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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Parkside:
STEPS:

1. The advantage of the official way is that you don’t have to prod the guts of your phone with a paper clip whilst hoping you don’t brick your phone. If your phone is not sim locked it is guaranteed to work. Also it generally removes the need to go through the rooting procedure.

The disadvantage is that you lose your DRM key, so some (very few) Sony apps may not have full functionality and you can no longer update your phone like a normal user. You also lose your warranty.

Using the unofficial way – you keep your DRM key, warranty and can still update normally. But it might not work and you could damage your phone.

2. Installing CWM Recovery.

If you have unlocked your bootloader (step 1) the first thing to do is install a custom kernel which has CWM embedded

3. Placing the Custom ROM in SD and Placing via Recovery.

Yes this is the same.

4. --(After Installing Custom ROM, is there any need to flash the Radio or Kernel? Please suggest)

You will have installed a kernel already.

5. Flashing SuperSu in CWM.

Most custom roms have SU in them already. You can download supersu from the market.

CUSTOM ROM: JJ’s Hybrid ROM – is a great ROM. Smooth, stable and lots of customisation options. You can under clock the processor by around 25% to conserve battery life and it still maintains performance.

The information is there – just take it one step at a time and research that step thoroughly. It’s difficult to guide someone through all the necessary steps because everyone wants different things, people’s phones often have different versions of Android on them, some times things don’t work because of an individual’s hardware (last week someone couldn’t root, but they tried the process on a different computer and it worked perfectly). I think it’s important that if you want to make substantial changes to your phone that you have some understanding of what you are doing – if you are stuck at a particular point or if information you find is contradictory, this is the time to ask questions.

Sony phones only allow you to flash a kernel if you have unlocked your bootloader (step 1 above). The latest official release of ICS has the latest baseband .77
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] YeoZy96:
I tried to Enable Landscape Orientation in RayOnium's Home.apk ( Home.apk from XS 2.3.7....maybe) by Changing something like 0x1 from "method public on create" to -0x1 in HomeActivity.smali line 3164

and when I recompiles there's no smali errors shown but the new apk just won't be built.

Any pro themers like Hansip, Aeon, ThilinaC etc etc pros.

Can any one help me?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Cyb0rgz:
Many thanks for your valuable time spending to help me out!!

QUESTIONS:[\U]

1. Is it possible to flash CWM alone? and then ROM and then Kernel? Just want too know whether it will work.

2. Do we need to flash kernel everytime changing the ROM?

To Reiterate, i need to follow below steps

1. Unlock Bootloader (I Prefer Official Unlocking)

2. Flash Kernel Embedded with CWM.

3. Flash ROM.

Thats it!!

Please confirm :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Anoopnk:
a)

1) No, it comes with kernel embeded or install on stock kernel.

2)No, if you flash ICS kernel any ICS ROM (except some MIUI) can be flashed! Same goes for GB

if you go Offical way

and you are right !!!

Three easy steps, the first one is little bit tricky..

Have fun!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Parkside:
Q1 - I beleive it is possible to install CWM without a custom kernel.

Q2 - You don't need a new kernel for every new rom. Some, like JJ's Hybrid and Ice Cream Purness are so close to stock they work on a sony kernel. ROMs which make significant changes to your phone, MIUI in particular and CM require seperate kernels. But it is likely that the ICS kernel for MIUI would work for all the various MIUI ICS roms. The same for CM.

It's not quite as easy as your 1,2,3 - but, yes that is the basic process. This is the advantage of having your bootloader unlocked. To install a custom ROM your phone needs to be rooted, but some stock ICS builds cannot be rooted, so you have to downgrade, root, upgrade. It's easy enough I suppose, but the whole process of switching ROMs maybe takes 30 minutes. With your bootloader unlocked - you flash a kernel to get root and install your rom in 5 to 10 minutes tops.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Cyb0rgz:
Thanks again mate. Below are my mobile info.

Am I need to downgrade or my stock ICS supports rooting without downgrading?

