[Q] Advice on new X10 Mini Pro configuration - Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini

Within the next few days I'm finally swapping my Xperia X1 for an Xperia X10 Mini Pro.
Been reading up on this forum for a few weeks now to decide which way to go.
Biggest dilemma was whether to go for stock or custom ROM and I think I'd best go for stock ROM for best stability.
This is what I'll think I'll do...
- Upgrade to latest firmware
- Root using SuperOneClick 1.9.5
- Install Link2SD to save internal storage
- Remove bloatware using Titanium Backup
- Use Zeam launcher 2.8.8
I think this is the best way for a stable, good performing phone or do you think going for an optimised Froyo rom is the better option?
Or are there better solutions for optimizing stock rom than the ones I mentioned above?

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Froyo ftw or cm7 not stock batery is crap ui crap stock apps crap z4root crap superoneclick ftw cwm ftw

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i would stay with stock for stability, root as you say for remove ops apps. custom roms are buggy and slow, also the SE UI displays the apps big enough for the small screen

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Thanks for the replies... I think I will stay with latest stock ROM and use SuperOneClick instead of z4root.

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pfonck said:
I think this is the best way for a stable, good performing phone or do you think going for an optimised Froyo rom is the better option?
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imho minicm6 is a lot more performant than the stock rom. (it doesent hav crappy se services running in background). plus with minicm you can over/underclock your cpu and save battery + get a much smoother look and feel. and you can install lastest zeam from market (not possible with 2.1).
but if you have some shell+linux knowledge you can do alot just with adb, whitout use any apps like titaniumbackup..

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With my previous (Windows Mobile) phones I immediately went for the lightest rom I could find, but then again, with WinMo you were allways assured you had the right hardware layer.
The Xperia X1 was great at everything except for the camera and making calls
I've searched but I can't find any stripped-to-the-bone standard 2.1 roms which should be easier than patching a new OS together from all kinds of sources like is being done right now.
But maybe I should just try a MiniCM Froyo and judge for myself
Tomorrow's my birthday and I can finally unwrap my Mini Pro

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there are some wicked good stable froyo roms out there for mini pro really, definately worth trying over stock rom. (and can always make a backup and revert if you dont like it )
also if you're handy with 7-zip you can pretty much clear any app you won't need/use on the phone by removing it from the rom zip file's /system/app folder. just be carefull not to delete anything you won't know for certain what it does tho!
Happy birthday!!

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I wouldnt stay on orginal rom , cyanocomb is much more stable
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Unwrapped my new Mini Pro this morning... now running CyaNoComb v1.4

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...and back to stock ROM again.
Sorry but I don't like the inconcistencies in the user interface and all the little quirks.

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X10_minipro said:
I wouldnt stay on orginal rom , cyanocomb is much more stable
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I think froyobeard n andread are the stable rom.. CMIIW
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pfonck said:
...and back to stock ROM again.
Sorry but I don't like the inconcistencies in the user interface and all the little quirks.
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Try the (R)Evolution 1.3, it's stable as stock and got a userfriendly ui

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After considering the options I fanally went with stock 2.1.1.C.0.0
Used flashtool for root, removing unwanted apps, install JIT and XRecovery.
164MB free now.
next step: buy fast SDHC and install Link2SD.

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pfonck said:
After considering the options I fanally went with stock 2.1.1.C.0.0
Used flashtool for root, removing unwanted apps, install JIT and XRecovery.
164MB free now.
next step: buy fast SDHC and install Link2SD.
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What apps did you remove? Trying to diet my phone and replace the ****ty stock apps with better ones.
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pfonck said:
I just made my own custom 2.1 ROM in a couple of hours time using dsixda kitchen.
Base ROM : 2.1.C.0.0
Modifications:
-removed a ****load of apps/games/services/wallpapers etc.
-dual recovery
-end call with sleep button
-change AZERTY -> QWERTY
-HTC Black Theme by draco_ag
-standard launcher replaced with zeam 2.8.8
etc.
It's mega-fast! (and stable!)
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Here's what I removed from system/app:
Code:
backupandrestore.apk
DigitalClockWidget.apk
DMClient.apk
facebook.apk
geotag.apk
Maps.apk
MarketUpdater.apk
neoreader.apk
Notes.apk
officelauncher.apk
officeupdateservice.apk
OMAClientProvisioning.apk
OmaDatasyncService.apk
PcCompanion.apk
peggle.apk
PicoTts.apk
playnowappinstaller.apk
playnowback.apk
playnowclient.apk
qcsemcservice.apk
ReadyToRun.apk
roadsync.apk
SemcCheckin.apk
SemcHome.apk
SemcMusic.apk
SemcSettings.apk
SEMCSetupWizard.apk
SemcVideo.apk
SetupWizard.apk
SnsContactImageCacheProvider.apk
Stk.apk
Street.apk
studiVZ.apk
Sync.apk
SyncWizard.apk
Talk.apk
TimescapePluginManager.apk
TimeScapeProvider.apk
Timescape-smallui.apk
trackid.apk
TtsService.apk
usersupport.apk
uWlopProvider.apk
VoiceSearch.apk
wisepilot.apk
Xing.apk
YouTube.apk