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[Q] Question about ASOP ROM

Sorry for asking such a question, it's hard for me to follow XDA, there lots of pages. So basically, I rooted my phone, JIT my phone (benchmark ~710) but I still feel that it's somehow lagging and I wan to make the best of it. I pondering whether to install 2.1 Custom ROM ASOP or Froyo 2.2.1 AOSP ROM.
I more into gaming, music, video, facebook etc so I don't think Froyo will be suitable for me since there's lot of bugs such as cannot install certain apk, no camera (don't know still got what). What about 2.1 ASOP? With it be better compared to now? And there's three version (full, light, ultralight). Which one should I install?
And is it replacing the original ROM or just another ROM (meaning I can switch back to the original ROM anytime).
FYI : I wish to keep chinesetextinput, JapaneseIME, PhoneBook, mediascape. I already using Launcher Pro Plus so I don't need the Launcher Pro launcher
Thanks in advance!

Don't install either of those roms time as they are not finished and can't really be used for everyday use .
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

Thanks for your reply, really apprepriate it

gohwh1 said:
Thanks for your reply, really apprepriate it
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sit tight mate, they (Jerpelea) is about to release v5 of his AOSP 2.1 ROM - and he says that the dialler is working.
also, thank you for not posting in the DEV thread!!! you have no idea how frustrating it is looking for bug reports in that thread now - i feel so sorry for J and Z
edit: just re-read your first post. Are you sure u need to keep mediascape? there are better alternatives that are provided in vanilla (AOSP) android, that do not get so intrusive in the system. The AOSP rom is a complete flash, so you have to choose to use it or something else.
The full, light and ultralight are NOT AOSP ROMS either so you know, they are customised SE roms that can be used with Zdzihu's recovery menu. These CAN be used with your existing ROM in a way, but you will need to juggle backups and image files. can be done, but takes about 10 minutes to change. Safe and works, but a little clunky

First of all, backup everything u want! Titanium backup ot even the .apk on ur SD or PC
I am running both...
2.1 custom AND 2.2 custom, i cant make any calls on 2.1 -> reboot to 2.2
Cant take pics from camera -> reboot to 2.1
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It works fine for me
My quadrant results:
2.1 ~720
2.2 ~2200
Thx for posting a new thread and not spamming the dev thread...
Edit: yes, u can go back to original SE rom, just use the link for the .504 version in the first post of 2.1 custom rom thread
Sent from my Nexus One (x10 custom ROM) using XDA App

@mrtim123 : Thanks but can you futher explain what you mean recovery menu? So you meaning the ASOP will replace the current ROM while the customised SE roms can be use with the current ROM anytime?
From the custom ROM ASOP thread,
They stated:
Not working
-video playback is not using hardware decoder for some formats
-camera settings crashes
So the dailer is already working?
And will remove mediascape result in problems in the future? Heard from some thread that it will result in problems.
@PoTi_96 : It's kind of hazzle to change here change there. I prefer one ROM rather than 2.

I know but the dialer wasnt fixed, now im just running 2.1
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I installed asop 2.1 ver b006 last night and now i have about 17 hours of usage. I belive that it is almost a rom for a dayly use. Bugs i experienced so far are camera settinhs giving FC, some minor problems with downloads on build in browser,all fixed with opera. It comes half rooted but can easy root with z4root app, i could not find the gallery but after instaling the app from this forum ( gallery 3d) i am more sattisfied then with mediascape timescape or any other SE program. I find it verry snappy and belive you should try it after a backup with titanium. Another beautifull app is the recovery.menu witch is the best. All the best
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Pardon, I have no clue when coming to such things. Correct me if I'm wrong.
The recovery.menu is it a kind of application that help you flash your phone? So I have to keep pressing back when the Sony logo came out to go into recovery mode and install the ASOP ROM? And the Global ROM is to revert back? So I had to install both ROM?
However since stated that it's not possible to call people, how is it possible that the ASOP can be used for daily. I don't mind about the camera since I don't really use it.
P.S I already download the ASOP ROM for the main thread.

