[ROM] 2.1.1.Clean.0.0 V6 - XPERIA X8 Android Development

This is ROM is based on my personal ROM for X10 Mini Pro, not a port but built from scratch using same kitchen (dsixda) and recipe.
After buying my wife an X8 I tried some of the most popular ROMs, but when faced with bugs decided to build 2.1.1.Clean.0.0 for X8
Focus is on everyday useability, speed and stability
Goal is to provide a basic phone OS based on SE framework on which you can install your favorite apps.
Affiliated projects, also based on latest 2.1.1.C.0.0 SE firmware:
[ROM] 2.1.1.Clean.0.0 (X10 Mini Pro)
[ROM] MOD BlackS by flex96 (Tweakers version)
[ROM] MiN-xx | Clipped Stock Eclair 2.1.1.C.0.0 by dr.norton (E10/Mini version)
Screenshots (up to V5, V6 has standard theme)
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Free memory after killing all tasks: 92MB
Free internal storage: 182MB
2.1.1.Clean.0.0 gives you:
- Touch-friendly Sony Ericsson framework
- All unnecessary apps and services removed
- Optimum stabitity by the absense of foreign modules
- Focus on maximising internal memory, no need for APP2SD or Link2SD
- Easy to install for everyone
- No TouchScreen bug, No lag, Fully working camera and video recording
Download latest version: X8_211Clean00_V6.zip (67.42 MB)
Update history:
15-12-2011 Version 6
- Went back to standard theme/framework because of bugs in draco_ag's HTC Black theme
- For themes look here (thanks do dsaklein for digging them up)
- Green ICS dialer icon on wife's request
19-11-2011 Version 5 Fixed Dialer Icon X8_211Clean00_V5_FixedDialerIcon.zip (67.55 MB)
- Changed TouchPal dialer icon to standard Eclair icon
18-11-2011 Version 5 X8_211Clean00_V5.zip (67.55 MB)
- Replaced standard dialer with TouchPal T9 dialer
- Enabled WiFi Draft-N by default
- removed droid2file (never used it, download from market)
21-10-20011 Version 4 X8_211Clean00_V4.zip (66.19 MB)
- Fixed bug in framework: corner images too small in camera app
- Restored User Dictionary Provider
16-10-2011 Version 3 X8_211Clean00_V3.zip (66.19 MB)
- Removed IddAgent.apk (Sony Ericsson settings menu now empty)
- Corrected stupid mistake concerning Battery Drain Fix
- MiN boot animation
12-10-2011 Version 2 X8_211Clean00_V2.zip (66.62 MB)
- End call using power button
- Eclair instead of SE icons for Dialer, Contacts, Messaging and Settings
08-10-2011 Initial release: X8_211Clean00.zip (66.62 MB)
- draco_ag's HTC Black framework + apps
- loads of apps and media removed
- droid2file file manager
- Perfect Home launcher
- xRecovery with off-line charging support
- Batt. drainfix
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Installation from any ROM:
If you already have a modified phone you can skip some steps. In case of doubt just follow every step and you can't go wrong. Checks are built in to prevent "bricking" your phone.
1.) Download FlashTool_0.2.9.1.exe.
Install and run X10FlashTool.exe
2.) OPTIONAL: Download the stock 2.1.1.C.0.0 from here and flash it on your phone (follow the instruction on FlashTool). You need to do this if you don't have baseband M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015 on your phone. After restart turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging in Application Settings as stated in FlashTool instructions. Root using following step.
3.) IF NOT ROOTED ALREADY: Please root the device using FlashTool, wait for restart and press "Ask Root Perms", and accept on your phone.
4.) Install xRecovery using FlashTool
If you like setting up your phone by using the Wizard, do it now. After installing Clean ROM you can only do it by using settings menu.
5.) Download latest version of 2.1.1.Clean.0.0 (link above) and copy to root of SD card and rename to update.zip
6.) Reboot (power phone off and on again). When you see "Sony Ericsson" logo press back key a few times. You should see the xRecovery menu.
7.) OPTIONAL: To reset all settings to default, select "Factory reset (full wipe)" from the menu. This is recommended when you're coming from a different custom rom, but please make sure you made a backup of your data first.
8.) Select "Install update.zip from SD Card" and "Yes - Install /sdcard/update.zip"
9.) Reboot and enjoy the speed!
To make most use of the battery:
- Charge to 100%
- Boot into recovery and wipe battery stats
- Reboot and unplug charger
- If battery percentage is less than 100% repeat procedure.
- Use the phone like you do normally but don't charge the phone untill it's completely drained and won't turn on by itself anymore.
- Charge battery to 100% again you're set.
Be sure to read post #2 below!
Special thanks to;
- bitmovel for initial development support
- bugoink2 for testing
- flex96 and dr.norton for help and inspiration
- my wife for giving me the Xperia X10 Mini Pro as a birthday present
- Sony Ericsson for such an awesome piece of hardware in a very small package
- all the chefs of light roms who make phones faster

