Hi guys, I have a few questions for you. I have xperia mini st15i with stock ICS - 4.1.b.0.587. I've checked my bootloader status and it says it can be unlocked. I'd like to unlock it and install custom kernel on stock ROM.
And another thing, if I do this can I install apps that require root, or do I need a custom ROM for that?
Sorry if I made some mistakes, English isn't my first language.
it might not be rom but its still same
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969555
You can try like a Kamarush Kernel Or Rage Kernel,,
It's Amazing Bro,,
You have OC over up to 2Ghz,,
And some other features,,,
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I've moved your thread to the proper section and edited your title/post to remove the request for recommendations as that's no different to asking which is best as that's where it'll end up going. As you asked other questions these have been left.
Best advice for finding one is to read the first few posts by the devs then try them out to find what's best for you.
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AvRS
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Folks, I am not a modder but I have been using MODs for quite sometime. This forum is intended for all newbies out there waiting for their questions to be answered from how-tos to why-nots. Please feel to raise your questions, I will try to answer all your questions.
Ok. First question.
Why do we need another thread for Q&A, when we already have STICKY thread in THIS section, with similar name, and even if we don't, this entire section is for Q&A's
Ok den i have a question can you suggest me best ics rom for neo v with locked bootloader & stock kernel.
But everything should be working there should be any bug.and that rom should be fast and tweaked.
Is ka21.1 ics a good rom?
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mayankbhatia5 said:
Ok den i have a question can you suggest me best ics rom for neo v with locked bootloader & stock kernel.
But everything should be working there should be any bug.and that rom should be fast and tweaked.
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Mayank,
Shardul Seth's ICS ROM is good to start with. I have tested all his previous versions and the current version too. The instructions are on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1603919
He uses a slightly modded Stock Kernel which is smooth and has enough governors on it. If you are stuck in one of the insturctions, I can help you with that.
reyearthlings said:
Is ka21.1 ics a good rom?
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Reyearthlings,
It's a terrific ROM. It has it's own limits. krabappel2548 has added new Jellybeans addons in this MOD. If you have used ICS KA2x.x before, this would be a cake walk. I would suggest you to give it a try.
Madfysh said:
Ok. First question.
Why do we need another thread for Q&A, when we already have STICKY thread in THIS section, with similar name, and even if we don't, this entire section is for Q&A's
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Madfysh,
I am no where near your experience at XDA. If you this is not worth it, I would delete the thread right away.
Thread closed, as it's A) A duplicate, and B) kind of redundant given we have a whole Q/A section.
MIUI4 ROM Support for LiveView
I loved the MIUIv4 rom !!!
Its damn Awesome !!!!!
But I couldn't get my LiveView to work in it(Not Completely).
I am able to pair with it but not able to get notifications (like an incoming call, missed call, or even read an SMS).
I used the one that comes with the AROMA installer.
Any ideas to get it to work ?
Hi,
As .587 build is officially available for MiniPro, please start using MiniPro as base for ALL MDPI ROM's or please create ROMs for MiniPro using official ROM as base. Also it would be great if someone can provide a rooted MiniPro kernel. I also request kernel developers of Rage, KernelPanic, Mesa to provide us a kernel based on official MiniPro kernel for all the MiniPros around the world.,
coolbuy said:
Hi,
As .587 build is officially available for MiniPro, please start using MiniPro as base for ALL MDPI ROM's or please create ROMs for MiniPro using official ROM as base. Also it would be great if someone can provide a rooted MiniPro kernel. I also request kernel developers of Rage, KernelPanic, Mesa to provide us a kernel based on official MiniPro kernel for all the MiniPros around the world.,
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We can do it but as you know lww ftf with latest ics was the first so i think we all used it and with aroma we can port it to all devices,why should we change the base?everything is working what should be different?
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Hi,
As .587 build is officially available for MiniPro, please start using MiniPro as base for ALL MDPI ROM's or please create ROMs for MiniPro using official ROM as base. Also it would be great if someone can provide a rooted MiniPro kernel. I also request kernel developers of Rage, KernelPanic, Mesa to provide us a kernel based on official MiniPro kernel for all the MiniPros around the world.,
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Every ROM base like .587,.431 etc. are basically the same with only the device specific features being implemented for a specific device by sony. Otherwise, any device's base firmware can be used by ripping out the proprietary files for the device and adding the other device files by any other means.
For the kernel, the source is same for ALL the devices that got the .587 firmware. Nothing device specific.
this forum isnt for requsts
u posted in wrong section
and u cant requst some roms if no one asked for suggestions
and u dont pay developers to do something
KhemaraS. said:
We can do it but as you know lww ftf with latest ics was the first so i think we all used it and with aroma we can port it to all devices,why should we change the base?everything is working what should be different?
