yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
Help with installation

Hi All!

I finally bought myself a second Xperia Pro so that i can fiddle with it and teweak it before i start using it (i use my for work, so i can't live without it :( )

I went first for the 10.1 LegacyXperia, but i wanted to test this rom too especially because i miss the feature of being able to set the volume-level for all sorts of types separately (ring, messages,notifications, alarms etc). It was removed in the ICS-upgrade

Unfortunately i'm having trouble to understand the installation-procedure for the ROM (XperiaPlus-signed.zip). I boot into CWM Recovery 6.0.3.2, pick "install zip" -> "choose zip from sdcard" -> [i pick XperiaPlus-2013-06-25-signed.zip] (i renamed the file so i can save versions) -> "yes". this gives me:

-- Installing: /sdcard/XperiaPlus-2013-06-25-signed.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Error in /sdcard/XperiaPlus-2013-06-25-signed.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted.

What did i do wrong? Do i have some wrong version of CWM?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
Make sure you have the kernel which I recommended in the first post.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
Yes, stock rom is installed (having xperia pro). I even recovered back to stock-rom, installed cwm, and still the same error on flashing the XperiaPlus-zip..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
Is there a certain procedure on how to add/use the stock kernel? Now i just tried to flash the XperiaPlus rom to my Xperia Pro that had the stock-rom already installed. Do i need to extract the kernel somehow?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kernell_:
The best GingerBread ROM for XperiaPro(mk16)

:victory: IT'S OFFICIAL!!! :victory:

I tried a lot of GB ROMs for xperia Pro. I was searching performance, long time battery duration, a lot of internal memory available or excellent ROM compatibility with cronmod (and I didn't find it).

And now: THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE GB ROM FOR XPERIA PRO

Apmartin1991: this is a great job.

XPERIA PLUS is my actual ROM and I´m running it in Xperia Pro (mk16a) with Ultima kernel. No boot loops, no hard resets, no lag... it's all right!!

It's absolutly functional:

Boots very fast

Smooth

Lag Free

Powerful

Great game compatibility

Fisical keyboard: keymap fixed (or patched :P) and working properly

Great battery duration

A lot of internal memory available (I don't need to use CronMod)

This one is for you (I did it to give you thanks for your efforts and your work):

Pd: Sorry for my awful english / I can´t see the screenshots in this post.

:good: THANKS!! :good:

---------- Post added at 02:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:55 PM ----------

Hertell:

Try to download the ZIP (XperiaPlussigned.zip) again.

I saw that kind of errors, when my ZIP file is corrupted.

I hope this solve your installation problem.

:D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] universocrema:
Did you try the Atomic GB Rom v8? Does this rom you think much better?

Thank you.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
MD5SUM

Is there any md5sum available for the latest XperiaPlus.zip ROM-file? My file has the md5sum of d0d953cb2941f88576e142b9a577e181
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kernell_:
Yes I tried the AtoMic v8, but I had bootloop.

I tried with Stock kernel, Stock + CWM kernel, Lupus kernel, Ultima kernel, and the ROM doesn't boot. Probably my ZIP file was corrupted.

I tried AtoMic v7 and its a great ROM. Even so sincerely this ROM (Xperia Plus) is smoother than AtoMic.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
Mate dont compare roms here.

Its against rules of xda and also its against hardwork of developers..

Nothing is better than other.. Its jst preferences which chnge varying person to person and rom to rom
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
I will look into it for you mate :) I do not have your device so it would be impossible for me to test this out!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ™ God ™:
Thanks Mate Hope you can port it :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
No worries, give me a few days :P
[Xperia Arc Android Development] khanjui:
Good rom, thanks.

Posted With My Neo V
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
Thanks. Did it work with the Neo V well?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dpkmna:
Nice to see another GB rom :good::o:highfive:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
Thanks (Y) Did you install it? If so what did you think?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bern4d1:
This ROM is good. I would give 5 stars if there's a 1% battery and toogle 2G/3G.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
I will look into adding these mate! :) Thanks for the feedback :good:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] dpkmna:
I haven't installed it yet.. but i ll give it a try:good:.. right now i m on X- Gamer v1.8

keep working on it..!

thankz for ROM:angel:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
Thank you :good:

Please give me feedback when you install it.

