Introduction
I've made a Definite Guide on Android thread for i9000 that focuses on a few optimizations/scripts I've picked up over the months I've spent on XDA. I truly enjoyed sharing my knowledge with the i9000 community and since the tips/guide/scripts can also be applied here (save some exceptions that I would list down below),I would like to share this with the Captivate community too.
Exceptions
Take note that the guide is primarily for i9000 units. There are a few differences I can note here that you should be aware of:
1. The guide points out some kernels/ROMs that are for i9000. Hence the phones you are using may have different ROMs/kernels that may or may not correlate with the one in the guide.
2. The guide also mentions some apps/tweaks that are particularly alien to your unit and you may have never encountered it in your use of your phone or in XDA. Please ignore them for now, I'll make an effort to make the guide compatible in the future (with feedback from you guys of course )
3. Journaling scripts that are attached like the JournalingOn.zip and Acid Tweaks - Removed Useless Stuff and 00remount may not work well with your unit or it may completely brick it. I don't know this, but if you can post your mount partition configuration, I am willing to make the scripts work for you. You only have to type "mount" on your Terminal Emulator and provide the output to me, and I'll provide the rest. Zach's script however, have high compatibility towards a lot of phones, and thus can be used for your unit. Take note that there is a slight risk that it won't work well. If it doesn't, please post your problems here, and I'll try to fix it. Hence, it's best that you make a nandroid backup before attempting to use any tweaks here.
3. I've compiled a guide on a few notable tweaks in XDA here: LINK. If you would like me to evaluate scripts/tweaks/anything that you do not understand due to their terms being alien to you, I'll be glad to explain it here
Guide
You can refer to the guide here:
LINK
s98screenstate_scaling script (provided in attachment) works for any kernel ?
and thanks, for good stuff.
neobuddy89 said:
s98screenstate_scaling script (provided in attachment) works for any kernel ?
and thanks, for good stuff.
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Yes, it should work if your kernel has conservative as well as ondemand governor implemented in the kernel, and the kernel supports init.d scripts.
If your kernel doesn't, you can edit the script and point to a governor of your liking. Instructions are in the script itself.
Would it be possible to use scary as sleep and smartass for awake? I'm using the dragonmodz kernel listed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049894 I tried to make the edits myself but just end up freezing my phone.
G00DFe77a said:
Would it be possible to use scary as sleep and smartass for awake? I'm using the dragonmodz kernel listed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049894 I tried to make the edits myself but just end up freezing my phone.
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Yes, it's possible. However, the thresholds and other settings for it needs to be overwritten with scary/smartass default settings as the ones in there are default for conservative and ondemand respectively.
Made some pretty big changes to the guide.
Please refer to it when you have the time!
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...
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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...
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you can add both as "a) or b)"
stamatis16 said:
you can add both as "a) or b)"
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Okay. Changed it...
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Nice work guys..keep up the good work.
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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
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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...
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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...
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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)
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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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Hello all,
I've been having some trouble with the kernel in the title, in regards to the settings not applying correctly from the Aroma installer and therefore not on boot. I have to edit the files located at /sys/android_touch/ in order to get the correct settings.
Here's the log:
Sat Jun 22 00:35:53 BST 2013
Max CPU Frequency: 1998000
Powersave bias is
Button Light Notification disabled
Sweep2wake enabled
DoubleTap2Wake disabled
Logo2Wake disabled
Pocket detection enabled
logo2menu disabled
Stock GPU
From the log, these settings are not applying correctly: Sweep2Wake (I want this disabled), Logo2Menu (I want this enabled) and also Stock GPU (it should be overclocked, not stock).
I selected all the settings I wanted during the Aroma installer but they don't get fully applied. The configuration file (located at /etc/elementalx.conf) displays all of the correct settings and has the correct permissions, so does the 99elementalx file (located at /etc/init.d/), yet it still does not apply on boot!
As mentioned, I can edit the files located at /sys/android_touch/ which solves the problem (except for the GPU overclock), but having to do this on every boot is very annoying.
I've read through the thread for the kernel and tried a few suggestions, such as changing the permissions for the /etc/init.d/99elementalx file and disabling the "Write" permission for the files located at /sys/android_touch/, but it's no good.
I'm really pleased with the kernel (except for this issue) and would not like to choose another, so if anyone can offer some help it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Here are my phone's details:
HTC One M7_UL
Stock ROM + Root
TWRP 2.5 Recovery
ElementalX 1.0.1 Kernel
Android Version 4.1.2
Software No. 1.28.771.6
Shouldn't this be posted on the kernel thread instead?