gohwh1 said:
Pardon, I have no clue when coming to such things. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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The recovery.menu is it a kind of application that help you flash your phone? YES, THOUGH NOT REALLY A FLASH DO NOT NEED PC
So I have to keep pressing back when the Sony logo came out to go into recovery mode ABOUT 5 TIMES
and install the ASOP ROM? YES, AS UPDATE.ZIP
And the Global ROM is to revert back? BACKUP FIRST
So I had to install both ROM? YES, NOW YOU CAN SWITCH BETWEEN
However since stated that it's not possible to call people, how is it possible that the ASOP can be used for daily. WORKS ON LATEST RELEASE
I don't mind about the camera since I don't really use it.
P.S I already download the ASOP ROM for the main thread.

Thank you for your reply. One more question before I start on it. So when you say switch between, when I switch will it remain the same or it will be a completely fresh ROM?
For example I now using ASOP ROM and wan switch to the original ROM and if i decide to go back ASOP, will all settings be gone?

gohwh1 said:
Thank you for your reply. One more question before I start on it. So when you say switch between, when I switch will it remain the same or it will be a completely fresh ROM?
For example I now using ASOP ROM and wan switch to the original ROM and if i decide to go back ASOP, will all settings be gone?
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When you restore, you will get back state you were in at backup. Same settings, same apps.

So meaning, I can keep the setting of the current Sony ROM. So if i chage to ASOP and decide to change back I can have the same settings?
And if i decided not to use ASOP anymore, I can just delete both the original and ASOP ROM at my SD card?

gohwh1 said:
So meaning, I can keep the setting of the current Sony ROM. So if i chage to ASOP and decide to change back I can have the same settings?
And if i decided not to use ASOP anymore, I can just delete both the original and ASOP ROM at my SD card?
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You must back up first though.
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I cant install the ASOP. When I select "Install update.zip from SD Card"
It say " E:Cant open /sdcard/update.zip (No such file or directory)."

Theres a thread in the dev section for bug trackin and stuff

[Q] Custom ROM-s

What custom ROM would you guys recommend? That it has to be stable and fast goes without saying
Thnx in advance

I've tried Racht's ones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914513
Currently I'm under Floyo (2.2.1) because there is app2sd working in this ROM but I think 2.3.2 CM HackDroid ROM is also a good ROM (I was using this before).
For the moment, I recommend you Floyo.
Both of them make your phone twice faster.
There still are some small bugs (as 3.5 jack or some sensors don't work) but these ROM still are in dev.
So be patient and in the future they will be better and better thanks to Racht's work =)
But be careful when you flash your device.
Be aware of the dangers and think to make a backup of your initial ROM before.

thnx, i'll give it a try. I'm aware of all the problems with custom roms. I was just wondering what the most stable rom was atm
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zeduck said:
I've tried Racht's ones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914513
Currently I'm under Floyo (2.2.1) because there is app2sd working in this ROM but I think 2.3.2 CM HackDroid ROM is also a good ROM (I was using this before).
For the moment, I recommend you Floyo.
Both of them make your phone twice faster.
There still are some small bugs (as 3.5 jack or some sensors don't work) but these ROM still are in dev.
So be patient and in the future they will be better and better thanks to Racht's work =)
But be careful when you flash your device.
Be aware of the dangers and think to make a backup of your initial ROM before.
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+1
pretty awesome ROM.

guys i want to download floyo but which one of all the floyo should i download? and except this how do i install them? i rename them as update.zip and install with the xrecovery or somehoww else?If i update i will lose all my apps and i will have to redownload them? Also because i have jit it will still be enabled?

