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Is there any way of fixing camera in racht's 2.3 roms?

Is there a way of fixing camera on racht's roms? I need at least VGA...Can't we copy drivers from another gingerbread with working camera, if yes, what should i replace to enable the camera...cuz i really like Racht's rom, but i need camera...

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i dont thing theres any fix for the camera..if there is a fix,dont you think racht will use it on his rom already?..so just wait until racht fix the camera..

I'd quite like to know what the problem is as well, then other people can have a go at fixing it. I've had a look and search round the forum and can't find any information

There is many roms with half or full camera working,coping libs should help.

racht prefers doing most of the development himself so give him time .
Use minicm based roms or the floyo 0.20 . (all android 2.2.1)
P.S - unless u intend to become a developer and fix the camera yourself, do not open useless threads like these . A thorough read through the forums can give you all the answers you need.

Dont give Racht pressure. Hes doing his best to make our X8 a more suitable device for us

How is this pressure? I'd quite like to know what the problem is so I can have a go at fixing it myself, and the original poster was suggesting something that could work.

as-mario said:
There is many roms with half or full camera working,coping libs should help.
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I already know that, but which libs should i copy?

The answer to finding module dependencies is actually in the first page of Racht's ROM thread. >>>>>
Updated 10-Feb-2011 :
Cookers only
Here is the tool to check library dependencies in roms.
ld-linux
It is arm-compiled, to setup do these steps :
adb push ld-linux /system/bin/
adb shell
chmod 04755 /system/bin/ld-linux
To see library dependencies run ld-linux on any .so file and it will give u the list.
To install your cooked Floyo rom built from sources, put this script update-script
into
/META-INF/com/google/android/ directory inside update.zip, delete both update-binary and updater-script from it and copy to SDcard.
Now use xRecovery to install it normally.
Once installed, and BEFORE REBOOT reinstall xRecovery files into /system/bin/ directory.
You should also extract original boot.img files into /system/bin/ramdisk.tar and install chargemon from one of my Floyo roms.
To enable adb root and debug mode, put property.tar to /system/bin/ - take it from Floyo rom.
Now it should boot.
If you don't see boot animation of Floyo, try replacing /system/lib/libgsl.so
To fix sound, replace libaudio.so
To fix Vibra and Leds : libhardware_legacy.so
make sure these programs start fine before going further :
app_process
mediaserver
surfaceflinger
If one of these 3 fails, it won't boot.
The following are for network and gsm :
ifconfig
netcfg
dhcpcd
rild
wpa_supplicant - make sure if you run it manually, reported interface is wlan0 and not tiwlan0
The fixes required for ramdisk.tar :
init.rc file should have 2 parts from original sony init.rc that are marked as #SEMC
add original init.delta.rc and init.delta.sh from sony or one of my ramdisks, those are responsible for service declarations.
Rom patching modifications :
/system/etc/firmware/ dir
/system/etc/sensors* files
/system/etc/*.sh files
/system/lib/hw/ dir
/system/lib/modules/ dir
Those are probably required for every rom..

For all who would like to help fixing remaining cm7 problems:
libcamera :
in froyo (2.2.x) roms, we could configure the makefile to use eclair (2.1) libs for camera and replaced libcamera.so with original se file (USE_ECLAIR_CAMERA)
in ginger (2.3.x) roms, this option fails compiling and seems to be not available anymore.
Thus, its not possible to have old library and the only way to have it working is compiling from source. Available libcamera source is in J's github repository, it's very limited in functionality (no video, vga-only).
If you would like to help - get J's sources and try to fix libcamera.
fmradio,sound recording (with original recorder and during calls) :
we are still using se libaudio.so with cm7 roms, as we don't have a properly working libaudio compiled from source.
once again, initial libaudio sources half-working are in J's repository, the library loads up and works for some sounds, but sound routing (libsoundpool) is incorrect, and that makes problems with switching audio sources like during calls etc.
graphics :
cm7 roms are clearly slower in 2d graphics (scrolling), and quicker in 3d graphics.
This is because we use source-compiled drivers for 3d and se libs for 2d, which are not very good anymore.
fixing this would be done by re-writing sources for libgsl and libEGL.
One more possible way of fixing audio and gfx issues is by booting custom kernel, compiled with HTC or LG sources for the missing things.
In that case we could use the rest of libs from other device (HTC/LG).
I guess those are remaining issues left.