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Bravia Engine.. LWW bravia engine is only a tweak.
mv_style said:
this forum isnt for requsts
u posted in wrong section
and u cant requst some roms if no one asked for suggestions
and u dont pay developers to do something
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my friend, yes, i am not paying developers. But i just 'requested' not 'ordered'. Please understand english words meanings first before you reply.
coolbuy said:
my friend, yes, i am not paying developers. But i just 'requested' not 'ordered'. Please understand english words meanings first before you reply.
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Feel free to request us to develop roms or port a feature or anything... But you don't have start a thread for this friend. Mv is right... You can pm developer for this request ( Provided that he expects pm )... We would be more than happy to help you. .
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rachit.rc96 said:
Feel free to request us to develop roms or port a feature or anything... But you don't have start a thread for this friend. Mv is right... You can pm developer for this request ( Provided that he expects pm )... We would be more than happy to help you. .
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just wanted to give the thread some attention. However i am also a developer, its just i don't find enough time these days to mod. Anyhow working with kitchen now, its best to mod the phone myself. No junk apps, No useless tweaks.
Hello everybody. I have a hard time searching for the stock FTF's and kernels all over the place. So here is a list with stock FTF's and kernels and also ROM's which are complete packages (can be flashed over anything). It may be incomplete so I may have to update, but here it is.
None of these FTF's or ROM's are my work. I'm just making it easier to access them. I would be uploading a stock flashable zip shortly, but later. Tadaaa!!!!
Stock FTF's
Gingerbread (2.3.7)
6.0.1.B.184- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809047 (Credits= sahil00150)
Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.4)
6.1.1.B.1.10- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430 (Credits= pipi14)
6.1.1.B.1.54- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075526 (Credits= devstaff)
6.1.1.C.1.10- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029415 (Credits= 84737)
Kernels-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064997 (Credits= arnob_xperia)
Flashable Complete ROM's (Can be flashed over anything. Just take care of kernel version)
1. (B.1.10) ICS King's ROM- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955630 (Credits= AlenKing)
2. (C.1.10) Xperiance Lite- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075878 (Credits= Min3r, Chukudu, M4ST3R- V)
Sorry if I missed any credits. I have credited the OP's of all these threads and the creators of the ROM's. Thanks
Whic kernel for.xperiance lite
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Isn't there already a sticky for it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936477
Kernel for Xperiance
happy3777 said:
Whic kernel for.xperiance lite
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You can use a 6.1.1.C.1.0 Kernel.
Try the BrainsKernel
It must be on 1st or 2nd page of Xperia U Android Development
@neectron- that thread isn't updated by GEKTHEBOSS. I thought that I would take over his listing job and give him free time to develop more ROM's and Mods. I love his Mods
As there is already one of these threads available we don't need another. If you wish to continue updating the one that GEKTHEBOSS has started you can ask him if you can and if he wants you to take over his post. If he says yes then get him to ask a mod to transfer ownership of the thread to you that way we're not duplicating threads here in Development.
Thanks
AvRS
I am using Xperia Mini Pro SK17i rooted and bootloader unlocked working with stock kernel & stock ROM ICS .587... I have read some topics and threads but I am still a noob and I want to know some specific answers for the below questions if you can help me guys and I am sure that it is not only me who needs to know these answers..
1- What are the system apps on Xperia Mini Pro SK17i ICS .587 which can be safely uninstalled without affecting negatively on the device? "Please don't provide me with Arc S apps as they are not the same"
2- Can I install CWM through X-Parts app after I unlocked my bootloader or not? If it can't be so how can I install CWM on my unlocked bootloader device?
3- After installing CWM, I want to take a backup from my current ROM on my SD card.. Will the backup be for the ROM only or the ROM and the kernel? And how much space will I need on the SD for this backup or it depends on what?
4- If the backup will be for the ROM only so how can I take a backup for the stock kernel or how can I get it?
5- After I will take the backup through CWM, I want to install a custom kernel to be working on the stock ROM in order to make overclocking for my CPU but I don't have a PC to do it through flashtool, so Can I do it through CWM? If yes so please tell me how?
6- I will very much appreciate your support to suggest me some kernels can work with my stock ROM and supports overclocking and increase total RAM if it is possible as I searched about kernels but I found that most of them support CM9 & CM10 & Some other custom ROMs.. I am looking for some kernels like the stock kernel to be working on the stock ROM and provide me with all device features but can support overclocking and increase RAM if it is possible as the stock kernel doesn't support this. "I am not asking about best kernel, I just want to know which kernels can support the overclocking and increase RAM and at the same time working on the stock ROM"
7- I have 2 partitions on my SD card 16 GBs (KingStone Class 2) "EXT2 & FAT32".. How can I add swap file "RAM" to the EXT2 partition? And will it affect on my SD card negatively or make its life time shorter or not? And what about zRAM on EXT2 partition, is it available or no? If yes so please tell me how to do it.
