[Q] How to install newer version of Contacts? - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I finally decided and installed custom ROM onto my X8. GingerXperia V20.
Only to find out that it uses Contacts app from Android 2.1 and that was the reason for installing custom ROM in the first place.
The ROM it self is great so I would like to stay with it.
Is there a way to install newer version of Contacts app? The one that has sort by last name option! I'm still puzzled by fact that someone forgot to put this option.
Thanks!

Help, I'm looking for your ROM
bronzika said:
I finally decided and installed custom ROM onto my X8. GingerXperia V20.
Only to find out that it uses Contacts app from Android 2.1 and that was the reason for installing custom ROM in the first place.
The ROM it self is great so I would like to stay with it.
Is there a way to install newer version of Contacts app? The one that has sort by last name option! I'm still puzzled by fact that someone forgot to put this option.
Thanks!
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Hi, I'm looking four the rom what you have, but I cant not find it, Can you put the link from where you downloaded it?, or make the link with your ROM, GingerXperia V20?. I'm Argentinian, sorry for my english, and sorry for not answering your help. Thanks.

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I am using n1 and ı need somethings.First i have unlocked bootloader and orginal rom which came from HTC ORIGINAL.
Android version
2.2.1
Baseband version (exlain me a litte of usage.İts offical or need any update.For radio)
32.41.00.32u-5.08.00.04
Kernel (İf we use any kernel its only change rom kernal jjust for roms or will it be permanent for device).Any Suggestoin
[email protected]#1
build nuber
frg863d
So i need (defintly stock rom member but ı need custom interface only later i need any help)
1- Take the screen picture on the phone.This way or another gave me?
2-Htc weatger and htc bub only with syock rom.Not sense interface.İ defintly hate it.
3-How can we made all application just install on an sd card.İf possible only a directory will be good.
4-How can get offical gmail, voice search, talckbackyoutube maps market update.app brain show me u have update but dont install.
5-İ need learn how can be satart an emulator with htc offical rom ı need to try any apk on this emulator check securty and look for abılıtıse for apk?
Cralin said:
I am using n1 and ı need somethings.First i have unlocked bootloader and orginal rom which came from HTC ORIGINAL.
Android version
2.2.1
Baseband version (exlain me a litte of usage.İts offical or need any update.For radio)
32.41.00.32u-5.08.00.04
Kernel (İf we use any kernel its only change rom kernal jjust for roms or will it be permanent for device).Any Suggestoin
[email protected]#1
build nuber
frg863d
So i need (defintly stock rom member but ı need custom interface only later i need any help)
1- Take the screen picture on the phone.This way or another gave me?
2-Htc weatger and htc bub only with syock rom.Not sense interface.İ defintly hate it.
3-How can we made all application just install on an sd card.İf possible only a directory will be good.
4-How can get offical gmail, voice search, talckbackyoutube maps market update.app brain show me u have update but dont install.
5-İ need learn how can be satart an emulator with htc offical rom ı need to try any apk on this emulator check securty and look for abılıtıse for apk?
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I think you will need a custom rom to do all of that for you. Try mine, Kang-o-rama
Screen Shots are easy with "ShootMe" from the Market...

[Q] How to install default semc input keybord in custom rom

Hello all.
I am running FroyoBread 0.25 on my xperia X8. It's wonderful rom in my opinion but, i want to ask you if there is a way to install the original Sony Ericsson keyboard on it. It have Android Keyboard, (LatinIME) installed and HTC-ime. The second is for the trash for me, and Android Keyboard is very good but i think that the stock keyboard is the best. I've managed to extract it from my Original Rom backup and installed it. But when I try to activate it, I get a crash error. So is there somebody to help me in this. Thank you in advance.
U can try froyo pro v1.1.
Its the same as the rom ur using (which is racht's floyo v0.25).
It got stock keyboard and a bit more modification...
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
@maliceomalice can I update without system reset / full wipe because i don't want to loose all apps and settings.
Edit: And is the stock keyboard included and the other modifications
Edit: Ok don't bother to answer me i took a look on the change log. Well I am downloading it and I am going to install it because look COOL. And the most inportant, the froyo unlock sliders are transparent
xxTTcc said:
Hello all.
I am running FroyoBread 0.25 on my xperia X8. It's wonderful rom in my opinion but, i want to ask you if there is a way to install the original Sony Ericsson keyboard on it. It have Android Keyboard, (LatinIME) installed and HTC-ime. The second is for the trash for me, and Android Keyboard is very good but i think that the stock keyboard is the best. I've managed to extract it from my Original Rom backup and installed it. But when I try to activate it, I get a crash error. So is there somebody to help me in this. Thank you in advance.
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if you still need Xperia Stock Keyboard, here it is.
Install with xRecovery(actually I cant remember its xRec or CWM, Pls try both)

[Q] ics camera youtube vids!?

