[Xperia Arc Android Development] JasonStein:
[2.3.4 Rom] Blend@ARC with Blend UI & Tweaks & Blendkernel [V04][Oct.08]

Blend@Lt15i is a rom based on 4.0.1.A.0.283 LT15i Generic Global including unique Blend UI and Tweaks from XDA and my own.

Blend 2.3.4 v04 and Blendkernel2 have been released and V04 is a stable version of Blend.

Tips:

1.You may use CWM reocvery to flash my rom.

2.You may use fastboot to boot CWM recovery or you may reboot into recovery directly if you have flashed BlendKernel.

3.You may use flashtool to flash baseband.

4.You should unlock your bootloader first.

5.It will erase your data including contacts information and apps so you should backup your phone first!

The skills of using flashtool,fastboot and CWM reocovery are required if you want to flash my rom.

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[NEW]Changelog for v04 :

1.All SE widgets are black&white style now(weather,worldclock...etc.)

2.Some small changes(exp:unlock sliding button down to the bottom).

3.You can delete some of the apps in system/app directly from the SE Home launcher instead of using Root-Explorer(exp:facebook,TS,Gmail,Gtalk,maps,).

4.Reboot option has been removed to fix some problems.

WARNING:

You MUST flash Blendkernel v02 or DooMKernel this time or you will loss some of the apps.

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Changelog for v03 hotfix:

1.fix FC problem of the facebook widget for Timescape(TS is included)

2.fix MTP mode

3.fix some tweaks to reduce lags(smothness now)

WARNING:

1.This is only a hotfix for blend v02 rom.If you have already flashed the v02 rom you should reboot into CWM recovery to flash the v03 hotfix but if you haven't flashed v02 rom yet plz flash the v02 rom first.

2.DO NOT wipe your data before you use CWM recovery to flash the v03 hotfix.

3.The hotfix package will not wipe your data including contacts informations and apps.

4.Download link for v03hotfix package is at the botton of my post.;)

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Changelog for v02:

1.widgetonoff and datatraffic widgets are black&white style now

2.packageinstaller.apk now have the function to change the place to install your apps(I mean phone or sdcard)

3.reboot option included(based on AdamTt's resouces) with 1% display battery at the same time(It takes me a lot of time to mod it)

4.facebook included

5.some new tweaks

6.pop up menu now looks more comfortable(thx lzyllp)

7.more

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ROM Description For v01:

-> Rooted

-> Based on 4.0.1.A.0.283 LT15i Generic Global

-> Delete some useless apps (not very much:cool:)

-> UI Tweaks

1.Unique Blend style pop up menu (From my friend lzyllp,thx him;))

2.Unique Blend style wallpaper and more wallpapers you can chose from wallpaper selector.

3.1% display battery with black&white style.

4.Black&white style SE widgets to adapt the Blend wallpaper.

5.HTC pop up.

6.More...

-> Script Tweaks

1.ram tweaks

2.SD cathe tweaks

3.kernel tweaks

4.minfree tweaks

5.build tweaks

6.Network tweaks

7.more

Tips:Tweaks I mentioned above are including tweaks from sahha and my own.This is the link of his post:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1274627 thx him a lot ;)

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BlendKernel Description for v02(Designed for Everyone):

-> Based on official Kernel sources with a moded ramdisk from DooMlord

-> No overclock module

-> All functions are working property including USB & WIFI

-> V4 CWM recovery inside

-> Busybox run-parts init.d support

I have got a great help from lzyllp to make this kernel(thx lzyllp:D)

In fact I have done nothing on it,I just use the DooM's ramdisk to make this kernel so he is the one who should be thanked;).

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How to flash my rom?

Step 1: Download tools you need and the rom itself and put the .zip into your SD card before you start your work.

Step 2:Unlock Bootloader.

Step 3:Check your phone: Go to Settings->About phone->Baseband version and see wether it ends up with -49.If not you should flash 49 baseband.

Step 4:If your baseband version is not end up with 49 as I have mentioned.Plase download the BB_49.ftf and use flashtool to flash(just like the way you use flashtool to flash .ftf format SE official rom).

Step 5:Use fastboot to flash Blendkernel v02 or DooMKernel(command:fastboot flash boot BlendKernel.img)then reboot into recovery.

Step 6:

->Chose wipe data/factory reset and confirm.

->Chose wipe cache partiton and confirm .

->Chose advanced and chose wipe Dalvik Cache then confirm

->Chose install zip from sdcard to flash the .zip rom you have put into your SD card.

Step 7:Start your Arc and chose Onyx theme to apply blend theme :)

Enjoy it! :cool:

Known issues:

1.Please tell me ;D

Download links:

1:Fastboot:http://www.mediafire.com/?p6q6rpipz3gegdq

2.49 Baseband:http://www.mediafire.com/?365010csab2ijdr

3.CWM Recovery img:http://www.mediafire.com/?1p8427dw53opn6n

Blend@ARC V04 ROM:http://www.mediafire.com/file/mmm61e7aj7uzu7m/Blend@Arc_v04.zip

BlendKernel V02:http://www.mediafire.com/file/lgwq8an2mw4saaw/BlendKernelv02.img

WARNING:

1.I'm not responsible if you brick or damage your phone! Just be careful and Good luck! I recommand advanced users to flash my rom:cool:

2.DO NOT replace framework-res.apk cuz it's a unique one or you should replace android.policy.jar,framework.jar at the same time!

Feel free to ask me if you have questions.

My Email: JasonStein@live.cn or Liu.2140@osu.edu

Credits:

sahha for his tweaks.

lzyllp for his UI sources and his help.

DooMLoRd for his ramdisk sources.

AdamTt for his reboot option sources

By jasonstein at 2011-09-28

By jasonstein at 2011-09-28