yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netizenmt:
1. If you have an R800x, then the correct .ftf file is not the one you linked, but the one on page 1 of this thread.

2. Is your bootloader locked? If it is, then use the links on the first post on the the first page of this thread.

3. Is your bootloader unlocked? If it is, then the links for the necessary files are in the first post of the thread you linked to for the UK ROM. The steps to install it are:

a. Restore the ftf file with the flashtool program.

b. flash the boot.img file with fastboot - fastboot -i 0x0fce flash boot boot.img

c. Reboot. When you see the Sony Xperia logo, spam the back button repeatedly to enter Recovery.

d. You MUST clear data, cache and dalvik cache. It is also recommended to clear the battery stats.

e. Install zipfile from sdcard. Select the zip file you downloaded and install it.

f. Reboot and be prepared to wait for a bit. It takes a while the first time.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PickleFart9:
First post! Wanted to mention to others that a beta of the official Sony ROM came out for the r800i, and furthermore the great guys here have already coded in most of the changes that are needed for an r800x with unlocked bootloaders! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1571463

I can't post there so it might as well go here :-) I have it on my Verizon r800x with all the fixes that have been discovered for it. I currently don't have data just like described in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1571912. Also I have another problem where the phone app doesn't just pop up just one force close message but pops them up continuously while using the phone, and I can't hang up a call either. Other than that, it was my first Android flash but was a relatively painless process so props to everyone for figuring out all of that so quickly.

I can already tell..wow this rom is great!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flyinduke:
Hi guys,

So I installed the official beta. Able to boot with root, etc with the modules, doomkernel, etc.

I'm trying to restore my apps (not system data) from titanium. Once it starts it just freezes up.

Has anyone had any luck?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacklebott:
The latest version of Titanium Backup (v4.9.0) is very buggy, sadly
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flyinduke:
Yeah right now I can get it to install interactivley, Its a pain, but worth it.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kvhokuto:
Hi I'd like to play around with roms but I don't want to lose and of the xperia play features.

I tried cyanogen mod but I lost the gps, camera, joysticks, playstation apps etc. I've since restored it to a 2.3.3 stock firmware.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zektor:
I cannot thank you enough for this post! I too was lost initially. I just received the Xperia Play. Not new to unlocking/rooting/etc, but you are always kind of new when it comes to a new device ;)

This time however I did not want to unlock the bootloader, but simply bring root, clockworkmod, and debloat...and stop the "low space" warnings that started happening to me about 30 minutes after using the phone :mad:

Your tutorial worked great. Rooted, installed clockworkmod, installed Cola. MUCH much appreciated for your post, it helped make the process easy peasy ;)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netizenmt:
It's always gratifying to know when something I posted up helped someone out. If you also took a moment to click the thanks button, that's also always appreciated! :) Enjoy customizing your phone!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PickleFart9:
Posting here because I still don't have enough posts to post in the Android Dev thread.

Switched over to the KA12 rom with today's version of his CDMA fix (upd 4/4/12). First thing I did was test data and the phone and they both worked!! There is no 3g icon as usual but data works, and I got one phone app FC in dialing out but none since then. I have been able to place and receive calls on my r800x!

FYI, also simultaneously switched from the stock sony beta kernal to the DoomLord v01 kernel and did initial setup with with wifi, if that makes any difference.

The KA12 rom dev is asking for r800x testing feedback on this latest update. Would somebody mind putting my feedback into the dev thread?

One more update: Looks like the 3g data operates more consistently than the previous data fixes I had done from paxChristos' thread, but similar to earlier testers on the main beta thread, it cannot actually install and update apps through 3g, only wifi. On 3g app updates just sit at downloading...Definitely good enough for me though!

Update: Looks like others are trying the same update but having the same ol' continuous FC problems with the phone app. Very strange that it's working for me and nobody else! I'll update this thread if I start to encounter problems later on like has been happening to netizenmt but so far it's still working fine...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PickleFart9:
Gonna make a new post here...I gotta get my count to 10 in order to be able to contribute where people will actually see my posts :-P

jgregoryj1 is asking in the r800x thread if the steps I posted work before he jumps into it. Well jgregoryj1, other than sayind I'd expect it to be specific to the KA12 ROM, I don't know if it will for you (nobody knows)... I really didn't expect posting my installation steps to help but netizenmt has now gotten it working with those steps, so maybe it's worth a shot? I made so many changes simultaneously to my steps (changing from the beta kernel to doomlord's kernel, for one) that I couldn't tell you exactly which is the magic-bullet step to get it to work. And if you try it, and it doesn't work, you can provide feedback that just might help narrow the problem down...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netizenmt:
We WILL get this figured out! My phone and I are hard at work figuring it out as we speak! :cool:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bob24260:
Many Thanks for this
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solar.Plexus:
I'm having some trouble using Flashtool to flash the 2.3.3 file. Here's my output.