racht said:
For all who would like to help fixing remaining cm7 problems:
libcamera :
in froyo (2.2.x) roms, we could configure the makefile to use eclair (2.1) libs for camera and replaced libcamera.so with original se file (USE_ECLAIR_CAMERA)
in ginger (2.3.x) roms, this option fails compiling and seems to be not available anymore.
Thus, its not possible to have old library and the only way to have it working is compiling from source. Available libcamera source is in J's github repository, it's very limited in functionality (no video, vga-only).
If you would like to help - get J's sources and try to fix libcamera.
fmradio,sound recording (with original recorder and during calls) :
we are still using se libaudio.so with cm7 roms, as we don't have a properly working libaudio compiled from source.
once again, initial libaudio sources half-working are in J's repository, the library loads up and works for some sounds, but sound routing (libsoundpool) is incorrect, and that makes problems with switching audio sources like during calls etc.
graphics :
cm7 roms are clearly slower in 2d graphics (scrolling), and quicker in 3d graphics.
This is because we use source-compiled drivers for 3d and se libs for 2d, which are not very good anymore.
fixing this would be done by re-writing sources for libgsl and libEGL.
One more possible way of fixing audio and gfx issues is by booting custom kernel, compiled with HTC or LG sources for the missing things.
In that case we could use the rest of libs from other device (HTC/LG).
I guess those are remaining issues left.
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Thank you! I will have a look at what I can over the next few weeks but I have exams coming up so can't spend too much time, will do my best though

racht said:
For all who would like to help fixing remaining cm7 problems:
libcamera :
in froyo (2.2.x) roms, we could configure the makefile to use eclair (2.1) libs for camera and replaced libcamera.so with original se file (USE_ECLAIR_CAMERA)
in ginger (2.3.x) roms, this option fails compiling and seems to be not available anymore.
Thus, its not possible to have old library and the only way to have it working is compiling from source. Available libcamera source is in J's github repository, it's very limited in functionality (no video, vga-only).
If you would like to help - get J's sources and try to fix libcamera.
fmradio,sound recording (with original recorder and during calls) :
we are still using se libaudio.so with cm7 roms, as we don't have a properly working libaudio compiled from source.
once again, initial libaudio sources half-working are in J's repository, the library loads up and works for some sounds, but sound routing (libsoundpool) is incorrect, and that makes problems with switching audio sources like during calls etc.
graphics :
cm7 roms are clearly slower in 2d graphics (scrolling), and quicker in 3d graphics.
This is because we use source-compiled drivers for 3d and se libs for 2d, which are not very good anymore.
fixing this would be done by re-writing sources for libgsl and libEGL.
One more possible way of fixing audio and gfx issues is by booting custom kernel, compiled with HTC or LG sources for the missing things.
In that case we could use the rest of libs from other device (HTC/LG).
I guess those are remaining issues left.
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It would be great if you could provide link or attach to working libcamera, at least VGA, that's all i need

after i used the camera fix.zip and after reboot the Wifi didnt work anymore, any suggestions?

