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[GUIDE] The latest guide to xperia x8 roms and mods

UPDATED: Saturday, February, 25th 2012
DISCLAMER:
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR PHONE IF YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE MENTIONED ARE WHAT WORKED FOR ME AND OTHER USERS> and when you read this thread,dont just read half or parts of it, read it properly, form start to finish!​Hi there dear reader welcome to my guide with new questions new roms and much much more things. It's The latest guide to roms and mods for the x8!!​1. we do not accept trolling here. i do not want a flame war here.
2. these mainly benefits me and other rom testers ect.
3.click here for my FAQ that gets updated every week
right onto the guide iitself.
Rooting​Rooting your phone is what you need to do before you install custom roms, modules, and kernels. Rooting means you have superuser access to your phone. a bit like a special admin on a computer. having superuser rights means you also have the power to change you system stuff, delete a system app, add modifications and so on. if you wish to root your phone then click here
great, you'v rooted your phone i hope, now for the fun stuff...
Basebands and kernels​I know that many people have baseband 006. you cant install roms with your baseband at 006 so you will have to change it to 015. unless your phone already has 015. for the baseband collection thread clickthis
i have also found a thread with a custom kernel. its linuxdx by doixanh. for the thread click here
Also a guide on building a kernel. click here for that
Roms:​welcome to the rom part of this thread. custom roms are custom android versions, that can easily be modified and customized, they are more than just your average android. most of them are based on cm6 or cm7 or cm6 mini.
here are a couple of gingerbread roms i have found and tested.
gingerbread roms:​Gingercruzt by frogy furnetal.
Gingerdx by doixanh
minicm7
froyo roms
froyo pro by XDA-RK
Froyobread by doixanh
sense roms by ratch
how to install custom roms:​Now, custom roms are actually quite easy to install. as long as you follow the instructions bellow.
1. copy the rom to your sd card. no subfolder just the normal folder on its own on the sdcard.
2.boot into xrecovery (for more about recoveries click here, its my FAQ you will find info there
3.go to install custom .zip
it should come up with a load of folders you have on your phone. go to the bottom where you will find your rom and choose that.
4. install it and wait...
5. once installed, do a full wipe before rebooting or you could get stuck on rebooting.
5. your done!
Modifications.​Right now on to the mods.
some people want dual touch or pinch to zoom for their phones.
well, guess what, you can.
if you have cypress chip on your phone (real dual touch) click here
If you have synaptics (fake pinch to zoom) then click here
If you want to overclock your phone then click here
If you want linuxdx then click Here
how to install linuxdx (and other kernels)​I do have a thread about bootloaders and kernels but since i put it in my modifactions section i decided to put a TuT:
grab flashtool 2.9.1 (hard to get hold of but it is the only flashtool that works with flashing kernels, i do have it and i have flashed linuxdx v004 and alfs kernel v05 so i will load up the download file for flashtool 2.9.1)(click here to download flashtool 2.9.1 move linuxdx v004 .ftf to flashootl/firmwares
and open x10flashtool (works with x8 dont worry) click flash and choose file. then follow the onscreen instructions... (plug in x8 whilst holding back button, wait for a few minutes as some coding will show up on the computer screen, then it will say its done and you can disconnect your phone) once completed rebbot phone and enjoy!!!YOU MUST HAVE AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER TO LOAD CUSTOM KERNELS!
Recently asked questions!
Hello guys! i decided to update my thread and tell you about more recently asked questions:
How to unlock bootloader:
Answer: There is this thing called search bar, use it because there is more than just 2 threads about unlocking bootloader, actually there is a about 5
Why do i get a hard brick after unlocking my phones bootloader?
Answer: Check your date on the back of the phone: It should have a date such as 11w28 etc. If it is 11w32 and above, then stay away from the bootloader, it will only end up in tears. Many threads about this too, use the search button
Can we run IOS on our x8?
Answer: Are you crazy? check my post here for more. If your thinking of porting it or anything (not that it will ever happen )
if you have anymore things you want me to add, then post a reply saying so.
also check out my FAQ
this will be updated every week.
Also, how did you get to this thread? via my sig, or via searching the forums or searching google?