How to check those?

Xperia Ray (STOCK ROM with S-ON)

SIM unlocked

Android Version: 4.0.4

BaseBand: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72

STOCK Kernel: 2.6.32.9-perf BuildUser@BuildHost#1

Build Number: 4.1.B.0.431

Edit: hope this link helps me

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Ray!:
i want album&walkman app from xperia arco s for ray
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Anoopnk:
Use TB to transfer!!

Sent from my iPod touch.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Parkside:
Yes, that thread should help.

As mentioned though – if you are set on unlocking your bootloader you don’t have to go through any of that process, because you can just flash a custom kernel which already has root.

That said – it is a good thing to get used to flashtools and the process should help you get you comfortable with the program.

A few tips.

Flashtools was initially designed for the xperia x10 I believe and as such the beautiful graphic telling you to press the back button to enter flash mode doesn’t apply to our device.

For the ray

Fastboot = powered off phone, connect usb whilst holding volume up.

Flash mode = powered off phone, connect usb whilst holding volume down.

Entering recovery = power phone, the first screen will appear,
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jagannn:
Hello experts please help me.

My Xperia Ray's LED notification is permanently glowing since last 5hrs. I don't know why, it's glowing even if the mobile is switched off.

I even changed ROM still no luck :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Have you removed the battery?, Have you done ALL wipes before changing ROMS?... What kernel are you using?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jagannn:
Yes.. i have removed battery, did all wipe, Factory reset everything.

using Sirkay's Kernel with JellySandwich 4.2 ROM. (Even i changed to Xperia Pureness)

still in same state :( :crying:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
If the LED will still LIGHT UP even if the PHONE is "power off ???", then it seems to be a serious matter... Try to use SEUS repair then. Sorry
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jagannn:
you mean to go to Service center?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
NO..... Using Sony PC Companion.. There is a feature there "REPAIR". Even your cellphone is off/power off/shutdown, the HOME BUTTON still GLOWS/LIGHT????
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hafatih27:
data traffic notification

simple question, how to disable data traffic notification permanently? this really bothers me coz i always switch data on/off. thanks :)

(currently on stock .587, rooted, bootloader unlocked)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] -Jesco-:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1535971

look at the second post and find what you need ! but before you flash , remember to do a back up .
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] drcko:
internet through USB

Hello all,

PLS knows someone, if it is possible to share internet from ntbk to phone through USB cable ?

- Because in work is only cable internet access without wifi and i have only limited data trafic from phone operator and because, I am in work everyday - 5/7 ... , so it will be very usefull to share ntbk internet with phone through USB cable.

- i can't crate wifi hotspot from my PC in work !

- sorry from my ang.

- And thanks in advance for all useful answer
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Anoopnk:
Use the app called reverse tether !!

Anyone here works !!

https://play.google.com/store/search?q=reverse+tehering&c=apps

Have fun !!!

Sent from my iPod touch.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hafatih27:
well-done. thank you, mate. anyway, i edited the xml myself copying some lines from your link ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jagannn:
yes... now i found that my phone is not vibrating too :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] -Jesco-:
what must i edit on pre_hw_config.sh to enable led light ? i have it working for notification .. but it does not switch on normally when screen is on .
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Decompile framework-res, navigate to res/values/bools.xml. find bool name="config_automatic_brightness_available">true</bool>, change to false. If it is already set to FALSE, then I cannot help you. Let me advise you to compare "init.semc.rc" on your phone now maybe that is CM-based,compare to it to STOCK-based ROM, JJ's ROM will do; look for this line "on early-boot", on CM-based ROM, it says exec /system/XBIN.... while on stock based ROM it says " exec /system/BIN..." Could you dig further to investigate on that? I'm not a developer...

Btw, you can find init.semc.rc on the ROOT of your phone using Root Explorer.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] -Jesco-:
do you mind helping me decompile ? and check and edit ? cause i cant seems to decompile .
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zspy1985:
I'm switching plans from T-Mobile in hopes that Sprints unlimited data will be able to serve as a home internet out in the middle of no where. Knightsen, CA if you have to ask.