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Add-on packs:
Download and copy files to root of SD card, boot into xRecovery, select "Install custom zip", select "Choose custom zip from sdcard", select and install file.
X8_211Clean00_CameraFM.zip (924.2 KB)
- contains Camera, Album and FM Radio
X8_211Clean00_SEapps.zip (2.26 MB)
- contains Alarm, Calendar, Calculator, E-mail client, Timer, Stopwatch and Notes
X8_211Clean00_XT9.zip (4.1 MB)
- Contains XT9 Keyboard from X10 Mini Pro
Post-installation setup:
After ROM flash you need to set up your data connection (3G or WiFi) add/sync your Google account.
Then you can install your favorite apps by downloading them from the market and/or restore your apps using backup software (ofcourse you should have made a backup of your apps before flashing the rom).
Personally I use MyBackup Root from the market which is very user friendly and free.
Camera: Install your favorite camera software, and "Button Shortcut 1.6" to assign it to the camera button long press.
I recommend "Camera360 v2.2", which has a stabilizer function, so no more blurred snapshots.
Ringtones: copy your favourite ringtones in /sdcard/ringtones and alarms in /sdcard/notifications
Personal favourite apps:
Keyboard: Smart Keyboard Pro (XT9 in portrait, QWERTY in landscape)
Camera: Camera360 Ultimate v2.2
Calendar: CalenGoo
Browser: NineSky Browser
Music player: PowerAmp
Weather: Snowstorm
Backup: MyBackup Root (or Pro)
Task killer: Advanced Task Killer 1.7.9
Need more space for apps: Link2SD
Misc: EasyMoney, KeePassDroid, Missed Call Reminder, Root Explorer, SD Maid, ClockSync
btw. Don't ask me to upload apps, Google is your friend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I get YouTube back?
A: Download APK here
Q: Can you integrate Dual Recovery (xRecovery + ClockworkMod Recovery)
A: Flash dualRecoveryMiniPro-mutli-encrypt.zip (thanks to kissmyarch)
Q: My data connection does not work
A: You need to enter APN settings manually, look for them on your telecom provider's website.
Q: Can you put back xxxxxxxx.apk?
A: Download X8_all_apps_Black.zip (46.08 MB), which contains all original files, some are modified with Black HTC Theme
To restore a removed app, copy the .apk to /system/app, set permissions to rw-r--r-- and reboot
Guide (Advanced users only): HowTo make optimal use of your clean ROM
Your phone has two partitions, /system and /data, which are approx. 200MB in size.
The /system partition is where your ROM resides and is static (does not change), /data is where everything during use is stored (dynamic / changes).
By installing a Clean ROM, apps and services that were in the standard ROM have been removed so space is freed from the /system partition. There's approx. 80MB doing nothing and staying there.
To make use of that space we can move our own favourite apps into that space, so you have even more free space on the /data partition.
There's two ways to do this... you can either copy your favourite .apk's into the ROM zipfile's /system/app directory before flashing it (I use Total Commander to do this), or you can use Titanium Backup Pro (you need Pro version) to do it on the phone itself.
Using Titanium Backup:
- backup the app
- long-press the app and select "Convert to system app"
- restore "Data only"
If you do "Convert to system app" only, some apps loose their settings.
If you want to update an app you have to:
- backup the app
- convert to user app
- update the app from market
- convert to system app
- restore data
Ofcourse this can be a bit of a drag, so leave apps that get updated often on /data
Anyway, with something like 20 apps installed on my phone, all moved to /system except SuperUser and Titanium Backup Pro I've still got 123MB free on /data
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Thank you very much for sharing. These days will prove it. Greetings.