Very good guide...keep it updated and it will be #1 guide

X8invisible13 said:
Very good guide...keep it updated and it will be #1 guide
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thanks man. i will keep it updated. im on the forum's nearly everyday so it will be updated as often as possible

hmmm
what would you guys think if i posted like an ultimate guide to the xperia x8 in the xperia x8 general forums containing root, unroot, seus,brick,roms and more. if you think its a good idea then please say so because it might take a while to make the ultimate guide but i think its a good idea

wilbso said:
what would you guys think if i posted like an ultimate guide to the xperia x8 in the xperia x8 general forums containing root, unroot, seus,brick,roms and more. if you think its a good idea then please say so because it might take a while to make the ultimate guide but i think its a good idea
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a thread like that exists... altho it isn't updated as much anymore
anyway... shouldn't THIS thread be there? this is the wrong place to post this...

wilbso said:
what would you guys think if i posted like an ultimate guide to the xperia x8 in the xperia x8 general forums containing root, unroot, seus,brick,roms and more. if you think its a good idea then please say so because it might take a while to make the ultimate guide but i think its a good idea
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Its a good idea but instead of making a new thread u could just modify this one and move it to general

X8invisible13 said:
Its a good idea but instead of making a new thread u could just modify this one and move it to general
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yeah, good idea, i'll do that soon

Ok,good luck may the force be with u

u should add gingerxperia

ok i will
flaviobd said:
u should add gingerxperia
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sure thing man. this will have gingerxperia on it soon. probaly this monday since its my birthday on moday so i will do it like a special post

thanks mate
X8invisible13 said:
Ok,good luck may the force be with u
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ok, thanks mate, i will hit the thanks button 3 times. and may the force be with u too as you take your journey through this forum

this is good man.but it will be better if you can make the sort to be more informative,per section,with big title,..

xcal_tau said:
this is good man.but it will be better if you can make the sort to be more informative,per section,with big title,..
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okay. thanks for the idea. there will be a new layout now

you're on the role man!!
Thanks!!

Thanks! I've been reading it.

tnks man! Its gr8

h37al said:
tnks man! Its gr8
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thanks for your feedback. i appreciate all the good feedback im getting it also helps me to know if it is a good guide so i can improve it.
-Wilbso

there a alfs kernel bether then ldx

nice guide .
keep updated

thanks dude !!
nice guide for noobs like me

Complete NOOB (I Feel like a prat)

OK I work in IT so this lot should be a piece of cake to me
I have Xperia Arc and I love it I tend to use the Go Launcher ROM as I like some of the looks etc
Currently running 2.3.4 waiting patiently for ICS
Have read up on "flashing" and rooting BUT I just dont get it and the last thing I want to do is brick my phone.
Can someone out there please offer me a couple of simple pieces of advice
How the hell do I remove pre installed app? I know there are threads already but I cannot follow them for some reason because they say get this and that and do this with them etc
My phone is not rooted so how do I do that?
ICS anyone know when it is likely to be available and how easy is it to pre install it so to speak
many thanks in advance and I now open teh door for th flamming and the insults to a noob lol
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Nath316 said:
How the hell do I remove pre installed app?
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Without root access, then you're stuck with them.
Nath316 said:
ICS anyone know when it is likely to be available and how easy is it to pre install it so to speak
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It's available now, evident by the guides, ROMS and discussion about it. Start here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188, and click on the first link in my sig.

XperienceD said:
Without root access, then you're stuck with them.
It's available now, evident by the guides, ROMS and discussion about it. Start here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188, and click on the first link in my sig.
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thanks have just rooted the phone so Titanium has access now try to remove software
Love the video think more sites should have something similar
I will look at the ICS stuff

Nath316 said:
thanks have just rooted the phone so Titanium has access now try to remove software
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Good stuff. I wish more People would view the vid, then they might understand why those of us who come here a lot can lack a little patience when responding to certain threads. Anything else just ask, after searching that is. :silly:

Btw if you don't want to unlock you're bootloader, ics update should already be available through their offical update
Sent from my Xperia Arc

dinesh690 said:
Btw if you don't want to unlock you're bootloader, ics update should already be available through their offical update
Sent from my Xperia Arc
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Apparently not for my number yet