With the 5GB of data not being enough and I can hit that in a matter of a few days of my average data use. Let alone I have the $30.00 prepaid plan now that gives me 100 minutes, unlimited text and data(lies imo).

I just would like a few questions answered before I finally make the switch:

Is this phone easy to root? Super One click?

Roms doing well? I'm using EaglesBlood with Faux123 kernal with the messed up battery readings that are driving me nuts sometimes but get alot of hard use out the phone.

I somewhat use the HDMI mirroring but the phone will go to my wife. Will I have any issues with the screen vs the G2x having some LCD bleeding?

All in all I just want this phone for unlimited calling now for work, unlimited data from home and just want a cheap phone with a low plan.

I was reading about having to pay for a hotspot plan but would I just need to root the phone to be able to turn it into a hotspot for free? Or would I have to use a app like this: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.USB&hl=en
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rem3Dy:
if you pay for the hotspot your data is not unlimited. That is all I am going to tell you. The rest of the information you are looking for is here for you to read.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gosueric:
Paid hotspot is not unlimited, however the hacked hotspot that comes in many roms and mods is.

Easy enough to root, run the one-click-root and you're set.

Can't really comment on battery life/screen quality, as I've never seen the T-Mo variant to compare it to, but based on my own usage, there's no screen bleeding and the battery life is excellent, especially when compared to another 4G device
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bbedward:
As a home internet connection do some investigation about sprint data speeds in your area. Most places aren't sufficient enough lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ker0zene:
I live in San Jose, a few hours away from OP. There is pretty good 4G coverage here, which I tend to depend on since 3G is VERY slow.

I made the switch from T-Mo to Sprint the day the Epic Touch was released and be prepared for slow data speeds. On my Samsung Vibrant, I was averaging ~330KBps down on 3G (not even HSPA+ that they now have available), with Sprint I get about 50KBps down with 3G..

4G wimax speeds are much better (tops out at a 1MB/s down for me, ~400KBps near my house) BUT coverage is spotty and possibly non-existent where you live OP. Not to mention that due to the frequency of wimax, it doesn't penetrate buildings very well so I tend to get the best 4G signal outdoors.. I would seriously contemplate sticking with T-Mo for the time being. There is no guarantee that unlimited data will stick around when Sprint upgrades to LTE this year BUT Sprint 3G speeds should improve drastically from what I've read. I just wanted to give you a heads up before making the switch, good luck!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cds0699:
This phone is pretty easy to root. Method I recommend is sfhub's auto root script to obtain root and install cwm recovery (see 2 videos below). Once you follow both videos you have full root and CWM but a stock kernel and rom... with the ability to flash any ROM/kernel currently available if you wish to change.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be2evusAwOM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZRnH-_XZmM

I would highly recommend checking coverage for your areas before making the change just to make sure you will have decent service in your area.

Phone is awesome, and so are our developers.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Erislover:
I switched from the g2x, myself, but I was very happy with the g2x -- just hated tmo and their bs policy about throttling (I agree with the idea of throttling, just not to 8kbs speeds!).

The E4GT is an excellent phone that you'll love. I, too, use it for home internet, and where I am, my coverage is acceptable. I get about 4mbps download, maybe 300kbps upload, but there's only one spot in my house that gets reliable 4g reception. Please note that there's a hack available to allow your phone to get better 4g reception, and you'll definitely want to do that if your area's coverage is spotty: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1265990.

Best of luck, and enjoy your new phone!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zspy1985:
To cds0699 and Erislover I would like to thank so much for the posted info. I'll look into those 3 things before and after I get the phone.

As for the spotty coverage I think I should be ok as there is a data tower about 2 miles away. http://maps.google.com/ mapped it out :)

Even if I only get 3g and its not as fast as my t-mobile I am still only getting about 500kbps.... which is so horrid it takes for ever to even download some few MB apps.