Thanks!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] centi50:
Sir, Is it For Locked Bootloaders?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Wandoou:
Sir, which kernel should i use? (:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
I dont think it will work, try it ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
DoomKernel V22 with modules :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] XtremeSilencer:
nice rom thanks

at last one rom that can compete with the super hit x-gamer rom

does your v2 include flamenos v5 xperia s theme?

if yes then amazing

and i would rather like the 4*4 app drawer!

and can you by any chance port the ics task swithcher??

thanks in advance!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] jiggysiggi:
Can you please upload the doomkernel v22 ? the link from doomlord doesnt work

Gesendet von meinem LT18i
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
1) Thanks, I aim for this to be the best GB ROM out there!

2) It will have a similar theme yes ;)

3) 4x4 app drawer might stay!

4) I dont think its possible to port the task switcher as its meant for the ICS rom, but I can see what is possible!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bern4d1:
My feedback are:

1. Good perfomance, no lag at all.

2. Battery life quite amazing with doom kernel v22 (95% to 75% in 11h 45m 4s) and whatsapp, imo messenger, line, facebook, maps keep running on background + wifi always on.

Overall, this is a very nice ROM. It's just I miss 1% battery and 2G/3G toogle. Good work and thanks.

EDIT: can't wait for your V2 (^_^)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
V2 has now been released ;) Battery percentage has been added. 2g/3g toggle will come in v2.1 or in v3 :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kernell_:
Ummm sorry for that. I think we are not comparing... we are just giving opinions.

A question: where we can talk about our user experiences with ROMs? Is there a specific subforum to do that? Thanks in advance for the info.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
U can use general chat stickied in q and a section. Bt u arent allowed to compare roms there. Jst discuss ur experiences of roms there..

Lets stay on topic now mate... ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pentium1061:
Delete the md5 and recreate it
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
Try that.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pentium1061:
removed
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kernell_:
Whoooooah!!!

Cronmoded and working absolutely right! Thanks again apmartin1991!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] mndp:
Hi guys,

A little help...

How can i get Facebook inside xperia???

I'm missing my facebook photos in the Gallery!!!

Thanks in advance...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
find the apk and install it? Or look in the relevant section for a flashable zip.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
I assume that you know that the md5-sum of any file is it's unique id. If a file has been altered in any way, the md5sum changes. That's why by comparing the md5sum i get from this file should be the same you get from your md5-sum of your file.

I have no idea what you mean by deleting the md5..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
Delete the md5 and create a new one by signing the zip. But that would not work anyway. Re-download the zip. Hundreds of people have installed the latest version with no errors :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
Well, there is not md5 to delete, so i still don't understand what you mean. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Md5sum

Is there available a step-by-step install procedure for dummys like me? The one described in the first post obviously has some steps left out that i don't know about.. :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] DominikHolecek:
Screenshots

Hi, because apmartin hasn't fixed the shots of this rom yet, I decided that I post here another screenshots... :good: :p

If you like this press thanks ... :good:

Screenshots​

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[Xperia Arc Android Development] matarratos:
already experienced many but this rom very good

not lag

game 5 stars

everything works very fast

5 stars for this rom
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
just redownload the zip file and try again
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
Hi,

I'm sorry, but i'm probably not smart enough to get this rom installed. I'm doing as it says in the How to install-section:

Copy the .zip files to your CD card => (the downloaded XperiaPlus-signed.zip and pro-patch-xperia-plus.zip)

Boot into CM recovery

Make a backup

Factory Reset

Format system

Format delvik cache

flash the .zip packages (ROM > patch if needed > wifi modules > baseband libs) => (the downloaded XperiaPlus-signed.zip and pro-patch-xperia-plus.zip. Where do i find the wifi-modules and baseband libs?)

Reboot (Remember, first boot ALWAYS takes the longest)

Go through the setup process

leave to settle for 5-15 minutes

Open super user and update the binary files

Reboot

Your ready to go!

