (some how to would be nice)?
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If you mean completely stock, read this.
tomicdusan said:
Or If i wanted to have stock based functions (FM, HDMI), but without bloatware and with slightly better battery life, what would you recommend me?
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DooMKernel and a stock based ROM like Acronium or XperiaMOD.
Or completely stock with root, removed bloatware and V6 Supercharger.
tomicdusan said:
Also, since i installed CM will I be able to download official ICS when SE release it?
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Yes, if you relock your BL, you can update it when it's out with PCC/SEUS.

To remove bloatware check my sig for the tutorial
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dp94 said:
If you mean completely stock, read this.
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The last i found on this thread from Doomlord was:
those packages are old...
just use the FTF for the corresponding firmware on ur phone
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What the hell is FTF and where do I find it and how do i know which firmware?

tomicdusan said:
What the hell is FTF and where do I find it and how do i know which firmware?
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Maybe you should first read some tutorials/stickies.
*.ftf files are for Flashtool.
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If i knew a thing or two about this i wouldn't be bothered to ask a question i would read a tut or find my way around forum...
Anyhow i flashed it using this site:
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-arc-s-lt18/debranding-flash

Two Questions about two Play ROMS

Ok, i would asked in the ROMs thread but it seems i don't have permissions just yet, here it goes...
It's actually about 3 ROMS but it involves only 2 questions, First...
Could it be possible to install THIS which is the WALKMAN UI for GB in the Gin2JellyBean 1.8.1(already installed on my phone)?????
And Second...
Trying to install [ROM][GSM][XperiaPlay Ice Cream Pureness][ver.2.1][Based on stock 4.0.4 FW][17.08.12] i came with an MD5 mismatch error when installing(yes i have a locked bootloader) and i think it is because it tries to install over a GB rom, also reading i found that it might be possible to install it if somehow we could manage to install an ICS rom prior to installing the XP ICP 2.1 ROM, my question is... if i install Markphytons ICS 4.0.4 Sony Orginal Rom Xperia S Features for Xperia Play could it be possible to make this ICP 2.1 work on the Play? or is there a known way to bypass or fix the MD5 mismatch error?
Thank you all so much :fingers-crossed:

lol i got a locked bootloader too. i tried flashing ice cream pureness and i softbricked my pnone. but i fixed it with flashtool. the reason why thats happening is because u cant flash an ics rom over a gb kernel

That's my point, if i install the Markphytons ICS 4.0.4 rom, which is an ICS rom, the ICP 2.1 would work installing over it??????? the only problems with Markphytons ICS rom are the camera and the pad.

paragroth said:
That's my point, if i install the Markphytons ICS 4.0.4 rom, which is an ICS rom, the ICP 2.1 would work installing over it??????? the only problems with Markphytons ICS rom are the camera and the pad.
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Here is a real sugestion for you why don't you unlock your bootloader and avoid any of the "hassles" your experienceing now. About Markphytons bootloader locked rom it obviously still has bugs that needs fixing. Otherwise you would be waiting for a fix and you would flashing random roms which obviously will not work on your device. (Don't even bother flashing "custom roms" unless your bootloader is unlocked)

bootloader unlock allowed-No... That's why, i think it's something called sim locked or something similar

paragroth said:
bootloader unlock allowed-No... That's why, i think it's something called sim locked or something similar
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you can still unlock it but it will cost go to unlock-bootloader.com its by some guy with a hard to spell name he is a known member of xda
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fma965 said:
you can still unlock it but it will cost go to unlock-bootloader.com its by some guy with a hard to spell name he is a known member of xda
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Ok, it seems to be the answer, i'm still in my warranty period, and i don't really want to pay unless there is no choice, i'll think about it.
While i think, i'll stick to Gin2JellyBean hopfully new updates come.
Can someone help me with my ither question? the one about flashing the walkman player?
Thank you!

paragroth said:
Ok, it seems to be the answer, i'm still in my warranty period, and i don't really want to pay unless there is no choice, i'll think about it.
While i think, i'll stick to Gin2JellyBean hopfully new updates come.
Can someone help me with my ither question? the one about flashing the walkman player?
Thank you!
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the Walkman player zip should work fine
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new with xperia arc

just a noob guys hope someone would be interested inhelping me with my arc,i just tried changing or flashing different kinds of kernels but only 1 worked and its doom kernel21 all other kernels didnt work i got stack on bootloops why is that? and can i use doom kernel to Xperia Ultimate HD rom? i already unlock bootloader.
software ver.
4.0.2.A.0.62
system ver.
4.0.2.A.0.42
kernel ver.
kernel 2.6.32.9-DooMKernel
[email protected]
android ver. 2..3.

