yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
I was thinking it wouldn't work anyway actually, the Sony home is from uk firmware, which has different framework then the verizon firmware :/
[Xperia Play Android Development] loismustdie555:
well, i downloaded and installed the one posted here http://www.theandroidsoul.com/download-new-sony-ericsson-home-launcher-apk-v2-0-a-0-20/ (I hope that link is allowed, but I'm not sure :confused: ) and it worked perfectly. plus a long time ago I was able to install one from the (very short lived) 4.0.A.2.368 (2.3.3) firmware on my stock rom and it worked perfectly. but I already have it working anyway :D . but now I want to install "Musicwidget.apk" and it's doing the same thing :(
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Great to hear you have you home app of choice working :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
I have been putting most of my time into getting the newer Uk systems to allow service, I will get back on the verizon firmware motoblur theme

EDIT : Done see below
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
MotoBlur Theme for Verizon Firmware & Uk Firmware

Without further delay !

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22689124#post22689124

I hope you Enjoy !
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
This is my favorite ROM after trying every one that works on the locked bootloader. Stable, fast, and nice features. No need to look any further until ICS becomes available on the R800x, imho.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
I couldn't agree with you more.

I found a great write up of swype notifications

EDIT : Adding swipe isnt as simple as first glance. Ill see how this goes .
[Xperia Play Android Development] ozzmanj1:
It has been months since I used this rom. Can anyone tell how good it is?
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
This.

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[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
its slow, buggy, memory hog, timescape does not work correctly (on Verizon stock with ported timescape), music apps force closes all the time, home screen force closes all the time. Its so bad sometimes that I have to remove my battery just to fix the damn thing temporarily. On the other hand it like the close to stock feel of the rom, I have removed alot of the bloatware and couldnt be happier.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
And when did you use this?
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
I do not have these problems . Which rom was this on

This rom is kinda due for an overhaul actually. I dont think 007 fully finished the Verizon Timescape rom and ive made changes to the Uk rom I need to post.
[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
I am still using this at the moment, btw I am on a locked bootloader with the verizion rom + timescape. I honestly have not tried using the actual uk rom as I thought I wouldnt have my hardware keys since I am not able to flash a custom kernel.
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
You are correct in your assessment of the Verizon version with Timescape. However, if you use the UK ROM, (which was what most of us were commenting on) you won't have the issues you mentioned. For the hardware buttons, all you need to do is to manually replace the keypad-zeus.kl file in the folder /system/usr/keylayout with the one here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/51546619/keypad-zeus.kl.txt. I would recommend renaming the original to something like keypad-zeus.kl.org and then rename the downloaded one to keypad-zeus.kl. Once this file is in place, reboot your phone and your buttons will work fine.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
This Timescape UI is amazing! Thanks 007.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Verizon Wireless overlaps XPERIA Play on the Notification Bar, I'm not looking through the entire thread to find a fix. How do I fix it?

Timescape UI with the Boot 2.3.3 kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
Look through the thread or live with it.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Or someone can just tell me.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Look on page 41 second post down I posted a fix, I dont remember but it might be ICS themed.

Usually helps to read though.... What good is a thread if you come on saying you dont wanna / arent gonna read it ?

EDIT: because im a nice guy :p im fixing the Verizon Timescape status bar for you ill post a little later im at work but ill have a moment to do it soon
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Thank you. It's 44 pages.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Well now its 45 ;) but your welcome

