Android 2.2 "Froyo" porting project | discontinued

[Tremere]

Xdandroid (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711692") port for XPERIA
I am working to port the main Android distribution for HTC devices, xdandroid (http://www.xdandroid.com) to the XPERIA. The fix for the screen flip is now present in their source repository and hopefully the kernels will merge soon.

LATEST RELEASE: 27th September - mic mute fix
Fixes the mute mic in calls. Turns out I pulled the latest kernel sources at the wrong time :o
Complete package (http://cdn.bionicmessage.net/xperia-xdandroid-20101027.7z) (72MiB)
Without system.ext2 (http://cdn.bionicmessage.net/xperia-xdandroid-nosystem-20101027.7z) (27MiB)

Thanks to Jonny4911 for the touchscreen calibration file (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8318072&postcount=1490)

Known issues: Battery charging won't work if charger is not active at boot.

22nd September - kernel revision (page 147 onwards (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8263701&postcount=1447))

I am no longer distributing the system image as I no longer need to modify it.
* Get the kernel+haret etc. from here (http://cdn.bionicmessage.net/xperia-xdandroid-kernel-20100922.7z) and then get the latest XDANDROID system image from the official thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711692)
* Rename the system image you downloaded to system.ext2 and put it on your sdcard along with the kernel package
* As noted in the xdandroid thread, you will need to throw out your data.img this time around, due to having a signed release.

Changes:
Seems to crash less! :)
Known issue: Voice calls are not working properly (mic not turned on)

21st August - Kernel update (page 117 onwards (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709632&page=117))

Kernel from kovsky-battery-driver branch (http://gitorious.org/~mcbridematt/linux-on-qualcomm-s-msm/kovsky-battery-driver) - standalone battery meter driver, migrated to official HTC touchscreen driver, BT turns on but may not work, kb backlight thanks to ultrashot+vdelf
Clean system image from xdandroid 19/8 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711692) There is no LauncherPro in this image!
Known bugs: Not as stable.
Important: delete ts-calibration on your SDcard. You will be asked to calibrate the touchscreen on startup. Follow the onscreen instructions and not the squares as the calibration program does not know the screen is upside down
Important: Back up your data.img as there is a very real chance you could lose it due to crash

Download: US West (http://cdn.bionicmessage.net/xperia-xdandroid-20100821.7z)
US East (http://www.an9elus.com/x1_xdandroid/xperia-xdandroid-20100821.7z)
with working ts-calibration and haret.exe (oops) (http://rapidshare.com/files/414336444/xperia-xdandroid-20100821.7z.html) thanks loco

Next release will be near the end of September, mkay? I've been busy elsewhere

9th August - System image update page 103 onwards (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709632&page=103)

Based on xdandroid RC2.1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711692)
Removed Gallery3D and Music Mod, replaced with 2D Gallery and stock Music. (You can d/l Music Mod without screen size issues from the Market)
Wireless tether now included (warning: burns more power than charger puts in)
powertop now included for power usage debugging
sdcard powersave fix now in default.txt
fsck files purged on startup.


Previous releases are available from this page (http://mcbridematt.dhs.org/mobile/index.php?title=Archived_Android_releases).

FAQs
Is there a Chinese language version?
Not yet. xdandroid has not built their images for non-latin locales it seems
Will there be a ROM?
Not yet. Requires more work for the kernel and that is not my area.
Will battery life be 'fixed'?
Possibly.
Will Camera be fixed?
Unlikely.
Charging does not work
If your phone is very warm then it is probably consuming more power than the charger delivers. Otherwise, reboot and try again
Market does not connect
Reboot, connect WiFi immediately (if you have it), try again
<Android feature X> does not work
Look in the Rapahael, Blackstone and Diamond forums to see if this issue affects other devices first. It is a very low priority for me.
If it involves Google accounts (i.e sync) I won't investigate.. we are lucky it works in the first place.
Speaker still seems to be on
Fixed in development, but I haven't released an updated kernel yet.
<I have a power saving idea involving speakers, GPS or something>
The cause of our battery life crapness is some driver bugs preventing the use of a proper sleep mode. Nothing else.

[niclas_l2]

Cool! looking forward to follow development.

[jkoljo]

Nice job :)
With enough documentation, I might join in the development! I have skills in C++, PHP and Java, so this interests me a lot.