Moved to provide better assistance, Thank You.

Its not possible that one kernel work and other dosnt you should explain full method you use first

rmroad said:
all other kernels didnt work i got stack on bootloops why is that?
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Because you're using GB and not ICS, which most mods are based on these days, so update to ICS and try again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634

doom kernel v21 is for GB rom.
u cant use it on ICS rom,such as Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0 rom.

TCR2 said:
doom kernel v21 is for GB rom.
u cant use it on ICS rom,such as Xperia Ultimate HD 2.0 rom.
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wow this is very enlighting, so it means that i may not use Xperia Ultimate HD on doomkernel21 right? i tried DK22 but it doesnt work also so that means i have to update on ICS to use other ICS based kernel? how do i update my arc to ICS? coz as i remember i cant update over the air with an ulocked bootloader right? so how do i update to ICS? and where do i download those update files? please point me to the right thread. when i tried pc companion it says my device is updated.:fingers-crossed:

See the link I've posted.
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XperienceD said:
Because you're using GB and not ICS, which most mods are based on these days, so update to ICS and try again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
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is this ICS already bro? as i have read ICS on arc are still on beta stage am i right?

rmroad said:
i have read ICS on arc are still on beta stage am i right?
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God knows where you've read that, so no you're not.
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XperienceD said:
God knows where you've read that, so no you're not.
Sent from myushi
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do i have to unlockbootloader again and root again if i flash it with 4.1.0.B.587? is it the same with 4.0.4?

rmroad said:
do i have to unlockbootloader again and root again if i flash it with 4.1.0.B.587? is it the same with 4.0.4?
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You only need to unlock your boot loader the once, you will need to root again though.
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XperienceD said:
You only need to unlock your boot loader the once, you will need to root again though.
Sent from myushi
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i have seen videos on how to update via flash tool but its kinda complicated and still have to flash kernels, is there any other way or an easy way to update my arc? sorry bro for i have so many questions and still i have more.
what rom for GB do u suggest i use for my arc?

Flashing a stock ftf also flashes the included kernel. If you're still struggling with video tutorials or guides then someone else will have to assist as I'm not here to spoon feed for the reason stated in the second line of my guide.
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XperienceD said:
Flashing a stock ftf also flashes the included kernel. If you're still struggling with video tutorials or guides then someone else will have to assist as I'm not here to spoon feed for the reason stated in the second line of my guide.
Sent from myushi
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what rom do you suggest i use for my device which is still in GB and other kernels? your very helpfull bro appreciate it.:good:

can i use JJ's HYBRID ROM v3.3b on my GB 2.3?

can i use Arconium 8.2 on GB2.3.4?

yeah youre kinda new.....

You cant use ICS mods with a GB kernel.
Have you unlocked your bootloader already?
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at last my perseverance paid off, lots of reading, searching, downloading and bookmarking and trial and error and came to the point that i almost bricked my ARC. i am now on android 4.0.4 BB-77 with Advanced stock kernel, build# .587 running on xperia ultimate HD 2.0
heres my screenshot.

BTW if there is someone still a noob like me in flashing heres the simplest vid that i found and it work for me, you should have all drivers installed on your pc
do not release the back button until flashing is finished and not all back button are on the right side as seen on flashtool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74

Flashing Kernel

Hello and Good day (again),
I'm very sorry for multi-posting but I would just like to ask if there is any way of flashing the kernel without using fastboot?!, my phones bootloader is unlocked but my network carrier is locked, that's why I can't access fastboot.
Specifications:
Model: Xperia Play R800at
Carrier: AT&T
Rooted: Yes
Recovery: CWM
Bootloader Status: Unlocked (Using Testpoint Method)
ROM: Stock ROM (Xperia Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf)

