Xperia Boot Menu v1.0
Disclaimer:
- Me (munjeni) is not responsible for anything related to the our project, you using our project on your own risk! If you no want to risk than don't play with Boot Menu! You can play with Boot Menu but on your own risk!
Feature:
- multiboot based on kexec
- posibility for defining: menu title, path to the kernel, path to the ramdisk, kernel cmdline
- posibility for defining max 10 menus
- autoreboot to the first kernel if menu is not moved (stop timer on menu move)
- graphic timer
Instructions:
- create folder "bootmenu", add settings.ini to these folder, modify settings.ini for your needs
- flash bootmenu using fastboot command (fastboot flash boot recovery.img)
- since internal sdcard is only supported by now, you can define only kernel and ramdisk from internal sdcard path! Make sure you define right path and make sure create folders in bootmenu on your internal sdcard
- make sure settings.ini is in internal sdcard in folder bootmenu!!!
- kexec can boot only kexec patched kernels, so your kernel need to have kexec patch!!! Kexec patch you can ind o my git!
Simple settings.ini (example):
[rom-1]
menutitle=recovery touch white
kernel=/sdcard/bootmenu/examplerom/zImage
ramdisk=/sdcard/bootmenu/examplerom/initrd.gz
cmdline=cachepolicy=writealloc noinitrd init=init board_id=1 logo.nologo root=/dev/ram0 rw rootwait console=null androidboot.console=null androidboot.hardware=st-ericsson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] mpcore_wdt.mpcore_margin=359 end lpj=24019
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Download:
- http://d-h.st/2kZ
Kernel source code:
- https://github.com/munjeni/android_kernel_xperiago/tree/jb-dev
Reserved for feedback after Download and testing ...
Keep up the good work !!
Cheers !!!
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Since Xperia Sola have small amount of developers, I will not post here, if you want to learn or to watch development progress you can go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44933763#post44933763
Here I will update only new files when I make any more progress!
Boot Menu download link is ready!
Allso here -> http://d-h.st/rNX is example settings.ini, kernel, ramdisks, kernel modules, new cwm touch white.
How to test our boot menu:
- create folder caled "bootmenu" in your sdcard, extract settings.ini to these bootmenu folder
- create 2 folders inside bootmeny folder, first folder called "exse" and seccond called "cwmtouch", put ramdisk-recovery.gz to cwmtouch folder and copy zImage to folder cwmtouch
- copy zImage to folder exse and copy jb.ex.se.gz so folder exse
- reboot to the fastboot, flash boot menu using command: fastboot flash boot recovery.img, reboot and enjoy! Boot meny will contain cwm touch and extreme security boot options, to get extreme security boot you need to have extreme security rom installed! If you going to add another menu (aka antother android boot) simple extract ramdisk from these rom, create new folder, put zImage and these ramdisk to these folder, add new lines to settings.ini, make sure to carefully edit settings.ini , if you using zImage from out attacment make sure add modules to the /system/lib of your android...etc
Enjoy!!!
Guys, found a bug in Boot Menu! For example shifting trought menu failed to select right thing, for examle it select an submenu but boot another rom ...I will fix them in next version! You ca duplicate menus and experiment by now
Resvered for feedback
I'll download and try it
Thanks for your dev for sola
Test ok
it's awesome
so it can put many recovery inside right?
Send with my Nokia 3310
munjeni said:
Guys, found a bug in Boot Menu! For example shifting trought menu failed to select right thing, for examle it select an submenu but boot another rom ...I will fix them in next version! You ca duplicate menus and experiment by now
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New version is out, bug is fixed! Simple redownload from first post! Enjoy!
munjeni said:
New version is out, bug is fixed! Simple redownload from first post! Enjoy!
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He is the man
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munjeni said:
Xperia Boot Menu v1.0
Disclaimer:
- Me (munjeni) is not responsible for anything related to the our project, you using our project on your own risk! If you no want to risk than don't play with Boot Menu! You can play with Boot Menu but on your own risk!
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Thanks a lot bro.........
I don't understand what's "zImage" and "initrd.gz"......
Can anyone explain those?
md094 said:
Thanks a lot bro.........
I don't understand what's "zImage" and "initrd.gz"......
Can anyone explain those?
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Files that you get after you unpack your kernel ...
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Thanks @soulhackereborn. I got it!
Excuse me, another question: Does Experimental kernel support Kexec? Which kernel supports that? Can anyone give me a link for Xsola kernel that supports Kexec? I searched but I didn't find anything.
excuse me for noob questions.
md094 said:
Thanks @soulhackereborn. I got it!
Excuse me, another question: Does Experimental kernel support Kexec? Which kernel supports that? Can anyone give me a link for Xsola kernel that supports Kexec? I searched but I didn't find anything.
excuse me for noob questions.
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If you see the 4th post you will find that the whole set of kernel setting m other stuff already given
Follow the instructions carefully
N presently only Extreme JB supports but you can edit settings.ini and add respective kernels to boot the respective roms
Cheers
Sent from my Xperia Sola using xda premium
More info you can watch in Xperia U section! There was some problems related to corupted data partition but all is seems solved! Allso some example tutorials is given for beter understanding boot menu!
soulhackereborn said:
If you see the 4th post you will find that the whole set of kernel setting m other stuff already given
Follow the instructions carefully
N presently only Extreme JB supports but you can edit settings.ini and add respective kernels to boot the respective roms
Cheers
Sent from my Xperia Sola using xda premium
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Thanks a lot bro.... I didn't see the post#4 correctly......