After the issues of using the phone for internet and even if it was the same speed as my T-Mobile I would still want unlimited minutes + true unlimited data when I'm running around at work.

Plus I can get the E4GT for $80.00 :) that is a steal!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cds0699:
Awesome, sounds like you've done your research :)

One last thing I can think of is that the micro usb port on the bottom is an MHL port. What that means is you can get an MHL adapter (I think they're like $10-$15) and use that with an hdmi cable for hdmi out. I haven't personally used this because that's not something I would use, but I have heard of others doing it without a problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
Is there a blog or RSS feed or something that I could follow to get updates about future Android versions?

I know that Chrome browser has a wonderful blog that details version updates and what features are added and what bugs are fixed, does something remotely similar exist for Android?

Maybe there are people that should be followed on Google+? Twitter feeds? Other related blogs?

Having Galaxy Nexus phone I am a lot more keen to stay up to date with Android version updates that may or may not also end up on my Android devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jd1001:
Hey, you are in the most comprehensive place for updates in my opinion. I get all my Android info right here and from some other sources like android headlines and android guys etc. The guys here very rarely miss anything. If you do find something official from Google or Samsung share it ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cryptiq:
I'd be interested in something like this too. Seems like every time I have a phone that doesn't get the OTAs because it's modded, I wind up with some paranoia that I don't have the latest version of Android. Would be nice to have an app or blog or something that I can go thru and instantly read "Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Current Version 4.02" instead of having to sift thru tons of posts and replies to find out what's actually official.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eddie_gordo:
I believe that if you want to know the official thing, you should check here:

http://code.google.com/android/nexus/images.html

I don't think that a 4.0.3 image will be published there before the OTA updates start to roll out... On the other hand, the updates might start to roll out and they might not publish the 4.0.3 image.

But, as said, I think here is the best place to check if anyone is getting any OTA updates. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
Cheers. A little disappointed though, Google does such a wonderful job publishing version details and updates of Chrome browser. Android is such a mystery in comparison. I would always like to stay on top of things.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fatman42:
Think you're right. I'm pretty sure I saw a post somewhere from Jean-Baptiste Queru saying the image file would be posted only after the OTA push.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
I agree. They need an Android blog.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xyzulu:
They already have one: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/

Also, be sure to follow Android on Google+ for updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
There is Android blog, but its updates are far less technical compared to Chrome blog that deals with version updates and features. Sometimes they cover some things on Android blog, but often they are focusing on less-technical matters. It covers more things that are already there rather than things under development and freshly released.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wintrmte:
You can also follow @android on Twitter too, if you are into that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xyzulu:
So you want more technical.. here you go: http://developer.android.com/index.html

It's amazing what a little application of technology called "Google Search" will be able to find if you use it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
Did you read what has been posted in this thread before replying?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xyzulu:
I did.

There is an abundance of technical information available for android, right down to the code itself.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
I did not ask technical information about Android right down to the code itself. I already have that, I have developed for Android for more than a year.

I meant information about new version updates, problems and fixes. Something similar to what they have for Google Chrome.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NIK516:
4.0.2 sucks so laggy I want 4.0.3 now lol
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] sztupy:
ChangeLog

ChangeLog

BUILD 5 - CM9 galaxysmtd / captivatemtd; JVU galaxysbml; ICS nexuss

Release notes: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21908806&postcount=214

Added the option to run in USB 1.0 mode

Added the option to disable charging

Initial DWC driver support

A few small fixes

BUILD 4 - CM9 galaxysmtd / captivatemtd

Release notes: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21676191&postcount=102

Usb 1.x devices work a few times (check FAQ)

BUILD 3 - JVU galaxysbml

Release notes: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21673976&postcount=101

First native build for JVU

Usb 1.x devices work a few times (check FAQ)

BUILD 2 - CM9 galaxysmtd / captivatemtd

Upgraded to latest driver from SGS2 sources.