Nath316 said:
Apparently not for my number yet
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then just unlock your bootloader and have fun

? You don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash a firmware if its signed using Sony's key?
If you want to update to ics, you can just get a ftf of the firmware and flash it.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

Nath316 said:
OK I work in IT so this lot should be a piece of cake to me
I have Xperia Arc and I love it I tend to use the Go Launcher ROM as I like some of the looks etc
Currently running 2.3.4 waiting patiently for ICS
Have read up on "flashing" and rooting BUT I just dont get it and the last thing I want to do is brick my phone.
Can someone out there please offer me a couple of simple pieces of advice
How the hell do I remove pre installed app? I know there are threads already but I cannot follow them for some reason because they say get this and that and do this with them etc
My phone is not rooted so how do I do that?
ICS anyone know when it is likely to be available and how easy is it to pre install it so to speak
many thanks in advance and I now open teh door for th flamming and the insults to a noob lol
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Hi mate, a few months ago I was in the same boat. I build PCs, understand basic programming, etc etc but it's a whole new world these android phones! Haha very humbling to go from the guy everyone asks for answers
To the guy who has nothing but questions. Anyway point is I can relate.
When im at my pc a bit later I'll gather up all my bookmarks and links and dump em here for you! 99% of what you need is buried here in xda land so in the mean time... Start reading! Haha
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

if you've rooted your phone I'd recommend "sysTune" from the store - it's an easy way to change the running priorities in that you simply afford each process a number between -20 and +19 - the processes with the lowest numerical settings are given the highest priority and vice versa - it's an easy way to keep the speed right where you want it, and it's great for a really smooth launcher

Nath316 said:
ICS anyone know when it is likely to be available and how easy is it to pre install it so to speak
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Just with reference to this question, when I found out that ICS was available for my phone I just relocked my bootloader and upgraded via PC companion. However, my suspicions were confirmed from first boot into ICS, all the custom roms I had been using were much better!
But I thought you should know its very possible to relock your bootloader, so you might as well try a few custom roms while you wait for ICS.
Ive had my arc for about 6 months now and I have tried all the kernels and roms I could find, I reached the conclusion that Arconium ICS v4 Get Arconium ICS V4 here was the best for me. Im currently using Arcknight RC3 Get Arcknight Kernel here as my kernel but I have heard good things about using the stock kernel with CWM.
If your going to delve into the world of custom roms and kernels send me a PM and I would be happy to help with the processes you will need to go through.
The way I see it, there is no point in us both doing the 6 months of experimentation when I easily share what I've learnt with you

Help needed for a new kid joining Android!

Hi guys,
I just got an Samsung Galaxy S i9000. I am pretty new to this Android stuff so please bear with me if I've asked simple or stupid questions
I'm also no expert on phones as well.
Right now, I've been advised to get an custom ROM that's based on pure CM with DroidWall installed after doing it.
Now, I'm trying to learn how to do it and I have no idea where to look at or do this.
Can you please give me some tips and links that will guide me to do this? All I'm looking for is to increase the battery life while still connected to WiFi/3G to use Facebook, Instagram, Google Play, and the games etc.
Thanks for your time to help this noob

Well, if you're totally new to android, you're early with rooting. I don't understand why you were and who advice you to use droid wall. It's just an app that isn't even needed. You should root your device with CF root, then you're able to flash the ROM you like. BTW, is it so hard to Google for that so that you have to create a thread? I doubt.

As dark knight said it's not very difficult to search on google.
It's very easy to root ur phone and if don't understand what you are doing sometimes it's normal but i don't think that root a phone and flash a rom is really hard, everything is wrote.

Well, googling it is easy but the thing is for me is that I'm not too sure which one I should get. I wanted to get some tips and advices on which I should get because I'm new to this thing. I know it may be stupid question to ask but yeah. Cheers.

Lol i understand, there is lots of ways to root ur i9000 like using an app like z4root or root it with a computer with softwares, try z4root it's very easy to do but it doesn't always work
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app

I see you have the same phone as mine. What ones did you root your phone with?