I'm downloading now....
I have a problem with extracting kernels (boot.img).
I tried extracting a boot.img file with cygwin kitchen and some boot stuff (like extractboot) but when I do this I face this error message:"Android Magic not found in ./boot.img. Giving up. ...."
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md094 said:
Thanks a lot bro.... I didn't see the post#4 correctly......
I'm downloading now....
I have a problem with extracting kernels (boot.img).
I tried extracting a boot.img file with cygwin kitchen and some boot stuff (like extractboot) but when I do this I face this error message:"Android Magic not found in ./boot.img. Giving up. ...."
Here is the screenshot:
Please help me....
very thanks for your answers...
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me too, until now i can't extracting boot.img/kernel.elf for sola
Guys please watch Xperia U Boot Menu thread, there is a lot of tuts and allso tools for repacking, packing, extracting...etc! On page 7 I posted tools -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418241&page=7
Hey Guys......Can we DUAL BOOT with this method?
How?
md094 said:
Hey Guys......Can we DUAL BOOT with this method?
How?
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Yes read the instructions given !!!!
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soulhackereborn said:
Yes read the instructions given !!!!
Sent from my Xperia Sola using xda premium
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I want to Dualboot "Ultimate Rom V11" and "Unofficial CM10.1" Where Should I place Roms? In sdcard/.... ??
Which of them should be installed completely (in /system)?
What should i do?
I read the instructions but there wasn't any guide to have dualboot. just mentioned.
md094 said:
I want to Dualboot "Ultimate Rom V11" and "Unofficial CM10.1" Where Should I place Roms? In sdcard/.... ??
Which of them should be installed completely (in /system)?
What should i do?
I read the instructions but there wasn't any guide to have dualboot. just mentioned.
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Go to xperia u android development forum / xperia boot menu thread, there is some good tutorials! In short explanations you need to chose which one will be your primary rom (these rom going to emmc), all other roms is on sdcard (have file based partitions)...
Related
To encourage developers and users to switch to the new xRecovery, I prepared a package that allows dual-booting between custom ROM and stock firmware. This is just a proof of concept, I am not going to develop it further nor support it as usual project release. Instead, I hope that developers will find many useful things inside to use in their own pojects
It also may be useful for people using 2.3 ROMs without camera/camcorder.
Tested with: FreeX10 beta4, Woflbreak's CM, AOSP 2.3
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
- it works from NAND rather than SD Card - should not suffer fom performance issues
- it will work with any custom 2.2/2.3 ROM of reasonable size
- it WON'T work with custom 2.1 ROMs - not enough storage space
- it uses 200MB of your /system and 256MB of your /data partition - make sure you've got enough free space
- it requires xRecovery 1.0.0 (the old one doesn't allow custom boot)
- it cannot be accessed via recovery, but it's possible to mod it to do so (devs/adv.users)
- it works with baseband 49/52!
- if you back up your system with nandroid backup, the 2.1 ROM will be included in this backup
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Install:
Flash the dualboot 2.0.A.0.504.zip via xRecovery 1.0.0.
Uninstall:
Remove the following folders using Root Explorer:
Code:
/data/dualboot
/system/dualboot
Boot into stock 2.1 firmware:
Boot into xRecovery, select "Boot custom ROM/kernel"
Download:
dualboot 2.0.A.0.504.zip
Cheers,
z
You genius you've done another amazing things for our phone thank you
Sent from my SEX10 using XDA App
Nice work mate!
What kind of genies do we have hear :O?!
I told everyone so, updating recovery has an advantage.
U really rock man
zdzihu said:
To encourage developers and users to switch to the new xRecovery, I prepared a package that allows dual-booting between custom ROM and stock firmware. This is just a proof of concept, I am not going to develop it further nor support it as usual project release. Instead, I hope that developers will find many useful things inside to use in their own pojects
It also may be useful for people using 2.3 ROMs without camera/camcorder.
Tested with: FreeX10 beta4, Woflbreak's CM, AOSP 2.3
Install:
Flash the dualboot 2.0.A.0.504.zip via xRecovery 1.0.0.
Uninstall:
Remove the following folders using Root Explorer:
Code:
/data/dualboot
/system/dualboot
Boot into stock 2.1 firmware:
Boot into xRecovery, select "Boot custom ROM/kernel"
Download:
dualboot 2.0.A.0.504.zip
Cheers,
z
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Thanks for the work buddy..... I don't have access to mediafire from workplace will check once i reach home....
As you said its for developer's so i assume all source code's are included in it.
How to revert back to the first rom?
Thanks Z..u r the best
astrall said:
How to revert back to the first rom?
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Remove this:
/data/dualboot
/system/dualboot
FINALLY
something awesome to play with!!!
downloading now...
will test it out this weeked for dual booting using FreeX10/CM7
also i think we can integrate custom kernel booting into this... for those roms which require it...
finished d/ling:
@anantshri:
Code:
#!/sbin/sh
# zdzihu: let's get some Ubuntu fun!
insmod /system/kernel/splboot.ko
sync
cat /system/kernel/miniloader > /proc/splboot/image
cat /system/kernel/boot-stock.img > /proc/splboot/boot_img
sleep 3
echo > /proc/splboot/boot
interesting eh???
guess i will heave to search for that splitbootimg binary/app again...
Genius @work
Thank you Z without you there would be no fun using the X10...
