[Q]Need Guidance xD - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

hi,
this week i will buy my 1st android, as i am a android noob after reading some threas i have some questions:
1 - why do ppl change kernels and put costum ROMS?
2 - what kernel and rom is better for SE Xperia mini pro?
3 - is there anything else that users use to do/change to a new andriod?
ps: sorry my bad english and my lack of android knowledge

tjesus said:
hi,
this week i will buy my 1st android, as i am a android noob after reading some threas i have some questions:
1 - why do ppl change kernels and put costum ROMS?
2 - what kernel and rom is better for SE Xperia mini pro?
3 - is there anything else that users use to do/change to a new andriod?
ps: sorry my bad english and my lack of android knowledge
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am not a pro but
1. i think mainly to put other kind of OS ? like CM7 and what not to overclock the cpu i think one did to 2ghz
2.that i dont know and if u dont know what they are better not miss with the 1st android fone only after along time so u can have fun with it
3. yes u can put CM7 on android device some did go search :3 u can modifey android on how it looks how it reacts how the lock screen can
and Sony Ericsson Devices are getting the New android ICS in a couple of month !
hope it helped am still new to this device :3

tjesus said:
hi,
this week i will buy my 1st android, as i am a android noob after reading some threas i have some questions:
1 - why do ppl change kernels and put costum ROMS?
2 - what kernel and rom is better for SE Xperia mini pro?
3 - is there anything else that users use to do/change to a new andriod?
ps: sorry my bad english and my lack of android knowledge
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1 - partly to try and make the phone faster/easier/better looking - partly because they enjoy the challenge and exercise of creating a new design.
2 - purely a personal choice - as long as it doesn't reduce the stability of the phone, only you can chose which is best - for you.
3 - no idea what that means. At a guess, you mean "are there any common tweaks?" - in which case, the answer is "Yes - lots of things - far too many to list". The simplest answer is that any Android phone can use "apps" - they are basic computers that can run programs to add all sorts of additional functions or replace existing ones. The more complicated answers is - you haveto use the phone and if you think something is missing or could be done better, only then can you begin to look for a solution to that "problem".

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Android software for HD2

Hey,
I`ve just bought HD2 and I see that I can install Android software.
1.Is this ROM bugless on HD2? If not, what is the biggest bugs?
2.Can I install and run Android games, apps on Android ROM?
3. What is the best navigation software for android phones?
Sorry of my bad English,
thanks for answers
You'll find your answers in these forums - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=735 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=928
This forum is for Winmo ROM developement, so before it gets closed or moved by a moderator, go to the correct forums.
As for answers:
1. Not even Winmo is bugless. Read some of the threads of the android roms and you'll see the bugs. Not all roms are the same.
2. Yes
3. Don't use so can't comment
topnoch said:
Hey,
I`ve just bought HD2 and I see that I can install Android software.
1.Is this ROM bugless on HD2? If not, what is the biggest bugs?
2.Can I install and run Android games, apps on Android ROM?
3. What is the best navigation software for android phones?
Sorry of my bad English,
thanks for answers
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Why dont you try some of the sd builds - they are super easy to install - if you read and do what the guides say.
Then you can makeup your mind.
WinMo is good. If you only use the phone and HTC Sense apps.
Android is another experience. You have the games, video, music and ton of apps in the market.
One drawback is the office apps are only viewers, not editors and you have paid version editors in the market as opposed to free office suite in WinMo.
Here you can start:
Win
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477
NAND Android
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893948
3. FOR ME!!!! Best navigation is IGO(Motonav) or Copilot.
Both work great for me.

[Q] Cyanogenmod Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G VERSION)