[nemasu]

Aw, you beat me to it haha.
Very nice Gentoo work too!

[grimey01]

nice.. im in. im not a dev but this kinda stuffs been a hobby for years..
ill try to help with whatever i can

i heard froyo a lot more flexible with its hardware compatibility, might be easier to fix radio, wifi, gps, etc

[gaolinde]

thought i doubt with x1's hardware can run froyo well but still appreciate if have it

[ddutchie]

I have very little experience with linux or any coding, but i need to get the most out of my xperia till February next year. New hobby coming my way!!

Thanks for taking the effort to explain what we all needed to know!
Will be following your thread and google-blogish type thing.

[wesleytam]

So glad to see that people are still confident in android + our xperias!

[Tremere]

thought i doubt with x1's hardware can run froyo well but still appreciate if have it


From doing the Gentoo work with X and now Android, I think a proper graphics driver might help, you can see that while the CPU isn't being taxed much there is low fps on the display.

If we can get that extra 56MB of RAM currently not available that would help as well. Android is very RAM hungry..

[Viper89]

From doing the Gentoo work with X and now Android, I think a proper graphics driver might help, you can see that while the CPU isn't being taxed much there is low fps on the display.

If we can get that extra 56MB of RAM currently not available that would help as well. Android is very RAM hungry..

Wow that's cool somebody is working on this:D, and what about a 128mb swap partion to make up for for 56mb of ram currently not available? Also for graphic driver what do you mean exactly? Graphic driver for Android on xperia or do you need one from windows to port into android? I have a collection of graphic driver's that I use for the Xperia.

[Tremere]

I tried using swap on my other Linux experiment but these days Linux seems to prefer not to use swap at all.

Android uses the Linux framebuffer to draw stuff, and there is a binary 3D driver for OpenGL stuff - i think the xdandroid guys use it and run the Nexus One gallery 3d app with it.

The issue is that the speed of drawing on the screen is very choppy, its like when you use Windows or Linux with a generic VESA driver - you can't see windows while your moving them, or if you do its very slow. Maybe its something to do with the vsync messages I get in dmesg.. I'll let someone more experienced answer :p

[fcjversc]

It's great to see this development! Following this topic.

Keep up the good work :)

[Matzemink]

The issue is that the speed of drawing on the screen is very choppy, its like when you use Windows or Linux with a generic VESA driver - you can't see windows while your moving them, or if you do its very slow. Maybe its something to do with the vsync messages I get in dmesg.. I'll let someone more experienced answer :p

Could this be reason why android takes so much cpu power and battery?

i.e. if you take out the battery in winmo while connected to the charger you'll still be able to do everything on the phone.
I've done the same thing in android. Pull out the battery... but when I slide the homescreen the phone turns off.

So this is also a benefit for the most important thing.. improving battery life?

[yinjianweizxc]

Thank you!!I think the Android ROM is not far away from X1...I will close attention to your update!Thank you again!!

[yinjianweizxc]

Can you tell me when the Android ROM will finish??Thank you ....

[yinjianweizxc]

I think you can do it !!

[matejdro]

@yinjianweizxc Ever heard of edit function?

Anyway, i hope this project evolves. Can you make RSS feed for your progress? I want to be on track :)

EDIT: wait, you got usb to work? :eek: That is great, i hope other devs see this.

[Tremere]

USB has always worked - but you need to have a USB cable plugged in and connected to a computer before starting HaRET. Its one of those things they don't fully know how to do under Linux yet.

It got me too when I was first playing around with Linux on the Xperia :(

[That Guy Is Here]

We should talk to some of the original developers to see how they got started and if they would be willing to help.

[yinjianweizxc]

@yinjianweizxc Ever heard of edit function?

Anyway, i hope this project evolves. Can you make RSS feed for your progress? I want to be on track :)

EDIT: wait, you got usb to work? :eek: That is great, i hope other devs see this.

Transplant system in this regard I know nothing, and I greatly admire your technology,haha...

[matejdro]

Yes, USB was working but, noone managed to find proper drivers.

[Tremere]

Desktop drivers I presume?
Using a Gentoo VM on OS X, so I didn't notice it :p

As for progress, couldn't get wifi working today, the driver didn't detect the chipset (or rather the sdio slot) so hit a wall :mad: Maybe there is something I don't know about. I think I'll attack the 3G radio instead..

