[ROM][Neo/V] Spacious, smooth, lightweight 0.62 [27-03-2012] - Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro

Original thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566168
1. What is so special about this ROM?
The main feature is 390 MB is free (only if using this tweak, otherwise 350 MB) on /data for your apps!
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This is the highest free on any custom ROM for the Neo V.
2. How is this made possible?
a) This ROM has been ODEXed. Hence all dalvik files for system apk's are in the /system partition itself!
b) Dalvik-cache has been moved to the /cache partition.
3. Why ODEX the ROM?
a) ODEX ROM's load up faster the first time
b) ODEX'ed system apks do not create .dex files in dalvik-cache, hence size of dalvik-cache decreases. This is required so that there is enough room on the /cache partition for the dalvik-cache also.
4. What are the features of this ROM?
Based on stock .62 firmware for Neo V
Rooted and busybox (latest su binary and Superuser.apk)
12 Notification toggles with QuickPanel app for editing them.
Zipaligned (and script)
All included apps updated to latest version.
Many bloatware apps removed (see the attached list, i can post them on request)
ES File explorer, No Frills CPU control added
Google maps navigation unlocked for the whole world - credits brutall,ownhere.
Battery life is very good (thanks to the Night-elf kernel)
Many init.d scripts for smoothness and battery life.
UOT kitchen compatible
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5. Where to get this ROM?
Download (Mediafire - 128 MB)
Patch for Xperia Neo - Not tested, please try and give feedback!
Addons: (Please mount /system first in CWM)
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Percent battery mod (Jazzk)
- Battery revert to original
6. How to install this ROM.
Copy Downloaded files to SD card.
Flash Night-elf's kernel for stock (latest version 9) [ Instructions ]
Enter recovery by pressing the back key when you see the blue light.
If you were not on stock/stock-based ROM, wipe Data is safer [ AFTER NANDROID BACKUP ]
Install zip followed by any addon required.
Reboot to you new Spacious, Smooth and Lightwieght ROM
7. Any disadvantages of ODEX'ed ROM?
The only disadvantage is that you cannot install custom themes on the ROM.
But, mind you, UOT kitchen can be used to change a lot of the UI.
8. But why not use Link2SD or Dalvik2SD?
It has its own problems, most important being io speeds from the card and problems when card is removed.
9. No donate button?
You wont find that on any of my threads.
And also, this is my daily driver ROM, made for me. I am just sharing it with the hope that it will be useful to somebody else.
Also, all credits to the kernel dev and all those who made custom ROM's possible!

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question sir, it the same on 420mb data tweak (by flashing method) or is it better/larger?

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This ROM is good, but when I flash this 10 in 1 statusbar widget it FC status bar and systemui.apk
In thread is that this status bat working on stock .42 and .62. I was using it normally on .42 fw.
I like it, because there is 2G/3G toggle button.
Must it be deodexed first to use on this rom?

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pawleonhart said:
question sir, it the same on 420mb data tweak (by flashing method) or is it better/larger?
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Sorry for not clarifying in the OP. You'll get 390 MB free if you use the 420 MB data tweak. If on the default 380 MB data partition, you'll only get 350 MB and not 390 MB.
pawo99 said:
This ROM is good, but when I flash this 10 in 1 statusbar widget it FC status bar and systemui.apk
In thread is that this status bat working on stock .42 and .62. I was using it normally on .42 fw.
I like it, because there is 2G/3G toggle button.
Must it be deodexed first to use on this rom?
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12-in-one status toggles already in-built in this ROM. To change that, you'll have to de-odex.

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shardul_seth said:
Sorry for not clarifying in the OP. You'll get 390 MB free if you use the 420 MB data tweak. If on the default 380 MB data partition, you'll only get 350 MB and not 390 MB.
12-in-one status toggles already in-built in this ROM. To change that, you'll have to de-odex.
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ok thanks for the clarification.

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Tried for neo didnt boot with neo patch, i was on stock .62 and wiped everything
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium

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Did you flash the Night-elf kernel first?

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yeah.
of course im not noob on these things

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Oh ok.
I asked because your signature says "locked bootloader"!!
---> If i helped you SMASH THANKS <---
Current Setup:
.62 Stock rom
Locked bootloader
Stock kernel
Really i love when you use search
Really i love when you dont spam
Really i love when you follow the rules
Really i love android and all about it
Akizella -
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sorry
i always forget to update my signature ^^ maybe i should remove those informations

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hello, i've a problem with the camera....it's red and upside down...
any idea? thanks

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Aruze said:
hello, i've a problem with the camera....it's red and upside down...
any idea? thanks
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You need to flash the camera patch...
Clicked on thanks by mistake in mobile
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium

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palimatix said:
You need to flash the camera patch...
Clicked on thanks by mistake in mobile
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
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where can i find this patch? thanks
EDIT: found it! thanks!

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Aruze said:
hello, i've a problem with the camera....it's red and upside down...
any idea? thanks
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You flashed the Neo patch, that is the problem.
Neo patch is for the Neo, not for the Neo V

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Do i have to use link2sd for this ROM ? Sorry for this question, i don't know anything about odexed roms yet

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rizkywingrove said:
Do i have to use link2sd for this ROM ? Sorry for this question, i don't know anything about odexed roms yet
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Only if 400 mb is not enough for you
For most average users, there is no need to.. I am using almost 100 apps and still have space free..

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YOU SIR ARE A LEGEND, as far as i am concerned you are my god. this rom not only is SUPER SMOOTH but it also has amazing battery life and plays temple run AMAZINGLY.
WILL YOU MARRY ME?

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moonytoonyking said:
YOU SIR ARE A LEGEND, as far as i am concerned you are my god. this rom not only is SUPER SMOOTH but it also has amazing battery life and plays temple run AMAZINGLY.
WILL YOU MARRY ME?
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[OFFTOPIC]
Thanks for the compliments, but sorry, already married
And beware of human "gods"!!
[/OFFTOPIC]

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System apps updates
What happens when a system app gets an update?
The dalvik-cache needs to be rebuild and goes to app data partition?
I can re-send it back to the system with Titanium Backup Pro?
Thanks.

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lucasfais said:
What happens when a system app gets an update?
The dalvik-cache needs to be rebuild and goes to app data partition?
I can re-send it back to the system with Titanium Backup Pro?
Thanks.
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Yes