[Xperia Play Android Development] Mills00013:
Because what the world needs now is another R800x related thread.

I'm going to try to document all of the kernels and ROMs posted currently about the forum and exactly what they will or will not do when used in their current state on the R800x. This thread will be for developers to help figure out issues related to the CDMA differences and for end users trying to figure out what works or doesn't.

Please post your experiences with testing different builds and kernels. Also, if applicable, post any software that you were able to remove with root and if you ran into any complications because of the removal.

Note that this can also serve as a directory for GSM users as well. Just disregard the comments and do diligent research.

If you are not using a custom kernel (and you're probably not at this point because of how poorly they are responding) then you will need to run this command to make your system read/writable so that you can remove apps:

mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock0 /system

If you have not already done so, download Omnius! Backup your TA file. This can save a lot of headaches in the long run for everyone!

Root

Basic Root Steps

Link: R800x Root

Status: Steps to follow if you have an unlocked bootloader....

zergRush Root Method

Link: [HOW-TO] Root R800x/i v2.3.3+ (zergRush Method)

Status: Instructions for rooting without a unlocked bootloader. Works on stock 2.3.3.

Bin4ry's Original Root

Link: [How-to] Root your Play

Status: No. Bin4ry's file contains the entire system for the GSM plays. This is an original rooted generic system build. Do not flash this.

Kernels

DooMLoRD's CDMA Kernel

Link: [KERNEL][PLAY][CDMA] DooMKernel [Rel:v01][Dt:30/Nov][FW:3.0.1.A.0.145]

Status: Currently in very active development, check the thread for most recent updates and information about whether this will work for you. Probably most recommended for stock ROM.

Blagus' SEtweak Kernel

Link: [Kernel] SEtweak - insecure ADB, ext4, NTFS, overclock, USB OTG - updated 24th July

Status: Boots stock ROM. Unusably slow. Root shell in adb.

DooMLoRD's GSM Kernel

Link: [KERNEL][PLAY][GSM] DooMKernel [Rel:v08][Dt:17/Nov][FW:4.0.2.A.0.42]

Status: Newest Doom revision will boot stock 2.3.3 system without wifi or camera. Version 3 of the kernel will allow you to use both of these items. Will also boot other systems with same results.

FreeXperia's (jerpelea) Kernel

Link: [DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 RELEASED - FreeXperia Project

Status: It works like it should for the most part. Regressions in and out on camera, but overall stable. Used for CM7 only.

Roms

Stock ROM

Link: Check stock section below for downloads

Status: Boots and roots with everything available to use as it should be. See kernel info above for finer points to it. Stock ROM is easily rootable.

FreeXperia's CyanogenMod 7.2.0 CDMA

Link: {GSM/CDMA}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.2.0 - FXP049 RELEASED - FreeXperia Project

Status: Newest builds work almost 100%. If you are having camera issues, check out this post and apply the linked update.zip. You should have a working system with everything except MMS. And even the MMS is hit or miss. So give it a try.

ZeroROM

Link: [ROM] zerorom v0.4 (GSM/CDMA, CWM Install)

Status: Boots great using Doom's kernel, however, system is based on 4.0 series generic GSM roms and the radio doesnt function yet. Work in progress.

UK ROM For R800x

Link: [CDMA][ROM] R800x with UK firmware

Status: Work in progress but good reports about it running great. Check out thread for most current information and build data.

FrAsErTaG's FTS

Link: [SYSTEM] FTS v05 ONLINE [FINAL] DooMLoRD Kernel Compatible

Status: Seems there is lots of success with new patches and some minor tweaks starting about there in the thread. Well suited for using as a daily driver at this point with the tweaks. Easiest method is just flashing the awesome nandroid backup zero_1_2 made.

Requests

Kernels for 2.3.3

Back to Stock

Stock Kernel 2.3.2

Link: Attatched to this post

Status: Its the stock kernel. So of course it works just fine. Flash the same as you would any kernel: fastboot flash boot kernel.sin

Stock System 2.3.2

Link: Multiupload

Status: Should work just fine. This is just the .sin. Use this command: fastboot flash system system.sin

Stock System 2.3.3

Link: DropBox

Status: Untested system img. Use this command: fastboot flash system system.img

Stock Kernel+System TFT 2.3.2

Link: Multiupload

Status: Should contain a tft file with the kernel and system. From what I understand this is not the complete restore?

Full system FTF 2.3.2

Link: Multiupload

Status: Full system restore tft. This should bring you back to 100% stock (minus the bootloader being returned to locked)

Full system FTF 2.3.3

Link: Multiupload

Status: Full system restore tft. This should bring you back to 100% stock (minus the bootloader being returned to locked)

All Original System APKs

Link: Multiupload

MD5 Values for Stock Items

This isn't an optional check. The following values must match up or you need to download the file again.

R800xkernel.zip (Attatched to the post)
1a2e9a665fee7332867157c11aa321c9

System.sin
3ebf12d10c195b92ff72c41d325592de

Kernel.sin (Should be inside attatched file to the post or inside full ftf)
7ba1e6e3b698ad55f6bea0406196d337

Stock kernel and system.ftf
d519365f7220382a42fdecd554aa4b64

Full Stock Minus TA. FTF
465d52867582a4d1eee8166807bb97ac

Potentially Safe to Remove Applications

Users have personally removed and verified the following apps. Removing all of these will take every Verizon application out of your menu. And all of the games. Except for Crash. Because, honestly, who doesn't want to keep Crash.

I remove all of these apps completely (cause I live on the edge like that and I dont mind flashing a system file) but you are also free to simply rename the package and put .old on the end of it or something similar. The point will be served to get them out of your menu, but it, of course, wont clear up any of the precious little space we have. It saddens me to have to say this but I think its wise to remind everyone: you are not required to remove all these applications. If you don't know what you are deleting, don't. If you still manage to screw this up, the apps are all linked in the stock section above.

/system/app/starbattalion.apk

/system/app/Asphalt.apk

/system/app/madden.apk

/system/app/Sims.apk

/system/app/tetris.apk

/system/app/com.skype.android.verizon.apk

/system/app/com.fusionone.android.sync.sonyericssonr800xbaclient.apk

/system/app/com.vzw.vvm.androidclient.apk

/system/app/com.amazon.kindle.apk

/system/app/com.vznavigator.r800x.apk

/system/app/com.gravitymobile.vzwinstaller.apk

/system/app/com.gravitymobile.app.hornbill.apk

/system/app/Launcher2.apk

/system/app/Camera.apk

/system/app/com.vzw.hss.myverizon.apk ##This one has to be done last. If your phone is running, prepare for it to hate you. Reboot after its gone and you should be alright.

There is a more comprehensive guide here but together by sonicfreak360. Check it out.

Tips or Tricks

Question: Cant boot or pass the Sony Ericsson logo? Can you still get into fastboot (power off and plug in USB with search button held)?

Status: Check out the post made by gwaine later on in the thread