Hi all i recently got a galaxy 8.9 gt-p7310 tab with ics already on is there anyway to use the camera with ics ? also cant view videos on youtube can any1 help me with this
markojadeo said:
Hi all i recently got a galaxy 8.9 gt-p7310 tab with ics already on is there anyway to use the camera with ics ? also cant view videos on youtube can any1 help me with this
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you got a tab with ics installed???? im guessing you bought it used and someone installed one of the custom roms...if you got it new with ICS this would be quite something.
camera so far doesn't work in any ics rom. if you want the camera you gotta flash honeycomb again.
has for youtube HW videos not working im guessing the custom rom istalled is an old version. the newer ones work fine with youtube. i would flash the newest version of soup or cm9 if i were you.
lol yes its used as you can prob guess i'am abit new to tabs its my 1st one! so you suggest returning to stock fireware not starting a fresh?
markojadeo said:
lol yes its used as you can prob guess i'am abit new to tabs its my 1st one! so you suggest returning to stock fireware not starting a fresh?
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its your decision. if you need the camera honeycomb is your only option at the moment. (stock/overcome/ganbarou)
if not i would definately advise you to use ICS. check the developement thread and chose one of the newer ICS versions. (soup/cm9)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1441
Just to double check seeing as i'am a noob i dont have to do anything other than download n install the cm9 update? i dont need to flash before hand do i?
markojadeo said:
Just to double check seeing as i'am a noob i dont have to do anything other than download n install the cm9 update? i dont need to flash before hand do i?
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i would advise you to read the great guide by nirogu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406137
you download the zip. copy it to your tab. then reboot into recovery (which im guessing is installed)
then do a full factory reset / wipe (warning this will delete your apps but not your data like photos/music etc)
then select flash .zip and chose the zip file containing the rom. let it install and you are done.
but READ THE GUIDE! you will learn a lot and a lot of question you have will be answered!!
cheers pal

I9000 still useable?

