yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
This is based on the 3.0.1.A.0.145 UK firmware since it currently is the only one that works with the R800x still allowing service. This is a the stock UK firmware with tweaks made to allow phone calls and sending/receiving mms. Everything is working: phone, navigation, sms, mms, bluetooth, wifi, camera.

Instructions

1. Backup

2. Wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, and system.

3. Download DoomLord's DoomKernel v3 found here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15805471&postcount=2

Alternate:[testing]modified DoomKernel: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35097081/boot_new.img

Alternate:[testing]modified 2.3.2 kernel: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35097081/boot_mod.img

4. Download my zip file, save to root of SD card, and install via CW recovery. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35097081/R800x_UK_15NOV.zip

5. Now flash the kernel via fastboot and enjoy.

Note: If coming from Verizon stock firmware, dial *#*#4636#*#* and change preferred network type to CDMA auto instead of GSM/CDMA auto.

Thanks

Many thanks to DoomLord for awesome kernels, Zerojay for his update script, and Chevyowner for his CDMA patch.

Bugs

1. Contacts shortcut defaults to import contacts screen even after selecting to not show again.

FIX-access contacts from phone.

2. Setup Guide returns on reboot.

FIX-replaced SEMCSetupWizard with VZWSetupWizard

3. Incoming call glitch.

FIX-WIP.

Changelog

07NOV2011 - Posted.

12NOV2011 - Deleted some bloatware, added Bravia Engine and Swype, modified Mms.apk, removed SEMCSetupWizard and replaced w/ VZWSetupWizard, zipaligned and optimized apks.

15NOV2011 - Removed Swype - install from beta.swype.com, removed init.d scripts and moved scripts to /system/bin which works with standard DoomKernel v3.
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
I think you stated everything works in this version. Are there any known bugs? I will flash this today and test it out. :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
Yes everything works. I will edit the first post to reflect that. :) The only known bug I have found is the Contacts screen always defaults to the initial screen for importing contacts so I just replaced that shortcut from the dock and go to contacts from the phone shortcut.
[Xperia Play Android Development] hairdewx:
Awesome! I've been hoping for a stock rom that could be overclocked for the R800x for some time now :D
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
Is there any way to get the stock MMS.apk to display a black background?
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
Yes. I had already looked into that. I can make another zip including it with a black background and white text or would a dark blue similar to the settings background be better?
[Xperia Play Android Development] crono141:
From original thread:

Thanks 007. I've spent all morning messing with the feature, and it looks like it isn't running any of the startup scripts in the /etc/init.d folder. It certainly isn't running the mount scripts. I await your wizardry with baited breath. :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
The black background with white text is what I'm used to, but the blue sounds interesting. Any way you could upload a .zip for each one. By .zip you mean a small .zip to flash through CWM, right?
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
I'll make one of each and yes, it will be a CWM zip that will only replace the mms.apk.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
I remember seeing in DoomLord's thread where he made changes in the kernel for

4.0.A.2.368 that gave better init.d support.
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
NM, had the wrong CDMA mode selected.

Is there a safe to remove apps list? Seeing the chinesetextinput.apk at 8MB is disturbing to me. Haha.

After playing with this for a while I think the only other bug would be the incoming call slider being cut off for some reason. Other than that this ROM runs great and everything works. :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] cmagic26:
Do u need an unlock bootloader to flash this?
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
The .368 kernel didnt work with this firmware, I tried it and did not have camera. The v3 .145 kernel posted here seems to have something different to it because no matter where I put busybox or how I edit scripts the dalvik2cache mod never works. Ive tried using both the dalvik hack zip and Dooms dalvik mod zip and neither work. Same results with the .145 kernel on stock verizon firmware.

I also tried running the insecure adb .apk even though the kernel is already insecure, still no luck. No support on the problem from doom either.

I flashed back to stock kernel and the dalvik mod works fine with this firmware so its def. the kernel. Just cant seem to figure it out!
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
Does the manual process through ADB not work with v3 either? Would rather be sitting at 140MB free instead of 71MB. Haha.