13/040/2012 18:40:01 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

13/040/2012 18:40:02 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 built on 2012-02-26 19:26:25

13/040/2012 18:40:02 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them

13/040/2012 18:40:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

13/040/2012 18:40:26 - INFO - Selected R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88_Verizon.ftf

13/040/2012 18:40:26 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

13/040/2012 18:40:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

13/040/2012 18:40:28 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

13/040/2012 18:40:28 - INFO - Reading device information

13/040/2012 18:40:28 - INFO - Start Flashing

13/040/2012 18:40:28 - ERROR -

13/040/2012 18:40:28 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

13/040/2012 18:40:29 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

After installing the drivers, my Device Manager reads the phone as Sony Ericsson sa0102 ADB Interface Driver.

I am in Flashmode (green LED).

It looks like Flashtool isn't seeing my device, not sure where to go from here.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diamondragon:
Answered

Answered thanks to Schwabie64.

Hi folks. Atarii and thomassafca made a really cool new rom (ICS++). It has great battery life, good compatibility, cool features, and is buttery smooth.

Unfortunately, it exhibits one distressing behaviour: the volume keys turn the screen on. Constantly striking the volume keys is a nervous tick I exhibit; consequently my screen never stays off. I was wondering if one of you fine fellows might know how I may alter this behaviour.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schwabie64:
To stop the phone from waking up when pressing the volume key

ro.config.hwfeature_wakeupkey=0

^^^^^This is by lightninbugs post "[MOD] Super Build.prop Tweaks"

not any of mine..

To edit the build.prop I use Es File Explorer Enable Up To Root, Root Explorer, And Mount System File...

Then go to the phones internal memory Scroll down to system folder and open, and then open build.prop and add the above code, save and reboot phone.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diamondragon:
Thank you for trying Schwabie64, but it doesn't appear to work. I mounted system, added the line, and powered off the phone. When I booted it up again, volume still activated the screen.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schwabie64:
Ohh.... Not sure then... I would recommend posting on their thread though as they will know the most about the rom.

Try reseting the phone one more time.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schwabie64:
Check in system/bin and look for build.prop if their is one in their as well you'll need to change that one as well.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solar.Plexus:
Could someone point me in the direction of where I could find the stock r800x Verizon kernel?

I'm trying to get back to 2.3.3 firmware after flashing paxChristos's kernel and ROM.

EDIT: Poking around the .88 .ftf, I see a kernel.sin. Would flashing the .ftf in FlashTool also flash the stock kernel? Let me know.

EDIT 2: Just flashed back to stock using this method. The .ftf does in fact flash kernel and everything else.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] H3xAntistyle:
Hey, I just yesterday installed the IT Experiance ROM (Or restore... or whatever we want to call it), but I'm having an issue with the Wi-Fi. Whenever I go to click it on, regardless of what app/settings page I use to try it, the phone freezes for about 10 seconds, and hops into a reboot. The ROM is fast, I haven't done anything (Other than install a theme, but the issue was there before I did this), just installed a CWM, wiped the data/cache/all that good stuff, and restored/loaded up the ROM.

Now, I LOVE the ROM (After a retheme), but if every time I go to hit WiFi it dies on me, that isn't too good.

Extra Notes of possible importance: Originally installed this ROM because I used Titanium Backup to delete one too many things. Phone stopped being compatible with like half of the market. So when I flashed IT ROM, I didn't even bother with a backup -- either way the current installation was borked, so I'd have to do SOMETHING to fix it.

Second note: Random phone infos:

R800x

2.3.3

Baseband Ver: 7X30A-AAABQMAZM-1290_10-01

Kernal: 2.6.32.9-perf SEMCUser@SEMCHost #1

Build # 3.0.1.E.0.88

WiFi MAC Address Unavailable (I suspect this might have something to do with it, BT says same thing, going to see if BT has issues)

Please help! I tried searching and didn't see anything. I'd post in the IT Rom thread, but I don't have 10 posts. Phooey.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ioo7:
Hello there, I posted the original apk's to r800x herehttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24379101 :) hope this can help others
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gertman:
Since the unlocked bootloader ROMS have been taken off of this thread. Maybe you guys should start one for the unlocked bootloader people? I am just say'en
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eldenmisty:
cspire

ok i am not new to flashing, rooting , or umlocking bootloaders, but i am new to this experia play. i am with cspire and i am rooted, but i cant find anything on any roms for cspire. i have read this whole forum before i went to ask this and i never saw it metioned. can i use these roms for my phone? the kernals? i know way back when i used sprint roms for my hero. i am just getting tired of this bland stock 2.3.3. i would love to try a doomkernal with the beta ics. can you all help me with these questions.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netizenmt:
Your question would be better off posted in its own thread. This thread was specifically written to the R800x owners, which is the Verizon version.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eldenmisty:
own thread?

