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hi there reader, welcome to this thread will this will keep you up to date with the x8, custom kernels, custom roms, bugs with fixes, no signal bug in a rom and plenty more here. this will be updated each week.
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if you need to root your phone.
Dont know what rooting is?
A: Well, it gives you superuser access, like running as a special administrator. having superuser rights means you can also modify your system, installing modification's and much much more.If you would like to root your phone then click here
done that? if you did splendid
right so now you'v rooted your phone you are in top controll now.
if you have cypress multitouch for your x8 then this should activate your special chip: here
if you have synaptics fake pinch to zoom then click this little link: here
great stuff, isn't it!
now to recoveries...
firstly xrecovery. this is sort of the main recovery for our x8. you can install doixanh's roms through it well at least v013 or lower now that he switched and now needs cwm recovery to install now.
you can also install rachts roms as well
Q: How do i install rachts roms because it wont work through updating custom zip ot choosing a custom zip!
A: what you do, is you unrar the file. you can use winrar, or what i have:RAR File Open Knife - Free Opener. which is an open source project that works a treat. my dad uses it too. he told me to get it since its easier to use...
anyway once you unrared the file, put the file into xrecovery>backup and save it to there.
After that, boot into xrecovery on your x8 and go to: Backup/Restore>restore then chose that rom you saved in there.
Q:why are there no more updates for rachts roms?
A: The thread got closed, so there will be no new updates, you will have to make fixes yourself.
Next up cwm recovery: This is hard to get for our phone. it comes preinstalled in gingerdx's roms
if, however you dont use a gingerdx rom, then you can manualy install it by clicking here
cwm is more advanced than xrecovery.
Q: is there anything special i need app i need to get to install xrecovery?
A: Yes! Its called busybox. its from the android market. once you have installed that, open the app and it will come up with which version to install, click the OLDEST version because new versions are not compatible with it. to install and learn a little more click here
the only reason its for x10 mini is because other versions such as v02 and v03 do not work with the x8. and because the x8 and x10 mini are very close relatives!
Did you get any of them?
now to roms:
heres the link to all rachts roms! remember, i said how to install them earlier... here
heres froyobread by doixanh: here
heres gingerdx also by doixanh: this
Install doixanh's roms the normal way>install update.zip
or> custom.zip!
gingercruzt rom: here
gingerxperia rom: here
install these the normal way too.
those are just main and recognized roms. the other roms you will have to search for yourself.
Now for the Questions and Answers!
Q: gingerdx seems to have a battery drain, how do i fix it?
A: battery drain seems only with a few people, boot into xrecovery, do a battery wipe.
Q:What is the best overclock frequency for the x8?
A: 710Mhz, you can go higher if your lucky but most of the time anymore and it becomes unstable.
so 710Mzh is the most stablest...
Q: can i get flash player for my phone?
A: Yes you can! all those people who disagree, they obviously dont research on this stuff! heres the link to adobe flash player 10.2 for armv6: here
Q:can i play gameloft games for my x8 such as modern combat, n.o.v.a?
A: yes you can. i have modern combat sandstorm and N.O.V.A for my phone. just google eg. n.o.v.a hvga
or n.o.v.a x8...
Q:help! iv bricked my x8, what do i do???
A: if you can get onto the se logo then boot into xrecovery and restore a working backup.
if that didnt work, restore it through seus (sony ecricsson update service)
Q:should i update the su binary?
A: no, for lots of people it leaves them with a broken su without working binary! never do that.
Q: there seems to be a camera bug in my rom!
A:lots of roms have trouble with camera.apk! also devs found it hard to make a new one so they started porting stock eclair's camera.apk and modifying it to make it work and look like a froyo or gingerbread camera
Q: which is rom is most dtable for our x8 out of froyo, gingerbread, honeycomb and ics?
A: Froyo because its a next platform up which makes it more stable and run faster, although there are some pretty good gingerbread roms out there, i myself use gingerdx. honeycomb is really no point sice it was made for devices with bigger screens and ics is out there it will just run like a snail racing an athlete...
Q:my market isnt working, it wont install the app/apps i want, iv tried everything but still it wont work!
A:click this
it should work, its the old market from android 2.1 i think. i must give a thanks to dimitrisioa for providing an answer to a question with this situation. he provided the link, thanks man
Q: what is freexperia and fxps cm7 project?
A: its a cm7 rom. The only reason I don't have it is because they rerote the entire kernal and ect. There is a link to their rom in the 3rd post
Q: my wifi keeps on switching on and off! is there any solution?
A: yes, try doing a full wipe in xrecovery/cwm. if that doesn't work then try wiping davlik cache/cache.
if that doesn't work then reinstall the rom. do both wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache.
if that doesn't work then find a wifi fix or get a new rom.
Q: got a question?
A: post it here!!
just remember, we dont accept trolling or flame wars here.
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Remember to use the thanks button if i helped. this thread will be updated with newer questions every week on a tuesday and/or friday so keep the questions in!!!!!
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also...
oh yeah, i nearly forgot, the freexperia's cm7 project by fxp
click here
also....
also you can check dare devil insides FAQ. i just did this one to help you guys and keep up to date with the newest questions
seriously guys, i need to know if it helped or not
ok and what can happen if i updated SU binaries? something bad or....?
and short question. instaling add-on on custom rom. HOW? rename add-on to update.zip or how?
thx
I really don't know whats about those SU binaries. I updated them succesfully and after that everything worked just as before.
