yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
The real reason is that Xperia devices doesn't have a dedicated recovery partition so what we did as a workaround is integrate CWM into the kernel itself. Which means the recovery is shared within the kernel partition. And when we do a backup using CWM we can only backup the system, data, cache & android_secure partition. So kernel is still there in its place. There i no way to backup the kernel using CWM or even restore a previous kernel through CWM. That's the reason why we have *.img filename on kernel instead of just zImage it's because boot.img contains both kernel & ramdisk in which CWM is integrated.

Anyways guys I have done some reverse engineering stuff on Adreno drivers to better cope with the modifications I made on the kernel. Also I integrated some very deep internal stuffs from Xperia S into the current ROM I am using. So I will be releasing a Xperia Ultima ROM for ICS. With this ROM I guarantee you Xperia Ultima GB performance on ICS :D

Also anybody here managed to make the Xperia S lockscreen work from this thread perfectly?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1748622

If no then I will be integrating the Xperia S lockscreen fully working on the upcoming ROM. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] 1stichiban:
woot woot!!!

Thanks for the good news!!! :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] MrMmmkay:
That's music in my ears :-). Stock ROM is just kind of laggy sometimes, even on 1,5ghz.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Barleyman:
If you can get hw keyboard sorted out as well as CM9 FXP, that'd be super!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] naveen88:
Awesome!!!!!!

IS it possible to integrate CM9 lockscreen to ultima ICS ROM?.....its bcoz cyanogenmod lockscreen is very much useful like direct dial, direct message and weather updates right in lockscreen
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
What is with hw keyboard and CM9?

I am not sure about that. Stock ROM and CM ROM is way too different within each other.

Regarding the ICS version. Will be releasing a beta version later on. And like on the Ultima GB version. It should be Xperia S based and optimized.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Barleyman:
It works. Layout is correct with alternate keyboards like smart keyboard or swift keyboard. More importantly chrome likes to take over the keyboard when you fill in forms and this works no problem as well.

The symbol key does nothing in all of the above examples but otherwise the keyboard works jut as it should. With editing keymap.XML or flashing alternate .kcm only the xperia keyboard works properly, I can't fill in forms with äö characters + symbols are all wrong.

Without the chrome "feature" the problem would be modest, with chrome you have to drop back to soft keyboard to fill in text fields.

So whatever FXP team is doing has the last bit of special sauce missing from the cwm keymap files..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
Beta release is postponed. Seems like if I package the whole ROM into a flahable zip wifi gets broken. I don't know what's the cause since all files are intact and still has correct md5 checksum
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Dexxmor:
Take the time you needed, we are waiting:good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] rishad333:
we are all eagerly waiting for your ultima ics rom, keep up good work.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Redeque:
Oh yes! Ultima rocks so was hoping you would make a ICS rom.

Thx for all the hard work!

Just hurry up already :p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] michalurban:
Weird, got some battery drain. The battery graph is almost horizontal, when I flash 1.4 and wifi modules, it goes down in an angle of say 45 degrees ,,, After returning back the original kernel and modules, horizontal again ...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
Please post screenshots specially on Settings->Battery window. I couldn't guess the problem with very minimal to no info :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Loccy:
Riyal, I don't suppose I could request that you also release a lightweight version of Ultima ICS when it's ready - ie. as close to stock Android as possible, no Sony bloatware whatsoever, stock launcher, etc. I think there are others out there who'd appreciate this as well as myself. ;-)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
Ok I will! :) But I still can't figure out why the wifi stops when I install the ROM through a flashable zip. I did all the permissions and proper extraction on the updater script but it still won't work. Or.. Is it ok for you guys if I provide a flashable yaffs2 image instead? Then you'll just use the backup and restore option in CWM to flash the image?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Dexxmor:
I Think this is ok, right guys? :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] naveen88:
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did you flash the wifi modules 1.4 that you gave us for ultima ics 1.4 kernel? If it's not needed for ultima rom ics as you have already incuded wifi modules in it, then please ignore this.