The xdandroid folks haven't got much further either, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6955467&postcount=8793

Might be a while folks..

[Viper89]

Desktop drivers I presume?
Using a Gentoo VM on OS X, so I didn't notice it :p

As for progress, couldn't get wifi working today, the driver didn't detect the chipset (or rather the sdio slot) so hit a wall :mad: Maybe there is something I don't know about. I think I'll attack the 3G radio instead..

The xdandroid folks haven't got much further either, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6955467&postcount=8793

Might be a while folks..

Hopefully we can get wifi working in the near future;). Keep up the good work.

[spamam1]

.. may help you, re: 3G and/or WiFi (inspired by your 1:30am log)

In the forums, others had found that, in order for Wi-Fi to work on Android, need to enable it in WinMobile before using HaRET and starting Android.

For me, Wi-Fi didn't have to 'pre-enabled'; could go from OFF to ON, and worked OK. Also note that 3G worked out-of-the-box (albeit a slight delay before finding the 3G data signal); voice calls works right away.

Notes:
1) once Wi-Fi enabled, turning it OFF via "Settings.. Wireless & Networks.. Wi-Fi" caused Android to crash (well, reboot).. NOTE: before crashing, 3G connectivity is lost as well (at least, "3G" symbol disappears)

2) once Wi-Fi enabled, turning it OFF via "Settings.. Wireless.. Airplane Mode",
Wi-Fi (and 3G, too, of course) turn off; turn off Airplane mode, and WHILE Wi-Fi is turning back on, can disable it *and Android does NOT crash*; Wi-Fi can then be re-enabled and work OK

3) once rebooted from above, Wi-Fi is already on; 3G is NOT on initially.
*can* disable Wi-Fi, and Android did NOT crash. Eventually, 3G data indicator turns on, and tests OK; can also make voice calls

4) try re-enabling Wi-Fi: works, connects to access point

5) can disable Wi-Fi.. can enable/disable, seems NOT to crash.. wow, never got this far before

6) I had intended to put this after 2), but 3) and 4) are new results today =D
'this' is (from memory; sorry, don't want to 'jinx' my phone's state.. unless requested, want to try and preserve).

'this' is that, if the airplane mode trick is used, VOICE calls would never connect properly until.. reboot? re-enable WiFi? sorry, i forget.. the key point is (I think) that turning Wi-Fi on/off on its own, vs via Airplane Mode, *seemed* to cause different actions.. maybe compare logs/etc and see *what* that diff is?

Thanks for working on FroYo on X1!!

[yinjianweizxc]

Good job...I think the Androdi ROM will come at soon...

[ferlanero]

Good work! Android at last could run on Xperia :-D

Best OS on best phone!

[yinjianweizxc]

Have a great result again..!!

[matejdro]

Looks like the 3D driver is really working here, all the animations are smooth. Not Nexus One fast, but smoother than the mess we've seen in Eclair and 2.2 generic.

:eek::eek::eek:

Man, you are awesome, i hope you take good care of your X1 so you don't loose it or broke it :D

[blackie333]

I put my hope into this project and Tremere. The idea of documenting all steps needed for modification standard release is a very good base for the future.
Other developers could participate in this project or share these basic X1 tweaks as a base for their own projects. Very promising, my respect goes to Tremere for all his effort.

[albertkutw]

I thought "Xeriod" was dead in the first place. But now I'm thrilled to hear that someone is still interested in developing "Xeriod".

X1 is definitely a good phone without the good Operating System.

[yinjianweizxc]

All the best!!!

[gmflie]

Tremere, maybe you can post some instructions on buildung a working copy of froyo. kernel, modules and startup.txt would be perfect for the start.

[Tremere]

Sure. I'll set up a site for all of my "experiments" today.

My plan is to port xdandroid's work to the Xperia so we can share the work with the other HTC phones and we don't get left in the dark. Then I'll reverse engineer everything they did so people can port Froyo and future releases (i.e 2.3) on their own.

[circleofomega]

Sure. I'll set up a site for all of my "experiments" today.

My plan is to port xdandroid's work to the Xperia so we can share the work with the other HTC phones and we don't get left in the dark. Then I'll reverse engineer everything they did so people can port Froyo and future releases (i.e 2.3) on their own.