Hi,
About a year ago I bought my wife an i9000 off ebay. It is the UK unlocked version. It came with the stock rom. I rooted it and have installed various different roms over the year. At first, the phone was fine, but its gradually got slower and now, it's almost unusable. The phone constantly lags, hangs, crashes etc. It drives the wife up the wall and I get it in the neck.
I finally decided to go back to the last official gingerbread rom to see if that would help (XXJVU), but its the same.
I am starting to think that the phone simply isn't powerful enough to run today's versions of the apps a smartphone should be able to run. Her list of 'must have' apps, on top of what's installed as standard is as follows:
Apps that will run in the background:
Facebook app and widget
accuweather app and widget
BBC news app and widget
stock calander widget
viber
Apps that will be opened and closed:
skype
memoires diary app
adobe reader
google translate app
samsung mobile print app
CTK (Czech news app)
Is this list of apps excessive? Should an i9000 be able to run today's versions of these apps without any problems? A lag here and there won't bother her, it's the freezing and crashes that drive her crazy.
If the above should be possible, could someone recommend a ROM or ROM/kernel combo that would work? I don't care if its stock or custom, or what version of android it is, I just want the phone not to freeze.
Thanks
kingkevbo said:
Hi,
About a year ago I bought my wife an i9000 off ebay. It is the UK unlocked version. It came with the stock rom. I rooted it and have installed various different roms over the year. At first, the phone was fine, but its gradually got slower and now, it's almost unusable. The phone constantly lags, hangs, crashes etc. It drives the wife up the wall and I get it in the neck.
I finally decided to go back to the last official gingerbread rom to see if that would help (XXJVU), but its the same.
I am starting to think that the phone simply isn't powerful enough to run today's versions of the apps a smartphone should be able to run. Her list of 'must have' apps, on top of what's installed as standard is as follows:
Apps that will run in the background:
Facebook app and widget
accuweather app and widget
BBC news app and widget
stock calander widget
viber
Apps that will be opened and closed:
skype
memoires diary app
adobe reader
google translate app
samsung mobile print app
CTK (Czech news app)
Is this list of apps excessive? Should an i9000 be able to run today's versions of these apps without any problems? A lag here and there won't bother her, it's the freezing and crashes that drive her crazy.
If the above should be possible, could someone recommend a ROM or ROM/kernel combo that would work? I don't care if its stock or custom, or what version of android it is, I just want the phone not to freeze.
Thanks
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My suggestion is gamerzrom ive been running it and its perfect no freezes or crashes and ive been running much more than you mentioned above. The phone is still going strong
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
Hi, if u already suitable with flashing, then its easy, GB got really good sense on videos n app but its to buggy to use, Using ram manager n sometimes reboot ur fone will clearing cache so ur fone will be fast again, but only on limited time. Cache will start to bulky n slowing down da fone.
If ur familiar with flashing, then upgrading ur fone to ICS or JB is wise decision. As 4.x Android have a good ram manager n easy to use, and did say, clearing cache would be good but sometimes check ur internal sd if it get too bulky. Insufficient space will makes operation apps to became failure as app need space to launch either in RAM or sd.
and still, if ur fone still became lag or slow, after upgrading, i suggest u use some script available here in XDA to make ur fone systems manageble like supercharger or fly on script.
but be xtra careful and read carefully before doing something. Doesnt want to risk bricking ur fone rite, so Good Luck
darkknigh_t said:
My suggestion is gamerzrom ive been running it and its perfect no freezes or crashes and ive been running much more than you mentioned above. The phone is still going strong
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
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And hi Mr darkknigh_t
it seems u really infatuated with GamerzROM, seen ur suggesting everyone to use it. :cyclops:
well try to break my high stock JB antutu score with my own modification : see pic
ruandic candidate
compacity said:
And hi Mr darkknigh_t
it seems u really infatuated with GamerzROM, seen ur suggesting everyone to use it. :cyclops:
well try to break my high stock JB antutu score with my own modification : see pic
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Thanks for your replies.
So what is your modification?
Juz choose any custom ROM in dev section, as for me, i juz using nightlies with supercharger and script by slaid, thats all, but really, da post before juz for jokin, and if u wanna to gain it, u need to OC ur fone.
There are tons of quite dependable custom ROM out there, try every one of it. as i also do da same before. and decide it on ur own
compacity said:
Juz choose any custom ROM in dev section, as for me, i juz using nightlies with supercharger and script by slaid, thats all, but really, da post before juz for jokin, and if u wanna to gain it, u need to OC ur fone.
There are tons of quite dependable custom ROM out there, try every one of it. as i also do da same before. and decide it on ur own
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Ok, I've installed the latest slim bean, and I want to try the mods you suggested above. Could you explain what you've installed from slaid and supercharger?
Have you patched services.jar?
It all looks a bit complicated to me..
Thanks.
compacity said:
And hi Mr darkknigh_t
it seems u really infatuated with GamerzROM, seen ur suggesting everyone to use it. :cyclops:
well try to break my high stock JB antutu score with my own modification : see pic
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Its known that antutu scores and any benchmark scores mean nothing the performance shows in games. Benchmark scores change if you make 50 tests itl be always different .
