Hi
I had the day off, and decided to have a play with the Kitchen to see what I could come up with. After following the instructions on theunlockr.com I decided to base my rom on the OpenFire v.2.3 rom. Any issues that rom had, mine will have.
I have added a few things and changed a couple of things, but in the end, this is my first rom for a device I do not have myself. I have an HTC Desire, but noticed that the Wildfire isn't getting as much love, hence that choice. I hope to get a better understanding of what it takes to make a proper custom rom at some time in the future.
Removed:
Launcher2
Added:
Launcher Pro
Titanium Backup
Rom Manager
Fancy Widget
From the OpenFire v.2.3 post:
NO HTC APPS DO NOT WORK ON THIS ROM AND I WONT TRY TO PORT THEM (but if you try and suceed please tell me and I will maybe include them!)
This ROM is from the android source there is no HTC apps or extra apps from the start it do come with spareparts and dev tools from android source. At the moment it seems a bit slow I think that is due to animations, animations can be turned of in spareparts or in the settings menu.
Features:
- Froyo aosp 2.2.1
- Root + superuser app
- Busybox
- No htc apps!
- Some google apps
- Multi language
- Darktremor Apps2SD
- Patched market
- Usb & WIFI-thetering
- JIT
- 3 in 1 reboot menu
- It may make your phone explode! (You have been warned)
Bugs / Not working:
- Video recording working (but, bad quality)
- Cant import contacts from SIM ? no read/write acess to SIM ? (can anyone confirm or deny this?)
TODO:
- Get rid of above bugs
- HTC-camera (maybe)
Thanks to:
HCDR.Jacob - for the kernel and vendor
Yopsi - for sharing package with google apps.
danne_jo - for APN stuff, and for hosting to my ROM
Sympnotic - For his patched market app
AnantK123 - For pointing out a fix for the camera app
acavella - For hosting / making a homepage dedicated just for OpenFire
Notes:
NO HTC APPS DO NOT WORK ON THIS ROM AND I WONT TRY TO PORT THEM (but if you try and suceed please tell me and I will maybe include them!)
To get app2sd to work you need an ext partition when you have that you might have todo a full wipe and reflash the ROM to get app2sd to work
When you boot up first time choose "com.android.provision"
Anything you want to know about OpenFire can be found at the OpenFire website.
CFH [Wildfire] v1.0 Fault Log
Download:
CFH [Wildfire] v1.0.zip (58 MB)
Due to posting restrictions, I am unable to post links to the Rom. I will post it as soon as possible.
In the mean time, please leave comments below.
Thanks
Chronicfathead
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Reserved for future use
What did you change? We don't need roms like those. Everyone can customize his installed rom like he wants.
Why don't you stick to a phone you have and help projects that just need help instead of reinventing the wheel over and over again?
no offense, just my personal oppinion
bl1nkk said:
What did you change? We don't need roms like those. Everyone can customize his installed rom like he wants.
Why don't you stick to a phone you have and help projects that just need help instead of reinventing the wheel over and over again?
no offense, just my personal oppinion
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None taken.
I've had my desire for a while, and decided to root it about a month ago. I have now installed a custom rom, and I'm enjoying the fiddling around. I don't have too much knowledge, apart from experiences gained in the last week or so.
I tried talking a colleague into installing a custom rom, but he said there weren't too many for the Wildfire, so I said I'd have a play. I'm treating it as a learning curve, as I've always been interested in programming, but never really had the time. I have created a (very) small program for the Mac, and have written a few batch files but thats as far as I've taken it.
In an afternoon I've set up a Linux VM, installed all the needed software and had a play to see what I can realistically do. I see this as a first step. I'm trying to talk the wife into a Wildfire so I can have one to play with!
If the consensus is I should delete the thread, then so be it.
Chronicfathead.
GladiAtrix for OLYFR_U4_1.5.2 v0.3
Deodexed the 1.5.2 SBF and repackaged everything up, including the WiFi and Market fixes. Just like Adeo, you do not need to root first.
Working on getting the reboot/recovery power options, preferred install location, and unknown sources (this now enables sideloading, though) tweaks installed. The new version adds options to root, add the tethering APN, init.d support and sideloading at the same time this installs.
This is only for AT&T phones running firmware version 1.5.2. If you have 1.2.6 please go here: GladiAtrix for 1.2.6 v1
Come chat with us!
Features:
Standard Features
Works on rooted and non-rooted devices
Deodexed
Da_G's WiFi fix
ghost_o's Market fix
Ad blocking
v0.2+ Optional Features
Root
Tethering APN
Sideloading
init.d support
Installation instructions:
Read the instructions all the way through before starting
Read them again and make sure you understand them
Download the file from the link below
Extract the files to any folder
Connect your phone with USB debugging, set USB mode to none (unsure if this is required, but I always do it to be safe)
Run INSTALL.bat
Follow the on-screen instructions for rooting, sideloading, tethering APN, and init.d support
Confirm installation of the ROM
Wait PATIENTLY for it to finish and reboot your phone
Read disclaimer below
DISCLAIMER: I've only tested this on my device. I ran it twice to be sure, once with aRoot, once without, both on fresh SBF reflash. I am not responsible if this bricks you.