Dont know how we can thank u for this...

[grimey01]

Sure. I'll set up a site for all of my "experiments" today.

My plan is to port xdandroid's work to the Xperia so we can share the work with the other HTC phones and we don't get left in the dark. Then I'll reverse engineer everything they did so people can port Froyo and future releases (i.e 2.3) on their own.

yea the xdandroid devs are GLADLY willing to work with xperia devs seeing as how xperia is a bunch of htc devices put together and they did support kovsky in the start so its in their kernel.

rather than having the latest and greatest android build, im sure a majority of us would just rather have a very smooth not-so-battery-hungry version of android whether 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2..

[blackie333]

I was just curious and wanted to try new XDANDROID.2.2.AOSP.1.7.10.BETA.V1 build from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711692
I have put all files to Andboot folder on my SD card, included STARTUP.TXT from 2.01 glossy version to be able to run haret, but no luck for me (after screen calibration and waiting some Android screen was shown but restart followed).
That was my 1st try with XDAdroid, so I expect it was my fault. Is this generic build compatible with X1, or we must wait for special Kovsky build (Tremere)?

Was anyone of you able to get it working, is there some simple procedure to follow (replace system or config files,...)?

[Tremere]

I haven't actually tried their full release, the last I have was their system tree with my own rootfs. Its next on my list

The xdandroid alpha wouldn't be functional on the Xperia anyway, they wouldn't have my screen flip patch (yet)

I've started building my documentation wiki: http://mcbridematt.dhs.org/mobile/

Tomorrow I'll put info on what you need to boot Linux - HaRET, kernels etc. Should be enough for someone else to build and boot the open source Android release.

[jwte]

I haven't actually tried their full release, the last I have was their system tree with my own rootfs. Its next on my list

The xdandroid alpha wouldn't be functional on the Xperia anyway, they wouldn't have my screen flip patch (yet)

I've started building my documentation wiki: http://mcbridematt.dhs.org/mobile/

Tomorrow I'll put info on what you need to boot Linux - HaRET, kernels etc. Should be enough for someone else to build and boot the open source Android release.

What a great idea to create this wiki :D:D:D

If you need more guides on the wiki I created one for Mer in the past:Mer on X1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5579798&postcount=458)

Now I'm trying to get MeeGo working on X1.

[Darkrider114]

Great going tremere!!!! Your efforts are very much appreciated...... Lets hope for the best....

Everyone cheerup guys...

-Impossible is Nothing-

[jkoljo]

Now I'm trying to get MeeGo working on X1.
OH!! My uncle will go nuts if You some day get MeeGo even boot on Xperia! He works for Nokia, and he is closely involved in the development. Of course he cannot talk about it much..

But nevermind, I wish You happy developing, and success!

[matejdro]

What is advantage of Gentoo vs current linux?

[Tremere]

What a great idea to create this wiki :D:D:D

If you need more guides on the wiki I created one for Mer in the past:Mer on X1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5579798&postcount=458)

Now I'm trying to get MeeGo working on X1.


Sweet! Personally I'm more interested in MeeGo but I want to do app devel for Android as well.
(You might run into trouble with N900 images being compiled for armv7, which don't run on the Xperia, but you can cook your own image for armv5 from what I've read)

What is advantage of Gentoo vs current linux?

Unless you're 'cooking' your own mobile operating system, not much. Gentoo is source based so we can disable features we don't want (i.e CUPS printing). I have been experimenting with an Enlightenment e17 environment. Just need a dialer app (working on it) and a comm manager, and you have the best web browser ever on the X1.

[grimey01]

maaaaaaan i cant wait for this project to kick off.. windows mobile is pissing me the fuuuuuuuck off...its terrible and it makes the xperia run so slow..

i see you havent updated anything since june 28, you still workin on this?

[Lunie]

Neat, good luck.

[Tremere]

Not sure what the xd guys have done, but their tree isn't compiling, and the GUI isn't booting on the Xperia. Grrr..

So I've backtracked a bit into building my own Android 'product' with the open source tree. For my fellow hackers, instructions are on the wiki (http://mcbridematt.dhs.org/mobile/). Shouldn't be much more to get the radio up.