Also is there any way to get Wireless Tether for Root Users to work? I tried setting to Nexus One, and it keeps popping up that hotspot is active, and won't allow anything to connect.
[Xperia Play Android Development] JelloFreak:
I actually had the built in wireless tether work for me without using an app or sending me to the verizon page.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
Try the new alternate kernel I posted for the init.d script problems and let me know if it works.
[Xperia Play Android Development] crono141:
I'll have to test after work. I'll let you know how it goes.

Also, separate question: Doomkernel v3 is supposed to have a whole host of cpu governors, but my setcpu only shows conservative, ondemand, userspace, powersave, and performance. No Smartass, interactive, or any of the other frills that are supposedly in his v3 kernel. Do you guys have the missing governors, and am I just stupid or something?
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
I will test it out. Just to be sure, this is a test to get the dalvik hack working, or are any other tweaks involved?

Also how do I get into CWM with this kernel? I can't seem to get in there either through hitting the back button, volume rocker while booting. I also can't seem to get into it by rebooting into it through Rom Toolbox, I ended up having to boot off recoveryplay.img.

:eek: I have 197MB free up from 57!
[Xperia Play Android Development] crono141:
You have to spam the back button to get into recovery while it boots. I start spamming as soon as "sony ericcson" shows on screen. If you wait until you get the SE animated boot logo, you're too late.
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
Does this new VZW based 2.3.3 have facebook integration and what is the included kernel in regards to version/overclocking capabilities.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Nice work 007, Soon as I put my Play back together in a week or so I will fe. be installing this!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Ellises:
Is there any compatible kernels for the new verizon based rom that support clockwork mod? I noticed that the new verizon kernel posted does not have a custom recovery and I sort of need that.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
I have been working on the Facebook inside Xperia and newer Timescape widget which are tied together. I wanted to give everyone something now for the holidays. The included kernel is still the stock kernel with autorooting and init.d script compatibility added.

Unfortunately, not yet. Hopefully the kernel sources with be available soon. In that case, watch DoomLord's threads as he will most likely make us a custom kernel with recovery.
[Xperia Play Android Development] JasonKnight:
Can't wait for them to be working, Gotta stick with UK ROM until then. ^_^ I used 3GB of data WiFi Tethering on Thanksgiving... Couldn't have done that with the Verizon stock install so thank you ^_^
[Xperia Play Android Development] VenerableGnat:
anyone else hard reset when they enable wireless? Not talking about tethering, just turning it on.

Otherwise its a great rom! =)

Edit:

NM. Didnt flash the new boot image.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
I am close to getting the Facebook integration working. I am just getting invalid key error at facebook authorization which has to do with the hash keys.

EDIT: I am going to update the 3.0.1.A.0.145 ROM to get it to where I am at with the verizon stock rom.
[Xperia Play Android Development] crono141:
Let us know if verizon sends you a bill. :-D
[Xperia Play Android Development] JasonKnight:
Doesn't look like they will.
[Xperia Play Android Development] benpwarner:
Unlocked Bootloader?

I know this was asked earlier but I didn't see a response but does this require an unlocked bootloader or does it just need to be rooted?
[Xperia Play Android Development] TheAugust:
The front page lists unlocked bootloader as the first requirement.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
Yes.
[Xperia Play Android Development] bladestonez:
my hardware keys dont work with this rom followed the steps to the letter
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Which kernel did you flash?
[Xperia Play Android Development] bladestonez:
included kernel but ill try dooms new cdma kernel i was using on stock it supposedly works with .145 fw
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
Were you using the 3.0.1.A.0.145 based firmware (post 2) or the verizon 2.3.3 based firmware (post 1)?