DooMLoRD said:
Code:
#!/sbin/sh
# zdzihu: [b]let's get some [size=4]Ubuntu[/size] fun[/b]!
insmod /system/kernel/splboot.ko
sync
cat /system/kernel/miniloader > /proc/splboot/image
cat /system/kernel/boot-stock.img > /proc/splboot/boot_img
sleep 3
echo > /proc/splboot/boot
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Lawl, I forgot to rename my script Damn Ubuntu never booted fine anyway...
Cheers,
z
oh i see...
so basically we are flashing 2.1 ROM on top of custom rom....
so the 2.1 rom is actually in the .ext2 files!!!
zdzihu said:
Lawl, I forgot to rename my script Damn Ubuntu never booted fine anyway...
Cheers,
z
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so for multibooting we can actually jsut store the img files on sdcard check flags set by users... copy those img files to /data & /system and then jsut continue booting with the modded kernel u posted...
hu i think that should work...
DooMLoRD said:
so for multibooting we can actually jsut store the img files on sdcard check flags set by users... copy those img files to /data & /system and then jsut continue booting
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It does work. But it's not pretty. I played with both /system and /data being stored on SD Card, but the system suffered from terrible freezes/"x stopped responding" (like FreeX10 alpha). Also, first boot took around 7-8min.
DooMLoRD said:
with the modded kernel u posted...
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With any kernel really. It's ramdisk that's important (mounting images).
Cheers,
z
V/Nice!
Q: Is this using CM7_Passion sources? cm_passion_full-xx - would be nice to compile and maybe add some extra's in.. possible?
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zdzihu said:
It does work. But it's not pretty. I played with both /system and /data being stored on SD Card, but the system suffered from terrible freezes/"x stopped responding" (like FreeX10 alpha). Also, first boot took around 7-8min.
With any kernel really. It's ramdisk that's important (mounting images).
Cheers,
z
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ya i got that... i actually ment the ramdisk which doesnt remount NAND MTDs
Great works !!
Please teach me how to make system.ext2 & data.ext2 files ??
Introduction
This thread describes an experimental mod that allows you to boot into other boot images stored in your sdcard. It's a good reason for users to upgrade to CWM recovery since it allows for much more extended functionality. It's also another good reason for devs to support CWM recovery.
Our 'petit' X10mini does not have enough internal memory to store more than one android image, thus we have to use the sdcard for this.
WARNING:
This mod is experimental, and for advanced users only. Use it at your own risk
Requirements (READ THEM CAREFULLY):
- CWM recovery pre-installed
- You need a FAST enough sdcard. I'd suggest not using this mod if your sdcard is less than Class 6
- Your sdcard should have enough free space. Each 'boot option' that you create reserves 400MB of space in your sdcard
- In order to create a new boot option, you need a flashable zip of the ROM you wish to boot to, as well as a patch for it's ramdisk.tar (if this is a custom ROM, stock ROMs don't need this). The flashable zip of the ROM is the same that is used for usual ROM installation. The patch should be provided by the ROM's cook.
Instructions for devs only
To create a bootable image, you have two options:
- Make use of CWM recovery (which can create boot images from update.zip) and provide a patch for your ROM that makes sure: app2sd is disabled, ramdisk.tar does not mount mtd* partitions under /system, /data, or /cache. This patch is also flashable via the new multiboot menu of CWM. If you need more info, see the attached MiniCM7-multiboot.zip
OR
- Manually create ext2 system.img, data.img and cache.img for users to push under /sdcard/clockworkmod/multiboot/<name>/
Multiboot mod Installation
- Flash the attached CWM multiboot zip via CWM
Multiboot ROM Installation
The following scenario is provided as a proof of concept in order to install MiniCM7 as a boot from sdcard option
- Reboot into the new recovery and navigate to the new 'multiboot' menu. There you'll see the following options:
Select default boot option
Unset default boot option
Create boot option from zip
Delete existing boot option
Flash zip to boot option
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- Select multiboot->Create boot option from zip and then pick the MiniCM7 flashable zip (which you can find in the MiniCM7 thread). Be patient, this step reserves the space and flashes the selected zip to the system.img in the sdcard
- Select multiboot->Flash zip to boot option, pick your newly created boot option and then pick the MiniCM7-multiboot.zip. This will flash the patch needed for MiniCM7 in order to make it run from sdcard. You can use this option in order to flash any zip you want to any of the boot options you have already created
- Select multiboot->Select default boot option and pick your newly created boot option
- Reboot (first boot will take some time depending on your sdcard speed).
To verify you have booted to your newly created boot option, check 'adb shell mount', it should say that /system /data and /cache is mounted from /loop* devices and not from mtd*
Uninstall
- Practically, if you flash a ROM image it will revert CWM / chargemon to its original state. There is not problem in keeping this CWM / chargemon version though.
- To revert booting from your phone's memory instead of the sdcard, navigate to multiboot->Unset default boot option
- To remove installed boot options, navigate to multiboot->Delete existing boot option and pick you choice. Alternatively remove the boot option you want from /sdcard/clockworkmod/multiboot/
Disclaimer:
I can't be held responsible if this mod bricks your device / trashes your sdcard or makes it explode in your hands! Use it at your own risk!
wao great experiment NAA,
perfect time to install stock 2.1 and miniCM7
Damn, Great job nAa! My sdcard is lower than Class 6 (I am still using the stock 2GB sdcard!!) so I can't try this one. Waiting for other people's opinion about this.
Great work! =)
A class 4 sd is good?
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twins.7 said:
wao great experiment NAA,
perfect time to install stock 2.1 and miniCM7
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IMHO, stock 2.1 should be installed as a 'multiboot option' and MiniCM7 in the internal phone's memory - not the other way round.
I'm hoping some dev could chip in with an update.zip for a stock 2.1 ROM that can be installed as a multiboot option
Damn, where the f**k is the "Thanks" button in tapatalk!?
Another great addition mate! Thank you for giving us, mods that other devices hadn't even dreamed of!
Regards,D_d
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nobodyAtall said:
IMHO, stock 2.1 should be installed as a 'multiboot option' and MiniCM7 in the internal phone's memory - not the other way round.
I'm hoping some dev could chip in with an update.zip for a stock 2.1 ROM that can be installed as a multiboot option
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why?
can I use this step below?
- backup my stock in recovery
- copy the backup file to multiboot folder
twins.7 said:
why?
can I use this step below?
- backup my stock in recovery
- copy the backup file to multiboot folder
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No you can't do that.
You need to install the boot option from an update.zip.
Already created backups have a different fs type that can't be mounted seperately.
Does it works with miniCM6?
Hello nobodyAtall, can we install CM7 and CM6 in this multiboot? if yes how to do that? ( I have cm7 2.0.2 installed ) Thanks
gatobadio said:
Hello nobodyAtall, can we install CM7 and CM6 in this multiboot? if yes how to do that? ( I have cm7 2.0.2 installed ) Thanks
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We need to 'edify' MiniCM6 first for that
nobodyAtall said:
We need to 'edify' MiniCM6 first for that
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10Q !!! We'll be waiting for it
Going to try to boot CM7 on my CM6. Going to post results a bit later.
Thank you nobodyAtAll for another magnificent tool!
edit: Well, no harm for my device but no CM7 either. Tool created IMG's to my sdcard but doesn't boot from there.
Speechless with just a big smile in my face!!!
Thanks nobotyatall for this it's all you mate!!
My regards,
Ribben
just shifted to optimus 2x as my main device but decided to keep my Mini for my daughter and guess what (for nAa's absolute marvels) to keep my tweaking going on.
Great achievement nAa for that. you have made this small device a great value. addition. Thanks to you for that.
parthabhatta said:
just shifted to optimus 2x as my main device but decided to keep my Mini for my daughter and guess what (for nAa's absolute marvels) to keep my tweaking going on.
Great achievement nAa for that. you have made this small device a great value. addition. Thanks to you for that.
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It's cause of SE having crippled it so badly that it's interesting to work on this stuff
Successfully boot cm7 from cm6 using my class 2 8gb sd card. But how can I boot back to my original cm6?
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@nobodyAtall
dude awesome work!!!
we need to talk!!!
i need ur help for this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1114544
does fix_permissions fix ownership/permissions on /system & /data ????
Is this method works with app2sd ( /data mounted on sd ext partition ) ?
And can I use this method to boot CM7 from SE 2.1.1.A.0.6 firmware ?
FTS V0.5
(Frasertag System)
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FTS V0.5+ (GSM ONLY) Update found in Post 2
CDMA PATCH found in Post 2Background
Hi I have been flashing my phone lots and before nandroid arrived it was a pain to flash stock, root it, remove all the bloat, theme etc etc so I created a system.img that has stuff how I like it. I am not a developer but a tinkerer and am sharing this in good faith that some people will find it useful.
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Original System Size 232mb
My System Size 181mb
Available Memory 214mb
Available App Storage 223mb
Removed
Most of the Sony Ericsson bloat (there is still some services that I was not sure so left them in)
All Xperia Play Games,Playnow,Xperia Suite
Flash 10.1 (10.3 on market, can install to Sdcard)
Maps (can install to sdcard)
Sony Ericsson home (replaced with launcher pro)
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Modded
Rooted
Busybox
Ad blocked host file
CRT screen off animation + Theme(v04+ me and monalbert not UOT)
Genie Widget smoked
Talk (with front facing camera support)
Cifs/Tun modules (invoked at boot)
Camera Mod V5 take photos with r button
Modified to allow insecure adb with stock kernel
Modded Chargemon Icons
Modded Dalvik-Cache location to /cache
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Added
Modinstall location (allows you to choose where to install new apps, sd or nand. Do Not Install Widgets or Keyboards to sdcard they will not work after reboot)
Cifsmanager (for mounting network shares, cifs.ko now loading on boot)
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This runs heaps better then the original rom when delivered to me
Install Instructions
Coming from V02/04 Preview?
Follow Coming From Something Else? You need to WIPE For this UPDATE
Coming from something else?
Use Bin4ry's Recovery found here to perform nandroid, to restore to if you dont like my rom.
Backup your applications and settings using titanium or my backup root
IMPORTANT Use Flashtool to flash stock UK 145 firmware located here
Once in the stock rom, id prefer you to do a factory reset but it will work without, I did it though...Settings -> Privacy -> Factory Reset
Once factory reset is completed Reboot into fastboot, fastboot flash system system.img
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ONLINE
Thanks to
Blagus for guidance RE: .ko modules
Bin4ry for root
NielDK for the Tun, Cifs modules
Montalbert for smoked GenieWidget and large collection of png's from his older themes
Zoop57 for the R button Camera mods
Freexperia for there chargemon mod
Chevyowner for figuring out the incompatible APK's for CDMA Users
@Technologic797 For packing the system.img (since I no longer have a play)
Paulobrien for the insecure adb hack
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I do not mind if this system img is reused however give credit where credit is due just like I have above
V0.5 Update
Merged V02 and V04 preview and applied new mods to complete my Xperia Play package.
Current bugs for V05
Contacts applications - are not working correctly, i have fixed this in my full rom however it has broken root.. working on this issue. Fix use Go contacts from market
LauncherPro - Homescreen button causes 1 icon (all overlapped),Easy fix
from home screen press menu preferences -> behaviour settings -> home key action = none and place a tick in Home Key To default
PATCHES for V05
Facebook - Add facebook services back to rom, stops force closes of FB app after downloading from market. PLEASE MAKE SURE FACEBOOK IS NOT INSTALLED BEFORE FLASHING
Stock Kernel - Flash back to this if needed after testing Custom Kernel
V05+ - Triple zipaligned all system apps (GSM ONLY)
CDMA Patch - Replaces incompatible APK's for CDMA Variants
V05+ UPDATE - 39mb
Flash via Clockwork
CDMA PATCH
Two Zips provided by Chevy Owner - Flash patch and then Gapps.
Doomlords OC Kernel (Link to his thread) - Insecure Boot (from boot.img), Overclock and V2 now features Recovery
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Facebook Patch - 3.9mb
Flash via ClockworkMod Recovery
Stock Kernel - 4.2mb
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Planned
V06 Is currently being built!!!
Completed
CDMA Patch, Thanks to Chevyowner from XDA
V05+ Update patch, Triple Zipaligned all system apps.
V05 Final Product, for now its final. modified chargemon using freexperia icons, modified dalvik-cache location, modified theme slightly, tweaked some /system apps
V04 Preview - Released, new theme and zip aligned new home.apk
V03 performance tuning, private test between a few members, new theme testing and adjusting.
V02 Revert theme back to Sense Bar, And the glowing effects. Insmod Cifs & Tun Modules on boot (thanks blagus) and will still be a system.img.
V01 Initial release to gauge interest.
I quite like some of the Sony stuff, Anyway I can have the xperia games and other jazz? Quite tempted by this ROM, the tweaks sound neat
TehH4rRy said:
I quite like some of the Sony stuff, Anyway I can have the xperia games and other jazz? Quite tempted by this ROM, the tweaks sound neat
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Then don't flash this or add back what you want...
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thanks,
this is where it all starts, ppl modding and customizing there roms
this is what make this community great
thanks, any screen?
What is the purpose of these things?
Code:
Cifs/Tun modules (invoke using insmod)
Modified to allow insecure adb with stock kernel
CIFS modules are meant for shared folder support in Windows.
TUN modules are meant for VPN support
Insecure ADB is basically ADB where you have root rights by default. It's mainly thought for development purposes.
IGNORE
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Loving the bootup animation mate
Edit: Loving the screen animation off even more!
Could you uplaod the framework-res and SystemUI plz?
Will be fixing theme up manually.. I will supply a stockify zip soon
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FrAsErTaG said:
Will be fixing theme up manually.. I will supply a stockify zip soon
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NVM, I got them, thanks anyways.
Quick Q, I have made a theme, how do I turn it into an IMG, or how do I install it? Sorry for the n00b q's, new to android!
install a theme from UOT using clockwork .
As for this IMG, ive removed most of the theme just to have a sense bar/icons. Will work on a custom theme later.
I will have time tonight to package this all up into a zip file to flash from clockwork. I am also going to try package the kernel into the zip.
I've just installed Blagus' kernel on this system image. All is well so far
because I am struggling getting the .zip working in clockwork V0.02 will be a system.img again, because I am much happier with the appearance and it has a few more things tweaked on it I want it out there now, not the current one.
After V0.02 there will be no more updates as system.img
Hmm, not sure what I'm doing wrong. Fastboot works, I've flashed a few roms and recovery works but I keep getting the same error with 'fastboot flash system.img'
unknown partition 'system.img'
error: cannot determine image filename for 'system.img'
I downloaded and extracted system.img from the .rar to same directory as fastboot.exe, as with all the others roms/recovery tool.
EDIT: May have found my answer. Is it necessary to wipe the existing system via fastboot (fastboot erase system) before flashing this system image?
axiomjunglist said:
Hmm, not sure what I'm doing wrong. Fastboot works, I've flashed a few roms and recovery works but I keep getting the same error with 'fastboot flash system.img'
unknown partition 'system.img'
error: cannot determine image filename for 'system.img'
I downloaded and extracted system.img from the .rar to same directory as fastboot.exe, as with all the others roms/recovery tool.
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Enter:
Fastboot flash system system.img
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NielDK said:
Enter:
Fastboot flash system system.img
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I figured it had to be something simple. Still learning fastboot commands, thanks!
V0.2 will be online in around three hours, looking much nicer and few things fixed up
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Putting it through the paces now. Nice and lightweight, lots of nifty tweaks and useful updates.
Yes guys, you read the title right.
Now you have a kernel with touch recovery for ICS. Yeah, ICS!!! It is compiled from nAa's ICS kernel sources and the touch recovery is from alfsamsung's GB kernel. Performance is almost like that of nAa's ICS kernel.
This is what Mistev had to say regarding the kernel:
3 words: Simple. Awesome. Great.
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UPDATE: The FPS-uncap version is now available. Flash away!
UPDATE: TWRP version with FPS-uncap available!
FEATURES
- Everything from nAa's ICS kernel
- Built with Linaro toolchain
- TWRP *_*
- CWM TOUCH RECOVERY 5.0.2.8 from Alfs' kernel
That's about it.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Rooted XPERIA X8 with unlocked bootloader
- A lot of courage
- The ability to follow instructions (which I'm pretty sure everyone around here possesses =))
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make sure you have a copy of the stock kernel and ROM in case anything goes wrong (I'm pretty sure it won't)
- Backup using CWM
- Download the kernel and put in the firmwares folder of Flashtool
- Follow the instructions provided by Flashtool
- Reboot and press back button several times and if you see the TOUCH RECOVERY you have succeeded in your quest
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Github Link
Kernel: http://www.sendspace.com/file/yol2cf. There's always the Github link for other versions of the kernel. I just couldn't upload this one.
Ramdisk: https://github.com/souljaboy11792/ramdisk-twrp-ics
Source: https://github.com/souljaboy11792/oxydo-kernel-ics
CREDITS:
- nobodyAtall for kernel source
- alfsamsung for touch recovery
- djnilse for helping alfsamsung
- pilu1978 for helping me
- feherneoh for helping with TWRP
- fotak-x for the screenie
- Daveee10 for helping pilu1978 with TWRP
- CnC-ROCK for suggestions and the new logo
- viper001 for instructions
- DooMLorD for the unpacking tool
- androidnerd2 for providing the commands that determine what touch screen you have
- Cyanogenmod team for......you know what....if you don't, then GTFO. just kidding
- Sony Ericsson for the phone
- My family for supporting me =)
- Allah Almighty (yes I'm a proud Muslim)
NEITHER ME NOR ANYONE RELATED TO THIS KERNEL CAN BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE BY FLASHING THIS. Don't worry, you won't. =)
NOTE for V03 and below : To check whether you have cypress or synaptics, type this in terminal or in adb shell
Code:
su
dmesg | grep "cyttsp-i2c"
And if you get something like this,
Code:
<6>[ 4.185259] cyttsp_i2c_probe: Successful registration cyttsp-i2c
you have cypress. If not you have synaptics.
TO ENTER TWRP YOU HAVE TO TAP THE SCREEN. Please report any bugs that you find.
Will test it right now!
Touch recovery *-*
Ok compiling instructions now.
1. Grab the kernel source and ramdisk from github. Also grab the linaro toolchain from here.(the one that says gcc-linaro-arm-linux-gnueabihf-2012.05-20120523_linux.tar.bz2)
2. Unpack the archives in Ubuntu or other Linux OS like LinuxMint....
3. Follow the instructions from this thread's second post. (You have to change the name of the compiler in the export command and don't use the FXP ramdisk)
4. Now you need a ramdisk for your kernel. Unpack the kernel.ftf file and then unpack kernel.sin using this tool.
5. Then modify it however you want and then repack it using the command provided in the 3rd or 4th page of the above thread. (It will take you ages to learn what file does what in the ramdisk)
6. Grab the ramdisk and Image and follow Blagus' instructions on how to create a kernel.sin.
7. After you have renamed result.elf.sin to kernel.sin put it in a folder with a loader.sin from a working custom kernel.
8. Then use Flashtool to create a bundle from Advanced>Bundle Creation. Give it a name and branding and all and you're done.
NOTE: In menuconfig you can change the name (you'll find it under general) of the kernel, but not the [email protected]#1 thingy. To change that you have to edit line 65 of mkcompile_h in the scripts directory.
NOTE 2: You have to compile your own WiFi modules if you change the name of the kernel. Do this by issuing ./build_wifi.sh in terminal. You'll get some.ko files which you have to copy to your ramdisk's modules directory and then repack it.
Any issues? PM me and I'll try to help.
CHANGELOG
- 09-08-2012
* Initial release
* Added CWM Touch Recovery
-10-11-12
* Enabled FPS-uncap
* Integrated both recoveries into one ramdisk, and so, there is only one kernel now.
-14-11-12
*TWRP included. CWM touch recoveries for cypress and synaptics are also present.
Good job
great work will test it on MiniCM9 thanks.Hope you can do it better:good:
@przemek4113
suggestions are always welcome.
I 'm green in these things.Good job anyway.:good:
kernel working with MiniCm9
Although I can't test the touch recovery cuz I have Synaptics(-_-)
synaptics version will be up in 3 hours.
EDIT: synaptics is up for testing. flash and provide feedback.
i can't dowload link die
How could I now if my phone is Cypress or Synaptics ?
I need you to fix link dowload
For me both link working.
Anyway, thanks added for your work.
but I can not find the link to dowload
ducthe134 said:
but I can not find the link to dowload
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Cypress- http://www.mediafire.com/?9zbl02ajzfo32h3
Synaptics- http://www.mediafire.com/?29nvh8hhywonhsu
hey thanks shin. are you done with your exams?
souljaboy11792 said:
hey thanks shin. are you done with your exams?
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no problems at all . Just finished another exam today. Final one will reach in 1month+. After that i would be free. And i will keep port rom non-stop until i buy new mobile
cool.
Neur0Nerd said:
How could I now if my phone is Cypress or Synaptics ?
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Enter the following code in terminal emulator
su
dmesg | grep "cyttsp-i2c"
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If you have something like this
<6>[ 4.185259] cyttsp_i2c_probe: Successful registration cyttsp-i2c
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Then you have Cypress otherwise Synaptics
Hi guys, today i am going to Show you How to Make a ROM, Starting from Base.. [Powered by Walkman Style]
Sorry For the Bad English, if i spell something wrong tell me!
This Tut shows how to make a fully Working ROM for Xperia MDPI devices, Any File Provided is suggested for xperia mdpi only! if you have another android device, you can look at this, but links Like META-INF/dev/ won't Work for all Android Devices!!