Could someone please help me out in getting this right. If there is an other post or wikithat explains about where to get the wifi-modules and baseband libs, then please post this link for me..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hasanovic91:
Remember what kernel have you flashed and go to the corresponding kernel Thread and find the wifi modules there.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
Xperia Pro uses stock kernel. Which thread is it i should look for?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hasanovic91:
If you are on stock Kernel then you don't need wifi modules.

Just do the installation without wifi modules and it will work fine

And i think you don't need baseband libs either :)

I never flash them
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
Ok, so the only file i need is XperiaPlus-signed.zip and flash it via CM recovery? Why did i get this error?

-- Installing: /sdcard/XperiaPlus-2013-06-25-signed.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Error in /sdcard/XperiaPlus-2013-06-25-signed.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kernell_:
Hey Hertell:

Try This:

1) Download again the ZIP file of ROM (I think yours is corrupted).

2) When you have it, DON´T OPEN IT!

3) Put it in the SD CARD.

4) Boot into CWM (recovery)

5) Wipe Data/Factory Reset

6) Wipe cache

7) Go to ADVANCE / WIPE DALVIK CACHE

8) Go back to Main menu, and go to MOUNTS AND STORAGE

9) Format system

10) Format cache

11) Format data

12) Back to main menu. Choose INSTALL ZIP FROM SD CARD.

13) Install the ZIP you re-download (the ROM's ZIP)

14) Install the correct device PATCH (I think your device is a Xperia Pro, then Install the PRO PATCH. If you opened sometime, please download it again and DON´T OPEN IT!)

15) Back to main menu

16) Wipe cache

17) Go to ADVANCED and Wipe Dalvik Cache

18) Go back to main menu and REBOOT SYSTEM NOW

19) And it´s true: First boot ALWAYS takes the longest. Be pacient

If this intructions works, please comment.

If my instructions doesn't works: Backup all your SD CARD data, format it, put all your stuff again in the SD CARD and retry with my instructions.

GOOD LUCK! GREETINGS!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] EAGLEBOOY:
Good rom
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Paoul conetta:
Good work Dev.. Thanks. Fast band small rom .. beautiful themed ics . I love it.. please continue yuor project:good:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Lukyno:
This ROM look really nice, and I'm thinking to downgrade from ICS (already tried JB as well, but seems that only GB would work without any problem). But that's not what I want to say :_)

Is there any MOD to have LOCKSCREEN like ICS xperia -> with CAMERA shortcut?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
Hi,

Thanks for the instructions. I did all the steps, but it failed for the part when i tried to install the rom. I still get the following error:

Instaling: /sdcard/XperiaPlus-2013-06-25-signed.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Error in /sdcard/XperiaPlus-2013-06-25-signed.zip
(Status 0)
Installation aborted

I think it's pointless to every time download the same ROM-file, because all files are indentical that i download. Could you please give me the md5-sum of the latest rom-file that works for you. I assume that none of you use linux or mac, so you need to download a program that calculates you the md5sum of the zip-file. Here is one program that's free: http://www.georgejopling.co.uk/md5check/md5check.html Download the Program File Only (MD5 Checker.exe). No User Manual Included-version. Unzip the package and run the MD5 Checker.exe. Now open the ROM-file and wait for it to compute the md5-sum. I get as a result for all of the ROM-files i downloaded

d0d953cb2941f88576e142b9a577e181

.This means that all files are identical.

There are now two options what can be wrong. Either the original file that i try to download from http://www.mediafire.com/download/qogtwhvk942lq99/XperiaPlus-signed.zip is corrupt or CWM-recovery v6.0.3.2 is a wrong version (i installed it with the help of this guide: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_iyokan)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kernell_:
I think, I know where is the problem... the kernel.

Do you have open bootloader?

Which kernel are you trying when you have that error?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
I have had the original SonyEricsson rom installed. After that i installed ClockworkMod with the command

fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img

with instructhins from here The in booted into CWM and did how you instructed. If it's a kernel-problem, or i should do something diferent, i have not found any instructions on how to do that..