[Devaster]

xdandroid with latest kernel,rootfs running:

- no audio - ringtones
- data connection ok (EDGE)
- screen upside down
- phone working
- it seems that GPS too
- after more testing the mic is not always working

[jkoljo]

Is it possible for you to upload it?

[matejdro]

What have happened to 2.2 project? Blog is the same for many days now. I hope you didn't quit or your X1 broke.

[blackie333]

Nice find, could you please check 3D video acceleration or compare interface speed with previous versions(2.01, 2.1)?

xdandroid with latest kernel,rootfs running:

- no audio - ringtones
- data connection ok (EDGE)
- screen upside down
- phone working
- it seems that GPS too

[Tremere]

I'm still here, just busy elsewhere

@Devaster so you got their rootfs working? Didn't work for me.. (GUI didn't start). When I was running it I used the default Android rootfs

Update: Talked to stinebd about including the fix in xdandroid, he'll get it incorporated into the xdandroid sources, so in theory, once the kernel is merged we will be using the same dist as the other HTC devices :)

@blackie333 The xdandroid interface is pretty speedy compared to previous Android verisons on the X1

[Lunie]

Great news, we are dying down here. (=_= ')

[Matzemink]

xdandroid with latest kernel,rootfs running:

- no audio - ringtones
- data connection ok (EDGE)
- screen upside down
- phone working
- it seems that GPS too
- after more testing the mic is not always working

Did you try 2.1 or 2.2 ?

[ferlanero]

Great news tremere for the Xperia Comunity: at last we can have best OS on best phone ever ;)

Only one one question: when and where ;) we can see if patch have been already aplied to use Xandroid on our Xperia?

Thanks for you efforts in porting Android to the Xperia plataform!

[blackie333]

xdandroid with latest kernel,rootfs running:

- no audio - ringtones
- data connection ok (EDGE)
- screen upside down
- phone working
- it seems that GPS too
- after more testing the mic is not always working

I would like to test this updated version too, but I can't manage to create working xdandroid environment.
Could you please specify what startup.txt version do you use and which files from original package have to updated?
I have updated "zimage" and renamed "modules-2.6.27.46-01112-ga684137.tar.gz" to "modules-2.6.27.46.tar.gz" from "linux-msm.201007072202.tar.gz" package.
Also "rootfs.img" is updated from "rootfs-20100707-943da17.zip", but still reboot after 1second of showing Android gui. Your help is really appreciated.

[stefanACM]

It that any new release of kernel for Xperia ???
Where i can download it ?

[Tremere]

if I can get xdandroid running stable today I'll push it out regardless of what features are working. At the moment I'm stonewalled with the GPS crashing the entire system on boot.

[blackie333]

if I can get xdandroid running stable today I'll push it out regardless of what features are working. At the moment I'm stonewalled with the GPS crashing the entire system on boot.
Thanks a lot Tremere, that would be a big next step.
I hope that you succeed to fix the GPS issue ;)

[fracmo2000]

Wow, i upgraded to an hd2 and never looked at this forum until today! I will be digging it out and installing 2.2 for sure! Nice work!

Question regarding the project, I wonder if somebody could answer it;

I read that android supports something called USBHost? Will allows you to connect up say wireless/bluetooth keyboard and mouse...but also allows video out via usb? Is this true?

If so, I would love to connect up my old x1 to my tv with a wireless kb/mouse :D

Sounds too good to be true...what you guys think?

[5526859]

if I can get xdandroid running stable today I'll push it out regardless of what features are working. At the moment I'm stonewalled with the GPS crashing the entire system on boot.

It's that a ROM or just booting in X1??

[Tremere]

I'm getting close folks, after a kernel update and rebuild everything worked again, now I'm compiling an image which I hope has all the xdandroid additions in :)

Yes, the chip in our devices supports USB host mode so with the right cabling you could plug in USB devices to the Xperia. I've only seen it on the Hero and the newer Nexus One. One day I might try it out, a mouse and keyboard would be damn handy for hacking normal Linux distros

[fracmo2000]

Hi Tremere, thanks for the reply! I ask this because I heard of somebody (dcordes) making a 1 -> 2 usb connection for this! He also mentioned usb -> dvi (the x1 also has a 3.5mm jack for audio) so...i was thinking hooking it up to my tv, wifi and kb + mouse :D Google TV on an old phone that sits doing nothing!