FeitX said:
Hello and Good day (again),
I'm very sorry for multi-posting but I would just like to ask if there is any way of flashing the kernel without using fastboot?!, my phones bootloader is unlocked but my network carrier is locked, that's why I can't access fastboot.
Specifications:
Model: Xperia Play R800at
Carrier: AT&T
Rooted: Yes
Recovery: CWM
Bootloader Status: Unlocked (Using Testpoint Method)
ROM: Stock ROM (Xperia Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf)
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You can also Flash Kernels via Flash Mode in FlashTool. You can find Kernels in FTF format here:
[R800][Depository]FTF Kernels for the Xperia Play
You unlocked you phone's Bootloader with the Test Point Method right?

TheScriptKitty said:
You can also Flash Kernels via Flash Mode in FlashTool. You can find Kernels in FTF format here:
[R800][Depository]FTF Kernels for the Xperia Play
You unlocked you phone's Bootloader with the Test Point Method right?
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Wooh! A very big thanks to you bro . But is there a more updated version of Lupus Kernel? I think there's a V13 now for that one
Yes that is right, I unlocked it using Test Point Method . And I'm also curious about this, if your bootloader is unlocked, then does that also mean that your bootloader is unlocked even if you changed your ROM?

And I'm also thinking of installing ICS if possible .

FeitX said:
Wooh! A very big thanks to you bro . But is there a more updated version of Lupus Kernel? I think there's a V13 now for that one
Yes that is right, I unlocked it using Test Point Method . And I'm also curious about this, if your bootloader is unlocked, then does that also mean that your bootloader is unlocked even if you changed your ROM?
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Yea, Version 13 of lupus Kernel its right their, its under the Jellybean Section(as its only works for JB ROMs).
Yes your Bootloader is Unlock permanently. You can change ROMs, Kernels and even go back to the Stock ROM and your Bootloader will stay Unlocked.
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ICS is Possible, you can actually go up to JB and everything works on it.

TheScriptKitty said:
Yea, Version 13 of lupus Kernel its right their, its under the Jellybean Section(as its only works for JB ROMs).
Yes your Bootloader is Unlock permanently. You can change ROMs, Kernels and even go back to the Stock ROM and your Bootloader will stay Unlocked.
EDIT:
ICS is Possible, you can actually go up to JB and everything works on it.
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I can go upto JB?!?!, can you send me a link to a stable JB ROM?! I can't find any , and I would like to also have a ROM that is more inclined onto gaming. And I've also seen a KitKat ROM but I think it's still unstable . Thank you very much

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I can go upto JB?!?!, can you send me a link to a stable JB ROM?! I can't find any , and I would like to also have a ROM that is more inclined onto gaming. And I've also seen a KitKat ROM but I think it's still unstable . Thank you very much
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You can find a lot of ROMs under the Android Development section of the Xperia Play Sub-Forum here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-play/development
My Personal favorite JB ROMs are this ones(if you want to try them out):
[ROM][GSM+CDMA][Play+Neo L]Slimbean 5.1.1[MULTIBOOT][02-03-2014]
[ROM][GSM][CDMA][CM10][MULTIBOOT][NEOL+PLAY]Racing SPEED EDITION EOL[12/02/2014]
If you really are looking for the best gaming performance then I recommend sticking to Gingerbread.
And yes there is a Kitkat ROM but a lot of things don't work on it yet like WiFi and the Camera.

TheScriptKitty said:
You can find a lot of ROMs under the Android Development section of the Xperia Play Sub-Forum here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-play/development
My Personal favorite JB ROMs are this ones(if you want to try them out):
[ROM][GSM+CDMA][Play+Neo L]Slimbean 5.1.1[MULTIBOOT][02-03-2014]
[ROM][GSM][CDMA][CM10][MULTIBOOT][NEOL+PLAY]Racing SPEED EDITION EOL[12/02/2014]
If you really are looking for the best gaming performance then I recommend sticking to Gingerbread.
And yes there is a Kitkat ROM but a lot of things don't work on it yet like WiFi and the Camera.
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Oh I see, but my problem on Gingerbread is that Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy VI, Minecraft and many other games are not supported xD, and Nova Launcher is not also supported so I'm thinking of reverting to a higher firmware . And I would also like to ask if what's the 720p and 480p on Lupus Kernel?!, does that mean 480=Partial and 720=Full?
I would also like to apologize for my long and tedious questions .