To be more precise: I need instructions on how to install the Xperia PLUS rom on an Xperia Pro that has the default SonyEricsson rom on it.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kernell_:
Well, you are not installing CWM (ClockWork Mod Recovery). You are installing CM's kernell (CyanogenMod's kernel). Thats the problem.

Let's try this: Download the Ultima GB kernel from here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ojujbg

The downloaded file's name will be: "kernel2.img"

Rename it to "boot.img" and place it in the folder that contains the original boot from CM (the one from cyanogenmod page)

Use the same command as ever.

Then try to flash from the recovery by following the instructions added by me, before.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
Oh yeah! That was it. Now it flashes the rom into my phone! This was the missing step for getting the rom installed!

Is btw the Ultima GB kernel suitable for this rom and the Xperia Pro? As requirements in the beginning there is explained that i should use Stock kernel..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kernell_:
I tried with STOCK too. But ULTIMA GB kernel works better for me. Its a personal point of view.

You can try both and choose the one that fits your requirements.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
Hi. Could you add the md5sum of this file so that users can check that they have the same version as the original.

XperiaPlus-signed.zip d0d953cb2941f88576e142b9a577e181
[Xperia Arc Android Development] hertell:
How do i user the stock kernel? is there a stock kernel for the pro (mk16i) available that has cwm in it too?

Then i noticed a strange thing with the Ultima-kernel: I can't get wifi to work. Is it a bug, or do i need to install wifi-modules too? From where can i get them?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kernell_:
Ooooh yes! Sorry. I forgot that. Yes, you need THIS WIFI MODULES.

There is a kernel named: STOCK CWM KERNEL or STOCK PLUS GB. No modules needed. It's a Stock kernel with ClockWork Mod implemented. I believe is rudimentary and the development and improvement is abandoned.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pechy87:
Hi guys,

I'm trying to install this ROM with LuPuS GBv2 kernel into mine Xperia Pro MK16i, but I'm getting bootloop... Are you facing the same issue with this Kernel?

I followed the instruction and also tried flash stock FW MK16i_4.0.2.A.0.62__1251-0386.ftf before flashing LuPuS GBv2 and installing this Xperia Plus ROM, but without success.

You know, by my opinion LuPuS GBv2 is the best kernel which we can have in our Xperia Pro (especially USB OTG, Governors, etc)...

Thanks for your suggestions...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
use 7zip. Go into the zip file. remove everything in the init.d folder and start again :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pechy87:
Great, it really works. Could you just tell me - do I have still the full capability of this ROM? because I saw in the init.d folder some scripts containing tweaks, adreno settings, etc...?

Thank you for your help!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] massi88:
What's the difference between this rom and the "Xperia Slim" (always from appmartin)? I'm using Xperia Slim on my Xperia Pro but this rom looks like more "cured" but I'm worried that it may be a bit slower. Did someone tried both of them?

Thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
Both are faster.

Xperia plus has mods, tweaks from devs side where xperia slim is debloated stock gb and supercharged hence giving users option to chose what they want .
[Xperia Arc Android Development] massi88:
Thank you very much. What do you mean saying "mods and tweaks from devs side"? Can you give me some example?

Thanks :o
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
If you read both threads including the changelog you will see, Xperia plus has more features such as lockscreen mods and more enhanced framework mods, unfortunately these mods slow the device down quite a bit, the lockscreen on xperia plus uses about 10mb more RAM than on xperia slim, as does the framework, when you combine all of the mods on xperia plus it can make the device slower than xperia slim. I use xperia slim myself as it offers slightly better battery life.

In summary:

Xperia Slim is faster and offers better battery life

Xperia Plus looks prettier and has a few more nice features, (lock-screen has music controls as an example)

The choice is then up to you, try both if you wanted too, just try xperia slim first > backup > try xperia plus. Make sure you wipe everything before installing any of my ROM's including system, dalvik, cache and data :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] massi88:
thank you, it is all I wanted to know :good:

last questions about the procedure if I want to try this rom: how to backup? the backup save all the settings and the installed apps? and how to restore if I want to come back to Xperia Slim?

