yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] :
Silly QUESTION

hi my guys

i've a silly question! coz im a Noob :P

lemme explain what is my mean:

custom kernels supports init.d and we can create own tweaks and save these files into init.d directory,

for example this one :

vm.dirty_ratio=20;

i found dirty_ratio in /proc/sys/vm/dirty_ratio.

but when i open this file with text viewer , i see another value for this parameter!

like this : 35

and other parameters that we can write in init.d tweak files _

every time i change values , when i open original file in /proc/sys/vm/ i see constant values! ( for example 35 for dirty_ratio )

i think ROM or some apps control this parameter!

it means if we change this parameters for customization , we cant see any changes!

emmm , jelly sandwich - maxio made - custom rom control this parameters??????

or you have same problems with all ROMS???????

or this is a common situation??????

sorry for poor english!

My Device : Xperia Ray

ROM : Jelly Sandwich 8.5

Kernel : Advanced Stock.587

Unlocked , Rooted!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] lokibg:
Is there a walkman for gingerbread? Thanks.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] dzzdefy:
Hi,

Please recommend me ROM for RAY.

I need only smooth video recording (the video with the actual rom is choppy) and good battery life.

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] dlaloum:
Mirrorlink for Ray

does anyone know if Mirrorlink or Drivelink for the Ray will be possible? (hardware support..)

Does the Ray have the necessary hardware?

Might it be possible to port the software onto the Ray? (currently working only on Samsung S3 I believe)

anyone here working on this?

thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jareee:
Check this ... there are GB, ICS, JB roms with description

for me the greatest roms for RAY:

for ICS - Optimax , JJ's Hybrid

for JB - PAC rom
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mlesic:
First factory reset

SUS-sony update service for update to ics 4.0.4

Then again factory reset.

Then downgrade kernel to 562 with flash tool

Root

Flash kernel 587

Search detail guide here and on google, talk sony mobile...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] acelight:
help

Hi I am currently new here,first time post

anyone can help me, i keep on have this text coming out when i try to installed something.

The text is X application not installed ,i do not know what that means anyone can help me or

tell me how to fix this? one more thing when sometime i download a theme and the battery bar

still remain the same never change to the bar show on the themes. Help

Rooted

Android Version :4.04

Built number 4.1.B.0.587

Kernel Version 2.6.32.9.perf Build user

Xperia Ray ST18i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Manneman32:
Edit build.prop

I have a somewhat noob question...

I use a ROM that I have modded alot from it´s original state. Just for the fun of it AND for personal use, I thought it would be cool to put my own version name in "About".

Can I edit Bouild.prop file as I want? For example change the Android Version from 4.0.4 to 4.2? And the ROM-name?

Is it safe to do this? Is there a "No No" in some lines in Build.prop?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] dheervijay:
Thanks Dude..you solved my problem finally rooted my phone..:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] b00l:
Hey. I am using 2.3

How can I add status bar Wifi,Sound,Bluetooth buttons? I've looked everywhere.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shigaugi:
Tablet layout VS Phone layout.. Please help

Hi guys

After flashing my Ray to the 4.1.2 PACman ROM, some of my apps have a tablet layout with tiny fonts and buttons. Almost unusable.

Please see 3 attached images of Settings, Gmail App, and Stock Calendar App to see what I mean.

Can I change anything in the settings, so I can have the phone UI layout instead of the tablet UI layout?

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jareee:
donwload put on SD and flash over CWM ... enjoy stock phone UI :)

http://www.mediafire.com/?g98ptdl9214wbu8
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sriharsha2172:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1392472
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] eagleeyetom:
I've asked our admin about new q&a section and he created one :good: Hence my decision to close this thread. All questions should be posted there.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
Have you tried this? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1492805
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MarkMRL:
I wish to remove or replace that horrible sound it makes when the battery is low. Anyone knows where is the sound file, so that I can delete or replace it with a less annoying sound? Thanks.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Try to replace the audio file inside /system/media/ui/LowBattery.ogg :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BlackSniper:
thx hansip87 .. who is jjdoctor?? :)

i'll do the lock screen with its complicates if you could direct me to the right thread for that .. anyone?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
he's jjdoctor
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nischal.m:
comp cant recognize my device...!!! stuck in the "connect your device" screen..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] swissman:
Hi everyone,

Just a quick noob question. I've been playing with my Xperia Ray since months and must admit that I wanted to go back to official (will probably try to sell it).