Hi Dafcee
I rooted my Phone with this Tutorial.
...click...
Works great and is simple
Now I installed Cyanogenmod9 by pawitp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592131
Finally I have a good looking Android 4 Smartphone :good:
Sorry for my bad english ;D
kind regards
tom

Thanks alot for the help

Hey buddy i flashed xxjw4 and rooted it using cf root...den i installed imm761 ics333 custom rom....everything is wrkng fine bt i am nt able to make calls...and d confusing part is dt net is wrkng...i tried to flash xxjw4 agn bt it dint wrk....plss help
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Its easy to install a GB 2.3.6 ...JVU as an example, then from keypad make a factory format ( star 2767 star 3855 # ) and will have a clean and new Android. Next step, root with Odin using Semaphore 2.5.0....
If you want one of the best ICS's...give it a try to RemICS UX 1.3.1....will be surprised.
Good luck.

you could use z4root,Universal Androot

[Q] Suggestions for a new ROM (to be introduced)

Hey People!! I'm new to XDA and this is my first post :silly: I'd like to introduce a new ROM. So basically i want to make something different for the galaxy y- the phone we've all loved to love! I want to have a redesigned launcher looking somewhat similar to the ICS ad Jellybean with softkeys like the one on ICS. It should be Deodexed rooted and have access to many other features (like pre-installed chainfire and stuff like that :fingers-crossed: ). Im planning on updating the stock kernel to the Merruk Technology Pre-final v2.0 as i've used it and it seems pretty fast and stable (I'm still waiting for the build to be final). I've a Init.d hack with battery calibration and also a hack which (I don't know how) decreases your ram usage haven't tested it yet but people who've used it says it works on stock rom too (which to me seems impossible because stock rom dosen't support init.d. Correct me if i'm wrong :highfive I've decided what to call it too. Now i only need some help which if anyone could offer would be truly amazing to me........
Aair

aair said:
Hey People!! I'm new to XDA and this is my first post :silly: I'd like to introduce a new ROM. So basically i want to make something different for the galaxy y- the phone we've all loved to love! I want to have a redesigned launcher looking somewhat similar to the ICS ad Jellybean with softkeys like the one on ICS. It should be Deodexed rooted and have access to many other features (like pre-installed chainfire and stuff like that :fingers-crossed: ). Im planning on updating the stock kernel to the Merruk Technology Pre-final v2.0 as i've used it and it seems pretty fast and stable (I'm still waiting for the build to be final). I've a Init.d hack with battery calibration and also a hack which (I don't know how) decreases your ram usage haven't tested it yet but people who've used it says it works on stock rom too (which to me seems impossible because stock rom dosen't support init.d. Correct me if i'm wrong :highfive I've decided what to call it too. Now i only need some help which if anyone could offer would be truly amazing to me........
Aair
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What kind of help do you need? You should have mentioned that in the first post.

Sorry 'bout that
anasdcool71 said:
What kind of help do you need? You should have mentioned that in the first post.
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im not a themer, so a themer helping me out would be kinda good :cyclops:
and since this is my first mod a few bug fixing advices would be great too...
Aair

Many themers of our forum have made guides for other users to learn from. You can search in the Themes and Apps section for them.
About bugs, first make the custom rom. If you encounter a bug, tell us and we'll be happy to help you.

could you please post the links of such posts which contain methods of themeing the status bar and launchers??? and also how do you edit some apks which ive downloaded from the play store??
aair

aair said:
could you please post the links of such posts which contain methods of themeing the status bar and launchers??? and also how do you edit some apks which ive downloaded from the play store??
aair
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Go to /data/app/ you will see all your apps there....
After getting those apk you can freely edit...
Btw wat u want to edit in apk
Globally recognised and certified NOOB

Try using uot kitchen for initial theming. Use my guide in sign to go to advanced level
Sent from my GT-S6102 using XDA

just decompile and recompile the systemui and framework-res,
everything is in the drawable-ldpi

I too m making a rom but i think theming is much more difficult than making a rom so i suggest use someone's theme and ask him for permissions:thumbup:
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda app-developers app

Xperia SP deodexed Rom development..