I am just asking this question because earlier when I was already using ultima ics 1.4 kernel with stock rom and after that I had flashed arconium ics 4.0 my wifi stopped working. Then I had to flash wifi modules 1.4 again to make my wifi work with arconium ics 4.0 rom.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Redeque:
Not a problem at all. Atleast we can use and test it.

Meanwhile you can restle it some more :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] 1stichiban:
:good:

i suppose most would agree with your suggestion. Looking forward to flashing your rom :cool:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] MrMmmkay:
Better than no wifi :-D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
Ok I'll start uploading later when I get home. :)

And regarding naveen's question the WIFI modules was packed already on the ROM when I tested it & I tried reflashing the WIFI modules also but to no avail. :(

I just don't understand why it's not working. All files are the same when I compare it to a system dump I am using but it just won't work. So I concluded that permissions/ownership must be the problem.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] naveen88:
Ok, hope u tried to create a flashable zip without the WiFi modules in it...and may be flash WiFi modules seperately after flashing the Rom....anyways eagerly awaiting to flash ur Rom :D :beer:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
I never tried it but if anybody is interested in helping out here's 1.0 version

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/56328232/Xperia Pro Ultima ICS v1.0.zip

This was the alpha build I didn't manage to test it out more since when I noticed the wifi problem I reflashed back to the working one. But I'm pretty sure this will work when the updater script was done correctly. If any of you knows how to make an updater script you could look at it.

What I am guessing is that the problem was I compiled the update.zip in windows now unlike on ultima GB which is on linux. So probably the permissions problem got messed up when I repacked it.

Developers note:

For ROM cookers who are using my kernel for ICS. You could get the modified EGL & adreno drivers on that package and integrate it in your ROM. That will significantly boost your phone's overall performance. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] naveen88:
I have downloaded it will test it out and let you know the result in few hours when I reach my home
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] cccs1:
with kernel 1.4 it is not possible the set the switcher wlan to on
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] naveen88:
I tried flashing rom v1.0....one thing i noticed was it took more time to boot up initially compared to other roms. May be its because of the size of the rom with many customisations. I have tried flashing rom with the below scenarios:-

1) Flashed rom and then wifi modules v1.4 at one go

2) Flashed rom only

I did a factory reset on both the scenarios, i.e before flashing rom. And kernel which i used was ultima ics v1.4.

In both the scenarios wifi didn't work. I am also attaching some screenshots. I liked the UI very much but didn't like the onscreen back,menu and recent apps button. Can you please remove those options or place a option in settings to remove it or is it already there in settings menu?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] naveen88:
I also noticed an application called as Wifix manager. Is that causing any issue?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Steven Seagal:
Thank you ¡¡¡ You are a phenomenon ... :p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] rishad333:
excellent work mate, i loved it.

but i didnt like galaxy nexus like on screen controls,

hoping wifi fix will come ASAP.

when pressing menu button on the home screen the popup control seems awkward(i felt like it)

in short, very promising & looking forward to the wifi fix.

thnx again.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Steven Seagal:
Riyal I have to congratulate you, is the coolest ROM I tested of ICS. Has a great future, hopefully sooner work at all ... Thank you for your job ¡¡ :laugh::laugh:

Pd: I sorry for my English ... :p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tigermess:
Thanks for great ROM, may I have 2 question for GB Ultima 1.1.1?

1. User Dictionary - no words from there are offered as replacement words while typing which renders user dictionary useless. Tried it with different keyboard options especially "learn new words" checked/unchecked but didn't work either. Can it be fixed?