Hello,
Starting out, I'm new to this forum and would like to know some details about changing the android 3.2 for ICS on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G model). Attached following a screen of the device information.
I do not usually do such things and would like to know some information about the changing room of my GTAB
1 - If I switch to any room in case I do not like get back to the original factory?
2 - In addition to the camera what else is having problems in version cyanogenmod9?
3 - Could someone pass me the step-by-step how to do this exchange from the beginning, all explained. From what I have to save files, programs etc etc. I then lay the matter would have to be all detailed
4 - The tablet runs faster? which the benefits of changing room
5 - As you can see, I am Brazilian and I wonder if anyone knows when will the ics here ... if it's worth leaving the room or wait?
grateful
I forgot to ask last thing. My 3g will work?
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Eduardo Boyadjian said:
Hello,
Starting out, I'm new to this forum and would like to know some details about changing the android 3.2 for ICS on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 (3G model). Attached following a screen of the device information.
I do not usually do such things and would like to know some information about the changing room of my GTAB
1 - If I switch to any room in case I do not like get back to the original factory?
2 - In addition to the camera what else is having problems in version cyanogenmod9?
3 - Could someone pass me the step-by-step how to do this exchange from the beginning, all explained. From what I have to save files, programs etc etc. I then lay the matter would have to be all detailed
4 - The tablet runs faster? which the benefits of changing room
5 - As you can see, I am Brazilian and I wonder if anyone knows when will the ics here ... if it's worth leaving the room or wait?
grateful
I forgot to ask last thing. My 3g will work?
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1- You can find all info and files in the guide bellow to revert back (it's in the bottom line of the guide).
2- The camera is not working in the ICS custom releases, if you going to use gtask or overcome the camera should work (in gtask it worked nice)
3- the guide bellow
4- Yes, the main reason i wanted to go for another ROM was the laggy home screen, but if this is your main gripe, try some launchers before flash, i recommend GO LAucner, ADW Launcher and other. They are all in the market.
5- Dude, if even in the first world they don't have the update, how about us??? XDD
Original post:
As i can see, you're in the same boat as me, i had flashed my gtab 3g (7500) with gtask 14, beside it is for the wi-fi model, it worked flawless in my tab. But then i switch back to the original rom and im thinking in rooting it again and install the overcome rom that supports our model (3g).
The link and step-by-step instruction you can find here:
www teamovercome net/p7500/?page_id=5 (put a . between the spaces)
Just remember that you must copy the file "Overcome_10.1_Series_v2.3.1_P7500_Full.zip" to your SDcard (The guide don't say that). For the rest of the guide, is all ok.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
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[ROM] DiXperia 8 'eXtraodinary' | Beautiful. Simple. Fast. Stable. | 17.08.2012