Hello Everyone,
Welcome to the world of android.I have been using various android devices untill now and recently got this beast.
Thus i want to let you all know that i am in process to develop a custom stock rom unlike the Galaxies and Senses...
Key features i am incorporating as of now are
1) Fully deodexed stock rom with extended kernel full root cwm capability.
2) Bloatwares removed with addons from xperia Z
3)Perfectly matched launcher with best performance and battery.
4)Based upon user community request.additional functionality to be added.
I would definately require everyone's support and donation in order to make this a master piece.
I am opening up this thread provided xda moderators give a heads up for a general discussion on what requirements we have.
Thank you and i will be constantly updating you on the status of the rom.
Also look forward for some hosting space.
Thank you
Sent from my C5302 using xda app-developers app

Good.. A custom Rom For SP !! Thats a good news... Good. . For me i am looking for only two things... A custom statusbar with notification toggles and a 29 x 24 size Onscreen Buttons... I am already changed the OSB size and its worked.. But its alignment is looks ugly...

vishalgunthey said:
Hello Everyone,
Welcome to the world of android.I have been using various android devices untill now and recently got this beast.
Thus i want to let you all know that i am in process to develop a custom stock rom unlike the Galaxies and Senses...
Key features i am incorporating as of now are
1) Fully deodexed stock rom with extended kernel full root cwm capability.
2) Bloatwares removed with addons from xperia Z
3)Perfectly matched launcher with best performance and battery.
4)Based upon user community request.additional functionality to be added.
I would definately require everyone's support and donation in order to make this a master piece.
I am opening up this thread provided xda moderators give a heads up for a general discussion on what requirements we have.
Thank you and i will be constantly updating you on the status of the rom.
Also look forward for some hosting space.
Thank you
Sent from my C5302 using xda app-developers app
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Great going.. ...:thumbup:
Will suggest you to take .284 firmware as base for ur custom rom.. .
Sent from my C5302 using xda premium

vishalgunthey said:
Hello Everyone,
Welcome to the world of android.I have been using various android devices untill now and recently got this beast.
Thus i want to let you all know that i am in process to develop a custom stock rom unlike the Galaxies and Senses...
Key features i am incorporating as of now are
1) Fully deodexed stock rom with extended kernel full root cwm capability.
2) Bloatwares removed with addons from xperia Z
3)Perfectly matched launcher with best performance and battery.
4)Based upon user community request.additional functionality to be added.
I would definately require everyone's support and donation in order to make this a master piece.
I am opening up this thread provided xda moderators give a heads up for a general discussion on what requirements we have.
Thank you and i will be constantly updating you on the status of the rom.
Also look forward for some hosting space.
Thank you
Sent from my C5302 using xda app-developers app
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Would love to be a tester for your custom rom Tks bro!

I don't know why, but I can't deodex rom of this device like before. All processes are successful but I got bootloop when I tried to copy it back to my XSP.

All xdalites,
Thank you for your valued suggestions.I have already modified and deodexed the. 284 base firmware and now fixing the bootloops..But i think we can nail it..Let u all know shortly..
Sent from my C5302 using xda app-developers app

vishalgunthey said:
All xdalites,
Thank you for your valued suggestions.I have already modified and deodexed the. 284 base firmware and now fixing the bootloops..But i think we can nail it..Let u all know shortly..
Sent from my C5302 using xda app-developers app
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Excellent!

Hi all,
just got my SP last week, and very satisfied with it, now i knew what the meaning of project butter smooth, i'm from X10 section (pretty old phone and need to work harder to make it run faster, lol) .
So. ... i'm in on this!!!
Sofar there are some weakness on this phone that i can see, such as :
- Status Bar, i will port Serajr's one on this phone.
- Reboot options on the power menu, and another wellknown MOD(s) need to provide.
- Sound quality through earphone (cuz my X10 with some mod on sound lib(s) can to beat SP stock very easy, according to my test on my ears for sure ).
- General background supossed to be black, i think.
- Bloatware remover and some usefull tweaks, such as ram management, i think we should have more than 500 MB on anytime instead of 430+ MB, etc etc.
- Porting stuff for some well known apps from another devices, etc.
BUT, this gonna 'kill' my monthly internet quota since the rom's size little TOO BIG to upload from here, so lets see it later.
EDIT :
I think we better wait for JB 4.2.2, perhaps SONY gonna release it soon, just suggestion.
Regards