This sounds like a wicked project, I might need to go buy myself a usb to dvi cable :D

[blackie333]

I'm getting close folks, after a kernel update and rebuild everything worked again, now I'm compiling an image which I hope has all the xdandroid additions in :)

Thank you Tremere for your hard work, finally we are getting close to functional Froyo - don't touch the PC compiling image (until it's done) :D
I'm excited to test your build, we have been waiting so long for it.

[mudenza]

I'm getting close folks, after a kernel update and rebuild everything worked again, now I'm compiling an image which I hope has all the xdandroid additions in :)

Thanks for your hard work. I'm just confused, because it seems like development for the X1 is a bit everywhere. So you're merging the xdandroid with the kernel we have been using so far (2.0.1), with the new 2.2 OS?

[raja'i]

I'm getting close folks, after a kernel update and rebuild everything worked again, now I'm compiling an image which I hope has all the xdandroid additions in :)
Heyz
its nice to hear that
GOODLUCK man
wish u the best :)

[Tremere]

An alpha-quality image has been released. It would be nice if we can get wifi working somehow. Adding the Google Apps also slowed everything down a lot :(

[blackie333]

An alpha-quality image has been released. It would be nice if we can get wifi working somehow. Adding the Google Apps also slowed everything down a lot :(

Tremere, don't worry, it has problems, but every alpha has them. It looks very promising to me, thank you for all your effort.
My first impressions are following.

1. System seems stable, no crash yet :)
2. GPRS is not working for me (calls are OK), maybe problem with my provider, but in older versions were OK :(
3. GPS seems to be working :)
4. GUI is more pretty, but a bit slow, I believe you can work on it later
Icon are smaller than in 2.01 or 2.1 (don't know if that''s 2.2 standard).
Lock screen seems is small and don't fits the whole screen at start, after disable it fits the screen, but notification area gets small...not a big deal, just a note.
6. Bluetooth and Wifi I can't enable, probably not working
7. I miss SetCPU application, maybe the speed problem is related to CPU clock

[ferlanero]

Incredible work Tremere! Downloading you pòrt and testing it. I'll post later my impresions.

Thanks a lot for your effort on porting XDAndroid to Xperia.

Keep on working!!

[lepkin]

thanx Tremere

[Tremere]

If GPRS doesn't work, reboot Android after adding the APN.

I set the dpi to 160, because I like the extra space :) If this is too small for you, just change the lcd.density argument in startup.txt

[xperiaatic]

icons and everything is defenetly smaller and because of that there are more things on screen and that is not bad thing at all. compared to other versions not that much slower though maybe even quicker in some places. screen rotation is impressively quick and works all the time. all in all it feels much more sturdier and better than any other previous versions i have tried by first impression.

[cdi90]

only put the files on my sd-card and run the haret.exe?

thank you so much for your work. android kills wm imo :)

[ferlanero]

This Android version seems very stable and faster than any other published for Xperia. Tremere has make a very good job on it. Issues:

1. GPRS doesn´t work... I´ll try to config it and post feedback later.

2. Wi-Fi still doesn´t work, but it can due to my phone config. Feedback later.

More about this release:

1. Icons are smaller than any other Android, but I like it!

2. This Andorid is the fastest OS I´ve tried on Xperia!

Only one question: This is Android 2.2 aka "Froyo"? I can´t see it anywhere...

Thank a lot again Tremere for you work, keep on it!

[wphoenix]

This Android version seems very stable and faster than any other published for Xperia. Tremere has make a very good job on it. Issues:

1. GPRS doesn´t work... I´ll try to config it and post feedback later.

2. Wi-Fi still doesn´t work, but it can due to my phone config. Feedback later.

More about this release:

1. Icons are smaller than any other Android, but I like it!

2. This Andorid is the fastest OS I´ve tried on Xperia!

Only one question: This is Android 2.2 aka "Froyo"? I can´t see it anywhere...

Thank a lot again Tremere for you work, keep on it!

And one more thing: Some screen is too small, such as the lock screen

But it's really cool ^^ Waiting for a release verion

[uploadertix]

And one more thing: Some screen is too small, such as the lock screen

Try to reboot, I think lock screen is small only in first boot :)

Great job, Tremere!

PS: GPRS really doesn't work... :/

[xperiaatic]

is there way to make clean restart or shut down form terminal ? regular way is troublesome.