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very nice work.

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Before anyone has trouble with his/her data connection, you have to set access point manually. Look for the settings on your provider's website.
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Looks good. Nice tab icons

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it fast and smooth ??and no lags???

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So u cant install apps on sd card?since there are no link2sd or app2sd

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thu001 said:
So u cant install apps on sd card?since there are no link2sd or app2sd
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Link2SD is a normal app, so it's easy to install afterwards.

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Looking GooD!

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weird
Man, I used your Rom last night, and I have to say it was a really weird experience. When you said is a clean rom - you were not kidding...
Not to have any .apk made me feel like I was using my old Siemens S35 phone again....
I really don't get why this whole effort, since is 2.1 ....

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elderduke said:
I really don't get why this whole effort, since is 2.1 ....
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Not much effort, and my wife is happy with it

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New version uploaded (see Post #1)
12-10-2011 Version 2
- End call using power button
- Eclair instead of SE icons for Dialer, Contacts, Messaging and Settings
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hey, i installed the rom..
here's a question, how to use the dual recovery?

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Good rom man....next? 2.3
Sent from my E15i using XDA App

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But its bether after instal semc launcher
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currently using it now (coming from GingerDX v010) and so far loving it!!!
just noticed (actually by my daughter) that the unit turned off a while ago with still around 60% of battery... anybody experienced the same? or is it only on my side...

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milenkokg said:
But its bether after instal semc launcher
Sent from my E15i using XDA App
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The idea is to provide a minimal launcher that occupies minimal space so you can install your favourite launcher on top.
Perfect home launcher is only intended for initial setup.
Though some might like the default launcher, if you don't need widgets. It does make the phone easyier to understand for people not used to a smartphone.
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garbol said:
currently using it now (coming from GingerDX v010) and so far loving it!!!
just noticed (actually by my daughter) that the unit turned off a while ago with still around 60% of battery... anybody experienced the same? or is it only on my side...
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You might want to recalibrate the battery. Turn the phone off, charge all night long, pull battery, wipe battery stats in xrecovery, reboot.
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Updated Post #2
Guide (Advanced users only): HowTo make optimal use of your clean ROM
Your phone has two partitions, /system and /data, which are approx. 200MB in size.
The /system partition is where your ROM resides and is static (does not change), /data is where everything during use is stored (dynamic / changes).
By installing a Clean ROM, apps and services that were in the standard ROM have been removed so space is freed from the /system partition. There's approx. 80MB doing nothing and staying there.
To make use of that space we can move our own favourite apps into that space, so you have even more free space on the /data partition.
There's two ways to do this... you can either copy your favourite .apk's into the ROM zipfile's /system/app directory before flashing it (I use Total Commander to do this), or you can use Titanium Backup Pro (you need Pro version) to do it on the phone itself.
Using Titanium Backup:
- backup the app
- long-press the app and select "Convert to system app"
- restore "Data only"
If you do "Convert to system app" only, some apps loose their settings.
If you want to update an app you have to:
- backup the app
- convert to user app
- update the app from market
- convert to system app
- restore data
Ofcourse this can be a bit of a drag, so leave apps that get updated often on /data
Anyway, with something like 20 apps installed on my phone, all moved to /system except SuperUser and Titanium Backup Pro I've still got 123MB free on /data
Click to expand...
Click to collapse