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[Q] Help with Xperia Play - Flash?

Hello! I'm a noob here for now, but I hope I can change that.
I will own an Xperia Play soon.
(EDIT)If it helps: It will be an Xperia Play in White. I read that it may be R800i... don't know what's meant and what differences are. (Because there is R800x, R800a...)
I found out, that you can install ROMS, and do a lots of stuffs (well, it's Sony) if you flash it or something...
My question:
After searching the Board for how to flash it, i realized that I don't know so much about the Xperia Play and where I should begin.
I ask you, how do I flash it, what about the ROMs and what should I know about it, I mean, what does this flashing give to me? (I know about the risks since I'm hacking and flashing PlayStation Consoles...) Is there more things I can do then with it?
Thank you in advance! Any help is good for me.
Greetings,
HelpmeImTired.

U can flash custom kernel and custom rom to PLAY
For kernel, it normally will give u more freedom to play with you device cpu speed and some tweaks related to it (like i/o and else) some kernel also bring support to more advanced setup option for your device
To flash custom kernel u will need unlocked bootloader.
As custom rom, i believe u will understand what it can do by browse through development section..
Normally we flash the rom via CWM recovery (which normally come together with custom kernel)
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otonieru said:
U can flash custom kernel and custom rom to PLAY
For kernel, it normally will give u more freedom to play with you device cpu speed and some tweaks related to it (like i/o and else) some kernel also bring support to more advanced setup option for your device
To flash custom kernel u will need unlocked bootloader.
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If I understand right, I have found in this Wiki (where I looked for some Answers) a Link to a bootloader unlocker (incl. Guide) and I should follow all the steps. Is it important to know, which version I have?
As custom rom, i believe u will understand what it can do by browse through development section..
Normally we flash the rom via CWM recovery (which normally come together with custom kernel)
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What about this CWM recovery? And where do I get this custom kernel?
I know, I'm noob. Hope I get some more answers. I want to "unlock" my phone (which I received today (AWESOME HAPPY ) ) as soon as possible ^^
I saw awesome THEMES for that phone and want to apply them.
Getting the Custom Kernel to my phone will give me access to install games the so called illegal way? You may know what I mean... after getting the software just installing it and the phone doesn't .. you know what I mean.
Thank you!

[Q] WIFI problem !! :( E980 at&t

Facing wifi problem on every custom rom I installed on my LG optimus G pro..
Working perfect on stock based roms.. Anybody know whats the issue ? Using cwm 6..0.4.7 and new phillz touch recovery to install roms but facing same problem.. When phone take first boot after installation the wifi is working but after some hours or next reboot the wifi will no more working.. Found something in build.prop
ro.wifi,channels= "blank"
I put some values of channel in it but it wont work
Plz help me..
Sorry for bad english

zohaibkhan143 said:
Facing wifi problem on every custom rom I installed on my LG optimus G pro..
Working perfect on stock based roms.. Anybody know whats the issue ? Using cwm 6..0.4.7 and new phillz touch recovery to install roms but facing same problem.. When phone take first boot after installation the wifi is working but after some hours or next reboot the wifi will no more working.. Found something in build.prop
ro.wifi,channels= "blank"
I put some values of channel in it but it wont work
Plz help me..
Sorry for bad english
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It's not unusual for that entry in the build.prop to be blank, and shouldn't cause issues. I think the default there should be '11 11', though having it blank should be fine (pretty certain).
> Working perfect on stock based rom
Which roms are you flashing that are giving you problems? Many of the e980 roms are bugged out in various ways, maybe it's just a quirk of the one(s) you flashed? I had a similar problem recently, wifi just would *not* stay enabled, would not behave. I don't remember which rom it was though; I flash too much.
You've flashed the Kitkat 20g modem, yes? If all else flails, you could always flash back to Kitkat stock and start over, that's guaranteed to tell you whether its a hardware or software problem (if it persists after that: hardward, got to be).

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culot said:
It's not unusual for that entry in the build.prop to be blank, and shouldn't cause issues. I think the default there should be '11 11', though having it blank should be fine (pretty certain).
> Working perfect on stock based rom
Which roms are you flashing that are giving you problems? Many of the e980 roms are bugged out in various ways, maybe it's just a quirk of the one(s) you flashed? I had a similar problem recently, wifi just would *not* stay enabled, would not behave. I don't remember which rom it was though; I flash too much.
You've flashed the Kitkat 20g modem, yes? If all else flails, you could always flash back to Kitkat stock and start over, that's guaranteed to tell you whether its a hardware or software problem (if it persists after that: hardward, got to be).
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thanks for reply
I installed cm11 cm12 blisspop v1.0 1.1 .12 1.3 all these roms got same problem that is wifi
I m on JB 4.1.2 stock e98010p a&t
there is no wifi bugs in these custon roms.. only me facing this issue in every custom rom... Can u give me the kitkat firmware link e98020g ? I m gonna flash that rom then I will root my device on KK then I will try to flash custom roms and tell you about results.. thanks
plz provide link..
sorry for bad english