Edit : a good tip , read the first few pages of a thread like 3-5 that will give you an idea of what the thread is about and any bugs other users might be having. Then go to the last page an start reading backwards that will give you a feel for where the thread is at an any updates or new found problems.. Or in your case you would have read back to page 41 (only 4 pages ;) ) and found your fix without waiting for me or someone else to reply .
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
I know. I've been on forums for about 6 years. I didn't have time. I was supposed to be doing homework.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
No worries , goodluck w the homework.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Still can't find a fix. I don'tget a FC so the one on page 41 doesn't seem right, and it's even 80 KB less.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
What Rom are u using ? That one is made right from a Verizon firmware build. Are you on UK or Vz ? Ill remake u one from scratch after your reply :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Verizon Timescape with the boot 2.3.3 kernel. I don't like that one posted due to the file size difference.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Ill whip you a fresh one up later after work, Are u serious tho ? Its only a few kb of difference...
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
80kb difference in a 290kb file, yea, that seems a little off. Plus it was for FC errors, not the problem I'm having.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Its a difference of .png files the 80kb ... Kb of data shouldn't matter to anyone ;) ,check this out ~ the systemui.apk in my droid is 340.72kb and the systemui.apk in my xperia is 280.12kb and both are just normal status bars, see my point?

Its not a fc problem?
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
savage24x, I use the UK version on my R800x daily with no fcs and no issues. Instead of screwing with the buggy vzw version, why not use that one? I will even post up a link to download a patched version in Nandroid format so you don't have to fix the hardware key issue yourself.

216Monster, I would be interested in any dev you've done on the UK ROM. I love it!
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Don't worry about it, I'm just going to install the UK Rom. Thanks anyway.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
That would be great. Thanks.
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
Here is the link to the R800x UK ROM with the hardware keys patched. It is rooted but not debloated as one man's bloat is another man's treasure. Enjoy, and don't forget to click the Thanks button if it helps you out.

R800x-UK-Nandroid-Patched

EDIT: Link has been updated
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Perfect, thanks.
[Xperia Play Android Development] doua27:
Help I get md5 mismatch with the one u just posted
[Xperia Play Android Development] paxChristos:
Gimme about 20 minutes and I'll fix and reupload.

UPDATE: Just got online, as soon as I have it working i'll post the how to

Pax

---------- Post added at 09:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:03 AM ----------

Just downloaded and compared the md5sums, they match. You need to redownload the file

Pax
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
If you get mismatched md5 error on a nandroid you might have to rename the backup folder with the nandroid naming scheme date/time, etc.
[Xperia Play Android Development] paxChristos:
That actually shouldn't happen... at all... md5sums only look at the file, not the directory tree (hence, how md5sums will work regardless of where you download files) (Also, I don't think i have a single "appropriately named" (date/time) nandroid, because it was too annoying to figure out which one was the one I wanted :P)

The single biggest reason for a md5 mismatch is corrupted download.
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
Ya know, I'll bet I know what the problem is. First of all, this is a Nandroid which I zipped up to send to MediaFire, so you will need to unzip it first. You need to copy it to your sdcard to the path /clockworkmod/backup/.

Also, I named the folder "R800x UK Nandroid Patched", :o but I think I read somewhere that the Nandroid folder can't have spaces in the name. Try replacing the spaces with dashes like "R800x-UK-Nandroid-Patched" and I think it will be ok. It does not need to be named "2012-03-07.06.09.24" which is what it was when I created it. I know because I always rename my Nandroids so I know what they are if I want to switch them.

Sorry for the confusion and I hope that helps for now. I have updated the link both in the original post and here for your convenience.

R800x-UK-Nandroid-Patched

EDIT: Link has been updated
[Xperia Play Android Development] paxChristos:
Yeah, nandroid has no support for spaces (I've had spaces in a nandroid before, but I think it got past md5, but I'm not 100% sure)
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
Ahh, I thought it had to be in the right naming scheme. So the spaces in the folder name are what throws it off.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Back to TimeScape. Too many problems and features I don't like of the UK ROM.
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
The UK rom is the best rom I've ever used for the Play. Hehe.
[Xperia Play Android Development] ozzmanj1:
Hello ya'll. It has been about 3-4 months since I last used this ROM and at the time I used it last there was a issue wit the call screen and the answer,ignore sliders. Is this still an issue or has it been resovled? Also I have recently tried the other Timescape alternative for our phones by Keiran, I think, and was wondering if someone has tried both ROMs and could tell me which of the two they prefer? I would like to go back to the Timescape look and feel. Also sorry for all the questions but when was this ROM last updated? Just curious. I am still going to download it right now and try it but just wanted to ask some questions.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
The call answer never got fixed and it hasn't had an update in a while . I was gonna update an start new thread but I've been trying to learn about and get the baseband working for newer firmwares.