Thank you for your patience :o
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
In the bootloader (where you install the ROM) there is an option to backup/restore, Backing it up backs up literally EVERYTHING, every setting, every SMS, every bit of data.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] slimy44:
so there isn't standing it only works for locked bootloader and there isn't standing to flash a kernel in instruction.

so i think i can run it on locked bootloader too?

i'll install .62 firmware and run it and do that it works as fast as possible??

thank you for fast answers ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Yozil13:
HELP !

Hello

I'm using your Xperia Plus ROM ;

First, I'd say it's a great GB Rom , but some things annoys me :

1- The lockscreen ! Although we can customize it, It's a bit slow -> When I change lockscreen wallpaper, I Lock my Xperia Arc S and I tap HOME button, the screen become BLACK for some milliseconds before the wallpaper I choose appear

SO , can I came back to the original lockscreen ?

2- SuperSU, SuperUser etc ! At start, It work but after some times for example when I open Titanium Backup -> It open but you can't Freeze Apps etc.. Also in Link2SD, The ROOT privileges are not allowed !

HOWEVER WHEN I REBOOT -> it work again for some time and it's repeating :(

SO, Do you have a solution for this, I deleted superSU for SuperUser but it's the same ! I updated, as you sayed, superSU AND also SuperUser but it's the same ! :/

I Hope I'll have a quick anwser, thanks you all :)A
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kernell_:
I Didn't understand what do you need (in first part of your comment)... but... This ROM works fine in Locked/Unlocked bootloader. I tried with stock kernel, stock+cwm kernel and doom kernel. I tried with LupusGB but I had a bootloop.

And, of course you can install .62 firmware to use it's kernel. :)

Greetings

---------- Post added at 02:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:40 PM ----------

You can change the lockscreen. Just search for a ZIP file with Lockscreen MOD for GB and your phone model. Dont try to use a lockscreen MOD for other Android version or other model... it may result in a bootloop.

I had the same bug with another ROM, cause I don't made the FULL wipes. I fixed it deleting the "cache" of the SU managers (Super SU, SuperUser) in SETTINGS/APLICATIONS. Then, I used a root explorer to go to ROOT/SYSTEM/APP and then deleted the SU managers. Reboot your phone. Let it rest 3-5minutes, and go to PLAY STORE. Download a new SU manager (I choose SuperUser). Install it. Then, , open the Su manager that you installed, update the binaries (there is an option to do that in the app; you will need an active internet conection), If everything seems to be OK, reboot. Let it rest 3-5 minutes again. And now open again Link2SD and give it ROOT PERMISIONS. Everything must to be OK, now.

Greetings :D

---------- Post added at 02:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:02 PM ----------

Other options:

First, install ROOTCHECKER from Play Store, and see if you really have Root Access. If not, root your phone with UNLOCKROOT, DoomLord Pack, or the method that you want.

If you have root access use the CWM SuperSU pack :D. http://androidsu.com/superuser/

Choose the one for ARM Devices.

:D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Yozil13:
Thank you all, I want to Flash ORIGINAL lockscreen for ARC S GB .62 firmware, but I don't have it in .zip, can anyone provide me it ?

thanks
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
V2 has now been released :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] XtremeSilencer:
what is 1% battery mod??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] pentium1061:
1% mod means the battery drain is indicated in steps of 1%

---------- Post added at 06:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:47 AM ----------

Pls include kill app by long press back button....dat option is der in xgamer...
[Xperia Arc Android Development] 'Shiino:
to give recommendations for your rom as;

kernel

baseband
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ™ God ™:
apmartin1991 did you find how to port it? :) i really like you rom. want for my ray :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
I am trying to find the right libs mate, I will inbox you when I have done it ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
Kernel - DooMLorD v22 with modules

baseband 83 with libs
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bern4d1:
is it just me or what? I got FC in gallery on V2. Otherwise, everything is so smooth.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] apmartin1991:
I have this problem to. I will fix it later with 2.1!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] spromper:
I also get force close in gallery and also in laucher when i try to move a app.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] iamsuperuser:
Can you port some ics apps like

1. ICS Walkman v7.5

2. Xperia GX Home Launcher

3. Notes widget from xperia s

to gb and include in your rom ??