FeitX said:
Oh I see, but my problem on Gingerbread is that Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy VI, Minecraft and many other games are not supported xD, and Nova Launcher is not also supported so I'm thinking of reverting to a higher firmware . And I would also like to ask if what's the 720p and 480p on Lupus Kernel?!, does that mean 480=Partial and 720=Full?
I would also like to apologize for my long and tedious questions .
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Yea, you will probably need to try out different ROMs to see which one fits your needs the best. The 720p and 480p are the camera resolutions, if you use a 480p Kernel you will get more Free RAM.
I have no problem answering your questions, just remember to click on the "Thanks" button but you can probably find the answer faster if you search instead of waiting for some one to reply. There is even a search bar if you only want to search on this Thread(on the right side).

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Yea, you will probably need to try out different ROMs to see which one fits your needs the best. The 720p and 480p are the camera resolutions, if you use a 480p Kernel you will get more Free RAM.
I have no problem answering your questions, just remember to click on the "Thanks" button but you can probably find the answer faster if you search instead of waiting for some one to reply. There is even a search bar if you only want to search on this Thread(on the right side).
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Oh I see, meaning 720p eats more RAM than the 480p? If so then I think I'll go with 480p . Yep, I always give proper credits to the one's that help me , I would also like to thank you rather than just hit the Thanks button . And a few last questions, is it best to use Lupus Kernel or Turbo on a JB ROM? And I've seen this:
* Flash FTF 62 or 79,if already have it,no need.
Does that mean that I have to find a suitable .62 or .79 Stock ROM for my device since I'm on .270 or should I should just flash the Kernel and ROM directly?

FeitX said:
Oh I see, meaning 720p eats more RAM than the 480p? If so then I think I'll go with 480p . Yep, I always give proper credits to the one's that help me , I would also like to thank you rather than just hit the Thanks button . And a few last questions, is it best to use Lupus Kernel or Turbo on a JB ROM? And I've seen this:
* Flash FTF 62 or 79,if already have it,no need.
Does that mean that I have to find a suitable .62 or .79 Stock ROM for my device since I'm on .270 or should I should just flash the Kernel and ROM directly?
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Yes, 720p eats more RAM then 480p. Your welcome . I don't know which one is best (and technically asking whats the best ROM/Kernel is not allowed in XDA), I mostly used Lupus Kernel but Turbo Kernel does have the ability to multiboot so its kind of a preference thing.
Oh, I just noticed you have the the R800at which means your phone is CDMA. I really cant help you much with this since I know very little when it comes to the CDMA model of the Xperia Play. Your going to have to do some research. What I know is that there should be no problem with the Kernels, what you need to look for is that the ROM you want to install on your Phone is made for the CDMA model of the Xperia Play(it usually states it on the tittle).

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Yes, 720p eats more RAM then 480p. Your welcome . I don't know which one is best (and technically asking whats the best ROM/Kernel is not allowed in XDA), I mostly used Lupus Kernel but Turbo Kernel does have the ability to multiboot so its kind of a preference thing.
Oh, I just noticed you have the the R800at which means your phone is CDMA. I really cant help you much with this since I know very little when it comes to the CDMA model of the Xperia Play. Your going to have to do some research. What I know is that there should be no problem with the Kernels, what you need to look for is that the ROM you want to install on your Phone is made for the CDMA model of the Xperia Play(it usually states it on the tittle).
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My phone is actually GSM , and about my last question, do you actually need to flash .62 or .79 before you flash the ROM?

FeitX said:
My phone is actually GSM , and about my last question, do you actually need to flash .62 or .79 before you flash the ROM?
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I don't think you really need it, but if you can, flash it just in case.

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I don't think you really need it, but if you can, flash it just in case.
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Ok, I'll try it . Thank you for assisting me sir @TheScriptKitty , your efforts will not go to waste . Thank you very much

FeitX said:
Ok, I'll try it . Thank you for assisting me sir @TheScriptKitty , your efforts will not go to waste . Thank you very much
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Your Welcome, Good luck