I'm using GingerCruzt Revision 5 and that is a fully functional ROM with the Camera currently limited to VGA, also Jerapleas CM7 ROM has a working VGA Camera so iot's possible to have a working Camera in Gingerbread ROMs.
Roland

[DEV][WIP][ROM]ICS For X8 Alpha 9 *STOPPED* bis

As we all know, Stelios97 made a working port of ICS for the X10 mini. fifo171 has tested the same rom on his X8 and has confirmed that it works for the X8 as well. This thread is to further develop this rom so we X8 users can have ICS. On the 27th November 2011,troufiniou and has further developed this rom ! Thnx guys !
Notice :In this thread, we'll be focusing on troufiniou's releases. If you would like to try stelious97's rom, the link is provided below but i don't think i will be posting his releases as he is developing for the x10 mini and not the X8, whereas troufiniou is with us in the X8 department. Please do not ask for ETA's and I will not tolerate posts like "when will be ready 100%, when will be stable and etc". Also, if anyone disrespects the thread, not counting if they are disrespecting devs or normal users, you will be reported and hopefully banned ! You have been warned. Also, troufiniou and n1kolaa are working around the clock to get the ICS port working for us, so please show some respect and do not make demands be thankful we even have devs helping us !
Thanks goes to stelios97 for the x10 mini ics port and for helping with the x8 rom, nobodyAtall, alfsamsung and doixanh (also for helping with V007 II ) for their awesome kernels, fifo171 for testing on X8 (stelious97's rom), troufiniou who is currently developing this rom and to all the ICS testers as well as those who PM-ed me asking if they could help. Thanks guys !
stelious 97's thread
troufiniou's thread
Requirements:
[Stock kernel fix for V007 II and below] - Download this, extract the two files and paste them in system/bin and flash the rom (if asked to overwrite anything, just accept and click yes)
unlocked bootloader (Optional but highly recommended)
custom kernel : nAa kernel/alfs kernel/linuxdx kernel
rooted phone
latest firmware and baseband (xxxx015)
What's Working:
Touchscreen (Cypress users- stock kernel only with V008)
Charging
Hard buttons (Thnx to tony-noob )
Vibrate (With the nAa/alfs Kernel)
Sound (???)
SD Card Readable (V005)
LED (V005)
GSM (V005) (Can recieve calls and SMS but cant send sms and make calls )
Brightness (V005)
SMS
What isn't working :
Pretty much everything else
Installation Instructions:
(BEFORE TRYING, I SUGGEST TESTING YOUR PHONE TO SEE IF YOUR PHONE USES CYPRESS OR SYNAPTICS DIGITIZER)
*Download THIS
*Extract contents and select "checkts .cmd"
*Make sure USB DEBUGGING is enabled on your phone
*Connect your phone to your PC but do not mount SD CARD
*Let the CMD run and it will state if Cypress or Synaptics was detected
Unlock Bootloader
For advanced users
For n00bs like me
Flash nAa kernel/alfs kernel/ linuxdx
Place rom on your sd card
Go to CWM Recovery
Full wipe
Wipe data
Wipe cache
Flash rom
Done!
DOWNLOAD LINK :
V009
V008
V007 II
V006
V005
V004
V003
V002
V001
Diclaimer : I can't be held responsible if this rom bricks, destroys or screws up your phone flash at your own risk ! ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING !!!!!! If you do have problems, PM me and I'll help
Video was done by jahlovePL thnx mate
Screenshots by 72andrew72 thnx bro !
Primary objectives : Fix network coverage, wifi, bluetooth, camera, basically everything and compatibility for cypress users (hang in there guys)
If you're not happy with this rom, simply full wipe, wipe cache, wipe data and restore your backup ! As for the kernel, you can use any kernel you prefer.
P.S.
1. I am not a developer. I am merely providing info and links based on troufiniou's progress. All credits go to the devs and the testers.
2. This rom only works with synaptics digitizer users. Cypress users will have to use stock kernel fix (read the requirements section - 1st post) along with v008 for now
3. Please read the 1st page before asking useless questions or making stupid complaints !!!
4. In V008, there were complaints of users unable to access their recovery modes ! Here's the fix by ThePCGuy Thnx mate ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20044282&postcount=1216
Please, if you can help us, PM us and inform us that you can help to lessen our burden. Do not be selfish. Put it this way, the more hands we have working on this project, the faster you can expect ICS on your X8's I'm already recieving a lot of PM's asking if they can help ! THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT !
Let's all have a blast with this !
CHANGELOG
Alpha 9 (18-12-2011)
*Small fix*
- Added fix for recovery mode on stock kernel
Alpha 8 (7-12-2011)
-Screen density changed from 160 to 150 to improve the screen
-Add chargemon and ramdisk.tar for boot with stock kernel (yes, now u can flash this on stock kernel !!!) thanks to ThePCGuy
-Cypress drivers fixed but can only be used through stock kernel (for now) (thnx to DeFcOn and alfsamsung)
-Added temporary USB Mount Fix by Stelious 97
Alpha 7 II (4-12-2011
*Performance fixes* (Reverted back to V003's Gralloc Driver thanks to doixanh's guidance )
-Speed has improved (djnilse said it's like GingerBread !)
-GPU works (basically same as the 1st post)
- GSM now connects automatically, unlike in v005, but still has the same bugs with sms and calls
-Screen resolution is fixed
Alpha 7 (3-12-2011)
-Wasn't uploaded because users complained that they could not boot and even if the could boot, their launchers kept FC
Alpha 6 (4-12-2011)
* Minor fixes*
-Changes to LCD Density (Better for viewing)
-Some improvements (optimizations to performance)
Alpha 5 (3-12-2011)
*A LOT OF FIXES*
-Sd card is working
-LED works
-Brightness can be adjusted
-GSM (Can recieve calls and SMS but cant send sms and make calls )
Alpha 4 (3-12-2011)
*A few improvements*
-About phone stats have been corrected (except for baseband)
-Keyboard is finally fixed !!!
-Scrolling speed improved and smoothened !
-If it's slow, try disabling animations (Settings/dev options/window & transition animation scale/unselect both) that should solve the problem
Alpha 3 (28-11-2011) (troufiniou will be busy till next weekend, thats why this update came early.Idk maybe he may upload an update if he's free)
- The hardware buttons work great now, especially (un)locking the device (Thnx to tony-noob )
- Vibrate works except if you're running on LDX kernel.
- Credits go to TimeWasterNL for testing and providing me these findings !
Alpha 2 (28-11-2011)
- Smoother than V001 (tested with alfs kernel v05 (non-fcp)
- Not much lag like in stelios97's port
- Apps open faster than stelious97's port
Alpha 1 (27-11-2011)
- Initial release

3.0.8 Kernel in U8800 pro

The last 2 days I started playing around with Aurora rom both DZO's and Sakura's.
I was curious enough to try some "crazy" things and flashed some roms modded by me.
I tried the following.Unrared the DZO aurora rom and edited the updated script with notepadd ++. I changed the model from u8800 to u8800pro (you can copy-paste the 1st line which is what we need from a sakura aurora updater script) and then I rezipped the dzo aurora rom with winrar and it flashed normally.It even booted normally!
I also tried copying the boot.img from DZO release to Sakura release.Again the rom flashed ok.
But the 2 modded roms have these problems in common(other things I tried like camera,messaging were working normally):
1) No bluetooth working (it just writes turning on).Sometimes the phone reboots.
2) No wifi working. Same as bluetooth. Just turning on and phone reboots sometimes. Also tried with new wifi driver option.
I also provided a screenshoot from the second method I used(sakura rom with 3.0.8 kernel).
Anyway.Maybe the day that we can use 3.0.8 kernel in our phones isn't far away from us.Moreover it may also be possible to "port" the x5 aurora to our x5 pro without having to rely any more on the chinese guys(seriously I hate it everytime I flash a sakura rom that i have to change the language ).
Well hope that this thread will be the start for a better aurora rom for the u8800 pro

It is more safe if you dont unrar the rom. Just open in a window and drag n drop the files you want to change.
For the language, open the build.prop file and change the following lines:
ro.product.locale.language=zh
ro.product.locale.region=CN
to:
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US

ela re patrioth
i know that I can change the language even before flashing the rom but that's not the reason I started this thread. I started just to prove that 3.0.8 kernel can also run on our phones because I have seen a lot of posts in different forums complaining about u8800 PRO not getting a 3.0.8 kernel release

Oraios...but can you fix those bugs or just post it here!!!