[Tremere]

I'd like to know too! But the reboot command doesn't do anything :(

[spamam1]

First off, thank you for all your hard work!!

1) reboot / usual way / etc -- from previous Android releases, the way to power off / reboot / etc 'gracefully' is:
- HOLD the end key; let it vibrate/etc
- still held down, after a few seconds when the turn off/etc menu comes up,
WAIT a bit more, then, while still HOLDING the end key, push DOWN on the d-pad and make your selection via the 'middle' button (optical trackpad).. once highlighted, can RELEASE the end key, then say 'yes'

If *that*'s the 'usual' method that's inconvenient (vs removing battery).. well, hopefully/maybe someone learned something new =D

2) in other Android builds, additional languages were supported (e.g. Korean, Chinese, etc); as you get closer to Release Candidates, can you add in the other languages, either by default or as a separate download?

3) tried adding my carrier's APN settings and rebooting as suggested.. I get the "3G" symbol, but no actual traffic up/down.

thanks again!!

[sanjayecb]

good work tremere

[blackie333]

3) tried adding my carrier's APN settings and rebooting as suggested.. I get the "3G" symbol, but no actual traffic up/down.

thanks again!!

I have the same problem, created APN with provider recommended settings. Data icon in status bar is enabled (symbol is changing between E, G and 3G), but no internet connection could be made :(

[Devaster]

good work

- GPRS not work ...

[xperiaatic]

First off, thank you for all your hard work!!

1) reboot / usual way / etc -- from previous Android releases, the way to power off / reboot / etc 'gracefully' is:
- HOLD the end key; let it vibrate/etc
- still held down, after a few seconds when the turn off/etc menu comes up,
WAIT a bit more, then, while still HOLDING the end key, push DOWN on the d-pad and make your selection via the 'middle' button (optical trackpad).. once highlighted, can RELEASE the end key, then say 'yes'

If *that*'s the 'usual' method that's inconvenient (vs removing battery).. well, hopefully/maybe someone learned something new =D


yes, that is the troublesome method and most of the time it restarts back to the droid. removing battery can make droid unbootable and you have to generate new system image.

[lsr8863]

Oh,This is a great work for xperia X1.

[xperiaatic]

i used latest rootfs.img from here:
http://xdandroid.southcape.org/rootfs/
APN working but screen is upside down :)

[Tremere]

Something must have gone wrong when I packaged it for GPRS to fail. If you have adb access please run "logcat -b radio" for me and report anything interesting.

[xperiaatic]

permission denied :(

[CowMix]

incredible job for your first alpha release :)

[xperiaatic]

i used latest rootfs.img from here:
http://xdandroid.southcape.org/rootfs/
APN working but screen is upside down :)

changed init file in rootfs.img
now screen is right way up and internet works also.
it is temporary workaround of course :)

[Devaster]

can u upload it somewhere ?

[Matzemink]

incredible job for your first alpha release :)
Agreed :)

- Very fast interface speed..
- Phone is working (instead of data connection)
- Maybe GPS is working too :eek:.. but not sure :D (Navigation needs internet)
- Bluetooth does not work
- Speaker is always on (but is working)

In Linpack Benchmark I get around 3,6MFlops (from 1,1 to 3,9 but most of the time 3,6)

To get normal screen size change in startup.txt all lcd.density to 240, not 160.

[krogaw]

Something must have gone wrong when I packaged it for GPRS to fail. If you have adb access please run "logcat -b radio" for me and report anything interesting.

I have adb access, but I'm not sure what to look for. I attached a full radio log from bootup to a few minutes with opening browser. The icon with the arrows on top looks ok, switching between G and 3G.

[xperiaatic]

GPS workind indeed.

[cdi90]

I have nothing on sd card but the downloadet release. I run the haret.exe and after minutes i think the lines repeat.... anyone a idea? thx

[xperiaatic]

just wait some more

[ixemerix]

changed init file in rootfs.img
now screen is right way up and internet works also.
it is temporary workaround of course :)

could you please explain this to us? a little how-to would be nice!

[cdi90]

just wait some more

i wait till the screen turns of.
the lines with

power_supply battery: prop HEALTH=GOOD
power_supply battery: prop PRESENT=1
power_supply battery: prop TECHNOLOGY=Li-ion
power_supply battery: prop CAPACITY=84

always repeat

[XtriFe]

hmm... this seems to work beautifully on my xperia x1... except the data connection isnt working.. so no internet. Is this only happening to me ? is it supposed to work ?