2. Wi-Fi - I never had any special problems with wi-fi which others didn't have, however in 1.1.1 I have constant problems with network at my uni (Eduroam type). In 90% cases Pro disconnects while the screen goes off, sometimes it disconnects even while in use. Reconnecting has similar random results, prevails auto-reconnect however sometimes I have to go to wi-fi options for phone to reconnect and sometimes I have to do it manually (tap network name -and it asks me to connect even though the network, name, pass and all the settings are stored in the phone- or at most severe cases restart wi-fi). I am sitting in one place/not moving. Is this what are alternate wi-fi drivers for? At home wi-fi works flawlessly, other networks I haven't tested. If I remember correctly with Ultima 1.0-1 I didn't have such problems.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] 1stichiban:
hi, thanks for your rom. i flashed it earlier. initial boot took some time but booted okay.

great work! wanted to try it out for a day ot two to check battery life but without wifi wont be able to sync

i liked your implementation of onscreen buttons.

thanks again for your hardwork.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] xtremepredador:
Does anyone have status bar transparent compatible with this Rom Gb Pro Ultima v1.1.1 ? please

could post!

Sorry my bad English!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] 1stichiban:


Hi, I will share my screenshots of battery usage. Somehow device still processes significant volume of tasks causing more than 20% battery consumption when screen is off.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Redeque:
What is the name of the battery monitor app you guys are using? Can't seem to find it on market :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] 1stichiban:
here's the link
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ameer1234567890:
For MK16a users who do not want to be branded as MK16i after flashing a custom ROM, here is an option. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1751048
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tigermess:
I found a cause for Wi-Fi problem: the network requires phase 2 authentication to be MSCHAPV2, unfortunately this setting is not stored - each time I set it up and open network preferences again, phase 2 auth. is set to "none" :( :( Wasn't mschap accidentaly dropped from 1.1.1??? Or maybe a problem with permissions to the proper file or with writing settings... please help as now I am spending there 8 hours a day and the problem means no web connection which is kinda stresful.. I browsed my mobile data limit today :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
Sorry for the lack of updates guys! I got stuck because my computer RAM got burnt out. And I just bought a new one today so development should resume later.

Still doing backreads at the moment :p

Edit:

Ok as I said on the last post wifi is currently not working and I don't know the problem yet. That's an issue with an flashable zip package as of the moment. Also wifix is not causing the issue. I just tried it and see if it might fix the wifi issues but to no avail.

Regarding the slowdown again sorry that package was just a mirror of my phone's app data so it's fully packed with different apps I used.

@tigermess

what ROM are you using? the gingerbread or the ICS one?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tigermess:
Riyal: GB (v1.1.1 generic)

I know that right now ICS is your priority mister, thats why I would appreciate your attention even more. Definitely thanks for response and sorry to hear about your troubles with RAM, i wish you have no more problems!

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Under the line what might be helpful for debugging:

1. No type of Phase 2 Authentication can be saved - nevertheless what I select (PAP, MSCHAP.., GTC..) it remains only as "none". I'd like to replicate the issue but I can't set Phase 2 Auth. for any other network because the setting dialog with these settings pops-up only for "802.1x EAP" secured network. Unfortunately eduroam is the only 802.1x EAP in my list. If anyone else had any 802.1x EAP network in neighbourhood and could try saving Phase 2 Auth. and confirm if it's working or not I'd be grateful. I cleaned install GB Ultima over reflashed clean FW .62 so there shouldn't be any interference with older ROMs, however even I can do a mistake so pls tell me if it was working for any other of you.

2. Until now I was using Buttermilk ROM which is based on GB 1.0-1 - and User Dictionary wasn't working there too while Wi-Fi worked. So I suppose 1.0-1 didn't have problem with Phase 2 :)

I enclose a screenshot of settings.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
@Tigermess

Yes v1.1 has alot of issues in ROM indeed infact bluetooth module is also buggy. And the bugs should be just in the ROM. I recommend you to install 1.0-1 and overwrite the whole /system/app folder with the one's from 1.1. The issues there is from the libs folder. The difference with 1.1 and 1.0 is that 1.1 uses full xperia S filesystem while 1.0 uses selected libraries of Xperia S only. And that's my biggest mistake there. I didn't consider the difference in Hardware drivers since I have less knowledge about Xperia S structure at that time.