Download Links
Direct Download Link: http://goo.gl/B8T6L
Alternate Download Link: http://goo.gl/Eue6I
Changelog:
* Version 0.1
Initial release
* Version 0.2
Updated installer script
Added options for rooting, tethering apn, sideloading, and init.d support.
* Version 0.3
Major improvements to installer script
Fixed syntax bug on root/tethering/sideloading/init.d to make it function properly again
Notes/thanks:
I have not tested the wifi fix as I haven't had any wifi issues in the first place. If someone could confirm this, I would appreciate. Feel free to PM me if you have any issues or see anything that needs to be changed.
Special thanks to: Da_G for wifi fix, ghost_o for market fix, designgears for the use of his Adeo and aRoot scripts, Sogoth for the batch sorcery, and gitbrew.org for hosting
Reserved
To Do:
Add reboot option to power menu
Add recovery option to power menu
Add support for 1.2.6
Very good work.
great! thank you!
Awesome! I've got GingerBlur but I know a lot of people loved using Adeo and with this update it will help. Good work!
Damn son! I wanna try this but I don't wanna start over from sbf. It scares me to brick though. Lemme know how it goes
Sent from Atrix ;-)
Sweet! Nice job man.
frankiedizzle87 said:
Damn son! I wanna try this but I don't wanna start over from sbf. It scares me to brick though. Lemme know how it goes
Sent from Atrix ;-)
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There should not be any bricks resulting from this software, the creator just does not want to be held responsible for any mistakes the user may make.
frankiedizzle87 said:
Damn son! I wanna try this but I don't wanna start over from sbf. It scares me to brick though. Lemme know how it goes
Sent from Atrix ;-)
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Updated first post with instructions and a little more info. This shouldn't brick you if you do everything correctly.
Also, if anyone has run this and can confirm market or wifi fixes for me, I would definitely appreciate.
It won't work on the Bell Atrix, would it?
i.mac said:
It won't work on the Bell Atrix, would it?
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I don't really see any reason why it wouldn't. You might get the default AT&T apps loaded (which can just be easily removed through the app management in settings), but I find it hard to believe the apps are that much different. I would probably hold off on it, though. If you want to get me a /system dump from a stock Bell Atrix (there might be one already I haven't really looked), I can deodex it and make a new package for it.
Ririal said:
I don't really see any reason why it wouldn't. You might get the default AT&T apps loaded (which can just be easily removed through the app management in settings), but I find it hard to believe the apps are that much different. I would probably hold off on it, though. If you want to get me a /system dump from a stock Bell Atrix (there might be one already I haven't really looked), I can deodex it and make a new package for it.
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If you tell me how... I would be more that happy to do so.
How to add power menu options. Hope this helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811532
doesn't gingerblur already deodexes whatever SBF you have? if so, i don't see the point in this.
Anyway, if you want to enable unknown sources, just download aroot and copy the script from there, it's way easy, it's just a sql statement via sqlite to make it happen.
franciscojavierleon said:
doesn't gingerblur already deodexes whatever SBF you have? if so, i don't see the point in this.
Anyway, if you want to enable unknown sources, just download aroot and copy the script from there, it's way easy, it's just a sql statement via sqlite to make it happen.
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Not all of us want a themed device. Some of us want to customize it ourselves. :x
franciscojavierleon said:
doesn't gingerblur already deodexes whatever SBF you have? if so, i don't see the point in this.
Anyway, if you want to enable unknown sources, just download aroot and copy the script from there, it's way easy, it's just a sql statement via sqlite to make it happen.
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Yes it does, but afaik Gingerblur is optimized for 1.2.6, this is for the leaked 1.5.2 SBF. There were more than a few apps that were updated and are much smoother than the 1.4.6 apps (camera for one), so it's a nice option to have. Also, as darkamikaze mentioned, some people don't want the gingerbread theme stuff. I'm working to get this as close to a stock flash as possible, deodexed, with the basic tweaks and functionality addons that everyone can use without changing too much of the phone functionality.
Is this an update the the ones release last week (redux v.02...)? If so can i just install over the redux v.01.7?
sirkao said:
Is this an update the the ones release last week (redux v.02...)? If so can i just install over the redux v.01.7?
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No, the other Adeo versions are for the retail SBF (1.2.6) this is for the leaked SBF (1.5.2).
nice,, would like to try
Giving it a try. I haven't come close to flashing my Atrix as much as my Captivate yet.
GingerBlur is giving me some wicked battery life though.
Edit : Maybe some alt download links though. The http://goo.gl/5slwi is killing me.
QUESTIONS?? ASK HERE!!
Hi!!
This thread is made specifically for noobs and newbies owning X8 or W8.
X8 and W8 are pretty much the same device, i.e. ROMs and kernels are flashable on both.
We created this thread because other F.A.Q threads had stopped their updates. So it would mean a lot if we continue their work.