Index
1st Post .- Index / Downloads / Setting up the Things
2nd Post .- Making The ROM Prototype
3rd Post .- Final Modifications & True ROM
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Tools Required:
- Notepad++ - MUST DOWNLOAD THIS! NORMAL NOTEPAD KILL THE FILES LIKE BUILD.PROP
- Java JDK - Required for Cygwin to Work
- Dsixda Android Kitchen Thread - Download Kitchen & Reffer to the FAQ
- Cygwin - its Like a Linux Emulator for Windows.
- META-INF & Dev folders - I am Giving Walkman Style v4 Folders, They are Fine for Locked/Unlocked & also all xperia.
- Android Terminal Emulator - You will need it for lots of things
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Installing Java JDK & Cygwin to your PC
Now, Simply download Java JDK and execute the file, after that you can continue with the install of cygwin..
Now You can Choose Between following the Instructions above or watching the video on how to install cygwin
INSTRUCTIONS:
~ Download and extract Cygwin packages to a folder in Desktop
Now you should have a Cygwin Pakaces folder in Desktop if you did everything Okay.
~ Now Run the Cygwin Setup and Install Cygwin at C:/
The Cygwin setup will ask you to select were are the cygwin packages, search on desktop and choose the path to cygwin packages .
After installation progress it will show a Message that its similar to an error, ignore it
~ Now you will se a menu with Lots of Things (See video Min 1:51) Click in the arrows and change from Default to Install
If you did not understand please check the video at min 1:50, after that you have succefully installed cygwin
~ Now download the Kitchen from the XDA thread, Extract the folder from the zip and rename that Folder to Kitchen
Run Cygwin.exe and after you run it the script will create two folders at C:/Cygwin/home
Those Folders are *Your username* and inside you will find some files..
~ Remember you Renamed the Dsixda kitchen to "kitchen"? ok, now move it to C:/Cywgin/home/User/
So it will be like C:/Cygwin/home/User/kitchen .
~ Go to desktop and Run Cygwin - then you will see a CMD window, right? there, you must type the following things:
Code:
[COLOR="Orange"]cd kitchen (enter)
./menu (enter and wait)[/COLOR]
~ if you did everything right, then you should see this
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Making the ROM
Now we will make the flashable zip (rom) , for this we must Have a System Folder / META-INF Folder / Dev Folder
~ Download the META-INF & Dev folders from the Tools section at First Post.
Extract the Folders from the zip and move both folders to desktop.
~ Creating a Working Folder : Go to C:/Cygwin/Home/User/Kitchen and Create a Folder Called "WORKING_ROM"
Move Dev & META-INF Folders to the WORKING_ROM Folder
Now we Must Get the System Folder..
~ Open Terminal Emulator & Type This:
Code:
su
tar -c system/* >> sdcard/system.tar
~ Connect your Phone via USB cable & get the System.tar File
~ Extract System.tar to System Folder and Place it in C:/Cygwin/home/user/kitchen/WOKRING_ROM
Congrats , Now you Have all necessary for the ROM to work.
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Note: Before Extracting the System Folder, Flash Stock GB/ICS and modify as you wish.
Things you can do to modify the rom:
- Add Init.d Support (you can do it so easy with the kitchen)
- Add Busybox (you can do it from the app or with the kitchen)
- Add Scripts for Better Rendering
- Change ROM Font
- Change/Modify status bar
- Change/Modify Framework
- Add new themes
- Add Apps from Themes & Apps Section..
- Modify Build.prop
- Much more..
Time to Make the ROM Prototype
Now, You are supposed to have 3 Folders (System,META-INF,dev) in C:/Cygwin/home/user/kitchen/WORKING_ROM/
Now go to Desktop and execute Cygwin..
Type
Code:
[COLOR="Red"]cd kitchen
./menu[/COLOR]
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and you will see the Menu of Dsixda Android Kitchen
Now Type 99 (Make a ROM from Working Folder) And you should see Something like This:
Now Type 2 and Sit Back, if you don't get any error it will take pretty much time (depends in your RAM, for me it takes like 10/15 Min.)
After that, Go to OUTPUT_ZIP Folder and take your rom.
~ Connect your device via USB Cable.
~ Rename the ZIP to your ROM Name (Ex: Walkman Style)
~ Move the ZIP to the Root of your sdcard
~ Start Recovery & Flash the ROM
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Now you should see aroma, but all that has mi rom names, why? that's because you didn't modified The proper files.. See next post for that info..
Making the True ROM
I Imagine that now you might be using your new rom, if the ROM is working 100% fine, then, now lets go to the PC and edit what last..
~ Open Cygwin Directory
~ Go to Home
~ Enter to the User folder
~ Go to Kitchen
~ Go to WORKING_ROM
~ Open META-INF Folder
~ Go to META-INF/com/google/android and you should have this Files:
~ Now Open Aroma-Config with Notepad++ and edit as you want (WARNING , FOR NOOB USERS , ONLY EDIT ROM NAME, DATE, VERSION AND AUTHOR, DON'T TOUCH WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW)
~ Then open Aroma Folder There and Edit License.txt as you wish..
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Now, You Have Your OWN META-INF & System Folder, But.. What happend to dev folder? Open it!
Dev Folder Editing
Dev folder contains files for locked/unlocked bootloader & also files for each device.. these files are used in the aroma, in the part you choose Bootloader status & Device.. we are going to edit the build.prop of each device :
~ Open Build.prop with Notepad.cc and do whatever you want:
What to do?