Yes i suggest gamerzrom because it has everything in one package no scrips needed. The dev tried everything out and used only the best in his rom and so far its flawless
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
GamerzRom it's closed at the moment.
I haven't tried it so I can't comment on it's performance.
I've flashed countless Roms and in my experience I'm most satisfied with C-RoM Mix.
Sent from my GT-I9000
GrippingSphere said:
GamerzRom it's closed at the moment.
I haven't tried it so I can't comment on it's performance.
I've flashed countless Roms and in my experience I'm most satisfied with C-RoM Mix.
Sent from my GT-I9000
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New version is comming out soon and a new thread will be made
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
haha, maybe i ll try ur suggestion and try ur recommendation.
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kingkevbo said:
Ok, I've installed the latest slim bean, and I want to try the mods you suggested above. Could you explain what you've installed from slaid and supercharger?
Have you patched services.jar?
It all looks a bit complicated to me..
Thanks.
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if u choose GB, just go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273317 and choose any 2 attached link (CM or Stock (not both) ) then choose what Ram Manager u wanna use and copy it to internal sd. Boot to recovery and flash RAM MANAGER first, then da Fly On script after. Reboot. Thats all.
If u from ICS/JB Rom (custom or stock)
Hav u rooted? Root first and update ur superuser binary. And ur chosen rom must have kernel that support init.d (see if u got init.d folder in /system/etc/ thats all. or juz ask ur ROM dev
1. Download script manager from GPlay
2. Download this script (.sh) http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1200973&d=1342401278 and dont change anything. Save da script inside root of internal sd
3. Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273317 and download da 1 of 2 last attachment (choose it, CM or STOCK depend on ur ROM. Most custom rom based on CM Nightlies)
4. Choose any RAM Manager u wanna used (for me its hard multitasking)
5. save it at da root of ur internal sd.
6. Run script manager and choose da script from supercharge RC10, dont forgot to tick da skull (permission from superuser).
7. Read carefully da instruction in script manager. As it will tell u everything, u can choose no for all except da one that change ur services.jar, click yes for it.
8. After da script done, it will ask u to reboot. Juz say no and it will come back to da main menu, Now u can choose again of 34 option (maybe got more option, i juz forgot about it) from script. Juz see da option to unsupercharger and choose it (coz u just want it to patched da services.jar, not to use da supercharge. Only RC10 have da option to alter da services.jar quite easily or if u wanna da hard way, see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16635544&postcount=2 )
9. Follow any of da instruction. , it juz wanna to revert back to normal, except for da services.jar
10. Reboot. Now u hav alter ur services.jar.
Now reboot to recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cache.
1. In recovery, choose to install zip, dan choose RAM MANAGER first.
2. After it done, choose da fly on script and flash it.
3. Reboot after it done.
in case of update da script,
1. delete da RAM Manager in /system/etc/init.d and delete file named ram_manager. (or if ur recovery got option to clear init.d juz pick it.)
2. Reboot to recovery and as usual, repeat da above instruction (juz for da script, altering services.jar already been done) and dont forget, any changes must be followed by wiping cache.
thats all and if in case u dont hav guts to try, dont do it.
Wow. Thanks for the detailed instructions!
I have followed them and done everything you said. The phone seems to run a lot smoother now. I just hope that it stays that way and doesn't start to slow down after time.
The slim rom comes with the semaphore kernel which does not seem to have the ability to overclock. Can I install a new kernel with that rom to enable overclocking?
Thanks
Semaphore can overclock the system. However it needs it's own app - semaphore manager. With that app you'll get a few nifty features on top so it's worth downloading anyway.
find semaphore manager from stores
however, any circumstances occur over OC will not be my reeponsibilities.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
screenlock on i9000 and way forward
Hi guys,
cool to see there are still some SGS activities going on with that device. Since I have my GNEX I did not look at my SGS anymore.
So, had it in my hands yesterday and thought about updating it.
Problem I have is: I can not access the phone anymore because I dont remember the screenlock anymore (numbers) ;-(
The phone is fully rooted and unlocked with a
Darky Rom and
Dark kernel
Via the lockscreen I can boot to Recovery (CWM) or Download mode (as well as via the buttons of course)
Question: is there a similar tool like the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit for backing up or do a nandroid with the SGS?
I guess I have 2.3.x version running currently.
Well the external SD i backuped already - but I am afraid there is still some stuff i would like to get before wiping..
Would be great if you could help me out.
Br Wakonda
Lol man, you can't use official Facebook app on the phone, It's the slowest s*it ever made . Use m.facebook.com in browser, or any alternative Facebook client instead, official Facebook app kills all the performance .
Install GamerzROM, delete the MORPH folder from the .zip file BEFORE installation. Do NOT restore any apps using TitaniumBackup or similar. If your phone gets too slow, use Clean Master to clean the cache, that helps too (use especially this app!). Do NOT use custom launcher, use Xperia launcher, which is pre-installed in GamerzROM, it's really fast . Do NOT install any additional performance tweaks, because the best ones are pre-installed in GamerzROM.
My phone is blazing fast with these settings, hope I helped . BTW také jsem z České Republiky, zdravím
Edit: I just noticed that there ain't no download link for GamerzROM 3.0, so you can just wait for the next release .