Fixed root hub device enumeration issue

Driver now clears allocated resources after cable is disconnected

BUILD 1 - CM9 galaxysmtd / captivatemtd

Initial version
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dthomasen:
Uhh! Cliffhanger!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] sztupy:
Downloads

Downloads

CWM Kernel Update:

build 5 nexus s ICS, anykernel: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build5_icsnexuss.zip

build 5 galaxy s mtd/cm9, based on teamhacksung's ICS Build 14: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build5_cm9galaxysmtd.zip

build 5 captivate mtd/cm9, based on teamhacksung's ICS Build 14: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build5_cm9captivatemtd.zip

build 4 galaxy s mtd/cm9, based on teamhacksung's ICS Build 14: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build4_cm9galaxysmtd.zip

build 4 captivate mtd/cm9, based on teamhacksung's ICS Build 14: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build4_cm9captivatemtd.zip

build 2 galaxy s mtd/cm9, based on teamhacksung's ICS Build 14: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build2_cm9galaxysmtd.zip

build 2 captivate mtd/cm9, based on teamhacksung's ICS Build 14: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build2_cm9captivatemtd.zip

build 1 galaxy s mtd/cm9, based on teamhacksung's ICS Build 14: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build1.zip

build 1 captivate mtd/cm9, based on teamhacksung's ICS Build 14: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build1_captivatemtd.zip

Odin kernel updates:

build 5 galaxy s JVU, based on cf-root 4.3 + stock gingerbread kernel: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build5_jvugalaxys.zip

build 3 galaxy s JVU, based on cf-root 4.3 + stock gingerbread kernel: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/kernel_usbhost_build3_jvugalaxys.zip

Usb Host Controller:

All releases can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1468531

Directory listing of all released files: http://android.sztupy.hu/dl/usbhost/

Source code of kernel driver:

CM9 galaxysmtd / captivatemtd: https://github.com/sztupy/samsung-kernel-aries

JVU GB update 2 galaxys: https://github.com/sztupy/samsung_kernel_galaxys_gb

ICS Nexus S: https://github.com/sztupy/samsung-kernel-herring

If you build a kernel that use the above source, please also link to Usb Host Controller and this topic, because without them the modification is not really usable for an end-user! If you do link both, and also drop me a PM, I will add your kernel to this list.

External resources:

My introductory video of showing how to put things together: http://youtu.be/Yqfk7BOd8J4

A page that descibes what can be done with a working USB Host mode on a Nexus One. Most of them apply to this kernel too, as the Nexus One doesn't give power to the device as well: http://sven.killig.de/android/N1/2.2/usb_host/

A page describing how you can connect an XBOX controller to the phone: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1466958
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ngenhit:
Wow!. :O .

I'm frozen with excitement. DSLR Controller , Ext. HDD's . Uses are endless. :D .

@sztupy,

Few questions, Can you point me towards a working OTG cable for i9000?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] nchc:
sztupy = Champion
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] stirkac:
Sztupy of t he omnia kitchen? :-o what a nice surprise:-)

thanks mate nice to meet again:-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] sztupy:
I don't know. I bought a nokia cable back then, thinking it will be good. It was expensive and didn't even fit. After some polishing it did work fine though (it is recognized as a proper otg cable, it doesn't fall out, etc.)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] theos0o:
Now this looks epic.

Great job mate!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Perka:
Great work!

My vote goes for adding Glitch Kernel :-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jenablinsky:
Wooow! Awesome! Thanks dude :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ThomasB89:
www(dot)amazon(dot)com/Micro-USB-Host-Cable-accommodating/dp/B005GGBYJ4/ref=zg_bs_464394_32

(sorry cannot place URL)

Will this cable work?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ngenhit:
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[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] scheichuwe:
Long time no see.

Nice to have you back here. :)

This OTG-cable should be fine (although quite expensive)

http://www.amazon.de/Samsung-Mikro-USB-Adapter-R205U-z-B-Galaxy/dp/B004ULZD7U
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] elhpianist:
The King is back... :)