Can u point me to that thread because evidently after looking for help for the last two weeks I have overlooked it. And my version is r800x. So because this thread has the name that it does I thought it meant all r800x. Maybe out should change the name to (verizon only). Just a thought
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
You're in the right thread, C-Spire wireless (if i'm reading correctly, tell me if i'm wrong) is a smaller wireless company (in relation to the big 4, Verizon, ATT, Sprint & T-mobile) that runs off a CDMA network, correct?

The only (major) difference (if above is true) between Verizon Based Roms & C-Spire Based Roms would be /etc/apns-conf.xml. What might be easiest for you, is if you decide to Flash a R800x based rom, dial the number for activating your phone (i.e. verizon's is *228) to update that file automatically.

Pax

Edit: also, any bloat added onto the phone would be different, but who wants that, anyways :p

Edit 2: Remember, flashing kernels is different on Sony Ericsson phones than on other Android phones. The /boot partition is hidden, so ClockworkMod (cwm) CANNOT be used to flash kernels, they can only be flashed using fastboot on a phone with an unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eldenmisty:
thank you so much pax

Yes it is a smaller company and you have answered my question painlessly. So really I can use any r800x from? As long as I reactivate my phone? And as far as flashing the rom have to install it on PC then to my SD and then flash from cwm. Right? Just getting my ducks in a row. Thank you pax

Also. The kernals, I am on a 2.6.32.9-perf SEMCUser@SEMCHost #1. Build # is 3.0.1.E.1.44. Will others be ok to use?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Are you sure about the Build Number? I don't think I've ever seen that one before for the R800x (we have .89 (2.3.2) & .88 (2.3.3))

And yes, for installing, you have to download/copy to sdcard & flash via cwm.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eldenmisty:
build #

yes i am sure about the build number i checked again just to make sure. i have noticed the ones for verizon, that is why i put all that info down on here. i want new stuff for my phone but i dont want to brick or anything like that. i am not sure when the ics is coming for this phone from cspire, i want it though and i was goin to do the "beta" but when i try to update my firmware it says i have the latest software and the pc companion also says there is no updates too. so should i just hold off on doing a different rom?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Sent you a PM, hit me up via GTalk (Google Talk)

Pax
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeRFeCK:
Noob question :)

Hi all,

So I'm pretty noob to the android scene, but I've been around the block a few times doing similar modding/hacking of stuff with other platforms (more like reading tutorials but you get the idea). I've got a R800X on Verizon and unlocked the bootloader when the first method finally came out for it. I never took the time to make a nandroid, in fact I dont have Clockwork installed/flashed? either. :(

Anyways, I moved a bunch of programs to the SD card as suggested w/titanium backup. My SD card reader recently seems to be having problems, I can't get the card to stay mounted after trying to solve my market problem. I've tried all the usual things, reformatting, FAT filesystem with default allocation size, also tried letting the phone 'erase all data' and using different SD cards...none have worked. In addition to this, I haven't been able to install stuff from the andriod market in awhile, every night i get 'updates failed'. I think this happened after it tried to OTA update awhile back w/my unlocked bootloader, even though I told it no don't update many times.

So here are a few questions:

1. Is the best thing to do flash back to stock 2.3.2 system? That's what I'm still on for now, but I know since i moved my programs and am unlocked it will cause problems updating.

2. Do I need to lock my bootloader before doing so, and if so can you point me to a thread on how?

3. Any ideas about the sd card, I realize that might prevent me from even being able to flash. I'm hoping its just something that got screwed up and will work once flashed back.

4. If i can get all working again, what would you recommend as the most basic and stable custom rom for R800X and an android noob? I was thinking CM7.2 but CM9 is tempting.

Thanks in advance!!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
1) Probably

2) If you flash via FTF you should be fine

3) Might be something to do with titanium backup... if I use it for anything other than backup/restore/uninstall/freeze funky stuff happens

4) Most basic/stable... well CM9 & CM7.2 are about the same in terms of stability, but CM7.2 has less bugs in it. Of course, I'm partial towards CM9 ;)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netizenmt:
Thanks for your feedback, Pax - I didn't know that he could use the other R800x ROMs and I didn't want to see him brick over it.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bratten2121:
I just got my xperia play, it has 2.3.2 on it, how do I update only to 2.3.3 to be able to use zerg root?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rogue Leader:
go to the first post, download flashtool and the 2.3.3 ftf file (I think its step 5) and it will upgrade your phone to 2.3.3 . Download the update but don't install it, then use superoneclick (also in the first post) to zergrush and root your phone. THEN install 2.3.4 update you downloaded.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mohitdhiman:
I updated my phone to 2.3.4 tomorrow will I be able to update using doomlord toolkit coz I read in one post dat phones updated after nov 2011 cannot be rooted using dis method as sony patched the exploit used to root?