zohaibkhan143 said:
thanks for reply
I installed cm11 cm12 blisspop v1.0 1.1 .12 1.3 all these roms got same problem that is wifi
I m on JB 4.1.2 stock e98010p a&t
there is no wifi bugs in these custon roms.. only me facing this issue in every custom rom... Can u give me the kitkat firmware link e98020g ? I m gonna flash that rom then I will root my device on KK then I will try to flash custom roms and tell you about results.. thanks
plz provide link..
sorry for bad english
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Booyah: E980 20g Kitkat TOT.
Also, with Lollipop roms, I don't think any of them are totally stable or functionally 100% yet, so that's not a place to go if you want stuff to work. There's plenty of nice Kitkat roms like PAC-rom or Carbon-Rom is you want stability and want for your phone to work fully (but thats no fun! ).

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culot said:
Booyah: E980 20g Kitkat TOT.
Also, with Lollipop roms, I don't think any of them are totally stable or functionally 100% yet, so that's not a place to go if you want stuff to work. There's plenty of nice Kitkat roms like PAC-rom or Carbon-Rom is you want stability and want for your phone to work fully (but thats no fun! ).
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Ok bro thanks for helping me

zohaibkhan143 said:
Ok bro thanks for helping me
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bro I installed stock Kk and root my device but I unable to install cusom recovery using freegee app.. Any other way to install custom recovery ?

culot said:
Booyah: E980 20g Kitkat TOT.
Also, with Lollipop roms, I don't think any of them are totally stable or functionally 100% yet, so that's not a place to go if you want stuff to work. There's plenty of nice Kitkat roms like PAC-rom or Carbon-Rom is you want stability and want for your phone to work fully (but thats no fun! ).
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bro I installed stock Kk and root my device but I unable to install cusom recovery using freegee app.. Any other way to install custom recovery ?

zohaibkhan143 said:
bro I installed stock Kk and root my device but I unable to install cusom recovery using freegee app.. Any other way to install custom recovery ?
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Yoink.
^-- Freegee never lets me in unless I flash the Sphinx GPro Recovery CWM recovery first. Once that is done, it's all good.

culot said:
Yoink.
^-- Freegee never lets me in unless I flash the Sphinx GPro Recovery CWM recovery first. Once that is done, it's all good.
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Thanks I will try it soon..!

culot said:
Yoink.
^-- Freegee never lets me in unless I flash the Sphinx GPro Recovery CWM recovery first. Once that is done, it's all good.
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Installed sucesfully but one problem in this cwm..external_sd mounting failed cwm ver 6.0.4.4
help plz

zohaibkhan143 said:
Installed sucesfully but one problem in this cwm..external_sd mounting failed cwm ver 6.0.4.4
help plz
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Oh, no, you misunderstood: you don't use the CWM, you only install it and then quickly install *over* it with one of Freegee's recoveries. Never use the Sphinx CWM, as you'll get errors when you go to flash roms. You only insatll the Sphinx CWM so that Freegee will recognize your device and function, it's only a stepping stone to Freegee, not a recovery you should use on its own.
And, in light of recent developments on the TWRP 2.8 front, I'd say give that a try instead. It mounts your external SD just fine. THe only things I've flashed with it are BlissPop builds and Gapps, but all without an issue yet. Go for the one with the Play theme and enjoy its gorgeous colors.

Thanks buddy.. Freegee recognized my device and installed cwm succesfully
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after kitkat update now I m installed those custom roms again but still there is a same wifi problem sick off totally !

My verizon m7 is soff now i need some help.

Used sunshine so now i think i need a recovery? Not sure which.. Also im on stock 4.2.2. Does anyone have a favorite rom and/or kernel I should try? Thanks
Edit: sorry i couldnt find my old thread b4 i made a new one. >.<

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Kannz2 said:
Used sunshine so now i think i need a recovery? Not sure which.. Also im on stock 4.2.2. Does anyone have a favorite rom and/or kernel I should try? Thanks
Edit: sorry i couldnt find my old thread b4 i made a new one. >.<
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Welcome to the VZN M7 Forums! I have successfully used sunshine to unlock my BL on Android 4.4.3. I did a lot of research on which recovery I wanted to use. I had in the past on my Motorola RAZR and Droid4. I tried CWM 1st. Then found out that I had a possibility of loosing root. Out with CWM and in with TWRP. I made backups of my stock rooted phone. Then I installed a deodexed (debloated) KitKat ROM. I got a noticeable performance response. Less lag. I then looked into kernels. I chose ElementalX for the sheer power control it gives me. But, the ROM I was using wasn't supporting the changes I was making. Solution? I decided to do a full format and fresh install for ViperROM and ElementalX kernel. Also, just bought the EX kernel app.
Current setup:
Current TWRP Recovery
EX Kernel 18.0
ViperROM 7.0.2

Woo that ex kernel looks nice. Do you know a ruu I could use to update my firmware to use those an possibly a link to the current twrp? I can't wait to use dt2w.

Kannz2 said:
Woo that ex kernel looks nice. Do you know a ruu I could use to update my firmware to use those an possibly a link to the current twrp? I can't wait to use dt2w.
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I only recommend going to either 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 since a lot of the M7 owners who have updated to Lollipop are experiencing issues of some sort.
TWRP 2.8.6.0.: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2416431
ViperROM 7.0.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590358
EX Kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600691 #3 post
I also advise purchasing the EX Kernel App manager if you really like the Kernel features. This way you dont have to reboot everytime you want to change a parameter
Edit: looking for 4.4.3 and 4.4.4 RUU
Edit2: RUU found by another member

Use this to upgrade your firmware to latest version after that you can flash any rom you want
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485319
This is the RUU link of the latest update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one/development/ruu-vzw-5-0-2-zip-exe-s-off-t3108076
If you don't want to upgrade to lollipop you these links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one/help/exe-ruu-vzw-m7-4-4-3-s-users-t2919442 OR http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...nt/ruu-vzw-kitkat4-4-3-sense-6-s-off-t2867643
This link is for the rom i think this a very good rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one/development/rom-nusenseven-sense-7-0-v1-00-t3056524
Kernel is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one/development/kernel-elite-kernel-t3047318
Hope this helps :good:

By ex kernel manager do you mean trickster mod? Also which would be a good 4.4.3 rom?

Kannz2 said:
By ex kernel manager do you mean trickster mod? Also which would be a good 4.4.3 rom?
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Yes i mean trickster mod. Actually i have a very little knowledge about kernels so it would be better for you to ask someone else and as for the RUU , I would recommend the lollipop RUU because it has the latest firmware otherwise you can use that 4.4.3. You can even flash the firmware only zip the first link in my previous post.

Uh well i installed the 4.4.3 ruu and flashed twrp then tried to install the ex kernel but it boot loops am i doing something wrong?

Kannz2 said:
Uh well i installed the 4.4.3 ruu and flashed twrp then tried to install the ex kernel but it boot loops am i doing something wrong?
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Yes for using that ex kernel you have to update to lollipop version it wont work on 4.4.3 its in the description of that kernel. If you want to use 4.4.3 only try to use some other kernel.

Is there a way to downgrade to 4.4.2? So i can use this?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600691 looking for a kernel that has dt2w or did i update and screw everything up? Wasnt really wanting to update to lolipop i heard it was buggy. Or could i use this?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2768254 it says gsm. Would it work with my verizon m7?

Kannz2 said:
Is there a way to downgrade to 4.4.2? So i can use this?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600691 looking for a kernel that has dt2w or did i update and screw everything up? Wasnt really wanting to update to lolipop i heard it was buggy. Or could i use this?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2768254 it says gsm. Would it work with my verizon m7?
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There you go use this to downgrade your firmware this will work just fine :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765784
And for that kernel you should ask in that forum only or you can pm the admin of that thread

That will bring me to 4.4.2? Cool ill try it out when i wake up. Been just wanting stock with dt2w. Ill let ya know how it goes. also which version do you use? Lolipop?

Kannz2 said:
That will bring me to 4.4.2? Cool ill try it out when i wake up. Been just wanting stock with dt2w. Ill let ya know how it goes. also which version do you use? Lolipop?
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Yup i'm on 6.22.605.3 i used the official ota to update just downloaded the two zip files and flashed them in stock recovery. I'm noticing significant lag and hanging problem since i updated to lollipop. I'm also thinking to downgrade to 4.4.3 using the S-ON RUU i like to use pure stock but i have s-off and bootloader unlocked so that i can downgrade anytime. Remeber one thing never S-On your device a number of people did that and now they have bricked phone. Good luck happy flashing :good:

Thanks for the info. Gana try downgrading after I drink a gallon of coffee.

Hmm i got it to 4.4.2 but i cant get the elemental x kernel to install it just boot loops

Kannz2 said:
Hmm i got it to 4.4.2 but i cant get the elemental x kernel to install it just boot loops
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i'm not getting your point , which revovery did you use to flash that kernel and which kernel did you use ?
Post that link in your reply.

I used the most recent version of twrp i think its 2.8.6.0 and i tried flashing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600691 oh it seems the version of sense the kernel requires is 5.5 and mine is 6.0 is that the problem?

Kannz2 said:
I used the most recent version of twrp i think its 2.8.6.0 and i tried flashing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600691 oh it seems the version of sense the kernel requires is 5.5 and mine is 6.0 is that the problem?
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Try to erase cahce and then reboot again if that doesn't work then either problem is with the sense version or somthing else.

Looks like i need to flash a insecure kernel first then flash ex kernel. Also you know where to get the most recent version of ex kernel for kk?
Edit: is this it? http://elementalx.org/devices/htc-one-m7/

Kannz2 said:
Looks like i need to flash a insecure kernel first then flash ex kernel. Also you know where to get the most recent version of ex kernel for kk?
Edit: is this it? http://elementalx.org/devices/htc-one-m7/
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You can't flash the GSM version of ElementalX on a Verizon m7.
You can look for latest ported version in Verizon m7 original development section.
I forget what the last version posted was, as I port and modify my own...but I'm pretty sure Kitkat is there.

Installing custom ROM on D855

Hi,
Now I'm running stock v30c rooted by king root and hacer permissivo(one of the method available on xda). I've flashed twrp by autorec.
My question is:
Should I know something before flashing custom rom? I read somewhere that some of roms need v21c modem, and other have no information about it. But I'm not sure if I should flashing this.
Basically I'm thinking right now about custom stock based roms.
One more, I see that some roms supporting CTT(AFAIK it's something about keep the phone cooled, am I right?). Is it supported by every kernel? Including stock one?
I'm coming from G2 and there were quite easier with everything .
Thanks for every answer.
Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk

marek_poland said:
Hi,
Now I'm running stock v30c rooted by king root and hacer permissivo(one of the method available on xda). I've flashed twrp by autorec.
My question is:
Should I know something before flashing custom rom? I read somewhere that some of roms need v21c modem, and other have no information about it. But I'm not sure if I should flashing this.
Basically I'm thinking right now about custom stock based roms.
One more, I see that some roms supporting CTT(AFAIK it's something about keep the phone cooled, am I right?). Is it supported by every kernel? Including stock one?
I'm coming from G2 and there were quite easier with everything .
Thanks for every answer.
Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk
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If you are planning to flash stock based roms you don't need to do anything else including flashing the baseband. Only aosp based roms need 21C baseband. So if you flash a aosp based rom remember to flash 21C along with it.
The ctt mod works on most kernels including stock but you don't necessarily need to use it until when you feel uncomfortable temperature.
G3 D855---ROM : CypherOS 2.3.1 ---Xposed

No sim with lineage based roms

Hi, i need some advice about this problem, bcz i searched that a lot but i cdnt find anu solution. Any Lineage based roms, like Viperos, Strelka, Ressurection Remix, Aokp rom etc (Any 7.x.x too i guess) doesnt work well on my n7100. Im flashing them and they are booting fine too, But when the screen came on, they says no sim, when i checked about device i dont see any info about modem. But imei is not erasing. Boot loader mj5, modem nd3 (i just changed it mj7 modem but still same) . When i flash stock rom or Hyper rom or any 4.x.x based rom works fine. I cdnt find any solution bcz i tried everything. Anyone can give me an idea about this ? bcz i stuck with 4.4.x roms. Thanks..

Is the phone running the latest by bootloader and modem? Some custom ROMs require a phone that is running the latest version of both.

audit13 said:
Is the phone running the latest by bootloader and modem? Some custom ROMs require a phone that is running the latest version of both.
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Yes , found latest ones in here and flashed some time ago.

Did you update the bootloader and modem by flashing the latest stock rom or just the bootloader and modem? Not sure if this would make a difference.

audit13 said:
Did you update the bootloader and modem by flashing the latest stock rom or just the bootloader and modem? Not sure if this would make a difference.
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I tried both way. Stock rom and 4.4.x based custom roms works fine. They were working fine with older modem and bootloader too. I tried to flash lineage based custom roms on working stock rom and custom 4.4.x too, w/o wipe. They did same thing, everything works fine just no sim silly right ?

Very strange that the sim is not detected. I don't have a note 2 to try out Lineage.
Did you post your question in the the ROM's thread in the Development Forum? Perhaps someone there could offer some more advice.

audit13 said:
Very strange that the sim is not detected. I don't have a note 2 to try out Lineage.
Did you post your question in the the ROM's thread in the Development Forum? Perhaps someone there could offer some more advice.
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Yep its strange, i guess the real problem is those roms doesnt see what modem i have in device, bcz they are not showing that in about device. Thanks anyway, at least you tried to give some ideas
I didnt post my question in the rom's thread, let me try it.