Once DoomLord's kernel is fully tested, I will update my thread to reference his kernel as the one to use because it works for both of my firmwares.
[Xperia Play Android Development] bladestonez:
ok now they work, and i learned the hard way dont hold search key voice search with freak out with force closes and you have to reboot
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoandGeo:
Just upgraded to your Timescape VZW ROM, and the only bug I have found is the pulldown menu tries to display Verizon Wireless and Xperia Play. It jumbles them together. Is there a fix for this?
[Xperia Play Android Development] antispiral:
That's weird ..I'm using the same rom and mine doesn't do that
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
I was worried that might show up for someone, but it didn't show up on mine. The issue is that I made a background for the notification bar with Xperia Play, the Verizon Wireless is displayed from the eri.xml in the framework-res.apk. I can change to a straight black background or I can edit the eri.xml so Verizon Wireless will not show up.
[Xperia Play Android Development] crono141:
Mine says T-CDMA 64.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Dudeness83:
I think I speak for everyone when I say, Please don't do anything to remind me I have a

Verizon

Xperia Play. Thank you.
[Xperia Play Android Development] sonicfreak360:
You are definitely speaking for me! Changed mine to just say Xperia Play!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Logseman:
Lol, you seem not quite happy with Big Red..
[Xperia Play Android Development] Dudeness83:
Well, given their support of our phone so far, we are going to see France as the worlds primary super power before Verizon users get the ICS update,
[Xperia Play Android Development] crono141:
Anyone besides me still running UK ROM with doomkernel v3? Anyone figure out where the stupid ringing comes from?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Dudeness83:
Yeah I am still running it. But I have never had the problem.

Sent using the XDA app on my R800x with DooMKernal v3 and 2.3.3 UK generic, overclocked to 1.8!
[Xperia Play Android Development] joeminati:
Question. I have a lot of junk apps which I do not need and are taking up memory. How do I go about deleting them? The App utility has the uninstall and or move to SD options greyed out.
[Xperia Play Android Development] antispiral:
I'm on that same setup and have yet to come across that problem..
[Xperia Play Android Development] joeminati:
I am looking to see if I can reduce the amount of screens from 5 to 4. How do I go about doing that?
[Xperia Play Android Development] loismustdie555:
if you weren't a n00b, you would know that you can NOT use the app utility to uninstall system apks. i recommend titanium backup (i have the pro version myself).

btw you MUST have root to uninstall system apps no matter what.
[Xperia Play Android Development] antEris:
Thank-you so much for taking the time to post this pompous reply to an inexperienced user.

I suppose in addition to identifying yourself as irritated with those less experienced than yourself you did at least give him some useful information. So really....thanks.
[Xperia Play Android Development] loismustdie555:
sorry bout that, i've had a sh*ty day so far and as a result i'm a bit frustrated.

but i was trying to help, albeit rudely.
[Xperia Play Android Development] antEris:
Its all good bro :p it happens. No animosity intended.
[Xperia Play Android Development] loismustdie555:
off topic but, where did you make that pic in your sig ?

just curious, did you make it from scratch or did you go to a webpage?
[Xperia Play Android Development] joeminati:
umm...thanx
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Is there a way to get the Timescape settings and Timescape conversations "look" on the verizon 2.3.3 roms settings and sms?
[Xperia Play Android Development] eros78:
Has the issue with the verizon wireless and xplay graphic on the notification bar been resolved yet?
[Xperia Play Android Development] jimmyvau:
In /data there is an file named eri.xml. I just opened mine with ES File Explorer and deleted everywhere it said Verizon Wireless

I'm waiting for an incoming call notification fix for the UK rom and the addition of toggles in the notification bar would be awesome
[Xperia Play Android Development] eros78:
Cool thanks.

+ I also miss the notification toggle like in cyangenmod.
[Xperia Play Android Development] jimmyvau:
I've been trying to port the one that was released for the 4.0 build but I'm having trouble porting over the resource ids. I haven't had time to learn android programming and can't find a quick and dirty tut on porting them
[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
Can someone please make a Nandroid backup of the rom from the First Post please?
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
I made this just a minute ago, its my backup and I changed a few icons and things for myself..

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31716947/nandroid.rar
[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
thank you very much

:Edit:

well after getting my phone back to stock, rerooting, reinstalling the cwm recovery, and downloading the nandroid backup from the post above mine I now have a custom rom on my r800x (albeit on BASED on the stock verizon rom) with a locked bootloader
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Great to hear :)!
[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
After doing this and running it for a day I have noticed that I have a wifi error. I am using the stock kernel and have a locked bootloader. Anyone know why I am having this problem
[Xperia Play Android Development] antEris:
could be that monster was using doom kernel when he made that nandroid. Doom's kernel requires different wi-fi modules than stock. Go to the cdma kernel thread by doomlord in the development section. Look for the stock Wi-Fi modules and flash them in cwm. Make a nandroid back up first though, just for safety sake.
[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
Can I flash wifi modules with a locked bootloader?
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Sorry for that. I am indeed using DooMKernel Cdma. You should be able to flash them tho yes. Make a backup first.
[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
Its ok monster I'm just glad to be running a different rom then stock
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
I know right :) the verizon timescape rom is great huh! Were u able to find stock 2.3.3 wifi modules? Idk if they exist
[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
Yeah I got them, have not flashed them yet, not at my computer work station in case the bad happens. I don't even use wifi often just would like for it to work, ya know?
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Yea I agree! I hate when something wont work!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Jayzonl:
Flashed the wifi modules a few mins ago...everything seems to be working perfectly. Thanks for the help!
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Almost have the timescape settings working on the verizon rom. Just keep getting force close when I click on the brightness and volume and wifi settings cant seem to figure it out so far.
[Xperia Play Android Development] bugsheee:
NEED HELP!!

Hello,

I just try flashing this ROM, but I got bootloop when reboot after flashing (ROM only via CWM)..

now I cannot entering to recovery to restore my backup..

can any1 tell me step by step how to resolve my problem please?

my device come from verizon.. is there any .ftf file so I can flash it via flastool as well?

thanks in advance..

regards,

bugsheee
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Which rom did you flash?

Here is a link to the 2.3.3 FTF for latest firmware on verizon

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1350875
[Xperia Play Android Development] bugsheee:
Thank you very much mate..

I'm very appreciate it..

regards,
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Your welcome!
[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
Let me guess, you have a locked bootloader and were using the cwm for locked bootloaders and tried to flash a new rom? Dont worry, I did the same thing and had to flash the stock .tft and start all over. Next time restore the nandroid back-up that monster uploaded for us. also be sure to flash the stock wifi modules as monster is using doomlords kernel so he is using none stock wifi modules. The stock modules can be found in doomlords kernel thread
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Would it help anyone if I posted the roms while using stock kernel?
[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
Yeah it would but pm it to me please I'm just gonna start a new topic
[Xperia Play Android Development] CrimsonKnight13:
I'd greatly appreciate a nandroid backup with the stock kernel, too. I'd definitely like to switch over to it. :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
EDIT : Backups for each rom posted page 26
[Xperia Play Android Development] CrimsonKnight13:
I decided to test out the DooMKernel version w/ the WiFi module. Its working great.

Whatever you happen to post, I'll keep it handy in case I want stock. :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] droidjunkie:
just so you know you arent running doomlords kernel, your still running the stock kernel. Kernels have to be flashed via fastboot and that requires a unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Play Android Development] CrimsonKnight13:
Ah, thanks for clarifying. I think I definitely want to get my bootloader unlocked next month when I have the cash. There are quite a lot of features (ext4, swap, etc) I want with the custom kernels, which really suck not having.

Edit: Is there anyway to convert the VZ Apps Store to something else entirely? I'm tired of seeing its crappy interface whenever I want to look at new games from the Xperia Play app...
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
You can delete the app from your phone and it will show a market link instead if you'd like that better
[Xperia Play Android Development] Sternness:
When I removed the VZ Apps Store apk from my phone Crash Bandicoot stopped showing up in the Xperia Play launcher. Also, the More Games tab doesn't really work after removing it.
[Xperia Play Android Development] CrimsonKnight13:
I wish but unfortunately it doesn't. I might be missing something though.