Hey, I have test the new version of 2.3.2 CM Gingerbread v0.5 HACKDROID, he have a lot of bug,; But on the lock screen he freeze and I must remove the battery for restart the phone

zousoum96 said:
guys i want to download floyo but which one of all the floyo should i download? and except this how do i install them? i rename them as update.zip and install with the xrecovery or somehoww else?If i update i will lose all my apps and i will have to redownload them? Also because i have jit it will still be enabled?
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Yes you loose all your apps and jit will be still enabled. Download floyo v0.10. First create in xrecovery backup of your current rom. Then extract floyo to sdcard /xrecovery/backup and reboot to xrecovery. in xrecovery do full wipe and then choose Backup and restore -> Restore -> floyo/ -> Yes and reboot phone

dbts25 said:
Yes you loose all your apps and jit will be still enabled. Download flovo v0.10. First create in xrecovery backup of your current rom. Then extract floyo to sdcard /xrecovery/backup and reboot to xrecovery. in xrecovery do full wipe and then choose Backup and restore -> Restore -> floyo/ -> Yes and reboot phone
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Man if I install this Rom then will I be able to go back to normal via the first back up?

zousoum96 said:
Man if I install this Rom then will I be able to go back to normal via the first back up?
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Yes you will be able

dbts25 said:
Yes you will be able
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Man i will still be root user right? and i wont lose busybox right? Last questions before the install

zousoum96 said:
Man i will still be root user right? and i wont lose busybox right? Last questions before the install
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Yes you don't lose it

Racht's 2.2 I think is the best you can get for the X8. I was really afraid to install it, because I thought it would be buggy, but I was very surprised when I tried it. It's fast, stable and much better than 2.1.
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LFSPovo said:
Racht's 2.2 I think is the best you can get for the X8. I was really afraid to install it, because I thought it would be buggy, but I was very surprised when I tried it. It's fast, stable and much better than 2.1.
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
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Yes it is very good now we are waiting for a good 2. 3 Rom

help a noob

Hi i am new here and to new to android . I want to flash my xperia x10 form the stock software to 2.2 or higher. I have read most of the guides and am still unsure which rom and baseband to use. I am running Ubuntu 10.
thanks

I would suggest Wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3, it's fast and stable, and looks nice =)
It is also easy to install since it needs baseband .54, which you can get it from the .435 stock firmware directly.

mrizz18540 said:
Hi i am new here and to new to android . I want to flash my xperia x10 form the stock software to 2.2 or higher. I have read most of the guides and am still unsure which rom and baseband to use. I am running Ubuntu 10.
thanks
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i would have to agree that Wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 would be the rom of choice. It is super stable and quite fast too.
You will need to root your phone, and then install xRecovery. Then you can install ROMS from the xRecovery menu.
Root using superoneclick and then copy the xRecovery APK to your phone and install it. Download the ROM files and copy them to your SD card, reboot into xRecovery and follow the ROM installation steps (backup all your stuff on your phone first - i suggest My Backup Root (from the market) - provided you have rooted it already). If you want to try different basebands, i have included a link for them too.
As for doing all this from ubuntu - i think you will need to be running a Windows VM or find another pc that has Windows installed, i tried from Ubuntu myself but it was just easier from a Winblows machine.
SuperOneClick - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906248&highlight=superoneclick
xRecovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
Wolfbreaks ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
BaseBand list - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960527
Have fun!
Tim.

I'm also kind of a noob, but I really want to make this stuff work...
I took this thread as a base, I currently have the 2.1 official update on my X10. So far I used the superclick tool and it said it rooted my phone (how can I make sure it worked?)
Then I downloaded the stuff and run the xRecovery app, it said it granted some superuser thing, but then I see nothing else...
Any help appreciated, specially if I skipped some steps maybe?

if you want to check if you are rooted, intall titanium backup and see if the app runs. If it does, then you've got root.
I didnt get what you wanted to ask in the second part of your question though..

I was missing an app from the market
Ok I got it working
So far I'm testing this new stuff...woah, amazing.
Any recommendations of things (ROMs) I should try?
p.s. I got no signal and WiFi won't turn on... I guess this is normal?