If you don't mind you could download both 1.1 and 1.0-1 extract both using 7zip or any archive extracting program, delete the /system/app of 1.0-1 and replace it with ones from 1.1 and you'll get the same bug fixes & features of 1.1 without the bugs. Anyways all the major fixes were on the kernel's side anyways so not much of a big deal.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tigermess:
Here

Transparent Status Bar

Transparent Status Bar with clock in the middle

Non-Transparent Status Bar (Ultima v1.1.1 default)

Copy zips on your SD card and install from CWM recovery.

First two are works of Jozinek.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Steven Seagal:
Rial , How you go with the ICS Rom???? I AM ANXIOUS , I look forward to USE IT SOON... :p:o
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] GentZu:
ics ultima 1.4 new splash screen

http://www.mediafire.com/?nap2an1p2wbtk33
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] cccs1:
so please do that for gb ( v1.1.1 )too. It is realy nice :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] 1stichiban:
+1

i'd also love this on Ultima GB!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] char101:
Hi,

I'm using this kernel and wifi modules (version 1.4) with xperia pro stock ROM, but wifi is not working.

I found this line in logcat:

failed to set flags on wlan0: the requested address is not available

I have checked that the kernel modules are loaded and the device exists. This isn't that regional wifi problem type because

when I pulled out my SIM card, the phone wifi still did not work.

Any ideas on how to fix this?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] GentZu:
hi riyal, can you tell me how to create zip install via recovery...

I have wrong edit on build.prop...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
When my PC got broken I did some more changes on the ROM itself so I am still testing the new changes before uploading it. :)

Thanks for this! Would you let me post it in the 1st page?

Hi! Did you modify something on the stock ROM? Looks like a broken wifi_supplicant/config for me.

Hi! Coul you ellaborate more the problem? Well you just pack a flashable zip using a normal archiving software. Like winrar, winzip, 7zip etc. Just edit the updater-script on META-INF
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
Could you guys try this?

http://50.56.186.177/boot-GB-1.1.img
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] cccs1:
Yes you did it. Perfect silver works 1st class thx so much
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] 1stichiban:
thanks!

it really looks great!

will also try the ICS version...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] char101:
I have found the problem

/system/etc/firmware/ti-connectivity/wl1271-nvs.bin is a symlink to /data/etc/wifi/wl1271-nvs.bin

When creating the update.zip from windows, zip.exe does not include it. If I use 7z.exe to create the zip, the file is included but is not recognized as symlink by android.

So the solution is to create the symlink from update-script.

Riyal, maybe this is the same problem causing the wifi not working in your ultima-ics ROM.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Steven Seagal:
I will be attentive. I installed with tactile keys in my official ICS Riyal Kernel 1.4 ... It is wonderful, work all :laugh::good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
Thanks will try to look at this later on.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] xtremepredador:
Thanks very good friend! : D

+ 1 for you : Good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] bhanuchowdary:
I have tried all the custom roms that are available for Xperia Pro, comparing all yours is the best ROM with all features. Thanks for your work,:good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] RamEsRock:
Was it really necessary to quote THE WHOLE POST?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] naveen88:
@riyal

What's up with the wifi issue on ultima ics rom?

too bad i am not able to use it as my daily driver bcoz of the wifi issue :'(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] bhanuchowdary:
Not really, I missed it :fingers-crossed:

I edited it
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Rene_ajax:
Does somebody know where to download Ultima ROM for ICS??? I only see for GB.

Please post or pm it thanks!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] yenter:
There isn't one, I think.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Rene_ajax:
There is, im sure but i tought it wasnt in this thread. plz if someone have it feel free to post it!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] RamEsRock:
Second post.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Rene_ajax:
dude... thats kernel i mean ROM..........
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Traviizter:
Whoa; you need to calm down since he was just trying to help you out.

There's no ICS rom if you actually look carefully in the thread and ask nicely.