I can confirm that it does the same thing even with the UK system image.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
These are the backups of each rom that 007shark created. I flashed each rom while using the stock kernel and the FreeXperia recovery via fastboot.

Verizon 2.3.3 Timescape

http://db.tt/PqFDy0rq

Uk Firmware

http://db.tt/Z0g6ETcc

I forgot 007sharks Verizon 2.3.3 Timescape rom has the words Xperia Play overlapping the Verizon Wireless on the notifications pulldown, so I edited the SystemUI.apk and you can download here http://db.tt/kU9mMRsu , just use root explorer and put the app in the /system folder then change permissions and move to /system/app and restart your phone. Sorry I forget to change that before I made a backup!
[Xperia Play Android Development] CrimsonKnight13:
Would the UK fw have the normal versions of More Games with the Android Market link? I'm thinking of switching to that one rather than using the VZW infused version.
[Xperia Play Android Development] myprelude:
The hard buttons are not working for the UK firmware. Is there any way to fix it?
[Xperia Play Android Development] blasian shadows:
Same here no hard buttons
[Xperia Play Android Development] netizenmt:
+1

Well, it does load ok, and I figured out why people lose CWM when installing it. If you watch it being flashed, you see it say "E:formatting /system..." CWM for locked bootloaders is installed in /system, so CWM gets wiped out. All you have to do is reinstall CWM.

I would have liked to mess around with the UK firmware, but without the hard keys, it's too much of a pain.

Play Pocket FC'd. Get Games showed a lot of games but was unable to load any content. That's all the further I was able to test before no hard keys made me too crazy. :p

If someone finds a fix for the hard keys issue, I would like to try it again.
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
The get more games app never loads game content for me either. I deleted the apk from my system.

The hardware buttons is something I've only seen when the wrong kernel is used on the wrong firmware. I was using stock 2.3.3 kernel when I made the backups were you on 2.3.2 or 2.3.3 when u installed the backup?
[Xperia Play Android Development] 216Monster:
Were you on 2.3.2 or 2.3.3 when u installed the backup?
[Xperia Play Android Development] blasian shadows:
I was on 2.3.3
[Xperia Play Android Development] myprelude:
2.3.3
[Xperia Play Android Development] odst0016:
Also had the same issue on 2.3.3 the buttons appeared mapped as an arrow key when in gallery if you click one it selects an image and highlights it
[Xperia Play Android Development] Hogwarts:
My buttons arent working under this firmware?

any fix?
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
Sorry I have been away for awhile. I have been on my Christmas break. I wanted to thank 216Monster for helping those with problems. I have noted the bugs with the more games and the eri.xml. I am setting up my laptop with virtual box and ubuntu and will continue working on this from there. It will just be a little bit longer to fix the issues.

About the hard buttons not working, If you are using Timescape 2.3.3, the kernel needs to be the stock verizon 2.3.3 or DoomLord's kernel. It will not work with the stock 2.3.2 kernel. So those with locked bootloaders will need to update OTA or use 216Monster 2.3.3 ftf file to use with flashtool. I personally recommend using flashtool.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Hogwarts:
We are using 2.3.3 OTA. Proof-

I did a fresh 2.3.3 FTF before I flashed the nandroid in CFM.

I have locked bootloader by the way

Oh the SE app isn't working either

alot of the build in apps are just force closing.

I nandroided back to US version for the time being till the bugs are worked out of this,

I'll make a list of stuff thats not working when I have the time
[Xperia Play Android Development] 007shark:
I am using scripts in both of my roms. I built them with unlocked bootloaders in mind. I wonder if the scripts are what are causing the issues. I will upload 2 new versions without scripts for those with locked bootloaders to test out.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Hogwarts:
Thanks for the efforts shark. you are a single candle in a dark hallway guiding the way in the world of locked bootloader 800X phones

I wonder what scripts you are talking about

is it just supercharger? or more?

Gave you alot of thanks up by the way.