PROJECT COMPLETED 100% - NO MORE OFFICIAL UPDATES!​
Guys, unfortunately this is my last project. I have something called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and my doctor said it will back (now I'm healthy) if I will use my hands like before. Maybe my development won't end forever, but my project like ROM ends 100% - lately I don't have much time on working on new projects like before - my study, my private life, much more other things. I met here lot of awesome people, and I won't leave you after this project will be full relased - my support should be long, and we will talk like before . Please respect my decision, and for now, just read this thread, cause this is what some of you waiting for . Don't think about my departure for now .
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So let's go, a little text before we start everything. I want to say big Thank You for all Developers, which help me in the past, all people who are with me, all fans, all haters p), and just.... everyone. XDA community here is one of the best, I've learned a lot in my "carrier" and I think it was great journey, with lots of smile, lots of bugs and force closes, tooo muuuch code and scripts, and any other awesome things inside Android platform. I don't want to call anyone from name/nick (but you know best guys here of course, and I don't need to show they ^^), beacuse everyone made some nice features for our X10 devices, all of us have something to glorify themselves. Sooo....Thanks again for everyone.
Some news was on DX7 thread before, but I don't want give you links for every post, I will just write them all here, with much more correct info:
My ROM (version S-Style and Light) based on Semc Debrand Engine (thanks for Achotjan, without him those version won't even relased )
[*]Gaming and Stock-based has other sources.
There are 4 version of my last ROM - S-Style, Light, Gaming and Stock-based with possible 2.6.32.9 Kernel (we will see how development in KTG Team goes).
Every version have other destiny - and You are the person, who choose one!
I don't know what to say more - read words under and you will know all!
Based on CM7 Android 2.3.7 or Android 2.3.4 without CM.
Mobile Bravia Engine.
xLoud.
Playstation Certificate.
Timescape.
Facebook & Twitter (and mooore).
Track ID.
Music in lockscreen (and changing it with volume control buttons)
Walkman music app from ICS update for Xperia NXT (big thanks for w4lkm4n ).
Xperia Sola Keyboard (with voice options).
KGSL Drivers (at least in S-Style, Light and Gaming). UPDATE: In Stock-based version we have it "partly", read more if you want.
Create Yourself ™ - my own idea. You've seen this in all DiXperias - it's something like "you choose stuff and version you like, and if you need something, you just apply this like extra file. No need to delete tons of apps you don't using and won't" - it's simple, fast, and has potential .
Different themes, depends on version of ROM (see screenshots), Xperia S like, more brightness, some Gaming crazy .
Apps and firmware taken from Xperia S stuff, ports etc. (music, lockscreen, widgets, home, font etc.).
Scripts, tricks, tweaks - they promise lot of fun, lot of performance and lot of stability ^^.
I think it's enough but you know it's not everything - I'm sure I missed a lot of features, but it's up to you to test it yourself if you really want to using this ROM.
To don't make mess in this post I will update info about next screenshots, when it will be published. For now:
S-Style version -> CLICK
Light version -> CLICK
Gaming version -> No way to get this, cause of XDA rules about donation form. I'm terribly sorry that I didn't know about it, cause other Devs have their own donation options, and sorry again for ToledoJab, and thanks for clarify this situation . In short - DX8 Gaming version is NOT AVAILABLE AND WON'T BE.
Stock-based version -> CLICK
Now, it depends on which version you'll choose:
S-Style, Light, Gaming:
- Of course Root + Busybox.
- Unlocked Bootloader - that's why Stock-based version appear too .
- Required Kernel (look on Download).
- CWM Recovery.
- Baseband from official Android 2.3.3.
Stock-based:
- Of course Root + Busybox.
- Locked or Unlocked Bootloader.
- Stock SE official Kernel from official 2.3.3 (in ROM there is pre-installed Custom).
- xRecovery (should be 0.3).
- Flash through 2.3.3 based ROM - can be Stock, can be some Custom, no matter, important is baseband.
Depends on version too, like requirments:
S-Style, Light, Gaming:
- Download ROM (+ optional addons) and put it on your SD Card.
- Flash correct Kernel through FlashTool (.ftf file).
- Go to CWM Recovery and make Full Wipe and Wipe Cache, then clean your Dalvik, fix Battery and Fix Permissions.
- Choose .zip to flash and select my ROM. Wait...
- Done! Reboot and feel free to use this!
Stock-based:
- Download ROM (+ optional addons) and put it on your SD Card.
- Go to xRecovery and make Factory Reset, Wipe Cache Partition, Wipe Dalvik Cache, Wipe Battery Stats and Fix Permissions.
- Choose Install Custom Zip and select my ROM. Wait...
- Done! Reboot and feel free to use this!
DiXperia 8 'eXtraordinary' - S-Style version ~ |Beautiful|
DiXperia 8 'eXtraordinary' - Light version ~ |Simple|
DiXperia 8 'eXtraordinary' - Gaming version ~ No way to get this, cause of XDA rules about donation form. I'm terribly sorry that I didn't know about it, cause other Devs have their own donation options, and sorry again for ToledoJab, and thanks for clarify this situation . In short - DX8 Gaming version is NOT AVAILABLE AND WON'T BE.
DiXperia 8 'eXtraordinary' - Stock-based version ~ |Stable|
Golden-Suggestion -> If you like my work and you are using it right now, please glorify it on your signature with this graphic:
Golden-Suggestion #2 -> I want this thread clean best possible. Of course you can write here anything is connected with DX8 project, you can write some reviews, write about bugs if you find some which was not posted before, give link for some videopresentation if you made some, screenshots and more, more. But please - if you want thanks to me or anyone, click THANKS button, or if you want write some "little-offtop" go to Discussion Thread(thanks to Lakshay, ddddanger and all guys who will help them in support of my ROM ), where you can talk about everything, not DX8 only ^^.
S-Style, Light, Gaming:
- To get Xperia-theme-like lockscreen go to CM Settings, choose lockscreen options and select the first one.
- If you want Xperia Sola Keyboard first you need to open Stock keyboard, and configure it a little (do you want help or auto-correct etc.). Then just flash required addon and here you go ^^.
- Don't use any backup!
- After flash my system give it few hours for better stability and ~one day for applicate all scripts/tweaks/tricks.
- Flash every addon separately.
- Simple, but no one understand it. If you want to have better battery life just decrase brightness.
- If you have any problems with standard apps like FC in music, not working Clean Bass option, not showing notifications in lockscreen or FC in conversations - reflash ROM, don't forget to fix permissions and after few hours of using reboot few times. Should help.
Stock-based:
- Don't use any backup!
- After flash my system give it few hours for better stability and ~one day for applicate all scripts/tweaks/tricks.
- Flash every addon separately.
- Simple, but no one understand it. If you want to have better battery life just decrase brightness.
- If you have any problems with standard apps like FC in music, not working Clean Bass option, not showing notifications in lockscreen or FC in conversations - reflash ROM, don't forget to fix permissions and after few hours of using reboot few times. Should help.
-In my opinion, interactiveX, and frequency of CPU 384-1152MHz gives awesome stability and performance .
USING S-STYLE and LIGHT VERSIONS
Hi all,
As the winner of the contest held by DiKeJ, I got my hands on the S-Style and the Light versions of the ROM before all of you
So HERE'S the review for both the roms.
Further discussions and questions about the rom in the DiXperia8 Discussion Thread please. I won't answer any of the questions asked here.
Please try and keep the development thread clean.
Thanks !
Now, on first page, you see relase dates for upcoming S-Style and Light versions. Sorry for long waiting - it's the fastest date to get those ROMs, me and Lakshay trying to fix every bug or FC and make it fastest. Take care everyone.
First screenshots from DiXperia 8 - Gaming version (not even beta, but theme is 60% done):
Guys, I have some news for you:
-We have Walkman ICS new apk working from new Xperias (but not exactly -> it's modded style based on Xperia S music player - but you will feel like Walkman, so I can name it that way ) Will be as addon, cause my ROMs (S-Style, Light) was already uploaded, just need to relase it, date is in first post.
-There is possible fix for camera - as my ROM is based on some SDE sources (thanks to Achotjan) - we should create correct fix after relase for everyone who needs working camera, but don't need KGSL (we can't apply full KGSL inside Stock Kernel, that's why). More info about it soon, maybe until that we will make some progress.
-Gaming version is 60% done. Theme is ready 100%, scripts are good now, I need to only test some games, and apply many possible tweaks to increase gaming experience for this ROM.
Fingers crossed guys!
DO NOT SPAM THIS DEVELOPMENT THREAD...
Discussion Thread Here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1689187
Thread re-opened, ROM relased! Feel free to post review guys, and try it NOW!!
PS: I need go to school, will answer every question this evening or night . Byeeee ^^.
It seems i'm the first one testint it (besides premium users) well, how can i star? fast......fast as hell, is the fastest i've ever tried, even in startup, but.... i had a problem when installing, i followed all the steps given by Dike, but, i couldn't fix permissions, why? because i couldn't find it in cwm options, so, i skip that step, everything seems to be alright, my first problem was that the phone didn't recognize my sim card, i rebooted few times and nothing got solved, i use flashtool to flash cwm recovery, i thought that maybe some files were missing, the same, no fix permissions option, well i had to unplugged and replugged my sim card en magically the problem was solve
about speed, is too fast through options and screens, i loved the new lockscreen and the animations. the theme is kinda shiny for me but is cool dike, yo did a great job, i can use to it
i only have a couple of hours with this rom, i didn't flash any addon yet, because dike instructions i'll have to wait. i don't like too much the battery icon but is not big deal
i came from donut hd, unlocked bl, doomkernel ov to 1113. i'll try this rom for a while, i always loved dike's roms
RECOMENDED.....A LOOOOOOT TRY IT RIGHT KNOW
thank you Dike =) as always, an awesome job =) have a nice day dike, and i'm so sorry about your medical condition, i hope you get well as soon as possible,
cheers from mexico pal.........came to visit us....we got beatiful beach, hot girls and tons and tons of cold beer hahaha =) thanks again
If it has rom manager, then you can fix permissions there. It's an app
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danniehayabusa said:
It seems i'm the first one testint it (besides premium users) well, how can i star? fast......fast as hell, is the fastest i've ever tried, even in startup, but.... i had a problem when installing, i followed all the steps given by Dike, but, i couldn't fix permissions, why? because i couldn't find it in cwm options, so, i skip that step, everything seems to be alright, my first problem was that the phone didn't recognize my sim card, i rebooted few times and nothing got solved, i use flashtool to flash cwm recovery, i thought that maybe some files were missing, the same, no fix permissions option, well i had to unplugged and replugged my sim card en magically the problem was solve
about speed, is too fast through options and screens, i loved the new lockscreen and the animations. the theme is kinda shiny for me but is cool dike, yo did a great job, i can use to it
i only have a couple of hours with this rom, i didn't flash any addon yet, because dike instructions i'll have to wait. i don't like too much the battery icon but is not big deal
i came from donut hd, unlocked bl, doomkernel ov to 1113. i'll try this rom for a while, i always loved dike's roms
RECOMENDED.....A LOOOOOOT TRY IT RIGHT KNOW
thank you Dike =) as always, an awesome job =) have a nice day dike, and i'm so sorry about your medical condition, i hope you get well as soon as possible,
cheers from mexico pal.........came to visit us....we got beatiful beach, hot girls and tons and tons of cold beer hahaha =) thanks again
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Well, I tested the rom first and the problems you are encountering, I never encountered them like the sim card issue and the fix permissions issue. Must've been some other problem with your phone
lakshay03 said:
Well, I tested the rom first and the problems you are encountering, I never encountered them like the sim card issue and the fix permissions issue. Must've been some other problem with your phone
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Well i dont know what happened about my sim card, like i said i came from donut hd, i have a lot of experience flashing roms, but doesnt matter the important is that is solved, about fix permissions i never saw that option in cwm rec, i searched in every menu, it must be in "advanced" right? Like in xrec, but it wasnt there, i had to use rom manager to fix permissions. I had a problem with camera, when i get into the scene mode options and set night or nocturnal (i dont know how is written in english versions) it gives me fc, i wasnst even able to open camera again i tried fixing permissions, restarting device, clearing data, the only solution was reinstall rom and never use that feature again haha
Sent from my X10i using XDA
Looking forward to the gaming rom! Will n64oid work without lag on this?
danniehayabusa said:
Well i dont know what happened about my sim card, like i said i came from donut hd, i have a lot of experience flashing roms, but doesnt matter the important is that is solved, about fix permissions i never saw that option in cwm rec, i searched in every menu, it must be in "advanced" right? Like in xrec, but it wasnt there, i had to use rom manager to fix permissions. I had a problem with camera, when i get into the scene mode options and set night or nocturnal (i dont know how is written in english versions) it gives me fc, i wasnst even able to open camera again i tried fixing permissions, restarting device, clearing data, the only solution was reinstall rom and never use that feature again haha
Sent from my X10i using XDA
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1eyedmonster said:
Looking forward to this one! Will n64oid work without lag on this?
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The "FIX PERMISSIONS THING", you have to do it through the rom manager.
danniehayabusa Never had such kind of bug. Which kernel are you using ? The one provided with the rom ?
1eyedmonster You will have to check that out yourself mate !
IF YOU WANT THE ROM TO WORK PERFECTLY, YOU HAVE TO FLASH THE KERNEL PROVIDED BY DiKeJ. I HAVE TESTED THE ROM ON OTHER KERNELS TOO, BUT FOR THE ROM TO WORK PERFECTLY YOU HAVE TO FLASH THE KERNEL PROVIDED. THANKS !
hm?
Premium Users only? whats that about?
Great ROM , was waiting for it since announcement
I get FC when accessing settings in Messaging app
I flashed provided kernel, reinstall ROM, delete data in app, but I still get FC
pretnarm said:
Great ROM , was waiting for it since announcement
I get FC when accessing settings in Messaging app
I flashed provided kernel, reinstall ROM, delete data in app, but I still get FC
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I have the same bug here (light version). This work is awesome, thank you so much DikeJ... This rom reminds me the one of Wolfbreak with CM6 but a lot more improved !
Now you can have a break and take good care of yourself... Health is the most important.
pretnarm said:
Great ROM , was waiting for it since announcement
I get FC when accessing settings in Messaging app
I flashed provided kernel, reinstall ROM, delete data in app, but I still get FC
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DX 8 ---- Installed
S-Style
Great speed & great work Dikej
Now for the bugs or fc's
Currently I have experienced 2 so far after checking each app & their respective settings as well as the system settings..
1. The messaging settings force close as mentioned above, I can confirm that
2. Cyanogenmod settings>Interface>Notification Power Widget>Widget Buttons, go a little down and then tap on Brightness modes == Force close
The brightness button in status bar does work though, only due to this force close you can't choose the brightness levels to be toggled
Try share with us, Quadrant final screen shoot test with Your game version!
Walkman
I have a question ?
"Walkman music app" work on stock 2.3.3 rom ???
Thanks !