-Add Build.prop Tweaks
-Modify Rom Name
-Change Android Version (Fake)
-Etc..
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Now you have edited everything.. lets make the rom!!
~ Open Cygwin
~ Type:
Code:
cd kitchen
./menu
~ *Optional* If your rom does not contain Init.d , Busybox , Etc.. Just add it with the kitchen, its not so difficult! use your brain
~ Now type 99 (Make a rom from working folder)
~ Now type 1 or 2 (i recommend 2, since zipalign make the ram usage reduce)
~ Now wait till the rom appear at C;/Cygwin/home/user/kitchen/output_zip like this:
So now, You are Done, Congrats, You have made your ROM!
Extra Links Related to This :
How to Port a ROM from MIUI/HDPI to MDPI - By Sandy7
How to Compile/Decompile .Apks - By Sandy7
How to Compile/Decompile .Apks - By Stanlin salu
List of Scripts - By Moonblade
Dsixda for the android kitchen
neroyoung for video,most ideas & cygwin
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Bro, sorry to tell but this is repost from te misc section and the tutorial made by neroyoung :/
anerik said:
Bro, sorry to tell but this is repost from te misc section and the tutorial made by neroyoung :/
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1- i take the video only from another post.. the rest is mine, also the screenshots are mine
2- there's no guide telling how to make a rom "working" for all xperia mdpi with Locked & Unlocked Bootloader.
3- What did i repost?
Nachospeicys said:
1- i take the video only from another post.. the rest is mine, also the screenshots are mine
2- there's no guide telling how to make a rom "working" for all xperia mdpi with Locked & Unlocked Bootloader.
3- What did i repost?
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nono, i'm not saying you copied it, i'm saying you didn't realise, but this is kinda same that your guide and works on all devices, so it will work on all mdpi, and this is that too... so you could do a guide specially for mdpi, but not like those 2, it's just the same thing in a different section
anerik said:
nono, i'm not saying you copied it, i'm saying you didn't realise, but this is kinda same that your guide and works on all devices, so it will work on all mdpi, and this is that too... so you could do a guide specially for mdpi, but not like those 2, it's just the same thing in a different section
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This tut is not similar to neuroyoung one.. and, maybe it looks similar to misc one bec i learned from there.. :silly:
Nachospeicys said:
This tut is not similar to neuroyoung one.. and, maybe it looks similar to misc one bec i learned from there.. :silly:
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Bro, it's the same that the misc one, and the same that neroyoung videos, it's just made by you in another section. Leave this here, but add more stuff so it's not the same!
anerik said:
Bro, it's the same that the misc one, and the same that neroyoung videos, it's just made by you in another section. Leave this here, but add more stuff so it's not the same!
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suppose you read neuroyoung/misc section thread using a xperia, what would happen?
bootloop
Awesome :laugh:
i will start a rom now :good:
Problem
hey man, could you help me with this problems?
1- i get system folder with terminal emulator fine. but it give me error when i zipalign with the kitchen (the .apks)
2- i have tried without zipalign and rom is not booting..
plz help me solve that and i will thanks this post
sh4kon said:
Awesome :laugh:
i will start a rom now :good:
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Goodluck :highfive:
XperiaMiniProZ said:
hey man, could you help me with this problems?
1- i get system folder with terminal emulator fine. but it give me error when i zipalign with the kitchen (the .apks)
2- i have tried without zipalign and rom is not booting..
plz help me solve that and i will thanks this post
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mm try removing the apk that's causing the problem, most probably its damaged..and if its a very important app, then replace it with one from another rom or stock rom..
the zipalign wont make your rom boot if it doesnt boot now, something is going wrong!
have you edited files with notepad++ ? if you edit them with normal notepad the file will die and the rom probs will bootloop.
Nachospeicys said:
suppose you read neuroyoung/misc section thread using a xperia, what would happen?
bootloop
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Well i learned how to do roms like that. no bootloop, since it works any device bro. Just try and see for yourself first
anerik said:
Well i learned how to do roms like that. no bootloop, since it works any device bro. Just try and see for yourself first
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Neroyoung tutorial made for universal, this tutorial made for noobs. You know the difference right?
So, lets leave the OP with his tutorial alone. If he think his tutorial better than real developer like neroyoung.
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Thanks for this tutorial
Michunio said:
Thanks for this tutorial
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it worked right?
chepoz said:
Neroyoung tutorial made for universal, this tutorial made for noobs. You know the difference right?
So, lets leave the OP with his tutorial alone. If he think his tutorial better than real developer like neroyoung.
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what the hell are you saying?? i never said mi tut is better than neroyoung,, dont be that stupid to thnk that!!
i made this for noob. and for noob, it will work better like this.. of course if they dont own an xperia mdpi i will recommend neroyoung one.
Nachospeicys said:
what the hell are you saying?? i never said mi tut is better than neroyoung,, dont be that stupid to thnk that!!
i made this for noob. and for noob, it will work better like this.. of course if they dont own an xperia mdpi i will recommend neroyoung one.
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N why you said if we follows neroyoung tutorial we will get bootloop? I used that 2 times without any bootloop. So, watch your words man!
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Nachospeicys said:
what the hell are you saying?? i never said mi tut is better than neroyoung,, dont be that stupid to thnk that!!
i made this for noob. and for noob, it will work better like this.. of course if they dont own an xperia mdpi i will recommend neroyoung one.
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Whats up with this noob tutorial... Noob guide thing...
A guide is a guide...
Neroyoung guide can also help users...
both guides are no really different