I haven't tried any other Timescape roms, I honestly flashed the Uk .145 system.sin and built my own verison of it from there to keep the truest UK build as possible. The roms posted are nice but they probably could use some work. But then again every user see's things different so I don't wana delete stuff/add stuff that someone else might not want / or want. And I'm not the OP here so I can't change what's posted and 007 stopped replying a long time ago :/

But UK firmware w/ DooMKernel and an all White housing makes for a great r800x if you ask me and I probably won't leave this setup except to just move up to a newer UK build :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
I prefer the Verizon TimeScape by 007. Flawless here.
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
I go back and forth between the UK ROM and DarkForest 3.0.5. They are about the same. Either is going to be about as good as it gets on the R800x until ICS comes in a CDMA version.
[Xperia Play Android Development] ozzmanj1:
Thanks guys for the feedback/response. I flashed the UK ROM and have been tossing back and forth between that and the DarkForest 3.0.5 ROM.....I see perks to both..... I went back to my nandroid of Stock ROM for right now but still want to give the TS a shot...... but still thanks again for the input
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
I'm glad there are nice roms around now . A decent amount of choices are available.

I hope you find the one you like best!
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Camera and Camera Mod FC every time even after reboot on Verizon TimeScape UI. Suggestions?
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
Yes - if you are still using the Verizon 2.3.3 Timescape version, switch to the UK version. I had all sorts of FC issues with the Verizon one.

Or try DarkForest 3.0.5 - it's almost identical to the UK ROM, has Timescape and I had no problems at all with it.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
For the third time, NO.
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
Well, if you don't want to listen to reason, then STOP ASKING !!

The Verizon version is buggy as all get out. It fcs a lot. And it is not being supported.

The UK ROM is stable and everything works as it should if properly patched.

And Keiran's ROM works without patching and is identical.

So your options remain:

1. Wipe cache, dalvik and possibly data or

2. Reflash to stock and then reload buggy Verizon Timescape (won't help) or

3 Try another ROM. Or...

4. Enjoy the fcs.

Sorry to be so blunt, but there just aren't a lot of options here.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
That's not the only solution. I hate the UK rom keyboard and it's overall design.
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
Well, the keyboard can be changed. What is different about the design that annoys you so?
[Xperia Play Android Development] CrimsonKnight13:
I agree, There are more than enough keyboards to go around & using the same keyboard from the buggy Verizon version can be done, too.

Problem solved with any other ROM.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
The camera shouldn't fc, 007 built the rom off the Vz 2.3.3 firmware. He did post that he made these roms with unlocked bootloaders in mind but the Vz camera should work just fine. Your a first to have that problem I believe :/ Nonetheless I'm gonna revamp the Timescape rom because I've been feeling the Vz firmware consumes less memory, someone tell me if they feel different but it seems the vz firmware always has more memory available at any given time compared to the UK .145 fw.

Give me a few days and ill give you something to really enjoy and ease all the Vz rom troubles.