@ aR_ChRiS and mrtim123
Second that Wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 is one of the most complete 2.2 roms. But you'll want to look up post on how to:
- root your phone
- install xRecovery (requires busybox), and how to use it
In case if you "brick" your phone or get stuck in a boot loop, look up for "flashtool".
Hope this helps.
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Edit:
Link to FlashTool: click
Link to the reference post for x10: click

I put together an easy to follow with step by step instructions and made it as noob proof as possible. Check it out, follow the guide in my sig. Iv tried to explain everything in as much detail as possible
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Does every thing work. for example the camera and wifi?

mrtim123 said:
i would have to agree that Wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 would be the rom of choice. It is super stable and quite fast too.
You will need to root your phone, and then install xRecovery. Then you can install ROMS from the xRecovery menu.
Root using superoneclick and then copy the xRecovery APK to your phone and install it. Download the ROM files and copy them to your SD card, reboot into xRecovery and follow the ROM installation steps (backup all your stuff on your phone first - i suggest My Backup Root (from the market) - provided you have rooted it already). If you want to try different basebands, i have included a link for them too.
As for doing all this from ubuntu - i think you will need to be running a Windows VM or find another pc that has Windows installed, i tried from Ubuntu myself but it was just easier from a Winblows machine.
SuperOneClick - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906248&highlight=superoneclick
xRecovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859571
Wolfbreaks ROM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945264
BaseBand list - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960527
Have fun!
Tim.
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Does Wi-fi work with this rom? And the camera?

Brunop10 said:
Does Wi-fi work with this rom? And the camera?
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WIFI, camera and everything else works great for me. Except for the camcoder, it's got a bit of audio sync problem if not using the right setting.

bebolf said:
WIFI, camera and everything else works great for me. Except for the camcoder, it's got a bit of audio sync problem if not using the right setting.
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How do you get it to the right setting? and someone told me it drains your battery. is this true?

Yes battery life isn't that great but acceptable for me.
~24 hours under medium usage
~12-15 hours under heavy use
You need to have your focus setting set to infinity to have better audio sync.
To be honest I don't think the camcorder is up to average user's standard, but camera works just fine.
Things I like from this rom are:
- improved performance (very few lags, things run much smoother than stock 2.1 especially when texting)
- android 2.2 apps & features (gmail 2.3, flash, JIT...)
- no random reboots
- the unlock slider does not lag after the screen is off for awhile
Known issues to my knowledge:
- incomplete camcorder
- no live wallpaper

In case you haven't noticed tho, devs here have figured out a way to bypass x10's bootloader. This will enable us to load custom kernels.
All the roms here before the breakthrough are only built on top of the stock 2.1 kernel. That's causing some limitations in developing custom roms (issues such as having a working driver for x10 camera)
So if u can wait for a bit I'm sure there will be better roms (with android 2.3) coming in the next couple months! And Sony has announced there will be official 2.3 upgrade coming possibly during this summer.
However I've been using wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 for over a month now, would really recommend it if ur not that into video recording lol

bebolf said:
In case you haven't noticed tho, devs here have figured out a way to bypass x10's bootloader. This will enable us to load custom kernels.
All the roms here before the breakthrough are only built on top of the stock 2.1 kernel. That's causing some limitations in developing custom roms (issues such as having a working driver for x10 camera)
So if u can wait for a bit I'm sure there will be better roms (with android 2.3) coming in the next couple months! And Sony has announced there will be official 2.3 upgrade coming possibly during this summer.
However I've been using wolfbreak's CM 6.1.3 for over a month now, would really recommend it if ur not that into video recording lol
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Yes, 2.3.3 kernal+CM7 would kick ass.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

Most of the cm 6^ roms have camera fixes now. Im running ol cm6.1.2 xtremes. Not an issue at all. Cam works great.
Sent from my SE_X10i using my thumbs

super one click not working
hi i have tried using super one click root v1.7 on my windows laptop. It stays on waitng for device or it craches. what am i doing wrong. i am using windows Xp.
thanks

mrizz18540 said:
hi i have tried using super one click root v1.7 on my windows laptop. It stays on waitng for device or it craches. what am i doing wrong. i am using windows Xp.
thanks
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Did you go in ur phone's setting -> application, turn on "unknown source", and to -> development to turn on "USB debugging"?

thanks
thanks for your help everyone i have everything figured out. well i am having trouble installing xrecovery. when i tried to install it. it says xrecovery installer could not be installed on this phone.
thanks

Problem on floyo 015 custom roms....

