Hi All,
Stephen here, new to XDA. Not sure if this is the right place to post.
I'm looking for advice to help extend my Xperia X8 battery life. I have a rooted Xperia X8 running stock rom and kernal (android 2.1), manufacture details 10W42.
I use my xperia X8 solely as a bike computer because it has in-built ant+ receiver but its use is limited up to approx 2hrs due to battery life . My main question is are there any custom Rom's available which do not effect the ant+ protocol that is installed at manufacture and that extend the battery life substantially. I would require 3-4hrs on constant screen on with a bike gps app (IpBike) running so that I can use the xperia X8 as a bike computer.
I'm a software developer so flashing roms and kernals shouldn't be an issue. I would guess that a later version of android would probably help!
thanks
I can you recommend a good roms that I've tried (do not know about the battery life, I think it's good for both roms)
1. GingerDX v031b ( android v 2.3.7 ) for stock kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188486
2. ROM 5.1.1 Super Lite for Xperia X8/W8 ( android v 2.3.7 ) for stock kernel - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzGb2aHCz2w6TjZoT0ItMFBvNjQ/view
Requirements:
Rooted
ClockworkMod Recovery (v014+)
Baseband 015
!!!very important!! use only those roms for stock kernel
currently I'm using this " 2. ROM 5.1.1 Super Lite for Xperia X8/W8 " and am quite happy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG27T_ZRqzk
http://imgur.com/4d3ZuQV quite often lose gps signal xd
http://imgur.com/rSe2r5M
http://imgur.com/jZUjV6W
I recommend - runtastic mountain bike pro apk
I hope that I help with something
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I have a strange problem with X8! I used it about 3 months with the default screen and the battery lasted me a 2, max 3 days. I decide to insert a Launcher and I install Launcher pro plus and some other types of programs (Fancy widgets...). And at once like a battery that lasts for a day. morning it off the charger andat night around 20h is already empty ? Is there any idea what this is?!
P.S. Sorry for my English but I am not from the English-speaking area
which Roms ? which baseband ?
I have the default system 2.2 Froyo
default rom is 1.6 or 2.1 Eclair.
You can find on Xda, some custom, froyo's rom
ok my peas I bought a phone with 2.1 so I update to 2.2!
I did not understand very well for this froyo's rom?
When you buy Xperia X8, you have default Sonic Ericsson ROM, (1.8 or 2.1).
If you have 1.8, you can update to 2.1 with PC Compagnon from Sony Ericson.
2.1 is the lasted Rom give by sony ericsson for Xperia X8.
If you want to update to 2.2 or 2.3 Rom (2.2 is Froyo, 2.3 is Gingerbread) there is unofficial rom (custom rom), made by develloper.
You can find on Xda, custom 2.2 , 2.3 Rom, that you can download and install with xRecovery.
But you must root your phone and install xRecovery
Ok, thanks, but I would not treat injected custom rom because then I lose the guarantee on the phone, I'd just like to change the Home Screen and we do not deplete the battery
i have a new xperia x8 with 2.1 rom, with or without launcher pro plus, if you leave wifi open, batterie life is 1 day
Just close wifi, and application when you finish using, and it will save battery.
But battery is more longer on 2.2 / 2.3 rom !
Hi I just switched from the Xperia x10 to the Xperia Play.
So which rom is the best on the Xperia play?
Hi mate i have only found 1 custom rom im new to this but i managed to get a cm7.1 rom which upgrades to android 2.3.4 but wanting different ones and need help if you no off anymore ???? can seem to find them in xperia play
Hi so is CM7.1 the best rom so far?
sfex3best said:
Hi so is CM7.1 the best rom so far?
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Your choice is between cm7 or a edited version of the stock rom with a costum kernel. Personally I took the stock rom and modded it to my likings (launcher pro, desktop visualiser, a lot of bloatware removed). As for the kernel I used the excellent one blagus provides. CM7 isn't fully functional at this time of writing (no camera etc.).
Kernel from blagus: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128272 This is the best kernel available in my opinion.
bloatware removal: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046699
Theming software I used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134390 lots of screenshots (mine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=655045&d=1310671105)
pre modded stock rom themed and all: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140540
cm7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128216
THANKS alot Swen.
But I have one question Im new to the xperia play and I just bootloaded and rooted it.
But I can't find a guide on how to install the kernal or rom.
Hmm I installed the Blagus Kernel with fastboot and Im having a problem with the WIFI.
Anyone know why?
Could someone tell me how to get my WIFi working again?
Hi guys
Now i am using 4.3.1 custom rom and i am thinking of install 4.4 kitkat.It is available forum.Do you think is it better?What are the pros and cons?Are there any don't working features??
thanks for all your comments..
sorry for my english :crying: :crying: :crying:
You'll have to do a bit of research on your own in order to judge which ROM suits you more. It's all about personal preference. Don't be afraid to ask questions about the ROM.
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Hi guys
Now i am using 4.3.1 custom rom and i am thinking of install 4.4 kitkat.It is available forum.Do you think is it better?What are the pros and cons?Are there any don't working features??
thanks for all your comments..
sorry for my english :crying: :crying: :crying:
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If you think about PecanCM version from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2519448, then I think newest beta 4 is worth testing. You get almost all Cyanogenmod features (some functions aren't available from settings, comparing to CM 10.2). This rom is ultimate FAST (fastest from every I tested). I don't know which custom rom you are using now (CM 10.2), so I will compare to it:
Pros:
+ overall performance
+ baterry drain lower than 10.2
Cons:
- still some functions not available in settings, as in 10.2
- included browser lacks saving web pages for viewing offline
Since beta 4 I discovered, that there is a problem with GPS fix (I think due to new GPS hal). Some applications can handle with this, but for ex. Sygic navigation is unusuable, because phone sees only 1/2 satellites (normally GPS fixes position with 7 satellites in less than 40 seconds). But magnet sensor works
So, if you don't mind this small issue, then I encourage you to try KK. Before, read the mentioned thread, KK needs newer version of CWM.
Hello i want to flash a new rom on my phone for a change.
Tell me what you are running the pros and cons and tell me if you suggest it
I am now running on AOPK 4.4.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577191
With unolocked bootloader
Rooted (rom has su binary preinstalled)
On Doomkernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345567
I would like a 4.4 rom
Unlocked or locked bootloader
Root access of course
And preferably running with doomkernel
Thank you.
i have a SP with UBL and i flashed Vanir AOSP rom since January 6 with "in-rom" kernel. Recently i flashed NayakKernel v0.3.
its fast, good battery drain, and very stable for daily use. Have a little bugs like others KitKat roms but is the most suitable for my daily use.
Try and then tell us what you think
Herminus7 said:
i have a SP with UBL and i flashed Vanir AOSP rom since January 6 with "in-rom" kernel. Recently i flashed NayakKernel v0.3.
its fast, good battery drain, and very stable for daily use. Have a little bugs like others KitKat roms but is the most suitable for my daily use.
Try and then tell us what you think
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hey bro what was your experience with Vanir AOSP rom?
Great
desmond462 said:
hey bro what was your experience with Vanir AOSP rom?
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VanirAOSP rom is really fast, and has great battery life.
I have no crashes or FC. since I installed it, the only problem I had was that the screen became totally unresponsive and I had to do a reset. But just one time…
Sometimes the screen does not respond to touch if it is in a horizontal position on the table, and i need to pick it up ...but I think it is a SP bug and not a ROM bug…. Or not!?
I charge the battery overnight (100%), i make and receive calls and sms, read the news, personal and corporate email, check the XDA forum many times :laugh::laugh::laugh:, facebook, Google +, 3 or 4 lightweight games (almost never play), some youtube videos for my baby, do not usually listen music, and have google location disabled. Usually I end the day with 40-50% of battery,
Is always connected to the internet. At home and at work have WIFI always on. If WIFI is OFF, 3G is connected.
For my daily use, this is the best kitkat based rom for xperia SP, with a very good performance and lite features. I'm very happy and satisfied with this ROM, and i'm waiting the new version (and changelog) to update.
Thanks to Whitemamba for the great job. :good:
Thank you i will give it a try
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Hi Everybody,
I`m using custom rom(s) in my S7 Edge(G935FD). After upgrading to Android N form MM, I never use Stock rom. Now I want to use the Stock N rom.
That`s why I need these informations :
1 About the performances and stabilty
2.About the battery lefe
3.Viper - working or not with stock kernel (Essential)
4. Goolge Assistance - working or not (Optional)
And obviously the suggesstions (if any) - should use the stock or stay in the custom rom ? it would be more helpful if you pls specify the build (stock),best for battery life.
BTW, my preference is stable permance with a decent battery life.
Now I`m using the custom rom (DPLT), because of some more battery. As I`ve noticed that the DQB7 is not so good for battery life. Though it has a nice battery when the device is in Idle, but it drains some more battery when the device is in use than DPLT. I`ve tried different custom kernels , but the result remains more or less the same (as I`ve noticed).
Any suggestions will be highly appretiated.