I tried to do it,but I failed.After some flashing I got a not working phone.
You can help me at this thread here if you like : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25748225#post25748225
Edit: Problem solved and phone working. But guess I will do a break after this little adventure and will start modding again in the near future.
Maybe it's better because aurora and the kernel will be even better then

Moihack said:
The last 2 days I started playing around with Aurora rom both DZO's and Sakura's.
I was curious enough to try some "crazy" things and flashed some roms modded by me.
I tried the following.Unrared the DZO aurora rom and edited the updated script with notepadd ++. I changed the model from u8800 to u8800pro (you can copy-paste the 1st line which is what we need from a sakura aurora updater script) and then I rezipped the dzo aurora rom with winrar and it flashed normally.It even booted normally!
I also tried copying the boot.img from DZO release to Sakura release.Again the rom flashed ok.
But the 2 modded roms have these problems in common(other things I tried like camera,messaging were working normally):
1) No bluetooth working (it just writes turning on).Sometimes the phone reboots.
2) No wifi working. Same as bluetooth. Just turning on and phone reboots sometimes. Also tried with new wifi driver option.
I also provided a screenshoot from the second method I used(sakura rom with 3.0.8 kernel).
Anyway.Maybe the day that we can use 3.0.8 kernel in our phones isn't far away from us.Moreover it may also be possible to "port" the x5 aurora to our x5 pro without having to rely any more on the chinese guys(seriously I hate it everytime I flash a sakura rom that i have to change the language ).
Well hope that this thread will be the start for a better aurora rom for the u8800 pro
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You have to grab dzo kernel 3.0 sources, also extract the config file for 2.6.35 u8800pro kernel (with extract-ikconfig, using zImage from boot.img), and start compiling the 3.0 kernel generating modules for wifi&bt.

I'm also pretty sure that the non working wifi and bt have something to do with the modules (wifi is system/lib/modules I think) and maybe some init.rc and huawei.rc in the boot.img.
I messed a little with them and the results were not pleasant according to my above post. I will definitely try modding again in the future although

i think it would be easier to collect some money from all interested users and pay DZO to make 3.0 kernel for Pro users

SEMC Debrand Engine for PLAY

Hi guys, i've this version with fixed GSM problem that it won't connect to the SIM card, i've also tried to fix wifi and 3G, but when i build the framework.jar it show me a lot of errors, saying me that there are variable not defined, i've tried replacing with the framework.jar from CM9 FXP 216 and it stuck on boot, can anyone help me fixing these problems? I think that a look of Xperia S with a CM9 base it's amazing because we can have more touchpad compatibilty with farenheit's fix than in stock ROMs.
Thanks for your attention.
{Gangster}.

About the fix.
If you want i can upload the modified framework.jar to see how we can manage to fix it.

Uploaded the fix.
Here i've uploaded the fix on framework.jar, i don't have time to build a flashable CWM zip.
Here we go.

Link.
For people that don't understand what i'm doing, please visit this URL to the main ROM.
SEMC Debrand Engine for PLAY by Achotjan.

No one?

So if we flash the Rom you. Linked to and that fix it will work?
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)

Do you have any news about the jellybean version of semc rebrand engine that you talked to its developer about? It looks as if he's stopped working on it.
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)