[Q] please recommend android phone with root?

Hi all!
I definitely and urgently need some good ideas
for a new smartphone that is rooted by default
or easy to do so!
Right now I'm still 'using' a Samsung SGS2 !!!
Memory and RAM are low (already had to kick many apps!);
Samsung was ugly with bloatware;
-> pure Google/CyanogenMod?;
(Is it still necessary to root again (flashing the kernel etc.) after OS-Update?)
priorities:
- performance
- root
(AdAway, Xposed, Titanium etc.)
- 'like' to be able to change the battery myself
- outdoor-version possible (locus!)
- extended memory
As far as I know the OnePlus One runs by default with Cyanogen Mod.
I it true that I would not have to flash anything after a ROM-update here?
I'd be pretty thankful if you could recommend one or the other device
because I really have a hard time finding myself through the jungle
of phones right now!
regards!
push this thread a bit

Can I add Japanese Language Support to CyanogenMod? (SUPERLITE CM10.4.1.2JB V8.0)

I haven't messed around with this phone in over 8 months and I am dreading to relearn how to flash a completely new firmware unless there is an amazing new custom scene release I missed.
My question is,
Is there a way I can just add Japanese Language support?
Build Number is SUPERLITE CM10.4.1.2JB V8.0 BY VINCOM
If it is possible, a little guide to refresh my memory would be a huge help.
Thank you for your time and consideration! I'm so glad this forum is still active.

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