yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Rom will work, it is designed for that firmware.

Captcha is to keep spammers from my website lol.

You can avoid it totally by downloading via Xperia Tweak application.
[Xperia Play Android Development] shavo21:
This rom works in bootloader lock?

Enviado desde mi R800a usando Tapatalk
[Xperia Play Android Development] Droid117:
As far as I can tell, yes.
[Xperia Play Android Development] s1l3nt:
really liking this rom i just got my bootloaders unlocked yesterday, installed your kernel and rom today and all is going well. awesome job on the rom and kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] Droid117:
I'm getting the status 7 error. I've tried re-downloading the zip file but same error. Will try attempting to unlock my bootloader again later today.
[Xperia Play Android Development] s1l3nt:
Edit: Never mind this post found the solution to the problem
[Xperia Play Android Development] Roshi69:
Yea it defeated me. took me atleast 10 times to do it, i felt like an idiot lol. When you change the image it seems to get worse every time too. the audio finally let me download the capcha and it was alot easier lol.
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
I am confused by people getting status 7 error...

Edit: status 7 is something to do with checking device model, will take it out for next release.

Sent from my R800i - Darkforest ROM and Kernel

Edit: Releasing v2 soon w/ build.prop for R800i 4.0.2.A.0.42, if you want to use your own build.prop then extract the zip and replace /system/build.prop with yours.

RC2 RELEASED!
[Xperia Play Android Development] thatsupnow:
does this work with locked bootloaders?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Yes as long as you have recovery :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] thatsupnow:
awesome but were trying to install this on my brothers play he has locked bootloader with the recovery from here and it keeps giving him an error 7, anything I could try to get it working? Ive got an unlocked BL and I tried the RC2 and it works great looks really nice too easy on the eyes:)
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Wierd, might be something wrong with locked bootloader recovery.

Probably has something wrong with the build.prop contained in the recovery.tar image.

Try removing:

assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "R800i" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "R800i" || getprop("ro.product.board") == "R800i" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "R800a" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "R800a" || getprop("ro.product.board") == "R800a" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "R800at" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "R800at" || getprop("ro.product.board") == "R800at" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "zeus" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "zeus" || getprop("ro.product.board") == "zeus");

from updater-script AT META-INF/com/google/android/

then flash.
[Xperia Play Android Development] thatsupnow:
remove all of that? okay will try it and let you know:)
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Yeah all of that :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] d31b0y:
Thank you good sir. I am gonna try out this with your kernel now in a bit.

Just a couple of q's though. Is it possible to flash V2 as an update if you have V1 installed (I don't but it leads on to my second question)? Will it be possible to flash V3 as an update?

Also, would you recommend ROM first, kernel first or no preference?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Yes, yes and yes

Sent from my R800i - Darkforest ROM and Kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] ozzmanj1:
So I edited the file by changing out the build.prop with mine and removing the info listed below. By the way when I attempt to flash the ROM itself without making any changes top it it says "failed" but it lists everything that you mentioned to remove from the META-INF file. I still get either a "error 7" Or "installation aborted". I have redownloaded the ROM via the website or the Xperia Tweaks app about 5 times each downloads fine but attempting to flash via recovery results in the above errors. I really want to try this ROM. This is driving me nuts.

My current phone/ROM. Verizon R800x with 2.3.3 Stock ROM with DoomKernel (but would like to try the DarkForest Kernel)
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Rom is only built for GSM models. Error 7 means that you don't have the right device (or build.prop problems)

Sent from my R800i - Darkforest ROM and Kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] ozzmanj1:
I thought there was a CDMA version. I will go back to the DarkForest website and take a look. Will give my feedback if I run into any issues. Cant believe I missed that one. HA....silly me......:rolleyes:

Just noticed its the CDMA Kernel....... dang. Any plans to make a CDMA version of this ROM?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Thinking about it :)

Sent from my R800i - Darkforest ROM and Kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] ozzmanj1:
jgregoryj1 crosses fingers........and waits patiently
[Xperia Play Android Development] tommoose:
so far so good mate. rom working well with darkforest kernel. just running a backup now and i'll be giving v2 a go.

v1 originally gave me an "installation aborted" error but that was with stock kernel with cwm for locked bl. flashed doom v8 (you hadnt released darkforest kernel at the time) and tried again. worked a charm

tom
[Xperia Play Android Development] fma965:
need a link not registering on a site just for 1 file
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Fair enough, I did post a workaround.

If you don't have the decency to spend 5 mins registering then why should I spend 5 hours developing?

Sent from my R800i - Darkforest ROM and Kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] Leraeniesh:
Awesome looking ROM. Can't wait to see a CDMA version :D

Sent from R800x
[Xperia Play Android Development] fma965:
nah didn't mean it like that just get fed up registering with various vbulletin, phpbb forums just for 1 post or file

edit

loving the xperia tweak.
[Xperia Play Android Development] thatsupnow:
okay so I got it to install everything seemed like it went smoothly then I turned on the phone and it wont go past the black screen with sony ericsson it just sits there doing nothing. Any idea? :(
[Xperia Play Android Development] fma965:
working fine thanks. also thanks for the alternate download
[Xperia Play Android Development] Droid117:
Silly question I guess but will this work with DooMKernel V08 (wifi modules inc)?
[Xperia Play Android Development] fma965:
Flashing ROM replaces them any way but if you use doom kernel you can flash them back after
[Xperia Play Android Development] Boonen:
If i install this ROM need unlocked bootloader?
[Xperia Play Android Development] thatsupnow:
He says it should work with a locked bootloader but tried putting it on my brothers locked play just kept throwing errors and when we finally managed to get it installed it wouldn't boot past the black Sony Ericsson screen and couldn't get back into recovery at all! Had no choice but to reflash
[Xperia Play Android Development] Penguin Soldier:
Downloading this rom now.....cant wait to try it.:)
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Seems there are problems with locked bootloader recovery, but if you have an R800,at,a,i you should flash either on DooMKernel or my recovery because locked bootloader recovery seems to be giving problems.

Sent from my R800i - Darkforest ROM and Kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] Droid117:
So it does work on DooMKernel?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Of course, you just need to reflash DooMKernel WiFi modules :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] d31b0y:
Well, so far so good. No force closes and everything appears to be working.

Can you add a / more reboot options in your next revision?

EDIT: actually, it looks like GTAIII won't play for me. OC'd to 1.6Ghz but it keeps stopping and rebooting the phone D:
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Problem with the GTA update mate, it is happening on every Rom.

Sent from my R800i - Darkforest ROM and Kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] d31b0y:
Oh right... heh, just the first time I had downloaded it. Couldn't get it on Cyan.

Cheers.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Relkuz:
Got dropbox bandwidth error when tried to download from your forum ....

Is it just me? Can you provide any alternative link! Really wanna test this rom :D
[Xperia Play Android Development] DrReD:
+1

please reupload.... r2
[Xperia Play Android Development] evo6:
Need another link please! This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
can someone reupload? my router is down and I am using my 3G on my laptop, you would be waiting till christmas for it if I tried to reupload
[Xperia Play Android Development] d31b0y:
I'll be home in a couple of hours. Will do it then if it's not already done.

EDIT:

OK, as requested.

Multiupload mirror for RC2
[Xperia Play Android Development] Celluciano:
are touchpads working properly?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
They are working 100%
[Xperia Play Android Development] ahmfaris27:
How do you actually flash the ROM with a locked bootloader?
[Xperia Play Android Development] ahmfaris27:
Can this ROM boost the performance of the games? i.e. The games I played often stutter during gameplay when I used the stock 2.3.4 ROM with locked bootloader.Well,hopefully it does.Didn't have a pleasant experience with gaming on my play.
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Yes because it clears RAM that gets hogged by bloatware.

Sent from my Xperia Play
[Xperia Play Android Development] ahmfaris27:
Alright might as well give it a go.
[Xperia Play Android Development] swebosdev:
Can anyone confirm you can flash this via recovery with a locked bootloader?
[Xperia Play Android Development] flywithme:
Is RC2 an incremental update or it has included RC1 in it already?
[Xperia Play Android Development] gavin-phelan:
Flash rc1 then two it wont wipe anything
[Xperia Play Android Development] labbala:
I have the ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.0.2.6 and when i try to update from SDCARD to the downloaded zip file and got error code 7

i have the AT&T 4g GSM PLAY.

Regards,

LaBBa.
[Xperia Play Android Development] gavin-phelan:
Bad download so redownload and try

If i helped thank me
[Xperia Play Android Development] labbala:
can you give me the currect MD5 so i can compare ?

i have change the script and remove the assert lines and flash it. after successful flash and reboot, system is halt on the SE screen text.

recover by fastboot.
[Xperia Play Android Development] DrReD:
mee to same error.... :confused:
[Xperia Play Android Development] hackint0sh:
Hello,

after flashing this firmware I can not use my camera anymore, screen turns black after choosing it and it hangs up.. then it came with a crash error "camera not responsing shut down" like this.

well it looked like a pretty nice rom but if I cannot use it as I need, I stay @CM7.0.1
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Camera not working :O sounds wierd.... did you do full wipe?

For ERROR 7, I will fix in next release, I know exactly what is wrong.
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
NEXT RELEASE - CAN'T GIVE ETA:

- Reboot in Power Menu

- Shifted ROM to newest SEMC ROM (.62?)

- more apps themed :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] evo6:
Hi Keiran,

Just wanted to say the current rom is amazing i am using your Kernel and your rom and the battery life is just like stock for me.

When i flashed the .62 rom my signal was all over the place kept bouncing to full signal to no signal, this is with T-mobile UK. Might be better to keep the 42 baseband?
[Xperia Play Android Development] s1l3nt:
can you also add this to the rom? it would be great. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=780828
[Xperia Play Android Development] Stappern:
does ps games and touchpad works in this rom?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Nhialor:
yes its based off stock
[Xperia Play Android Development] sojo_2:
So far is working great, thanks for the rom!
[Xperia Play Android Development] swebosdev:
Can anyone confirm this is working in locked bootloaders?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Clienterror:
No custom rom works with locked boot loaders man.
[Xperia Play Android Development] swebosdev:
I thought there might have been a chance since locked bootloaders have recovery now. You know since this is based on stock and can use the stock kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] sojo_2:
Does mc3 works fine with the rom? Mine keeps crashing :-( and I don't know if it's my phone or the app

Enviado desde mi R800i usando Tapatalk
[Xperia Play Android Development] evo6:
No crashing for me works perfect.
[Xperia Play Android Development] knightofthe9:
Does this rom use the stock kernel?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Yes.

Sent from my Xperia Play
[Xperia Play Android Development] amansth:
Keiran we need a status 7 fix asap.

Tried editing the xml and went to a bootloop.

Redownloaded many times and still doesn't work (status7)

from tapatalk on xperia play.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Magnumutz:
Hope no one is offended by my question, but is Kerian still working on the ROM?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
I don't really have much left to do and am really busy, but status 7 fix is easy, i will provide a manual way for now.

In the update.zip, find the file updater-script at /META-INF/com/google/android/ and open it in a text editor.

Then remove the lines:

assert(getprop("ro.product.device") == "R800i" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "R800i" || getprop("ro.product.board") == "R800i" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "R800a" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "R800a" || getprop("ro.product.board") == "R800a" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "R800at" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "R800at" || getprop("ro.product.board") == "R800at" ||
getprop("ro.product.device") == "zeus" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "zeus" || getprop("ro.product.board") == "zeus");

then flash it again, you will get no error 7.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Magnumutz:
Ok, thanks Keiran. Is there any way i could get the removed apps back?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Titanium backup is your friend.

Sent from my Xperia Play
[Xperia Play Android Development] amansth:
I tried that before and my play didn't boot
[Xperia Play Android Development] knightofthe9:
The download links are down. Where can I get rc2?

Sent from my R800at
[Xperia Play Android Development] excession3105:
I've been using this ROM with Doomlords v9 test kernel for a few days now, and I have had just a couple of problems. We use Lotus Notes for email at work, and the Notes Traveler app constantly force closes. I didn't have this issue with CM7, but not sure if it the ROM or the kernel. The other issue is with Titanium backup. I had to use an older version, as the latest version constantly fc'd. I still have occasional problems that require a reboot.

Now the good. I haven't tried the touchpads yet, but have been enjoying Crash without issue. The wifi (using Doomlords fix) is the quickest I've ever known for getting connected, the bluetooth likewise. It seems to run very smoothly with very few stutters indeed.

Other than the two issues (and they aren't deal killers) I'm more than happy using this as my day to day ROM.
[Xperia Play Android Development] d31b0y:
I mirrored RC2 previously, on request from KeiranFTW.

Might be worth adding this mirror to the OP Keiran?

Anyway, here you go.
[Xperia Play Android Development] -josh-:
Right I have unlocked my bootloader installed Dooms advanced stock kernel

and now I install this by putting it on the root of my sd card and installing with

CMW?

Also is it ok to install RC2 wihtout installing RC1?

Just checking im abit worried :)

EDIT: Ignore this, flashed and loving the rom so far... (bit more confidence now lol)
[Xperia Play Android Development] knightofthe9:
I have it locked bootloader do I need to flash rc 1 first then rc 2 after. Can you please mirror rc1 if so.

Sent from my R800at
[Xperia Play Android Development] m2maddy:
Amazing ROM, flashed today and have to say this is very smooth. Using for a few hours no log whatsoever, and the plus point the touchscreen seems to be very responsive and better now. Very nice ROM.

Had thoughts as this was the 1st ROM that I flashed, but must say it was very easy.

--

Maddy
[Xperia Play Android Development] nfsmw_gr:
Hey there...great rom!love the smoothness and battery life! :)

any updates though?i've been using it for quite a long time and i haven't seen any updates yet....:/
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
I have been busy with GCSEs lately but I am waiting for ICS to come out so I can make a rom for it.

Sent from my R800i using MIUI
[Xperia Play Android Development] nfsmw_gr:
aaah...okay!good luck man,i really hope you get it! :)

looking forward to new releases whenever you've got time! ;)
[Xperia Play Android Development] blonqe:
I can confirm deleting this code does indeed brick the phone.

Just stays on Sony Ericsson boot logo and there's no way to gain access to recovery.

Flashtool gets you back to normal, thank goodness!

If i unlock the bootloader will the rom boot as normal or is it mandatory to flash Doomlords Kernel?

And one more thing sorry, i assume to flash the kernel i will need a unlocked bootloader?

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
What I would do :)

1. Back up /data partition, if you want to keep data before unlocking bootloader.

2. Use titanium backup to backup system apps you also want to keep.

3. Unlock bootloader using unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com method.

4. Flash .42/.58/.62 FTF with flashtool (don't worry, it will not brick)

5. Put the ROM on your SDCard

6. Flash DarkforestKernel or DooMKernel for stock using fastboot.

7. When you have flashed, boot up your phone and keep pressing the back button when the blue LED comes on (the one on the power switch), this should happen on the splash screen.

8. You are now in recovery, select FULL WIPE or FACTORY RESET (depending on which kernel you use.

9. Select "Install ZIP from /sdcard", then "select zip from sdcard".

10. Select the "DarkforestROM RC2" zip and it will flash :)

11. Reboot to enjoy DarkforestROM RC2.

Keiran
[Xperia Play Android Development] will8578:
hello Keiran, i am not a noob to android but i am to the Play, i have a 800i with locked bootloader, which at the moment doesnt bother me, is your amazing rom for unlocked bootloaders? i used your tweak app to download rc2, when i try to install through cwm it comes up saying value error, setprop error, i must say the stock rom isnt that bad, but i know that you devs alway make the roms so much better, thanks for any help, if you cant help then i apoligize for wasting your time.
[Xperia Play Android Development] blonqe:
Thanks Keiron,

i will give this a try tonight i hopefully report back my success :-)
[Xperia Play Android Development] m2maddy:
Just to add, I did not do the below step but just wiped the cache partition and still was able to install DF ROM RC2 w/o issues.

>>>8. You are now in recovery, select FULL WIPE or FACTORY RESET (depending on which kernel you use.

--

Maddy
[Xperia Play Android Development] will8578:
Number 3 answers my question, ah well
[Xperia Play Android Development] blonqe:
It took longer than i thought (Human error)

But these instructions helped allot! Thanks Keiran.

My personal tips if your anything like me and rush into things.

1. Make sure everything you need is downloaded and on your SD Card before attempting this process (Android OS couldnt / wouldnt detect SD Card and couldnt connect to pc after unlocking bootloader - common issue?, Recovery still detects it though so not a problem, just had issues transferring my files from pc to phone)

2. Sony's instructions for bootloader is slightly dated (fastboot.exe is now located in platform-tools not tools as they state)

3. After installing Keirans Rom RC2 i had to re flash doomlords Wifi Module fix (Maybe obvious)

Again thanks Kerian for your help and i look forward to your work in the future.
[Xperia Play Android Development] LOSTLOGIC89:
Just got a xperia play 800i so i rooted it and unlocked bootloaders then installed cwm.I tried to install your rom but i get a build prop error on cwm. Any idea why ?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KB013:
Here is your answer:
[Xperia Play Android Development] LOSTLOGIC89:
Thanks, will do my friend.

Edit :woow now the phone is stuck on sony ericsson for more then 25 mins and i cant access cwm , help ?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KB013:
Did you flashed kernel with fastboot?

Did you do these exact steps:

1. Back up /data partition, if you want to keep data before unlocking bootloader.

2. Use titanium backup to backup system apps you also want to keep.

3. Unlock bootloader using unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com method.

4. Flash .42/.58/.62 FTF with flashtool (don't worry, it will not brick)

5. Put the ROM on your SDCard

6. Flash DarkforestKernel or DooMKernel for stock using fastboot.

7. When you have flashed, boot up your phone and keep pressing the back button when the blue LED comes on (the one on the power switch), this should happen on the splash screen.

8. You are now in recovery, select FULL WIPE or FACTORY RESET (depending on which kernel you use.

9. Select "Install ZIP from /sdcard", then "select zip from sdcard".

10. Select the "DarkforestROM RC2" zip and it will flash

11. Reboot to enjoy DarkforestROM RC2.
[Xperia Play Android Development] LOSTLOGIC89:
Forgot to flash the kernel, before flashing the rom

I used flash tool and i am back to stock.

Thanks for trying to help me out.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Ruk_90:
So this rom is like the official rom more light and fast? Does the touchpad work without problem like in the stock rom?
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Yes and yes :)

Sent from my R800i using MIUI
[Xperia Play Android Development] Ruk_90:
Ok installed with the doomkernel 2Ghz! now is oced to 1.4Ghz and after 10 antutu and 10 quadrant i can say that is stable! Nice job! Is really fast and is really nice!
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Thanks for sharing your experience :)

Sent from my R800i using MIUI
[Xperia Play Android Development] =Dynamic=:
when 4.0.2.A.0.62 version :D ?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Roshi69:
please delete this post lol
[Xperia Play Android Development] KeiranFTW:
Yes:)

Sent from my Xperia Play
[Xperia Play Android Development] :
Im on it now!

Really really nice rom mate..
[Xperia Play Android Development] Spizzy01:
Hmm.. The multiupload link is down... Anyone got any direct links?
[Xperia Play Android Development] MilkyJoePD:
Is this fixed yet? I'm using MIUI (your version) and this is the only ROM that will make me switch.

Sent from my Xperia Play using MIUI using the XDA app
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] badlookz:
Good afternoon!

My G5 was with froyo 2.2 original Samsung, but i update it for the 2.3 and i would like to see if he thought the rom original GB for the cel, i've join in a site that does not remember which now is "i thought" to this rom, i have the download, i have commanded for Odin and click the start, soon so that i click on start i press alt+tab and went to the site and saw that I was the rom the Galaxy Mini.

Any suggestion to do?

PS: Half the text was translated by Google xD
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Jordanooo:
So I'm guessing it doesn't turn on then?

Can you get into download mode?
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] badlookz:
I cant turn on my cell ;~

No, i cant get into downloading mode...
[Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500] Multiburatino:
Your way is to samsung store:) . And if you have rooted phone make sure you have money with you
[LG Optimus 2x] BurningKoala:
I have to buy a new phone,and i found an offer on this model.

I was wondering if the lg 2x camera is good as the iphone 4 >_<
[LG Optimus 2x] Fulwood Sedge:
Personally yeah. i think its better.

My housemate has one and we are forever arguing which one is better. And i think the O2X camera is ace IMO.
[LG Optimus 2x] Skyfall007:
I think it is :-??