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
gferen said:
ok and what can happen if i updated SU binaries? something bad or....?
and short question. instaling add-on on custom rom. HOW? rename add-on to update.zip or how?
thx
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For sum people yes for some it breaks root. Addons rename them to update zip and flash em
sent from my rooted x8 using gingerdx
Godra said:
I really don't know whats about those SU binaries. I updated them succesfully and after that everything worked just as before.
For some people it breaks there root access but you really lucky. I can update my app but I don't need binary updates.
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
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sent from my rooted x8 using gingerdx
Godra said:
I really don't know whats about those SU binaries. I updated them succesfully and after that everything worked just as before.
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For sum people it breaks root access but u were lucky
wilbso said:
For sum people yes for some it breaks root. Addons rename them to update zip and flash em
sent from my rooted x8 using gingerdx
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and install of addons is beter to perform in Xrecovery or CWM or is te same?
Flash them with xrexovery. You could try with cwm. But I prefer xrecovery
hehe ok then i was too fast. i didnt notify any speciality. so i will try update again with xrecovery
gferen said:
hehe ok then i was too fast. i didnt notify any speciality. so i will try update again with xrecovery
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Cool
sent from my rooted x8 using gingerdx
i wanna factory reset the data of my x8...
how can i do it...?
sunnysadnani said:
i wanna factory reset the data of my x8...
how can i do it...?
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Boot into xrecovery or cwm go down until you see full wipe and click that
sunnysadnani said:
i wanna factory reset the data of my x8...
how can i do it...?
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If you're not rooted, goto Settings > Privacy > Factory Data Reset
Leave a thanks if I helped!
tnx . but i can't understand !!! lol
hye there!
sorry for noob question
currently i'm using stock rom,
(btw,im rooted oledi )
how can i backup all my contacts number and messages?
(coz everytime i'm flash new rom,all data will be lost)
thanx 4 da info given
21th century apes said:
hye there!
sorry for noob question
currently i'm using stock rom,
(btw,im rooted oledi )
how can i backup all my contacts number and messages?
(coz everytime i'm flash new rom,all data will be lost)
thanx 4 da info given
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for messages, u need to download any backup n restore app in market.
for contacts, just open contact,push menu button, select import contact to SD. it will create a .vcf file (if im not wrong) in ur SD
Hi, i tried to update my xperia x8 to doixanh's froyobread or ginger dx and I didn't have much success. I downloaded the latest update file, moved it to sd card, boot into xrecovery and install custom zip. When installation was completed,i reboot it,and I thought it will be good, but it wasn't, it was just your logo of froyobread and nothing was happening. I waited for like 10 minutes and still nothing. Same happened with ginger dx. I'm using the official android for my x8 (2.1 update 1) and official kernel and everything. But i have xxx015, that number he wrote we must have. I really don't see any problem, can somebody please help me? I would really like to use his roms.
Thank you a lot.
Here are roms: ginger dx: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188486
froyobread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079463
you need to use clockwork mod for the newest versions of Ginger DX. Not sure about froyobread
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Did u do a full wipe? Its kinda important u know..
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
Yep. Full wipe is required.
But when u update the rom, its not required.
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
i tried full wipe and at first it didn't work and then it works. thank you
when i change roms i wipe the battery stats then install the rom then a full wipe, if not it stays in the logo into an endless loop XD
2 things,
@install with clockworkmod
@fullwipe!
you need to flash clockworkmod if you dont have it, search it on the forum
if it stuck like that again take out the battery and put it back, on ur device.
the rom shud load after dx logo+vibrate!
goodluck xD
use ClockWorkMod if your installing GingerDX V013+ and xRecovery for FroyoBread/FroyoPro
make a full wipe before and after you install the 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)
I had recently installed the GingerXperia rom on my W8 and it worked fine inspite of some wifi issues...after a month i installed the GingerDX (to get rid of the wifi issues) on my phone without any full wipe 'cause both of them were CM and i retain all my contacts, logs,SMS, Apps etc.
This ROM works fine without any wifi bugs but, when i listen to songs on my speakerphone, the sound becomes a bit crappy in some words of the song. I also tried to adjust the equalizer into many different options..still no improvement.
Someone please help me with this problem and suggest what should i do.
Thanks and Regards !
[Additional: One of my friend suggested me a full wipe. He said if i don't do it, i could experience some bugs.]
Full wipe is the best thing to Do
You can always backup your contacts sms and such stuff with my backup (free on play)
Sent from a X8 using my thumbs
Initiate a full wipe !!!
Backup and restore all your data via Titanium Backup.
Also , please mention what kernel you are on.
it's not an equalizer problem. Is this problem on your earphones as well ?
If the problem persists , flash another ROM and see what happens.
One of my friend suggested me a full wipe. He said if i don't do it, i could experience some bugs
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did you try that?
scufita.rosie said:
did you try that?
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i have'nt tried full wipe yet, i'll do it today...thanks everyone for ur worthy help!
Take note about this.
Always do Fullwipe esp when you came from different ROM series.
i would recommend sync ur contacts with google and backup ur apps with titanium backup... And then full wipe. But i dont know really does it change anything cuz i dont use gingerdx cuz it works only on alfs for dx and my phones wifi works only like 5 mins with that.. I recommend minicm7 and nAa kernel no bugs and it is the best rom i have used..
pipi14 said:
i would recommend sync ur contacts with google and backup ur apps with titanium backup... And then full wipe. But i dont know really does it change anything cuz i dont use gingerdx cuz it works only on alfs for dx and my phones wifi works only like 5 mins with that.. I recommend minicm7 and nAa kernel no bugs and it is the best rom i have used..
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ya use minicm7 no bug
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..