Edit : PS - I don't like the stock UK keyboard either but the keyboard from the vz firmware will work and their is a great ICS style keyboard on the market , let me know if in the mean time you want a few update zips to try a few different keyboards
[Xperia Play Android Development] CrimsonKnight13:
After using 4.0.3, 2.3.3 just feels plain slow & a total memory hog regardless. I'm intrigued that the VZW version uses less memory, which is impressive.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Logseman:
The Verizon version does have a light modification from stock GB while the R800i roms have additional functions like the whole timescape and Facebook integration.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Could it be a physical problem then? It did used to work.
[Xperia Play Android Development] CrimsonKnight13:
Clear the camera app's data & cache from the manage apps settings area. Try to run it again afterwards. Also, there is an ICS camera app that can run on any version of Android.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moblynx.cameraics
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
Clearing the data worked! Thank you.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Krislawl:
whenever i enable wifi, my phone restarts. could you upload the wifi modules that i'm supposed to have?
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Which kernel are you using?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Krislawl:
Im using the DoomLord's DoomKernel v3 combod with these modules

"WIFI MODULES for stock kernel" in this thread. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1368636

a second thing going wrong with my phone is the lock screen and settings menus always show up in the wrong orientation. they show up in the landscape mode even when i adjust the device to be in portrait

something doesn't seem right with my rom. am i the only one with rebooting and freezing along with other problems?
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
To fix orientation: reboot without charger plugged in.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Krislawl:
okay I reflashed my phone and everything is working perfectly. I was wondering if it's possible to get notification toggles themed in cyan blue. hopefully similar to this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1435399 (links are dead)
[Xperia Play Android Development] Schwabie64:
Would somebody kindly inform me how to disable the incredibly annoying auto brightness?
[Xperia Play Android Development] paxChristos:
Use a stock (verizon) (2.3.3 based) kernel

Pax
[Xperia Play Android Development] Schwabie64:
I followed the second thread which is supposed to be 2.3.3? It also says 2.3.3 under about phone.

Went under settings then display, brightness but their was no disable option.

However in system/bin I found a file named autobrightness. I typed in disable instead of enable and rebooted. And did nothing.

---------- Post added at 10:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:36 PM ----------

One more thing when I plugged in my r800x with this rom installed pc companion told me a knew update (3.0.1.E.0.88) was available. This never previously popped up?
[Xperia Play Android Development] paxChristos:
Not sure why it'd do that...

Anywho, if you're running my kernel, it's stock based, and should have the ability to disable autobrightness (as long as your base is 2.3.3 (.88))

Pax
[Xperia Play Android Development] Schwabie64:
Right now I'm running DoomLord's kernel, before his I tried yours (followed the same procedure) and got a boot-loop not sure why?

And right now my Build Number is 3.0.1.A.0.145 is this the problem?
[Xperia Play Android Development] paxChristos:
Probably because you're on .145, I'm pretty sure my kernel only works on .88 :(
[Xperia Play Android Development] Schwabie64:
Any recommendations?
[Xperia Play Android Development] paxChristos:
I need to look into it, I'm currently outta town...
[Xperia Play Android Development] Schwabie64:
Alright that's fine. I'll keep messing with it see if anything works. Thanks.
[Xperia Play Android Development] ioo7:
Or if your still on 2.3.2. Like me, check this out its free now ;) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1259445

Sent from my little GizMo ``'\[©_*].,,
[Xperia Play Android Development] Schwabie64:
Already tried that app didn't work.

2.3.3.
[Xperia Play Android Development] biggyhead:
now my phone looks like xperia x10 hahaha im loving it though cus the wife has the same screen our phones is exactly alike though im on play does the controller work on this?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Schwabie64:
Yes it does. Believe it depends on the kernel you have installed if it's a stock kernel it should work.
[Xperia Play Android Development] biggyhead:
well the thing was i couldn't get verizon app store so that was a let down then i tried crash badicoot but it kept crashing..so that was another let down, everything else worked fine and i was happy but i mean come on lol, xperia play is xperia play, whats the point of it if you can't play the games with the gamepad but if anyone has a work around this i would love to flash back to this again!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Schwabie64:
I use titanium backup and make a backup of all my apps then whenever their is an app that I want.. Say the verizon app store on another rom all I gotta do is restore it.