Also, if you're going to attempt to insult people you may as well go the full hog instead of putting a star in a non-offensive word. js...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] heinrichkaiser:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/56328232/Xperia Pro Ultima ICS v1.0.zip

Here you go.. And delete the last word.. Or its the time for the ban hammer..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] M Junaid:
Im sorry... but is this the Riyal's Ultima ICS "ROM"??? :S

Mj
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] heinrichkaiser:
Yes
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] RamEsRock:
It is the ROM, but you'll have problems with Wifi, Riyal stated that. If you want to test drive it to see how it works it'd be cool. But while it doesn't has Wifi, it really reduces the useability of the ROM.

Good thing is that Riyal said he's working on getting it fixed and delivering when he flattens out all wrinkles in it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] cLeAv0:
Can i request to change the busybox included in the recovery? It is very buggy (1.16androidminimal) It gives me problems on su commands like in chroot or scripts. I have to delete /system/sbin every boot to use the updated busybox on /system/xbin. I have researched about this and it's all in the Kernel's Recovery.

http://www.icsforums.com/comment/41951#comment-41951

I wanna do it myself, but i really don't know how to mess with kernels. So i hope you can implement my request :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Redeque:
Riyal how is it going with the ICS rom?

Is it worth waiting for or should I just install

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1753243
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Steven Seagal:
It is perfect ¡¡ :victory:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] MrMmmkay:
I thougth that Wifi is not working in the ultima ICS Rom??? So its quite NOT perfect ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] RichyRicho:
Which one is the ICS kernel?

I cant find which one it is...ive tried all of them but none boot up :(

Has anyone used it and checked if the VPN is working?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] 1stichiban:
ICS kernel is on the 2nd post :cool:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] RichyRicho:
Lol...im soooo sorry for even asking...it would have helped if I had just read...Thank you very much Mr 1stichiban :good::highfive:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] RichyRicho:
Unfortunately Onavo Extend is still not working, even with the ICS kernel :crying:

If I try to install it with tun.ko installer, it says the path is found already but Onavo still says cant start VPN.

Please can you try to make onavo work...it saves soooo much data :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] danniechua:
why the home button is been disable? for the 1.4 ics? now i can open the multi task...

edit: sorry my mistake..i reflash the rom then is fine already.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] yunzo:
Latest kernel on Xperia pro, GB

Hi,

I am using unlocked and rooted Xperia pro (MK16a) on GB based stock ROM (4.0.2.A.0.58).

I would like to change kernel because stock kernel does not seem to provide

enough support for functional keys of USB connected keyboard (IME on/off for example).

Can I confirm that the kernel(boot-GB-1.1.img) which Riyal posted here at

July/23 on page 65 is the latest one for GB?

Thanks,
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
Hi guys! Sorry for being inactive and lack of updates but sad to say I lost interest in visiting xda for the past few weeks because my Xperia Pro got broken :(

I just sent it for warranty repair last week and it would probably take more or less a month before I get it back so until I get my Pro's back and working development will be on hold. I'll be posting the sources of Ultima kernel soon in this thread so any interested developers can continue while I'm away.

*For those interested what happened to my Pro. Well bottom part of it's touchscreen got broken so it's a hardware problem and I sent it for a warranty repair since it still eligible for a warranty*
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] :
Sad news, hope it gets sorted out without any further problems. Would it be possible to get the yaffs (or whatever were the things you mentioned) so we can build it ourselves and flash it via backup? It would let us use it in the meantime. Or wouldn't it make WiFi work any way?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] 1stichiban:
sad news indeed. :(

hope it gets repaired soon.

thanks so much for your contributions!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] heinrichkaiser:
Sad thing for what happened to your device..

BTW I also lost interest in the xda community.. lack of developers, lack of interest in fellow users.. everyone switching to GS3..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Steven Seagal:
I sorry very much :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] MrMmmkay:
Realy bad to hear that, i like your kernel very much. I hope you get back your phone soon.

If you have the time you could have a look at the new .587 sources :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Riyal:
Hi guys! Well as promised I'll provide the kernel source, ramdisk & WIFI modules for ultima kernel.

https://bitbucket.org/Don2x/ultima-kernel-pro

Still no news with my Pro I'm still waiting for notification so I'll still be inactive in Pro development for a while.

Rest assured development will continue once I get my device back. :victory: