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Dear all,
Could you guide me sources and/or infos related to Sony w8? I cannot find dedicated forum for this phone. Since it is almost the same to Sony x8, I post my question in this forum. All I want to know is as follow.
1. How to root w8
2. Custom froyo built ROM with wifi tethering support
3. Other tips and tricks
If you can answer or know where I can go for, please help show them.
It is a good smart phone at its value. I bought it at USD190 which is $20 more than x8. But I love glossy black in front and glossy orange back over.
Thanks,
leosinto said:
Dear all,
Could you guide me sources and/or infos related to Sony w8? I cannot find dedicated forum for this phone. Since it is almost the same to Sony x8, I post my question in this forum. All I want to know is as follow.
1. How to root w8
2. Custom froyo built ROM with wifi tethering support
3. Other tips and tricks
If you can answer or know where I can go for, please help show them.
It is a good smart phone at its value. I bought it at USD190 which is $20 more than x8. But I love glossy black in front and glossy orange back over.
Thanks,
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x8 and w8 is the same phone with same software and hardware but different color..you can root it same as x8 and use x8 custom froyo or gingerbread rom..but native wifi tethering is not supported by any rom but you can use barnacle wifi tether from market.
1. Root tutorial
You may use X8's super1click with no problem.
2. I am not sure,try the x8 custom rom if you dare.
3. Just root and use link2sd,it is enough for you daily use,these are what i can say.
Thanks. I will try superoneclick to root my device. I will not dare to install custom ROM for x8 since they are optimized for it only. I will wait till some friends develop one for w8. Link2SD is something I am considering now if I have to wait for froy built or to try it with current 2.1.
try to use ROM X8 in W8
I've tried to use ROM's X8 into my phone W8. Flash result is OK but it doesn't working properly, my SIM card doesn't work. It always change to airplane mode. So Who can fix this problem???
Which ROM are you using?
Are your mobile carrier locked?
ROM for Sony ericsson W8
I used many ROMs such as FroyoBread, KuyaDroid, MiniCM, etc and it has same problem.
xuandat09 said:
I used many ROMs such as FroyoBread, KuyaDroid, MiniCM, etc and it has same problem.
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go to dev tools and try crashing system
I want to try but I don't have any experience in modding ROM
Superoneclick is not working with my w8. Even it shows success rooting but no root permission. Su command is not working and su running test by superoneclick is also not responding. Superuser is there but useless. Can somebody guide me new ways? I want to install app2sd as soon as possible.
leosinto said:
Superoneclick is not working with my w8. Even it shows success rooting but no root permission. Su command is not working and su running test by superoneclick is also not responding. Superuser is there but useless. Can somebody guide me new ways? I want to install app2sd as soon as possible.
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have you rebooted your phone after rooting ???
I am a fresh android user. I try many custom ROMs. Now I got a best match, Floyo v0.25 by Racht. Now I he updated the new one (Floyo v1.0b). I don't know what he changed in v1.0b. So how can i check it?
Please help me! I really like Floyo by Racht.
Mind reading the changelog on the first page of Racth thread so you will know what has been chance.
tysovanmony said:
I am a fresh android user. I try many custom ROMs. Now I got a best match, Floyo v0.25 by Racht. Now I he updated the new one (Floyo v1.0b). I don't know what he changed in v1.0b. So how can i check it?
Please help me! I really like Floyo by Racht.
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racht is now focused on cm7, and his New Floyo roms are based on FroyoBread, with some of his own modifications.
See FroyoBread changelog.
Floyo 1.0 is based on FroyoBread v21 (b)
While b stands for color hotfix
i have froyo 0.25 and it works well...today i have flashed froyo 1.0 and froyobread v20,21,22 and wifi is very very very slow...i can't download nothing
Try to delete all remembered wifi.
p.s. You are saying "cant download nothing",it means you can download anything.
smarcaz said:
i have froyo 0.25 and it works well...today i have flashed froyo 1.0 and froyobread v20,21,22 and wifi is very very very slow...i can't download nothing
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i use froyobread, it work in everything,
what kind of wifi you connected?
tysovanmony said:
I am a fresh android user. I try many custom ROMs. Now I got a best match, Floyo v0.25 by Racht. Now I he updated the new one (Floyo v1.0b). I don't know what he changed in v1.0b. So how can i check it?
Please help me! I really like Floyo by Racht.
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You can try it without losing your data by advanced restoring only system
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
follow this thread to increase your phone dude
ever since the floyo 1.0 update, i also experienced really slow wifi speed, and i looked around and found that my n standard setting for wifi has been reverted to the old setting ( slower speed).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019371
enjoy
feltedowls said:
follow this thread to increase your phone dude
ever since the floyo 1.0 update, i also experienced really slow wifi speed, and i looked around and found that my n standard setting for wifi has been reverted to the old setting ( slower speed).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019371
enjoy
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same thing....very slow...2-5 minutes to load google page
The want we gonna do.
martoparto said:
You can try it without losing your data by advanced restoring only system
Sent from my X8 using XDA App
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Thank for your useful advice ! I gonna fine a best for me.
(Hey Atleast I'm not opening a new thread about floyo 1.0 => searched for it, no other related threads found.)
So I flashed Floyo 1.0 on my Xperia X8, and I synched contacts from FB and I accidentaly chose "sync all contacts" and not "sync contacts to existing contacts" so what happened is : none of the simcontacts show in my phonebook.
I know this is a childish and noobish mistake, but I can't seem to find a solution?
any help?
Defees said:
(Hey Atleast I'm not opening a new thread about floyo 1.0 => searched for it, no other related threads found.)
So I flashed Floyo 1.0 on my Xperia X8, and I synched contacts from FB and I accidentaly chose "sync all contacts" and not "sync contacts to existing contacts" so what happened is : none of the simcontacts show in my phonebook.
I know this is a childish and noobish mistake, but I can't seem to find a solution?
any help?
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Floyo 0.25 based on FroyoBread v10-12. Floyo 1.0 based on FroyoBread 21b.
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Want to know how noobish I was => I didn't find the import contacts from sim after the first setup... now I found it... problem solved.
Hello all.
I am running FroyoBread 0.25 on my xperia X8. It's wonderful rom in my opinion but, i want to ask you if there is a way to install the original Sony Ericsson keyboard on it. It have Android Keyboard, (LatinIME) installed and HTC-ime. The second is for the trash for me, and Android Keyboard is very good but i think that the stock keyboard is the best. I've managed to extract it from my Original Rom backup and installed it. But when I try to activate it, I get a crash error. So is there somebody to help me in this. Thank you in advance.
U can try froyo pro v1.1.
Its the same as the rom ur using (which is racht's floyo v0.25).
It got stock keyboard and a bit more modification...
Sent from my X8 using xda premium
@maliceomalice can I update without system reset / full wipe because i don't want to loose all apps and settings.
Edit: And is the stock keyboard included and the other modifications
Edit: Ok don't bother to answer me i took a look on the change log. Well I am downloading it and I am going to install it because look COOL. And the most inportant, the froyo unlock sliders are transparent
xxTTcc said:
Hello all.
I am running FroyoBread 0.25 on my xperia X8. It's wonderful rom in my opinion but, i want to ask you if there is a way to install the original Sony Ericsson keyboard on it. It have Android Keyboard, (LatinIME) installed and HTC-ime. The second is for the trash for me, and Android Keyboard is very good but i think that the stock keyboard is the best. I've managed to extract it from my Original Rom backup and installed it. But when I try to activate it, I get a crash error. So is there somebody to help me in this. Thank you in advance.
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if you still need Xperia Stock Keyboard, here it is.
Install with xRecovery(actually I cant remember its xRec or CWM, Pls try both)
Dear Friends,
It's more than 1 year that I rooted my Nexus one and Installed a custom rom. After that when I'm going to use my video cam, I see "Forse Close". I tried many many roms and apps, but any app which is going to use video cam lead to "Force-Close". the photo camera wonderfully works normally in any roms/apps!!
Is there anybody can help me? thanx
try using setting in camera maybe its on HD cam at any rate
1st what rom are you using
2nd what have you tired to fix it
3rd ask the person who made your rom or in that thread
If i help ((( HIT THANKS ))) today is my 420 b-day LONG LIVE FREEDOM
Did you try restore the image back to the previous rom and try to reinstall the trouble rom again?
Video worked fine for me in CM7.1 and CM7.2, both of which are Gingerbread. It also worked on Froyo.
Video is known not to work on the early ICS firmwares.
I did but video cam still not working
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA
Re, jay: I have cm7 android 2.3.7 now on my phone. I tried miui, etc too. Nothing make the video cam to work
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA
try flashing rom again if it happens again change ur rom then see if camera works if so then it might be the rom your using
I'm currently on a buggy minicm7 2.2.0. I'm suspecting the culprit of the bugs is my SD card(A2SD). I'm thinking of re-installing everything from scratch, but then again, there is the good looking minicm9 ics.
So my question is, should I upgrade to minicm9? (I don't have much time to check it myself for trial and error so I'm asking here for your opinions.)
Please convince me why should I do so. Are there any significant functionality that is available on cm7 that is not on cm9? Significant performance drop on games?(though I don't play on my x8 nowadays)
Thanks!
If u use ur pohone day to day and record videos or watch videos from youtube u should use MiniCm7 2.2.0
If not then MiniCm9 is ok if u supercharge it and install this add on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649187
so it no flash support? Hmmm.. I guess it's fine...
wakoko79 said:
so it no flash support? Hmmm.. I guess it's fine...
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Not Working:
HW Video encoding / decoding
Hi, I tried minicm9.. at first it was cool, even refreshing..
The UI feels revamped, system settings cleaned, messaging better, default launcher is beautiful and it really felt like wonderful..
But after some time of using it, I found it laggy, just opening drawer takes about 1 or 2 seconds, it often restarts, and it also restarts when I try to overclock to over 748MHz (this also happened in minicm7)..
I just felt down, I really like the new feel but the performance was not as good as minicm7, I really hope it gets to a point that it is at par with minicm7
i would suggest you stick with minicm7 2.2.0 cos the minicm9 is extrremely laggy,constant force closing,and its got a crazy battery drain.i flashed minicm9 but reverted to minicm7 cos of the bugs.i feel naa will be working on an update for the minicm9 with fixed bugs ,until then just stick with minicm7 cos most people are reverting to it already.
pls give me a thanks if its helpfull.cos i am a new member.so i can post more comments
I say go with cm9, I flashed it 2 days ago and Im loving it, yes it is not stable yet but it is quite ok, there is a bit lag but you can always install resized apps and v6 supercharger
If u need to use ur phone to watch video daily,either from your phone,or internet,then you should stick with MiniCM7,but if you want something new,try out MiniCM9,i'm using MiniCM9 right now,and i'm happy with it
Advantages of MiniCM9:
-Android 4.0 (ICS)
-Fast Wifi Connection (really2 fast)
-UI just like Galaxy Nexus ( i love it very2 much)
Disadvantages/bug of MiniCM9:
-video not working
-Speaker sound not so good,can use FIX from here : http://www.4shared.com/zip/2g7-UiU2/MiniCM9_Audio_Fix.html
-Quite laggy scrolling,can improve by flashing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649187
#as said above you can also use supercharged,i might do it later,but right now i can said it is table for daily use like sms,call,internet,listen to radio,etc...if you have problem in MiniCM9,don't forget to read FAQ first,hope this help you to decide
dobsava said:
cos the minicm9 is extrremely laggy,constant force closing,and its got a crazy battery drain.
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craaaaazy, ne?
(skip ahead to the end of the post)
MiniCM9 lags as hell, I'll keep the MiniCM7 until the 9 improves.
I personally dont go to ICS due limitations of our hardware.We will never can have full feature of ICSFace unlocked,for example
I had to revert to cm7 based rom...gingerdx to be specific because minicm9 is still laggy, it do not support games and freezes all the time. TO me the biggest culprit was the video playback..its only good enough to show it off to your friends. but im eagerly waiting for full working version...... And there is minicm10 out already.. Its lightweight and smooth..but Both ROMs are similar in performance. you can try it out as well.
Help me!!!
wakoko79 said:
Hi, I tried minicm9.. at first it was cool, even refreshing..
The UI feels revamped, system settings cleaned, messaging better, default launcher is beautiful and it really felt like wonderful..
But after some time of using it, I found it laggy, just opening drawer takes about 1 or 2 seconds, it often restarts, and it also restarts when I try to overclock to over 748MHz (this also happened in minicm7)..
I just felt down, I really like the new feel but the performance was not as good as minicm7, I really hope it gets to a point that it is at par with minicm7
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Please tell me how did you upgrade your x10 mini pro from minicm7 to minicm9
I cant install the kernal via flashtool.
delon07 said:
Please tell me how did you upgrade your x10 mini pro from minicm7 to minicm9
I cant install the kernal via flashtool.
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just flash the ROM kernel (nAa, JB, ICS,,,,) and flash the ROM by CWM
'what type of error?
minicm9 is and always will be laggy and slower than minicm7 due to hardware limitations so why bother i have tried almost every rom in here and all are the same at first they are fast and nice but after a while they become slower and laggy so i think a lost my hope
delon07 said:
Please tell me how did you upgrade your x10 mini pro from minicm7 to minicm9
I cant install the kernal via flashtool.
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if still the 2nd post above me solution does not work, first flash to stock firmware, flash the gingerbread kernel (alfs, naa) first, format /system, /cache, /data, flash the ics kernel of naa, and again, format /system,/cache,/data, if still, maybe haven't installed the right drivers for your x8, so go into the root directory of your Flashtool then go to drivers, you can manually install the drivers required by your device there for sure
Cm7
I would suggest you to stay on Cm7 cause it is more stable, less laggy, better performances and battery life.
Tried both MiniCM7 and MinCM9 and I must admit ICS is not for our device..:crying:.It lags most of the time and is very unstable.....I would rather recommend MiniCM10 over MiniCM9 any day....:good:but MiniCM7 is bug-less, stable and is for daily use......:highfive:
I would recommend CM7 if you expect performance out of your phone..... but if you need to be on latest androids CM 10 is good.....
But CM9 is very less stable in x8 it keeps on hanging and apps force closes.... CM10 is much better.
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Thank you for the post. I was going to post similar question regarding good choices for daily use and just found it.
Mini CM9 is my first try and here are some info on my experience:
I was long time planning using a custom ROM/Kernel and my first choice was Mini CM9, because of all of its features and beautiful look. As other users mentioned, it was running VERY good for a while (maybe the first 2 or 3 days after an install or new install). Anyway, every time (I reinstalled it twice) it gets laggy and I get a lot of "Not responding" messages (Trebuchet and other apps). I've even lost some calls because of "Phone Activity" freezing.
Plus, I could not use wirelless networks using a public hot-spot with sign-in needed. Wireless networks always worked good while using Stock ROM/Kernel, by the way.
CM9 seems to be a very good ROM but, considering my own experience, it should not be for daily use as it was not as stable as I was expecting.
I am preparing my X8 to install a more stable Kernel/ROM and, If you guys excuse me, I would to ask you about the Mini CM7 and GingerDX ROMs. Please, if you tried both or even GingerDX only, let me know how was it.
Thank you guys! I'll let you know about my new ROM/Kernel choice as soon as I decide which one to install.