Firstly, I had to thank everybody that helped me to finish this project.
- Lucastan96 (The original owner)
- Chris95X8 (Helped a lot)
- DevStaff (Helped a lot)
- Rahat34 (Gave me some tips)
- Semdxd (Also helped me)
- -Swift- (Helped a lot)
- X8Invisible (Helped a lot)
- 8cpaiw (Youtube videos)
- sgt. meow (A shoutout to myself for taking over the thread!)
- c903jerk (Youtube videos)
-Everyone else who helped/help/will help.
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There are 3 main sections in this thread:
Section I: F.A.Q
Section II: Easy Guides
Section III: External Links
Let's get started!!
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Section I: Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rooting
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Q: What is rooting?
A: Rooting is a process allowing users of mobile phones, tablet PCs, and other devices running the Android operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's subsystem. In simpler terms, what rooting does is push the su binary to your phone's system partition so that you have root access i.e. you can access system, data and all other partitions you couldn't access before.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bootloader
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Q: What is bootloader?
A: In simple terms, a bootloader is the code that runs on a device before the operating system starts up. This low-level code contains the instructions that tell a device how to start up and find the system kernel. Every time your phone starts up, that bootloader code is telling your device what to do in order to get you to the home screen. As you can imagine, this process is vitally important. As such, manufacturers often use security measures to keep you from tampering with the bootloader.
Q: Why Is the Bootloader locked?
A: A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s an open source OS, the manufacturers want you to stick to their Android OS version specifically designed for the device. In order to apply this concept, manufacturers lock the bootloader.
Think of it this way:
New kernel = New ROM = Unlocked bootloader.
Locked bootloader = No new kernel = No new ROM.
Q: What are the benefits of unlocking the bootloader?
A: Unlocking the bootloader will make your device able to load a custom kernel resluting in a 2x faster and better feature rich device. Also you can experience newer Android versions such as ICS and JB that require a custom kernel.
Q: Oh, I get that but what exactly is a kernel?
A: It basically is a piece of code that makes the hardware and the software communicate with each-other. It is a bridge between applications and the actual data processing done at the hardware level. It contains the essential init sequence in the ramdisk, without which you wouldn't be able to boot the phone.
Q: How do I unlock bootloader? Am I safe to unlock it?
A: Read Section II below!
Q: The date under the battery says 11w29 or later, what can I do?
A: There's currently no safe solution for you. Although there have been some members who had successfully unlocked their bootloader having 11w29 and a later date but it's extremely NOT recommended to try. For now you can only install a custom ROM. However some members have reported success with third party paid methods. You can try that but it's your decision and we can't help you if you brick the phone permanently.
Q: Will PC Companion lock the bootloader?
A: No, it won't. It will restore stock kernel and ROM but it will not relock the bootloader.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Phone
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Q: What is a recovery (xRecovery, ClockWorkMod Recovery)?
A: It is basically a console which you can access before the phone has booted up completely. It allows you to install packages such as Custom ROMs or custom mods, make a FULL backup of your curret system, wipe user data, cache and much more.
Q: Our phone supports swap if a custom kernel is installed! What is it?
A: Swapping means that you take a part of your free card's storage and use it as a virtual memory in order to have slightly better memory. Don't confuse it with RAM. Swap just holds pages which would otherwise have been held by RAM, thus saving more RAM for other apps.
Q: What does bricking the phone mean?
A: Bricking the phone means that something went wrong when you tried to flash (install) something or that simply you did something stupid because you didn't read enough and your phone ended up not booting up till the home screen or not showing any signs of life. So it has literally become a brick. There are two kinds of brick: The soft brick; your phone can easily be revived by using Sony PC Companion. Happens when incorrectly flashing a ROM or mod. The hard brick; your phone cannot be revived with PC Companion and you will have to send it off to Sony Ericsson for repair.
Q: Can I have multitouch if I install custom ROM?
A: If you have Synaptics digitizer you can use fake pinch-to-zoom by Doixanh.
If you have Cypress digitizer you can use real dual touch by AnDyX.
Q: How to know do I have Cypress or Synaptics digitizer?
A: The easy way is to check is to use the x8toolbox (modules>check digitizer) The other way is to open terminal emulator and type:
su
dmesg | grep cyttsp-i2c
If you have this"cyttsp_i2c_probe: Successful registration cyttsp-i2c" you have Cypress. If not, you have Synaptics.
Q: Is our device MDPI or HDPI?
A: Our device is MDPI which means 320x480 resolution (HVGA). HDPI are high-end devices with resolution 480x800 or more.
But our device can use HDPI themes after changing the LCD Density. This may result in some parts not working correctly, though.
Q: My battery is draining fast. What should I do?
A: Original words by the legendary Doixanh himself...
- Close as more apps as you can, and as frequently as you can. Background apps may use CPU, and that will consume battery
- Reboot after you finish using Wifi/3G. There are many background network services, like Maps, Market, Email, Facebook... They try to connect to their servers (and take some CPU usage) even after you disconnect from network. Reboot to make everything fresh.
- Reboot after listening to Music. Music service is running in background even after you stop the music and sometimes use CPU. Reboot to make everything fresh.
- Don't use live wallpapers. They're high CPU consumers.
- The less screen widgets, the better. Less widgets use less CPU, which will save battery.
Q: I have a little of ram free... is this bad?
A: Actually, this is not bad. It doesn't matter how much of RAM is available. The important thing is how much of CPU a specific app uses.
In Linux terminology (as CAD, pilu1978 and several others have stated)
Free RAM = Wasted RAM.
Q: Phone model differences??
A: X8 = E15i/E15a
W8 = E16i
Q: Will "Factory reset" unroot my phone? (from xRecovery and CWM)
A: No. Factory reset will erase all your user data and settings, wipe your cache and dalvik cache.
So, if you're doing Factory reset, you should back up your stuff.
Q: What's the difference between "Install update.zip" and "Install custom.zip in xRecovery and CWM?
A: update.zip just automatically flashes a ZIP file named "update.zip" on the root of the sd card while choosing "Install custom zip, you have to choose file by yourself.
Q: What is the usefulness of an ext3 partition on the SD memory for applications?
How to create a partition?
A: You can make a partition in your SD for example of 1gb EXT3 only for apps, you can make it with Minitool partition wizard home edition (its free).
In ext3 the apps are fully saved in the SD (.apk, dalvik cache and data) and you can liberate more space in the disk than app2sd.
Q: What is USB Debugging option in Settings for?
A: It is intended for development purposes only. Use it to transfer data between your device and the computer, install apps on your device without notification, and read log data. It is also required when you are flashing a kernel with flashtool.
Q: Can't mount SD card to PC. What should I do?
A: Configure swap to disable itself when you want to connect to your PC.
Q: Can't overclock to the desired frequency without having reboots, what's the problem?
A: The max frequency which your X8 can get is device-specific. It's not a general standard. Try with different ones till your phone can handle it. But never overclock beyond 806MHz - it may be harmful.
Q: Does iPhone headphones & earphones work on X8?
A: No, they don't work. The headphones & earphones have three bands. Our phone only support two bands. If you really want it, you need a adapter to use it.
Q: I'm stuck at Sony Ericsson bootlogo! What should I do?
A: You need to unbrick it from a soft brick. See this thread.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ROMs & Kernels
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Q: What is a custom ROM?
A: A stock ROM (Read Only Memory) is the version of the phone's operating system that comes with your phone when you buy it. A custom ROM is a fully stand alone version of the OS, including apps, services and everything you need to operate the device, except it's customized by someone in some way. So what does the "customized" part mean? Since Android is open source, developers are free to take stock ROMs, modify them, strip them of garbage, optimize them, add things, and pretty much do whatever their imagination and skills allow.
Q: Is it possible to boot two different OSes (operating systems) on our device?
A: No, our device can run only Android but you can haveLOOK HERE
Q: Why custom 2.2 ROMs have problems with Bluetooth headsets?
A: It's a bug in cm6 source, so if you need to use a Bluetooth headset, please use other Android versions.
Q: Is it possible to fully port Sense, Touchwiz, Windows or others to X8?
A: No. It's impossible... but their phones if you want..
And the widgets and apps need the appropriate framework to run... So you could use look-alike widgets, apps, and themes!
Try searching in Play Store and XDA.
Q: What is the best ROM or kernel?
A: NEVER ASK THAT QUESTION.
The system operates based on how you're using it. Every user has different needs, therefore different experience. Try multiple ROMs or kernels and decide YOURSELF!
Q: Can't find the Play Store app after flashing a new ROM?
A: You need to add your Google acount. Finish all the steps and it will appear. If not, flash Gapps from the ROM thread.
Q: I can't do ...... on this ROM, what's the problem?
A: Some ROMs are still under contruction and it would have bugs. That's normal. Wait till the developer fixes them and don't ask for ETAs.
Q: I have a custom ROM with stock kernel, but dualtouch isn't working at all. How to make it work?
A: If you're using a custom ROM like GingerDX, you need to install the addons for stock kernel.
OR
Maybe your phone has a cypress digitizer and almost all ROMs have synaptics enabled. Check x8toolbox and verify what digitizer your x8 has.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apps & Mods
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Q: What is the smoothest and fastest launcher for our phone?
A: Hard to tell, but Launcher Pro and Zeam are fast. 360 Launcher is smooth too.
Q: Why ROMs above Android 2.1's camera is VGA limited?
A: Developers just modified Eclair's camera libs to work with Gingerbread ROMs.
Q: Where are apps from app2sd saved?
A: Into .android.secure folder on your SD card, which is hidden.
You can see that folder with Root Explorer or PC.
Q: Can we have a flash player on our X8?
A: Yes, it had been ported to work on our device!
- Flash Player 11 and 10.3
Q: What is terminal emulator?
A: It's an app which emulates Linux terminal. You can install it from market if you are on 2.1, in custom ROM it is already included.
Q: Which SYSTEM apps are safe to remove on stock ROM?
A: Timescape, Facebook, PlayNow, Maps, CA Gold, Crazy Penguin, Creatouch, GeoTags, RoadSync, RollerSync, Tower Bloxx NY, TrackID, Wisepilot, Navigator, User Support, User Guide, Email, Backup and Restore, Music R2R Client, Gmail.
Q: I get music player lags on custom ROMs. What should I do?
A: You can try to change SD card read cache back to avoid hickups.
You can download SD-Booster from Play Store and set a certain higher value.
Q: Volume is too low for me, how can I make it louder?
A: If you're using Gingerbead you can use DSPmanager to increase overall volume. You can also try other music player which has built-in EQ.You can try changing your MP3s volume using MP3 gain for Windows.You can also try Volume Boost program from Market.
Q: Reduced image quality in Gallery 3D?
A: Android Gallery (3D) reduces background gradients for faster viewing...
You can use QuickPic from Play Store if you want better image quality.
You can see some difference.
Q: Is Bravia Engine and Xloud fake?
A: Not completely. It does have some effects. But, some people claimed it as completely FAKE.
Q: How do I use Theme Chooser?
A: First, you need to install themes from XDA or Play Store. Make sure its compatible on MDPI screens (or use HDPI themes after changing LCD Density). Open Theme Chooser, choose any of your installed themes, and click Apply.
Q: I already overclocked, swapped my phone, but for some games it is still laggy. Is there any thing I can do to improve performance?
A: Yes, install Chainfire3D from Play Store. Inside you will find a lot of settings to improve gaming. For more info, see Section III below for link to "Tips & Tricks to Improve Phone Speed & Performance".
Q: Is it good to use any task killers?
A: No, look here for more info.
Q: Can I get stock launcher (X8/W8 Launcher) to work on ROMs above 2.1?
A: No, although with the exception of SEMC Debrand Engines ROMs. For other ROMs, you can use Xperia Active, Arc, or S Launchers.
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END OF SECTION I
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Section II: Guides
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Rooting Your Phone Easily
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Make sure you are using Android 2.1 (update 1) and that your baseband ends with 015. If not, update with PC Companion. If your baseband is still not ending with 015, go to this thread at Flashtool point 3 and follow instructions.
Note: On your phone go to Settings > Applications > Development and tick USB Debugging.
XDA member puppet13th has made a very useful and easy to operate toolbox to help you. Go to this thread and download the toolbox. Follow the instructions to root and install dual-mode recovery on your device.
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Unlocking The Bootloader
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In order to push your phone beyond the limits, you must unlock the bootloader and install a custom kernel. But there is a disadvantage to people with phones that were manufactured during or after the 29th week of 2011 shipped with a revamped chipset configuration (which is having the security hole what the bootloader unlock uses) effectively closed. This means that upon unlocking the bootloader your phone will end up as a hard brick - and you will have NO means to revive the phone yourselves. You either have to send it off to Sony Ericsson for repair (recommended) or find a phone repair shop being able to resurrect shot devices!
To check whether you are safe, take off the back cover of your X8/W8, pull the battery and look at the sticker below (NOT THE STICKER OF THE BATTERY). Find the line that says 11wxx. If the date code on the sticker reads 11W29, or any later date (11W30, 11W31, 11W32, 11W33, ...), DO NOT attempt to unlock the bootloader.
But some people ignore this warning and attempted it. Most of them end up in a hard brick, but some of them were very very lucky to unlock it successfully. You can try only when you are ready to take some cash out from your wallet (or purses).
You are also advised to be on stock ROM.
Look at these guides to unlock:
HERE or HERE
NEW!!
This is now by far the easiest way to unlock your bootloaders!! And for phones with 11w29 and above, you have a greater chance of success!!!
Try it now!! ---HERE
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Installing A Custom ROM & Kernel
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Note: Not every ROM works with every kernel. Be careful with that. Read the ROM for kernel requirements.
1. Be sure to backup all your current data such as apps, contacts, messages etc before installing a custom ROM.
2. Transfer all the zip files needed to make the ROM work and the ROM itself on your SD card. We do this now because stock ROM won't boot up with a custom kernel.
3. Choose your kernel, download it and put the .ftf file in the "Firmwares" folder of Flashtool.
4. Open Flashtool.
5. Press the flash button. Make sure "flash mode" is selected and press OK.
6. Select the kernel you want to install and press OK.
7. Shut down your phone While holding the back button. Insert the USB cable.
8. Wait till the process has finished and remove the USB cable.
9. Boot up your phone and as soon as the kernel logo appears, start pressing the back button continuously multiple times till you get to CWM recovery. Now its time to flash the ROM.
10. Follow the instructions on the ROM's thread on how to install it.
11. Enjoy!
Note:
If you are not able to flash a kernel after you unlock your bootloader, it might be because of this following reasons~
1) Drivers are not installed. Make sure you installed the X8 drivers and Flashmode drivers from Flashtool/drivers folder.
2) Kernel size is too large. Only some phones will experience this, that they are unable to handle the installation.
3) Your USB port should be resetted.
A- Change to a tighter USB port.
B- Reset your USB in Gordon's Gate program menu. Go to Start/ All Programs/ Sony Ericsson/ Gordon's Gate/ Reset USB
C- Reboot your PC.
4) Kernel may be corrupted or interrupted while downlading.Redownload the kernel from appropriate (official, not mirror) kernel link.
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Simple Guide On Modules
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Note: If you're using a custom kernel, you don't need these modules anymore!
- Overclock
Make your CPU frequency and speed higher.
- Undervolt
It saves the battery, decrease the heat of the CPU, and make your phone more stable.
- Gesture Pinch Zoom
It is the fake multitouch modules for Synaptics Digitizer.
- X8 MDDI Fix
It increases your phone's smoothness by eliminating the lag that happens every 5-7 seconds in custom ROMs.
- X8Kconfig
It not for daily use, it's for developers to extract kernel config from our running kernel 2.6.29 in X8.
- Dual Touch For Cypress Touchpad
It's the real multitouch if you have a Cypress Digitizer.
-X8 Netfilter
- We can have native USB/wifi tether on our phone. And also:
1. Firewall apps
2. Transparent proxies
3. NAT
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Backing Up Your Things
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To Backup Contacts:
- Export them to SD card in "Contacts" app.
OR
- Sync them with Google Account.
To Backup Messages:
- Use "SMS Backup and Restore" app from the Play Store.
To Backup Apps:
- Use "Titanium Backup".
To Backup Settings:
- Do a nandroid backup in CWM.
To Backup Everything:
- Do a nandroid backup in CWM, just make sure no apps are being stored in SD card.
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App Replacements For The Better Guide
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- Android Default File Manager »
Root Explorer/ ASTRO File Manager/ ES File Manager (Much more features including mounting & editing system files)
- Android Default Music Player »
PlayerPro/ PowerAMP (More features & less battery and RAM consuming)
OR
Google Play Music (Beautiful UI)
- Android Default Gallery » Quickpic (More features & much better picture quality viewing)
- Android Default Camera »
Camera ZOOM FX (More features including zoom & better quality pictures)
OR
Camera ICS (Nice UI & Sweep Panorama too!)
- Android Default Launcher »
LauncherPro/ Zeam Launcher (Speed & less RAM)
OR
360 Launcher (Buttery smooth)
- Android Default Dialer » exDialer (Nice MIUI UI, very light & changeable theme)
- Android Default Browser » Dolphin Browser HD (Very fast, smooth & nice UI)
- Android Default Keyboard » Sony's Default Keyboard (No doubt the best)
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Guides For Running Some Different OSes
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:: How do I run Linux Debian??
- How To Run Linux Debian
:: How do I run Windows 95??
- How To Run Windows 95
:: How do I run QBasic??
- How To Run QBasic
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Understanding Stock Firmware Before Flashing
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E15a phone:
"i" firmware in an "i" zone = No 3G.
"i" firmware in an "a" zone = 3G.
"a" firmware in an "i" zone = No 3G.
"a" firmware in an "a" zone = 3G.
E15i phone:
"i" firmware in an "i" zone = 3G.
"i" firmware in an "a" zone = No 3G.
"a" firmware in an "i" zone = 3G.
"a" firmware in an "a" zone = No 3G.
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Mini List Of Acronyms Found In Our Forum
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DEV- ROM under development, so it may be unstable
ETA- Estimated time of arrival, keep in mind do not ask it in the development forum, or you may earn yourself a movie ticket or a 1 month vacation (Infractions or banning)
FM- Forum moderator
OP- Operator of the current thread you are in
PM- Private messaging
RC- Recognized Contributor
RD- Recognized Developer
SM- Senior moderator
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END OF SECTION II
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Section III: External Links To MORE!
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Wannabe Developers & Themers' Guides
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:: Developing a ROM?
- How To Build A ROM?
:: Patching a MIUI ROM?
- Patch ROM - MIUI 2.3 & 4.0 Porting
:: Porting LewaOS?
- How To Port LewaOS To Your Device | 2 Minutes NOOB Guide
: Porting AOSP ICS?
- How To Port AOSP ICS ROMs To Your Device
:: Cooking a kernel?
- Kernel Kitchen
- Building guide
- Ramdisk guide
:: Developing MiniCM?
- MiniCM Development Central
:: Using Github?
- How To Use Github?
:: Set Up & Dual-Boot A Linux-Based Distro?
- Setting Up and Dual-Booting A Linux-Based Distro Alongside Windows
:: Set Up AROMA?
- How To Set Up AROMA Installer For CWM
:: Using ADB & Generating Logcat?
- How To -ADB- Logcat & Basics
:: Interested In Theming?
- Want To Learn How To Theme?
:: Make A Clock Widget?
- Make Your Own Analog Clock
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More Guides & Helpful Threads
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:: What games would work on our phone?
- Huge List Of Compatible Games For X8/W8
:: What launchers are available for our phone?
- List Of Launchers For X8/W8
:: Is there anyway to navigate around this forum without using the SEARCH button so much?
- All ROMs, Kernels, Modules, Basebands, Recoveries, Tools, Mods For X8/W8
:: How do I improve my phone performance?
- Tips & Tricks To Improve Phone Speed & Performance
:: What exactly are all the CPU governors for?
- Simple Guide On CPU Governors For X8/W8
:: How do I use supercharger on my phone?
- V6 Supercharger And ICS OOM Priority Changer
:: Is there more info on bootloader unlocking?
- Hard Brick Warning - Read Before Bootloader Unlock
:: How do I unbrick my phone?
- How To Rescue Our Bricked Phone
:: Is there any way to speed up my Wifi?
- Faster Wifi - N Standard Enabling
:: How do I apply swap on my phone?
- How To Swap?
:: How do I create an FTF file of my country's stock firmware?
- How To Make Your Regional Firmware An .FTF File
:: How do I customize my ROM?
- Ultimate X8/W8 Customization Guide
:: What are the commands in Terminal?
- Terminal Emulator Commands
:: How do I crack/reset my phone's pattern/PIN/password lock?
- How To Crack Android Lock
:: How to I increase my phone internal memory?
- How To Increase Your Internal Storage Up To 1GB+?
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Youtube Videos
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8cpaiw's ROM Reviews' Videos (Known As Xperianace In Youtube)
Including:
Xperience SEMC Debrand Engine, JoyOS, MIUI Pikachu Edition, Shin Engine, PetrukDroid, and MiniCM9.
Channel HERE
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Video On How To Install Recovery, Unlock Bootloader, Flash A Custom Kernel And ROM by c903jerk
Video HERE
Channel (More Vids) HERE
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There are tons of other relevant threads, but it isn't possible for me to link each one. So just use SEARCH!
END OF SECTION III
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Section Important: Notice & Some Words
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(MUST!) Improve your relationship with us X8/W8 members and know the history here!!
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- New member? Introduce yourself!
- How did you get your phone? Share!
- Have an interesting tale of what happened to your phone? Share!
- See how much you know about users here! Tell us what you know!
- Got to say sorries or thanks to someone! Say it here!
- If you are a newbie, I am sure you want to know all the BIG things that ever happened here!
- Or, are you leaving? Bid us farewell before you go!
- What are the custom ROMs you used before??
- Want to get off-topic without ending in a warzone?? Start here!
- Who's Your Best Buddies In XDA??
- What are your fav songs of the moment? Tell us!!
- How much have you customized your ROM??
- XDA Guide
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My Words
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- (Although things are better now, but I wont erase what I typed) Honestly, I think I am stuck in a middle of a virtual warzone here in X8 XDA Forum. There are an army of trolls who rise up from nowhere to bug us recently. Please, if you are one of the trolls, please stop your foolish acts before it's too late. Do not ask for ETAs! Do not complain about customized ROMs!
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Future Plans
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- Add more F.A.Qs
- Add more guides
Please suggest or help!!
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Notice
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1. There's simply too much to write on this thread. So, if you feel like I am missing something important, please tell me what might I add.
2. Please do not SPAM!
3. Kindly suscribe to this thread for future reference.
4. If this thread helped you, hit the THANKS button for me...
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END OF THREAD (FOR NOW)
"Q: How to know do I have Cypress or Synaptics digitizer?
A: ??"
A:the easy way is to check with the x8toolbox(modules>check digitizer)
the other way is to open terminal emulator..
su
dmesg | grep cyttsp-i2c
-if you have this"cyttsp_i2c_probe: Successful registration cyttsp-i2c" you have cypress if not you have synaptics
btw this thread is treasure i wish when i started there were a thread like this...!!!!!
stamatis16 said:
"Q: How to know do I have Cypress or Synaptics digitizer?
A: ??"
A:the easy way is to check with the x8toolbox(modules>check digitizer)
the other way is to open terminal emulator..
su
dmesg | grep cyttsp-i2c
-if you have this"cyttsp_i2c_probe: Successful registration cyttsp-i2c" you have cypress if not you have synaptics
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Haha. Sorry, I was about to write it yesterday but I am sleepy so I just write ??
Anyway thanks.. adding it now..
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lucastan96 said:
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Fast Way to Unlock Bootloader
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In order to push your phone beyond the limits, you must unlock the bootloader and install a custom kernel. But there is a disadvantage to people with phones that were manufactured during and after the 29th week of 2011 shipped with a revamped chipset configuration (having the security hole which the bootloader unlock uses) effectively closed. This means that upon unlocking the bootloader your phone will end up as a hard brick - and you will have NO means to revive the phone yourselves. You either have to send it off to Sony Ericsson for repair (recommended) or find a phone repair shop being able to resurrect shot devices!
To check this, take off the back cover of your X8/W8, pull the battery and look at the sticker below (NOT THE STICKER OF THE BATTERY). Find the line that says 11wxx. If the date code on the sticker reads 11W29, or any later date (11W30, 11W31, 11W32, 11W33, ...), DO NOT attempt to unlock the bootloader.
You are also advised to be on stock ROM.