ArmedandDangerous said:
Shouldn't this be posted on the kernel thread instead?
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Apparently not, per the rules of this forum:
'Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
What goes here:
All device/rom/kernel/mods/themes related questions and the corresponding answers
Guides, Collections, Tutorials (can also be posted in General)
What does not go here
see General section'
'Android Development
What goes here:
All discussions related to YOUR OWN development (roms, kernels, recoveries and flashable mods, exact rules for creating a thread there
see in stickies of that section)
What does not go here:
Any Questions!!!'
Plus, I'm still a new member and unable to post in development threads.
UPDATE: I decided to just go ahead and install a custom ROM, so now I'm running the Maximus7 7.0.0 ROM with the ElementalX 1.0.1 kernel and it's great, no problems (yet) and everything is running smoothly.
I also have the Maximus 7 Room and the newest (jul 13th) release of elementalx. Works perfect for me. I have a Tmo One, and I need wifi calling. This setup gives me all the customization and I still get to keep wifi calling working!
Introduction:
Hello everyone!
The idea to this 'project' did blossom after having an conversation with @pkgnex in the past about the general idea of creating something else that follows what he started with his PK's Tuning Script for Pixel 2 (XL) but with a twist, mainly as a complement to his own thread that you can find here, but also with a completely different vision and focus on what the script itself should achieve (and deliver) for kind of results for myself and for all of you personally, of course, that wants to try it out and use it as a "daily driver".
Shortly explained.
These scripts is created with the goal of improving both battery life and performance on our Pixel 3 (XL) devices, and after a whole range of configurations and various set-ups, I've come up with something that, in my eyes, is worth sharing with all of you so that you can try it out yourself and judge on your own, with constructive feedback on what can be improved or added in future releases - if desired. My philosophy is, and will always be, this:
If something can be improved or altered in a positive way so the average user can feel and see a difference, then go for it. Non stop.
The latest release can be found here.
Disclaimer:
This is presented as "what if". If this modification screws up or breaks anything for you, I am not the one to be held responsible. It's a free will to try out this kind of changes/modifications/addons/tweaks, just don't blame the inventors for eventual bad results and/or screw-ups.
Note: These scripts is not recommended to be modified or customized by the user.
Features:
Reduced battery consumption
Device specific enhancements for best possible balance between battery life & performance
Enabled, and fully configured, Boeffla generic kernel wakelock blocker
Disabled a lot of useless stuff at kernel level (Improves battery life as well as performance)
CPUSet improvements & optimizations
Power efficiency enhancements
Wide IO block tuning (Reduces the possibility of hiccups, lags and overhead)
Possibly other miscellaneous things I've forgotten to write down here, both big and small.
Requirements/what you need for getting these scripts fully working:
An unlocked bootloader
Your own specific choice of kernel
Latest possible version of Magisk
Busybox for Android NDK Magisk Module by @osm0sis
Patience
Installation/How-To use & abuse:
1) Download the attached ZIP
2) Extract the scripts
3) Move the scripts to the following location;
/data/adb/service.d and give it the following & needed file permissions (0775)
4) Reboot your phone, let Android boot to the launcher and let Magisk boot service do its crucial magic (takes a few seconds before the scripts is fully up and running around behind the scenes)
5) Enjoy!
Note: If you still are unsure how to do for making my kernel configuration / modification work & be up and running behind the scenes, then please read @Phalanx7621 phenomenal guide here or check out @Phalanx7621 in-depth video here. The installation method is the same for all generations of released Pixels!
Credits:
@franciscofranco for all the information on which kernel wakelocks that is safe to block
@Phalanx7621 for his phenomenal how-to guide
@Lord Boeffla for his awesome generic kernel wakelock blocker
@pkgnex for inspiring me walking into this partially unknown territory.
@flar2 for his excellent EXKM application and ElementalX Kernel
@osm0sis for his Magisk Busybox module
Everyone that I've forgotten to mention here
Telegram:
If you want to try out betas / previews of my script before they are officially released, or just hangout and chat a little, then join the official Telegram group here
To-Do list:
Optimize and properly tune things even further for best possible balance between battery life, system responsivness and performance
Contributors:
@xFirefly93
Created: 2019-01-06
Last updated: 2019-10-25
Note: The changelogs have been strictly moved to the release posts.
Thank you for this, I will give it a try. I was hoping someone would come up with a script that we can use to automate whatever we want at the kernel level. I feel like this could make the stock kernel much better as far as battery life and performance. I know you said use whatever kernel, but Do you recommend using the stock kernel for this?
freebee269 said:
Thank you for this, I will give it a try. I was hoping someone would come up with a script that we can use to automate whatever we want at the kernel level. I feel like this could make the stock kernel much better as far as battery life and performance. I know you said use whatever kernel, but Do you recommend using the stock kernel for this?
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Of course. BlackenedMod is universal across the whole Pixel 3 (XL) line-up, so it will work more than perfect with stock kernel, if that is what you are using!
:highfive:
On 2xl there was a file wich showed that mod works. How about 3 xl?
I remember on the pixel 2 XL there would be a file formed internal storage that showed that the script was working. That doesn't seem to happen on this device?
xFirefly93 said:
Of course. BlackenedMod is universal across the whole Pixel 3 (XL) line-up, so it will work more than perfect with stock kernel, if that is what you are using!
:highfive:
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i was using proton kernel. so i went back to stock kernel through fastboot. upon booting the white google splash screen popped for about 1 sec then my phone rebooted and i got the your device is corrupt screen. i then rebooted to bootloader and loaded twrp img file. i then rooted the stock kernel with magisk. after that i still got the your device is corrupt message but i was able to continue after that and it booted up fine. so looks like you dont want to do this on stock kernel that is not rooted. heh.
it looks like my phone keeps saying my device is corrupted. i've restarted 2 times and both times it says that and you cant get past that screen unless you hit continue. any ideas how to get this to work without the phone doing that?
blaze9090 said:
On 2xl there was a file wich showed that mod works. How about 3 xl?
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Gordietm said:
I remember on the pixel 2 XL there would be a file formed internal storage that showed that the script was working. That doesn't seem to happen on this device?
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For now, you have to manually create a folder in your internal storage named "logs" (without quotes) because of some security kind of thing that Google have addee which prevents "automatically" created folders to even be made at all.
Otherwise the specific output log, that tells you if the script could execute or not, won't be generated because of a non-existing path / folder.
I will though look around for a possible workaround and see if it can be added directly within the BlackenedMod script for maximal flexibility directly on-the-fly.
freebee269 said:
i was using proton kernel. so i went back to stock kernel through fastboot. upon booting the white google splash screen popped for about 1 sec then my phone rebooted and i got the your device is corrupt screen. i then rebooted to bootloader and loaded twrp img file. i then rooted the stock kernel with magisk. after that i still got the your device is corrupt message but i was able to continue after that and it booted up fine. so looks like you dont want to do this on stock kernel that is not rooted. heh.
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You need Magisk (=root) and the Busybox Magisk module for even being able to use BlackenedMod.
Installed in Pixel 3 with Botleggers and Proton V10, at the moment everything is perfect, thanks for the work! I will report results!
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gaseoso said:
Installed in Pixel 3 with Botleggers and Proton V10, at the moment everything is perfect, thanks for the work! I will report results!
Enviado desde mi Pixel 3 mediante Tapatalk
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Enjoy!
xFirefly93 said:
You need Magisk (=root) and the Busybox Magisk module for even being able to use BlackenedMod.
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it looks like my phone keeps saying my device is corrupted. i've restarted 2 times and both times it says that and you cant get past that screen unless you hit continue. any ideas how to get this to work without the phone doing that?
freebee269 said:
it looks like my phone keeps saying my device is corrupted. i've restarted 2 times and both times it says that and you cant get past that screen unless you hit continue. any ideas how to get this to work without the phone doing that?
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Try with clean flashing stock firmware.
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xFirefly93 said:
Try with clean flashing stock firmware.
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that worked. i backed up my current system image and data in twrp. then did the flash-all.bat without -w. then went back into twrp and rooted the stock kernel. then went back into twrp and restored my backup. thanks a lot. will report back on how its gone after a couple days.
Telegram:
Not for going off-topic far too much now but..
If you want to hang out a little, try previews / betas of BlackenedMod for Pixel 3 (XL) before they are officially released or just want to meet a lot of awesome people from every possible corner of the woeld - then join the official Telegram group, fully dedicated to the P3(XL) line-up here.
:highfive:
Will you eventually have different versions for different kernels or are you keeping the mod universal for the pixel 3 XL?
Gordietm said:
Will you eventually have different versions for different kernels or are you keeping the mod universal for the pixel 3 XL?
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I am keeping it universal with everything good / great / greater than greatest from every kernel organized in the same package and place.
so i followed instructions, got it all done, rebooted, i'm good to go? don't need to do anything just set it up and go right?
Is there a way to tell if this is working?