[SHARE][ROM][LB/UB] ST Ultimate | Version 3.0 11.01.15 | HOT Features

I guys, Today I'm sharing with you a new rom made by @henry chip (I asked him before sharing this), with a lot of great features. It was made for Z1 but now it supports Z1C too .
This rom is based on latest .157 firmware, full deodexed, rooted and zippaligned apps
FEATURES :
Medias :
- Audio Z3
- Viper Audio
- Stereo Audio
- 4K Video
- Super-Vivid
- Lib Audio XZ3 and F800
- IRS Sony Xperia Sound Enhancement added Z2 Clear Audio+
- Sony Ericsson Mega Bass 48kHz
- Renewable Music 128K
- New Audio Walkman F880 new V3
- Camera with Fast Shot new V3
System :
- Add SuperUser Mod
- Clear Holo Theme
- Ultra Stamina Mode
- Vibration
- Power Menu
- Answering Machine Working
- Record Screen
- Smart Call handling
- Call recording for Phone
- Tweak build.prop
- Clear Garbage Application
- Dynamic Color Status Bar and NaviBar
- OTA Update
- Dynamic Status Bar and Navigation Bar ( New - Don't Use Xposed ) - new V3
- Auto Start - new V3
- Engineering Model - new V3
- New Ext - new V3
- New Sqlite3 - new V3
- Open vpn - new V3
- Tweaks for CPU governors -new V3
- Remove Smart Rotate (not work working properly) - new V3
- Magnification Gestures - new V3
- Support Fast Charge ( ST System - Overlocking - On Fast Charge ) - new V3
Apps :
- Full App Z3
ISSUES :
- LTE/4G is not working ? there are 2 options :
download original and latest firmware from your carrier, using flashtool create ftf (you can find tuto on XDA) then flash only BASEBAND, returning to system go to settings/more.../mobile networks/service providers → wait for loading and select your 4G carrier , you may try this if it's sill not working
-Issues with sound :
you may encounter some sound problem, when unplug headphones, there no sound when calling and you need to reboot. Or any audio problem, just flash Patch Version 2.1 from original OP ST Ultimate ROM"]here[/URL]
I will not share any link here, so for more informations and instructions, here is the link to the ROM : ST Ultimate ROM
Your turn to try, tell me if you like it
I'll upgrade post as there is something new ! :good:
HOW TO INSTALL :
Whatever the version you're on
- download latest ROM version : v3.0 for now
- download latest patch version : no patch required for this version
- download patch for Z1C, find Xperia Z1C D5503 : Please Flash Here in OP
- download latest flashable dualrecovery from nuts website
- to continue you should have a rooted rom with recovery -
- copy all these zips on your SD Card, root folder is ok
- Reboot to Recovery
- Factory reset (if your from older rom other than .157)
- Wipe cache/dalvik cache
- Install ROM then patch version, then Z1C patch and finally Recovery
- Wipe cache/dalvik cache
- Reboot System
- After the device boots up you can reset it again to avoid issues
If you have issues like LTE/4G missing please refer to ISSUES section above
Issues with sound please refer to ISSUES section above too
Don't forget to thanks it's author for the hard and great work he made

Can you describe the different stages to flash this ROM on Z1 Compact ?
Thank you for sharing

BZH56 said:
Can you describe the different stages to flash this ROM on Z1 Compact ?
Thank you for sharing
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I've updated thread with infos

This is a very very tempting ROM to install... But I think I'll just have to wait for a more stable update before I flash this one

Rom installed fine following the instructions posted. No weird issues so far.
Had weird wakelocks from cpa analytics which was an interesting Google read. Deleted the 2 cpa* apks located in /system/app and the wakelocks are gone now.
Sent from my D5503 using Tapatalk

sleepymarky said:
This is a very very tempting ROM to install... But I think I'll just have to wait for a more stable update before I flash this one
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There no reason to not give away ROM is stable, just some non essential issues, just give a try
jdstrydom said:
Rom installed fine following the instructions posted. No weird issues so far.
Had weird wakelocks from cpa analytics which was an interesting Google read. Deleted the 2 cpa* apks located in /system/app and the wakelocks are gone now.
Sent from my D5503 using Tapatalk
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Did you try ultra stamina mode ?
I hadn't noticed these wakelocks so far but I'll take a look on it

Nice
I did as you wrote and it is a guide on how to install V2 after installation writes me I have the V2, what to do to be V3 ? some instructions step by step ?
I was able to install V3

alucard1 said:
Nice
I did as you wrote and it is a guide on how to install V2 after installation writes me I have the V2, what to do to be V3 ? some instructions step by step ?
I was able to install V3
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My bad i forgot to update some lines
That's as simple as installing V2 . I've updated OP