As for Crash Badicoot I never tried it but all other games and emulators I've tried have worked fine. Just make sure you have an unlocked bootloader and a kernel that is stock based such as doomkernel or the one paxChristos made.
[Xperia Play Android Development] zektor:
Crash Bandicoot

The APK in the UK rom will not work on the USA model. It will open and crash, even after downloading game files. What you need to do is to extract the APK for Bandicoot from the US rom (I used EX File explorer for this...easy peasy) and then simply install that APK in the UK rom.

You will now have two Bandicoot icons. You can simply navigate to system/apps and delete the "bad" one ;)

While you are at it on the USA rom, you should back up all the games if you want to use them here ;) (Bruce Lee, Asphalt, etc)
[Xperia Play Android Development] biggyhead:
wow that makes sense lawl why didn't i think of this xD and from titanium to backup doesn't work it like hangs when im trying to restore, I just wanted eternal legacy lol its my favorite game on android, but i'll give this another go and see if that works,

so from what im reading i basically reinstall the apk while in UK firmware? like download es manager etc and do it that way astro or w.e you wanna call it?
[Xperia Play Android Development] zektor:
Yeah, just install the APK for the game. You do of course need the game files to be on the microSDHC card as normal. It will work fine...does here.
[Xperia Play Android Development] mylesmoney:
3. Use recoveryPLAY.img to boot into recovery. [fastboot boot recoveryPLAY.img]

How on earth do you do this? With flash tool? Please help!!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Schwabie64:
Edit: If that doesn't work heres the file thanks to jgregoryj1.

http://www.box.com/s/pcslaphpx4sqx3mi2bc9

Do not flash do as savage says in post below.
[Xperia Play Android Development] savage24x:
NOOO!!!!! DO NOT FLASH!!!! DO NOT FLASH THIS FILE!!!! ONLY BOOT. USE THE COMMAND "fastboot boot recovery.img"!!!!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Schwabie64:
What savage said. Sorry still don't know all the terminology yet http://xdaforums.com/images/smilies/cool.gif.
[Xperia Play Android Development] ozzmanj1:
Any luck/
[Xperia Play Android Development] typikal82:
Hi, I have stock Verizon 2.3.2 on my XP and CWM flashed to it.

What's the best way to get this on there? Download the nandroid that was posted by netizenmt?
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
Follow the instructions on the 1st post to get it installed. The nandroid I did was for a locked bootloader, not sure how that would work for you. I haven't used this ROM in a long time, but it was a good one.
[Xperia Play Android Development] cj360:
If he has a looked bootloader it should be fine. Would help if he mentioned if it is locked or not. :rolleyes:
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
If you chose the Vz 2.3.3 rom it will instal normally through cwm, but the Uk system rom will require some hardware button re configuration or an unlocked boot loader to flash the UK kernel (or one of dooms r800x kernels)

Sent from my R800x
[Xperia Play Android Development] typikal82:
I was able to flash Dooms v3 kernel and then run the UK ROM zip file from CWM (I did it in reverse order as the original instructions state and was stuck at the SE boot screen until I went back into CWM and reran the .zip file). Thanks everyone that replied for helping a noob out.

I'm happy :D
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
His signature indicates that his bootloader is unlocked... :rolleyes:
[Xperia Play Android Development] cj360:
even better lol. I didn't see that :p
[Xperia Play Android Development] typikal82:
I updated my sig now :D

I was on 2.3.2 and had unlocked my bootloader a looong time ago with many props to Mills00013 for rooting purposes.

Maybe one of these days I'll install an ICS ROM. I like to wait and see which roms turn out to be the best/most reliable. This UK rom is great with DoomKernel.
[Xperia Play Android Development] paxChristos:
We just got official CM9 support & unofficial nightlies for CM9, ics is awesome,. Well worth a test drive :P
[Xperia Play Android Development] typikal82:
I do like ICS, I'm sure I will check it out. However, I'm not so sure about the compatibility of the gamepad and ICS, it's kind of a deal breaker when I know GB has no known issues.

I'm a big gamer.

Keep up the great work everyone! :good:
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
Not much compatibility with gaming in general in ICS.