So my question, is there any way of having it back to factory, incl. relocking bootloader etc..? (and accepting future updates OTA or through PC companion)

I've been trying to search on XDA but no success

---------- Post added at 06:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:52 AM ----------

Sorry.. just found out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134335&page=13
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] upendra.dhawalkar:
sir,

i m currently using xperia ray..... android2.3.3

build no. 4.0.2.A.0.62

i am not able to root my phone. (last time i uninstall my superuser app)

when i m trying to root my phone via- zergRush-busybox

then i got error........(uploading it's image)

PLZ help me to root my phone
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Well you can go back to 42. Do root, and have the update from OTA (not seus update). Second you can unlock bootloader and do a temporary kernel boot to install root app. Please search for that, it's been talked about million times.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BlackSniper:
flash the freexperia kernel in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1444841 or just read from How to install root , Just if you unlocked your boot loader or do what hansip87 said go back to .42 ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *boy*racer*:
I read a lot of posts about 1% mod. What does it mean?

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] iriijo:
FM

Hi, can I find somewhere the platform keys from Cyanogenmod Fxp 108 ???

I need this to port FM :D

This is the only thing and maybe FM will work :D

Thanks for help :D

Sorry for my english :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
It meant the battery icon mod is able to report battery for 1% increments. Default it's in 5% increments (stock icon)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mhmd_bk:
Hi guys ...

I have a problem with the market app and I need help before I lose my mind :confused: ...

It started with an error when I try to download or update an app ... error (-101) ... and the phone keeps giving me these messages that "google talk authentication failed" , but now it got worse ... the market app just disappeared. I tried reinstall the app or restore it from romtoolbox, but nothing work.

p.s

i have a cwm backup that i did before the problem but even when i restore this backup i still have the same problem.

pleas help ...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
try download gapps and flash with cwm.

gapps for CM7

gapps for CM9
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mhmd_bk:
thanks man ... but that did not work :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
try wipe data/factory reset from cwm and restore back your backup.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Pisteotl:
hi guys

i have a problem with my xperia ray (st18a)... i installed this ROM http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1480337 and the issue is that when i turn it on it just get on the Sony Ericsson screen... it doesn't respond to anything (any button) what can i do?? )'::(:(:(:(:(:(:confused:

hehehe well... after the panic attack and searching deeper i found the answer(PC Companion-repair phone) lolololol what a noob XD well with something one start =P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BlackSniper:
How to change LED color when chargeing? I dont like the default orange color :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] chrisbymoningka:
request s1boot driver for x64 bit operating system..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *boy*racer*:
Download an app called light flow lite. But it only changes the colour when screen is off. Great app though
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] boni2504:
no root with .69 firmware

How can I flash a different kernel? Is there any manual published on theses sites? Sorry, this is my first Android phone...

Cheers,

Chris
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *boy*racer*:
Ok well as this is your first android phone I take it you haven't unlocked the bootloader. In that case, it's easier to downgrade your firmware to .42 using flashtool. Then you are able to root using zergrush method.

Here's the link to flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/

All you need to do is download this http://www.4shared.com/file/FKdVvVxK/xperia_ray__st18i__402a042_ce.html for the .42 firmware and flash it using flashtool. Hope this helps :-)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BlackSniper:
Is there anyway to bypass the "your device isn't compatible with this item" message??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
if it's a region specify, you can change the region, buy if it's a device compatibility, there are two ways, either mod the apk or root the phone and change the phones id, but these are not worth trying.

I know someone who mod the smasung note to a gs2 status.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] R3njith:
Is there any Camera Mod to increase the quality of the picture, and is there any mod to take 16:9 in 8MP mode
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BlackSniper:
How can i mod the apk i was thinking of letting someone download it and give me the apk file from his app folder, i change my device in build.prop file and it still showing me the same message :(

Give me tha Samsung galaxy s 2 device name
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
head to Arc Themes and Apps section. You might try that one there. Alternatively, try the ICS beta, the compression seems to be set as off.

No you can't get 16:9 in 8MP, it's hardware limitation.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
Edit: Issues resolved. Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
I was going to share you but strangely i can't read the apk from my PC when the phone is connected :/ weird.. But glad you're ok then ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Johev:
Hi everybody, I need your help in figuring out if this phone is good for my wife.

Until yesterday I didn't even know this phone existed but a company (fnac) is making a good promotion for this phone (closing today) and I would like to get some feedback form people that already own one before buying it.

1) Resistance and feel

How would you rate the build quality of it? Is it all plastic or does it have some metal housing parts? Do you get a quality fell when holding it, or does it feel like a cheap china phone?

2) Battery life

I know it's a 1500mah with such a small screen, but how much can you get form it on a moderate/low use: some phone calls, sms, internet and wifi on for messaging, angry birds :=).

3) Performance

Would you rate it as a sluggish phone? It has a MSM8255 CPU, could it be OC'ed safely to a MSM8255T? Does it need it?

5) GPS

How is the GPS on this phone. My wife complains that on her HTC Diamond touch she had a better GPS than on her android X10 mini pro. Would you rate the GPS on this phone as a reliable one? Usable for walk directions?

4) How's the texting on it? She has small hands and she warned me to keep away of large screens. Do you find it hard to type on it? She normally just uses T9 keyboard with predictive text messaging (some habits die hard).

Reasons for upgrading:

Right now my wife has an Xperia X10 mini pro. I have bought it to her because she wanted a small phone with a physical keyboard. She has it for about a year now and she never ever used the keyboard.

1) Low resolution – some applications don't work well

Due to the low resolution of the phone many applications are not available for it. Even if I manage to install them through an apk, still some information is missing from the screen, which makes the applications hard to use.

2) She likes to play Angry Birds, but it does not run as well on the X10 mini pro.

3) We have now purchased a shared internet package for our phones, and I would like her to be able to use it for some apps (facebook, whatsapp, etc.)

4) Camera – the camera in the X10 mini pro, even tough being a 5mgpx is worst than the camera on my HTC HD2. Do you think this one would be better for some nice baby pictures? Sometimes our son is so cute you just need to take a decent picture. I am not comparing it to a digital camera, but do you think it would be better than my HD2 camera?

So here it is, sorry for such a long post and thanks all who'll take their time to answer it.

I need to make my mind before the end of the day.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
The plastic part on the back is a bit finicky but you'll like it as i did since it feels smooth on your hand (the black is different though (matte surface, rubberized feel), choose how you like . The aluminum on the front part makes it feel sturdy and nice to look at

If you keep the screen dim enough and sleeping time counted in, you might get 1 day for it. In fact, if your wife is like my sister, with 1200mah battery she can get around 2.5 days of that battery.. ;) Depends on the usage pattern.

Well 1.4Ghz is only needed for 3d gaming. the speed largely depends on how much app you installed, since the memory is kinda limited. but if you optimize it with Supercharger, the phone will be fast no matter how much app you get

Depends on the region. when i'm on Indonesia, the GPS is great, but when i went last year to NZ, it was not detecting any GPS. So it depends more on your region. to improve it, please use GPS Test from the Market to know how much sattelite can be used while using GPS.

It's like texting on feature phone mate. :) the best thing is myself frequently using t9 with predictive system and i like it very much. i only use the landscape mode keyboard when there's no pre-recorded word in the dictionary. And if you let the keyboard app to learn the word, it will store the word so next time you use it, it will give you that word. :)

The camera is certainly better than X10 Mini Pro :D i don't know about HTC one, but if you like saturated color and low light photography, then look no further than this ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Johev:
Thanks a lot for your reply hansip87 (+1 thank already given).

My wife is probably like your sister, she gets about 4 to 5 days out of her X10 mini pro, which is running stock ROM.

I would just like her to enjoy a bit more use from her phone, rather than to just use it for calling as now we have the internet package to go with the free minutes.

As for your GPS results, it might be due to having to change the AGPS settings when you are not in your region. My HD2 could never get a proper lock on Android until Tytung got the AGPS working. Now it takes me less than 30 sec on a cold start.

As for the 3D gaming, I am not sure my wife will do any. Angry birds is about all she needs right now, and if my 1ghz HD2 can meet my needs this baby should be able to do the same for my wife.

Is there anything to look forward with the ICS coming to this phone?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
thanks for the AGPS comment.. never think about that. if you know how to clear it, it would be appreciated :)

well some habit won't change believe me ;) i think this Ray wil give her 1 day more i guess if it's left in idle. the biggest battery usage is always about 2 things, wireless and screen. that's all.

the ICS beta is here as you can see in this forum. and for me it is not a big improvement, but more of a subtle one.Best thing about is more rounded package of UI animation, some lag here and there will be still present (especially when using old app), but much better than GB (since UI workload is handed to GPU) so 1Ghz speed is better used with ICS for something non UI related than on GB, so even without 1.4Ghz it's sufficient :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] *boy*racer*:
A real stupid question here,.but I wanna know :-P

Why do some people put room instead of Rom? Is it a typo or translated wrong or?...