1. Make sure your phone is rooted.
2. Plug in the USB cable and then press the plugins button.
3. From the plugins menu select unlock bootloader.
4.Then just follow the easy instructions provided from the software.
5. Done!
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Um...sorry but..wouldn't it be better if you posted the traditional way with s1tool?Since many new users may use this guide, wouldn't it be more easy for them?
(just a suggestion...)
Vicky26 said:
Um...sorry but..wouldn't it be better if you posted the traditional way with s1tool?Since many new users may use this guide, wouldn't it be more easy for them?
(just a suggestion...)
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Hmm... I guess so... which bootloader unlocking guide do you think is the best? Tell me guys...
Sent From My W8 Using XDA Premium
I used the s1tool one to unlock mine it was a piece of cake (I took the time to read carefully all the instructions and warnings ) and I had no problems
lucastan96 said:
Hmm... I guess so... which bootloader unlocking guide do you think is the best? Tell me guys...
Sent From My W8 Using XDA Premium
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you can add both as "a) or b)"
stamatis16 said:
you can add both as "a) or b)"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay. Changed it...
Sent From My W8 Using XDA Premium
Nice work guys..keep up the good work.
Sent from my X8 using XDA
lucastan96 said:
Q: I can't connect to WPA2 secured networks. What should I do?
A: Yeah, some ROMs, do have problems with WPA2 secured and only thing you can do is wait for fix or try to update your router firmware
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I actually have a fix for this.
Hang on, let me get the link.
EDIT:
Read my posts here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1503888
Also, do you think I should make a thread for the fix? I've been considering it for a while.
Thanks,
S.
Wow we might never hear a noob q after this thanks dude
Sent from my E15i using xda premium
IrishStuff09 said:
I actually have a fix for this.
Hang on, let me get the link.
EDIT:
Read my posts here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1503888
Also, do you think I should make a thread for the fix? I've been considering it for a while.
Thanks,
S.
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Yes, IrishStuff. You should open the thread. And, I would add the link to it. Waiting for your reply...
Sent From My W8 Using XDA Premium
Updated F.A.Q & Guide (10/4/12)
- Added Backing Up guide.
- Added some Q&As.
Hit The THANKS Button If I Helped!
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lucastan96 said:
Yes, IrishStuff. You should open the thread. And, I would add the link to it. Waiting for your reply...
Sent From My W8 Using XDA Premium
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Okay thanks :thumbup:
I'll create it when I get home!
I want to leave behind something before I go anyway
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Nice Work
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Updated F.A.Q & Guides (11/4/12)
- Added Section III! (Tell me what's missing, guys!)
- Added future plans section! (See Section Important)
Hit The THANKS Button If I Helped!
Sent From My W8 Using Tapatalk
Second Update (11/4/12)
- Got some more time, so I added a new guide: Apps Replacement For The Better.
Hit The THANKS Button If I Helped!
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MidnightMedia: By OldMidnight
What it does
This module allows for systemless, on-the-go switching of your Bootanimation, System UI sounds, Notification sounds, Lockscreen sounds etc, to that of another device. The device zips are downloaded, applied and deleted in one go, allowing for a clean installation, with no unused zips lying around. Get the work of a 20+mb flashable zip in a less than 10kb package!
Instructions
Code:
1 - Open a terminal
2 - Type su
3 - Type cd
4 - Type midmedia
5 - Follow steps and profit!
Note: The files being downloaded are quite big, so it may take a while to finish "retrieving files...". Don't worry about this!:good:
HELP WANTED!
Considering I only have one device, It's difficult for me to acquire different zips for different devices. So for those of you with Stock Rooted devices whose device is not listed below, you can help by getting a zip file of your /system/media folder and upload it either here or on the Telegram Chat here!
Included Devices:
Code:
-Hammerhead(Nexus 5)
-Shamu(Nexus 6)
-Volantis(Nexus 9)
-OnePlus
Credits:
@osm0sis - His Nexus Media Magisk Module heavily inspired this, all nexus media available in this mod are from that (Go give the guy some love!)
@MrWilsonxD and @OmkarTheAndroid for the OnePlus zip and beta testing
Telegram
Note: Not all zips may work on your specific device or android version. Keep this in mind.
reserved
Hey boss I'm on lg g3, crdroid 8.1, obviously not a stock ROM, would u still need my media folder?
wutangkillabee said:
Hey boss I'm on lg g3, crdroid 8.1, obviously not a stock ROM, would u still need my media folder?
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I've already got the zips for a couple custom ROMs, send it my way:laugh:
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs
Announcement!
I will no longer be supporting this module. In its wake I have released a new module called MidnightCore. It fully implements all features and add-ons of any module I have made and will make. This is to make developing for multiple modules as easy as possible for me and having access to these modules as seamless as possible for you. Having multiple Modules installed is not the goal here.
I repeat, all aspects of this module and any other module I have made will be available in MidnightCore. You can find MidnightCore here!
I will still be accepting media zips on both this thread and MidnightCore's.
Many Thanks,
OldMidnight