8- Anyone found any market enabler app for Play store after it is updated to version 4.0.27? If yes so please provide me with the app name or link and I will very much appreciate it.
9- If I am a hard gamer so should I activate Force GPU Rendering & Don't keep activities from "Settings > Developer Options" or not? What they really do? Or if you have any suggestions for gamers on SK17i please tell me about it and I will test any then feed you back.
10- If I want to make a guide for the newbies "Noobs" to share them my experience and to make it easy for them, shall I post it in general or development? And should I refer back to someone before I post the guide "Keeping in mind that I will mention the people who helped me out with their posts or threads and I will add their links"? If yes so please tell me who?
I am so sorry for all these questions but I believe in you guys and I will very much appreciate your usual support.
Best Regards,
DoLcEka
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1. I use arc s one and disregard the apps not present. Don't know if it is available for us
2. Yes u can use xparts but after unlocking its easier to just f'ash a custom kernel as they have recovery
3.only rom, we can't flash kernel via cwm yet. Size depends on rom. Stock is the highest.
4. Don't know about taking backup of kernel but u can get the stock kernel ftf file. Besides what's there to backup in a kernel?ie what's the diff btw new kernel and backed up one?
5 flashing on the go is not supported yet
6. Don't know. Try urself
7,8 don't know
9. Try asking in the gaming thread in general.
10. In general. Never in development. Dev is only for ORIGINAL roms, kernels etc. Don't think u need to ask anyone, if anyone helps, just add credit.
Regards
-N
Thanks a lot man for your fast response
I will be w8ing more answers, maybe some other answers can help me more.
Thanks in advance guys.
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Any updates, support or help guys !?
Hello there.. Anybody wanna help or support me ??
Thanks in advance
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dolceka said:
I am using Xperia Mini Pro SK17i rooted and bootloader unlocked working with stock kernel & stock ROM ICS .587... I have read some topics and threads but I am still a noob and I want to know some specific answers for the below questions if you can help me guys and I am sure that it is not only me who needs to know these answers..
1- What are the system apps on Xperia Mini Pro SK17i ICS .587 which can be safely uninstalled without affecting negatively on the device? "Please don't provide me with Arc S apps as they are not the same"
2- Can I install CWM through X-Parts app after I unlocked my bootloader or not? If it can't be so how can I install CWM on my unlocked bootloader device?
3- After installing CWM, I want to take a backup from my current ROM on my SD card.. Will the backup be for the ROM only or the ROM and the kernel? And how much space will I need on the SD for this backup or it depends on what?
4- If the backup will be for the ROM only so how can I take a backup for the stock kernel or how can I get it?
5- After I will take the backup through CWM, I want to install a custom kernel to be working on the stock ROM in order to make overclocking for my CPU but I don't have a PC to do it through flashtool, so Can I do it through CWM? If yes so please tell me how?
6- I will very much appreciate your support to suggest me some kernels can work with my stock ROM and supports overclocking and increase total RAM if it is possible as I searched about kernels but I found that most of them support CM9 & CM10 & Some other custom ROMs.. I am looking for some kernels like the stock kernel to be working on the stock ROM and provide me with all device features but can support overclocking and increase RAM if it is possible as the stock kernel doesn't support this. "I am not asking about best kernel, I just want to know which kernels can support the overclocking and increase RAM and at the same time working on the stock ROM"
7- I have 2 partitions on my SD card 16 GBs (KingStone Class 2) "EXT2 & FAT32".. How can I add swap file "RAM" to the EXT2 partition? And will it affect on my SD card negatively or make its life time shorter or not? And what about zRAM on EXT2 partition, is it available or no? If yes so please tell me how to do it.
8- Anyone found any market enabler app for Play store after it is updated to version 4.0.27? If yes so please provide me with the app name or link and I will very much appreciate it.
9- If I am a hard gamer so should I activate Force GPU Rendering & Don't keep activities from "Settings > Developer Options" or not? What they really do? Or if you have any suggestions for gamers on SK17i please tell me about it and I will test any then feed you back.
10- If I want to make a guide for the newbies "Noobs" to share them my experience and to make it easy for them, shall I post it in general or development? And should I refer back to someone before I post the guide "Keeping in mind that I will mention the people who helped me out with their posts or threads and I will add their links"? If yes so please tell me who?
I am so sorry for all these questions but I believe in you guys and I will very much appreciate your usual support.
Best Regards,
DoLcEka
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1. Here are all the system apps present in .587 which you can remove :- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048279
2. Don't install CWM from x-parts. It doesn't work properly sometimes! Use this :- http://theunlockr.com/2012/06/07/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-on-xperia-mini-and-mini-pro/
3. The backup is always for the ROM. You cannot backup the kernel. The size varies on the ROM it can go from 600MB to 5GB. So you better have a 16GB memory card for backups and some of your games/music!
4. As stated, there is no backup for stock kernel! You can flash the ftf of the kernel.
5. Not possible!
6. Most of the kernels support overclocking upto 2GHz. But now devs are making maximum overclocking possible upto 1.6GHz as higher the overclocking, higher risk of device being bricked and s***! Also, all android versions have different kernels. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148684
7. No idea. Sorry
8. No. There is no market enabler for play store version 4.0.27.
9. If you're a gamer and play HD games on your device, i'll recommend to flash stock GB as it is by far the smoothest ROM in terms of Gaming! Also, you can try CM9/CM10/CM10.1 but they need overclock! And about GPU rendering :- http://pocketnow.com/2012/05/25/what-is-force-gpu-rendering-in-ice-cream-sandwich
10. Obviously the GENERAL FORUM! :silly:
Hope i resolved some of your questions!
8 Q : no.. But u can install the old one.. Then use Freedom app
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Hello ishan and thank you so much for ur reply and support.. I tried to install CWM through X-Parts but it didn't work, I think because I have unlocked my bootloader.. And I checked the link you provided me but it is for stock ROM 2.3.x so it will not work on my ROM 4.0.x.. So how can I install CWM on my unlocked bootloader device or what are the alternatives ?
Thanks in advance man for you help.
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dolceka said:
Hello ishan and thank you so much for ur reply and support.. I tried to install CWM through X-Parts but it didn't work, I think because I have unlocked my bootloader.. And I checked the link you provided me but it is for stock ROM 2.3.x so it will not work on my ROM 4.0.x.. So how can I install CWM on my unlocked bootloader device or what are the alternatives ?
Thanks in advance man for you help.
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Just flash a custom kernel! (I guess) all custom kernels here are prerooted, just check out development section! :good:
How to flash the kernel is in my guide (link in my signature)
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dolceka said:
Hello ishan and thank you so much for ur reply and support.. I tried to install CWM through X-Parts but it didn't work, I think because I have unlocked my bootloader.. And I checked the link you provided me but it is for stock ROM 2.3.x so it will not work on my ROM 4.0.x.. So how can I install CWM on my unlocked bootloader device or what are the alternatives ?
Thanks in advance man for you help.
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It will work with ICS. I installed CWM with the same thing on stock .587. Just be sure that you get root and check once on flashtool! :good:
It'll work. Trust me or as you have am unlocked BL, flash any kernel supported by ICS. Real simple :highfive:
mihahn said:
Just flash a custom kernel! (I guess) all custom kernels here are prerooted, just check out development section! :good:
How to flash the kernel is in my guide (link in my signature)
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Hey Mihahn, Thanks a lot for your reply & by the way, I am a fan of you and your good works
I want to PM or Call you to know some info from your BOOK So Can I !? xD
Mohamed Hashem said:
8 Q : no.. But u can install the old one.. Then use Freedom app
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Ya 3am Mohamed send me your dial w ana hakalemak
dolceka said:
Hey Mihahn, Thanks a lot for your reply & by the way, I am a fan of you and your good works
I want to PM or Call you to know some info from your BOOK So Can I !? xD
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My BOOK?
You can write me a PM, but normally I don't respond to tech support via PM
I'm looking for the most stable JB custom ROM and its kernel, with less bugs. If any of you have some advice please tell me the ROM and the recommended kernel used for that ROM. Thanks.
Posted in the wrong section.
We are humans.we know that no human is perfect.we know that no human is the best.
Here are ROMs.we know that no ROM is perfect.we know that no ROM is the best
A suggestion:never ask that again and try out roms till you found one which fits to you
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DaleX said:
Posted in the wrong section.
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Where should I ask this question then?
KhemaraS. said:
We are humans.we know that no human is perfect.we know that no human is the best.
Here are ROMs.we know that no ROM is perfect.we know that no ROM is the best
A suggestion:never ask that again and try out roms till you found one which fits to you
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I'm not looking for a perfect ROM and I know custom ROMs have bugs that we must deal with, I'm just looking for the most stable one that people ever try. Why don't you just tell me what ROM and kernel suit you best? I can't try everything out. I'm not a ROM tester.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH
i think you should ask in Q&A , But i think you shouldn't ask that ,
because you'll not find any specific Answer ,
you'll find some bodies love Cm , and people love Zelly Cream , and more & moooooooooooore @_________@ ,
Just flash what do you think it's better for you :angel:
Don't ask that again man, cause you're insulting the developers. Well see this ROM, I'm using it right now, enjoy.
OP two issues here...
1st posting this in the Development Section.
Obvious reasons...
2nd Asking most stable JB Custom ROM.
Only you can figure this out, due to so many Users having different apps/usage, what is best for them will not be best for you...so you have to do the homework and test & run the ROMs yourself.
Thanks.