Xperia X8 wi-fi not working(JB Mini Project)

Hello guys,
I am brand new here,as after 3 years of owning a X8 i decided to jump to other ROM,because i was bored of the simple design of his menu and i was so frustrated to stay back with android market when my friends had messenger for facebook e.g.,i had to refresh again and again my opera..and much more apps and games i would like to play.So,i decided to start searching for new ROMs,and i found MIUI,but i wasnt able to find a stable version to dl for my phone.Then i found JB Mini Project,I succeeded on installing it on X8 but there is one thing that wont work in every version of JB i have tried!THE WI-FI!It is really frustrating for me!I am so begginner to those things,but i understand that its not only me that will have this problem and that developers might be working on it right now(I am 3D designer and i know about beta versions of things,even I have to release again and again my creation because of a bug),but i really hope someone had this problem too and found a fix on it..I tried a fix i found in forums with Titanium Backup,but nothing...
Anyone knows anything..just help me out with this.:crying:
Thanks in advance guys!:cyclops:
so noone knows nothing in here?thats sweet
SrSGr said:
so noone knows nothing in here?thats sweet
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Patience my friend x)
What wifi problem do you have? Unable to detect Adhoc connection?
Have You tried this Kernel + Rom ? (All JB rom is unable to scan adhoc wifi. Except if you make changes to the source and compile it yourself)
If you want to surf the internet but with not using wifi and using a cable, This is a Post for you.
use back stock ROM (just kidding
CKKnot said:
Patience my friend x)
What wifi problem do you have? Unable to detect Adhoc connection?
Have You tried this Kernel + Rom ? (All JB rom is unable to scan adhoc wifi. Except if you make changes to the source and compile it yourself)
If you want to surf the internet but with not using wifi and using a cable, This is a Post for you.
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Ok the problem is that i try to turn it on but it wont,the toggle bar just moves to be enabled,but it never gets enabled!It just goes back to off possition..With a few words,i cant enable Wi-Fi..So..as i said my friend,i am newbie here,so please try to explain me what i should do with those rom and kernel you send..should i go back to stock rom,reflash this kernel and install this rom?Is this the JB mini project too or something similar and stable without bugs?
Thanks in advance!
SrSGr said:
Ok the problem is that i try to turn it on but it wont,the toggle bar just moves to be enabled,but it never gets enabled!It just goes back to off possition..With little words,i cant enable Wi-Fi..So..as i said my friend,i am newbie here,so please try to explain me what i should do with those rom and kernel you send..should i go back to stock rom,reflash this kernel and install this rom?Is this the JB mini project too or something similar and stable without bugs?
Thanks in advance!
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Maybe the rom + kernel combination is wrong or the rom is just being buggy.
I just personally liked nAa's work because he release a stable version of every product.
If you want to change into the recommended rom that I just told you;
1. Flash the latest kernel (06)
2. Follow instruction on the kernel post. (/system wipe at recovery before flashing a rom & etc)
3. Flash the rom. Followed by the GAPPS
4. As it said, this is my recommendation steps. I do not guarantee your satisfactory
CKKnot said:
Maybe the rom + kernel combination is wrong or the rom is just being buggy.
I just personally liked nAa's work because he release a stable version of every product.
If you want to change into the recommended rom that I just told you;
1. Flash the latest kernel (06)
2. Follow instruction on the kernel post. (/system wipe at recovery before flashing a rom & etc)
3. Flash the rom. Followed by the GAPPS
4. As it said, this is my recommendation steps. I do not guarantee your satisfactory
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Thank you,I am gonna test it and I will keep you informed here soon!
EDIT:It works great!ignore my PM.I flashed kernel 5 not 6 and it works like a charm.Thanks a lot for helping me out!
SrSGr said:
Thank you,I am gonna test it and I will keep you informed here soon!
EDIT:It works great!ignore my PM.I flashed kernel 5 not 6 and it works like a charm.Thanks a lot for helping me out!
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Replied. It because I forgot to mention that 06 has a little bit changes that will make normal jb rom that is not released pior to the kernel release data will not boot
SrSGr said:
Hello guys,
I am brand new here,as after 3 years of owning a X8 i decided to jump to other ROM,because i was bored of the simple design of his menu and i was so frustrated to stay back with android market when my friends had messenger for facebook e.g.,i had to refresh again and again my opera..and much more apps and games i would like to play.So,i decided to start searching for new ROMs,and i found MIUI,but i wasnt able to find a stable version to dl for my phone.Then i found JB Mini Project,I succeeded on installing it on X8 but there is one thing that wont work in every version of JB i have tried!THE WI-FI!It is really frustrating for me!I am so begginner to those things,but i understand that its not only me that will have this problem and that developers might be working on it right now(I am 3D designer and i know about beta versions of things,even I have to release again and again my creation because of a bug),but i really hope someone had this problem too and found a fix on it..I tried a fix i found in forums with Titanium Backup,but nothing...
Anyone knows anything..just help me out with this.:crying:
Thanks in advance guys!:cyclops:
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hey i had same problem with jbmp when i used jbmp kernel but when i flashed with nAa jb 05 kernel it worked fine..

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