It just sounds weird to me lol

Sent from my XRay running 4.0 ICS
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
i wont comment on the other things, but for ics, i wont rely on the beta version yet, it still in the early stage and as stated it's considered as a test version, the final release should run perfectly, and as hansip87 has mention, it's just a polished up to the GB but if SE or sony as of now decide to put ics on the Ray, i'm sure they are testing it already and knows the ray is suitable to support the ics, in the mean time, you can install the xperia s bundle apk that does make the ray look good, especially the home screen widget, which is rather useful.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] upendra.dhawalkar:
sir,

sir,

i am new user of android and i know only basic..........i didn't find post of that

i m currently using xperia ray..... android2.3.3

build no. 4.0.2.A.0.62

i am not able to root my phone. (last time i uninstall my superuser app)

when i m trying to root my phone via- zergRush-busybox

then i got error........

PLZ help me to root my phone
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BlackSniper:
I've searched and tried every fix i found and none of those fixes worked for the "your device is not compatible with this item" message and this driving me crazy :@ please any help would be appreciated

Rom Rayonium v4 / Android version 2.3.4
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kms108:
what app are u looking for.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Robottoe:
Do i need to unlock my bootloader to flash custom kernel or i need not? Or unlocked bootloader is needed only if you want to flash a custom ROM?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
yes, you need to be in bootloader unlocked if you wana flash custom kernel/rom
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] imsudheer98:
How to root my ray and install ICS

hi guys can anyone help me for rooting my RAY and install ICS. my KERNEL version is .62 can it be rooted r there is any bootloader unlocker available for ray. Please to help me vth this i want to change over to ICS .
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BlackSniper:
**BUILD Version is .62 so you don't get mixed up of kernels and Stock Roms

downgrade to .42 by downloading a ftf file and flash it with flashtool or using wotanserver then root it with zergrush exploit or unlock your bootloader and flash a custom kernel

this thread helped me hope it helps you too :) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1444841

iperfumer :rolleyes:

but i want a fix for it because i face this message with other apps too :(

thanks though
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] JackyJack:
Hi there

I am new to sony ericsson and I flashed a rom without flahing the kernel before, so I have a bootloop on the sony ericsson logo and I can't enter the CMW pressing vol down button.

I download fastboot tools and drivers, but how can I boot my phone in fastboot ?

Also, is there a newer version for CWM ? I have 5.5.0.4 and it looks really rough compared what I have on my Desire S

---------- Post added at 11:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:29 AM ----------

Ok, sorry for the quick posts but I found some answers, I booted into fastboot using the vol + button, flashed the emerald v3 kernel, my phone is now ok, it booted on MIUI.

Great everything is okay, but I still have some questions :

- any better recovery than CMW 5.5.0.4 ?

- any other way to flash a kernel than the usb to PC fastboot method ?

- on a bootloop, any other way to reset the phone without pulling of the battery ?

Thanks for your help, and sorry for the noob questions but I need to get used to the xperia behaviors.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
The cwm in aire's kernel works fine IMHO. No there is no other way to install kernel than the fastboot mode using PC, how I wish there is. On bootloop, I know removing the battery is brute but it's the only way at the moment.

Now that you have aire's kernel be advised that it can be undervolted to save you lots of juices, trust me it will. For me undervolting to 100 is stable enough. But be carefull with 768 MHz, I never touched it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirkay:
gr8 you've got sort it out your problem

- CWM 5.5.0.4 - the one that you used is better

- dont have any other method to flash kernel. fastboot is the only way, whether you used FlashTool or ADB

- boot into recovery, make a full wipe - reset factory setting. if doesnt boot then you've to pull out your battery
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] JackyJack:
Thank you both :)

Also, it just asked me for my unlocking PIN code after my traditionnal PIN code... Which shouldn't be possible as this not a branded phone !

Anyway, I just cancel it and everything's fine, it's just weird...

I have it for 24 hours and so far I have to say it is a really cool phone, compact, stylish and powerfull, but the whole developement stuff around is not as smooth as with htc.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] berbecverde:
This is only for some Miui rom if i recall correctly.:o

He said that when this unlock pin code apears you just have to cancel( just like you did), and everything is ok.

So for other Rom's there should be no unlock code.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] reloadxero:
[Q] Is it possible to make a bootable sdcard partition?

Hi this might be an irrelevant request but i posted it in the Android Q&A forum and got no replies, so i copy paste it here
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kewpahtrewpah:
[Q] Lockscreen Digital Clock widget

I had initially planned on rooting my .62fw ray to scour the phone for the template of the lockscreen digital clock so I could make a widget out of it. It just bothered me that after unlocking the phone the homescreen did not have an identical digital clock like it did on my x10mini. I had spent an hour or so just trying to comprehend anything in this thread but it just wouldn't click and I got as far as testpoint unlocking the bootloader.

My request is for someone to upload either:

*an apk that does just that

*the base resources for me to fiddle with

Or for someone to inform me whether I had the right idea and perhaps a tad bit of encouragement to try and continue from where I gave up at.