I had try to custom floyo roms on my phone and its succes..,but why its so many bug and error.,for the sample, radio fm its dissapear.,camera cannt work,some application with force close sometime,flash player can instal but cant use and force close when me plug in its,n64oid cant instal,and its be reboot it self..,so many bugs..,its nice rom but to many bugs..,any one know what the best custom roms and where i can get it?..thank yours so much for give me a suggestion..
Sent from my X8 using XDA App

before you install custom rom,you should read what works and not working..and x8 cant use flash player...maybe you can try minicm rc2...the only thing that does work on it is compass..

try to factory reset / full wipe
for me,its really stable,only a few bugs,likes 'sdcard safe removed' issue after heavy-usage phone
sorry for bad english....

anmiman said:
before you install custom rom,you should read what works and not working..and x8 cant use flash player...maybe you can try minicm rc2...the only thing that does work on it is compass..
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Are you sure only compas?..
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andrasandhi said:
try to factory reset / full wipe
for me,its really stable,only a few bugs,likes 'sdcard safe removed' issue after heavy-usage phone
sorry for bad english....
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Are its make me loss my application if i do full wipe?
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sukartochen said:
Are you sure only compas?..
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i think soo

Try miniCM. It's the most stable rom, atm. Compass dont work, but everything else does.
Issuse with sd card safe to remove is on all custom xperia series rom, due to custom kernel is not finshed yet, bootloader not cracked yet.
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk

sukartochen said:
Are its make me loss my application if i do full wipe?
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yes
after u pushing a custom rom,try to 'factory reset' via xrecovery,it makes ur phone 'fresh'.
regards

sorry,double post...

y not u try 2.3.3 gingerbread?much more better and almost everything done.

sukartochen said:
I had try to custom floyo roms on my phone and its succes..,but why its so many bug and error.,for the sample, radio fm its dissapear.,camera cannt work,some application with force close sometime,flash player can instal but cant use and force close when me plug in its,n64oid cant instal,and its be reboot it self..,so many bugs..,its nice rom but to many bugs..,any one know what the best custom roms and where i can get it?..thank yours so much for give me a suggestion..
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
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some of the things you mentioned aren't actually bugs, it's just we can't get flash and n64oid working on our devies, ony any roms, because the armv7 cpu is needed, these apps don't support armv6 devices. btw, you can install n64oid on 2.3 roms, however the app gets FC after loading a rom.

Dare-Devil Inside said:
Try miniCM. It's the most stable rom, atm. Compass dont work, but everything else does.
Issuse with sd card safe to remove is on all custom xperia series rom, due to custom kernel is not finshed yet, bootloader not cracked yet.
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MiniCM is the best right now but dont jump to RC2 yet . there are a lot of other roms developed using minicm base like the nexus rom which have been uploaded by the devs . spend some time reading through the development forum to get the idea.
They all have the standard bugs tho. Elelinux is supposed to best in terms of random bugs but minicm has everything working including camera and hd video recording.
P.S - gingerbread roms are also really good but there are some sacrifices to be made there .

Error

I have just started my brand new x8, so nothing is changed with it, I try and download an app from the internet and when I go to install it I get 'There is a problem parsing the package', I have tried many different app installers, but still no luck.
Thanks very much for all replies

some apps need to run on a newer version of amdroid, for example app2sd (wich transfers your installed apps to your micro sd card) requires android 2.2 or higher to run, but the stock Sony Ericsson firmware is android 2.1 so until you install a new ROM e.g. Froyobread (Android 2.2) or GingerDX (Android 2.3) you wont be able to run certain apps
Beans
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Thanks, any idea on how to install 2.2 on it

TotalMusic said:
Thanks, any idea on how to install 2.2 on it
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search in x8 development section and u will find everything u need! Good luck!
u can get android 2.2 and 2.3
just root your phone install xrecovery and follow all instructions

TotalMusic said:
Thanks, any idea on how to install 2.2 on it
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The HOWTO for rooting and xRecovery.