By da way I have play r800i(not verizon)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bratten2121:
What the best performing rom for emulators such as N64 & PSX? Anyone got any links to those emulators and games too?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] University of Pi:
have you tried cola? I believe it came with some emulators...

plus, more generally it's awesome
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bratten2121:
What Rom & Kernel is best?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zachariahpope:
In my honest opinion, the stock roms (due to the Xloud framework) with Doomlord's modded stock overclocked kernels work best for emulation. Of course apps like Ram Manager and Chainfire 3D help too.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geelepejota:
Thanks
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evo10:
Doomkernel vs ics beta...which one is better...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhani88_TotallyNooob:
I Think doomkernel,, :)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evo10:
is it stable now
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usedkrondo:
thank you!!!!!!

my first post ever...

this thread has been very helpful. i still have one question though.

i have the verizon wireless r800x however it has been flashed to

cricket wireless. my question is did they unlock the bootloader

when they flashed it. (i boutght it this way). when i go into service

menu i see no booloader info but i read it doesnt show up even after

you unlock it. so how do i find this out. any help would be awesome

i am rooted running one of the custom recovery nandroids
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netizenmt:
I'm sorry, I don't know the answer to your question. I just responded so you would know someone saw your post. I would think one way you could check might be to try to put the phone into Fastboot mode, by turning off the phone, holding down the search button and plugging in the USB cable. If the light turns blue, you're in fastboot mode, which, afaik, means the bootloader is unlocked.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Not on the R800x, he's probably locked. (flashing cdma info can be done without unlocking bootloader)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alteriego:
I have a ROM suggestion!

Hey there! First off, I want to say thanks for your guide. After studying for a while and gathering my wits, I took the plunge and tried both Keiran's rom and COLA. Long story short: Keiran's looked promising but I kept getting a broken signal, so I tried COLA, which looked nice and simple - too simple.

So I looked around the forums and found TrueAncestor, which sounded too good to be true. I installed version 1.4, and it works amazing. I've had it for a week and I couldn't be happier with the refurbished interface, ample amounts of space, and the simple fact everything is working. Battery does run out a bit faster but you can always use Setcpu to tweak the CPU usage.

I recomend this ROM, hands down, to anybody with a locked bootloader who's not happy with the stock.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1595058
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] purpstar:
is there not a way to unlock bootloader on verison version.. i have MEID instead of IMEI.. :(
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netizenmt:
Only a paid method. If you're interested you can click on the name Alejandrissimo in my signature and it will take you to his site. Very worthwhile.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daddyodizzel:
R800x 2.3.3 Full 3.0.1.E.0.88 FTF????? <==== verizon cdma version

is there any way I could get a hold of that file, but for Alltel instead?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mustbepbs:
I thought TrueAncestor was only for GSM?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mangodrink:
Root not working, please advise

Got an r800x used with what I assume was a locked bootloader. Says Android 2.3.3, R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88. I tried SuperOneClick, DoomLord, gingerbreak, even tried the zergrush, but all hanged right at adb shell or right after it. Tried Unlock Root but it didn't even get past the all-Japanese error message. I thought it might be something with the rom so I figured I'd try to flashtool R800x_3.0.1.E.0.88.ftf back on it. Fired up the green flash mode, got flashtool to "Reading device information", then stuck at 0% for 10 minutes now. I haven't found any other posts about people just plain stuck at rooting using the methods above.

BTW, for adb shell, I also noticed that for some reason adb devices in another commandline shows the device offline or gone, not sure why or if it's relevant. Also, with the Play in USB debugging mode, flashtool still says that the Play is found, but *NOT* in USB debugging mode.

And I'm not using the Play as a phone at all, no plans to, so it's still unactivated for Verizon.

So these questions:

1) Am I the only one still unable to root from 2.3.3 r800x locked bootloader?

2) Would bootloader unlocking (don't mind $24 and some remote desktopping) work with my Play and still let me root?

3) Would my adb shell be hanging from the rom, bootloader, or both?

Yep, 20 minutes later still 0% flashtool. I thought I did good homework reading up on this too, just wanted an Android media/web device and gaming handheld and didn't spot the Verizon version being so damn tough to root. I wonder if I'd have done better with an AT&T version for the extra $30-40 used over the $100 I paid for this.

Don't get me wrong, still pretty good as is, but rooting, if not full custom rom potential would be even better.

But man, 4+ hours banging my head at this, and I haven't even gotten anywhere past stock. I thought rooting/flashing the G1, Dell Streak, and HP Touchpad Ubuntu then Android were bothersome, but 4 hours at least got me flashed devices...hooboy.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Do you have the drivers installed for the Xperia Play?

If you're on 2.3.3, Doom's toolkit, superoneclick & zergRush *should* all work, USB Debugging must be on. (sounds like a drivers error, personally)