Also many thanks for your work

[daweeb]

+ Sound works...
+ screen doesnt shine...
+ battery doesnt drain insanely fast ... but doesn't last overnight
+ GPS seems to work, I don't have data...
+ very smooth and "fast" compared to older releases...


- {the icons are small, and the lock-up screen is too small... wrong resolution. }
EDIT: changes after reboot!!

- {can't get apn to work with current rootfs, don't know what to change in the "new rootfs"...so no data for me yet... }
EDIT: after reboot I can make changes for the APN settings, but I'm in the archipelago in stockholm so my signal is to weak for data... or maybe it doesnt work? I have data with wm6.1...

- wifi - error!
- camera doesn't work
- gallery hangs for me
- speaker is always makin weak noises...
- the keyboard is messed up... numbers on wrong side and some symbols are'nt were they're supposed to...
- The light on the keyboard is off...
- (Minor detail: the bottomkeys (under the screen) always light-on if you boot with charger connected...)

still...

Thanks for your great work!
This keeps my mobile alive...
Android for daily use on the X1 may be a reality soon...

[grimey01]

Thanks for your great work!
This keeps my mobile alive...
Android for daily use on the X1 maybe a reality soon...

i hope so. i had an android phone and that is by far the best OS for any phone, nothing comes close..but i needed a few features that my phone didnt have so i got the xperia (after seeing it can run android). when it works flawlessly our xperias will still beat most phones in the market even though its 2-3 years old..

anyway, downloading now..ill start it up and play around for a bit..

EDIT:

i had the music running with a few other apps in the background while testing speed..transitions are fast, landscape to portrait and back is fast.. probably faster than wm6.5
typing on the keyboard and dialer is very smooth when using the stylus, no lag
it doesnt seem too finger friendly..or maybe i have big fingers? because it lags out when i use my fingers but its very smooth with the stylus.. only been 10 minutes of playing around with it though

[5526859]

Why do not have chinese language choose??

[grimey01]

the battery doesnt heat up like with the other builds :D very nice
is there a way to increase the resolution?
im trying to get wifi to work.. i dont have a dataplan at the moment but can anyone confirm data working?

it still has that crazy problem when trying to shut down

[XtriFe]

i cant get my data connection to work (no internet)... wonder whats wrong. And also... when i connect my phone to my laptop using the usb cable while androids loaded, nothing happens. Is this normal ?

[daweeb]

i cant get my data connection to work (no internet)... wonder whats wrong.
After reboot you can create new APN settings (while in APN settings, press left lower button, the menu-button), but it still didn't work for me, see my post on previous page. No wifi either...

And also... when i connect my phone to my laptop using the usb cable while androids loaded, nothing happens. Is this normal ?

yes, this happened with older releases as well... something with the usb connection and sd-card I guess...
always boot on batterypower....

[XtriFe]

thanks for your answer daweeb... however i did what you suggested... and i dont think its the APN settings.. i mean the phone did detect the right settings automatically (same ones that win mobile uses, which work) and it still wont connect to the internet..

[deflex_]

Great work!!! Keep it up tremere! Thanks a lot for this release.:D:D:D

[jnq1234]

Thank for all developer ... this is a best android i was used ( I'm come from Vietnam and English is bad ). The first time i use this 2.2, Display is Small ... i not like it. .. when i read a post edit lcdxxx 160 to 240 !!! Screen is normal ^.^, but ... Menu not work, when go to Menu, not see anything icon ... but it is not worry because i think i can use Widget or shortcut !!! ( Hope will fix in future )

How to use Data, i set right but can't use it ( 3G or GPRS ). Wifi not work and i not use market or browser to check mail !!!

Memory card is ...not see in my X1 !!! I was unmout and insert but not see !!! hixxx !!! How to see my memory card !!! How to set Ringtones !!! How to check speaker !!! Hixxx !!!

[grimey01]

Thank for all developer ... this is a best android i was used ( I'm come from Vietnam and English is bad ). The first time i use this 2.2, Display is Small ... i not like it. .. when i read a post edit lcdxxx 160 to 240 !!! Screen is normal ^.^, but ... Menu not work, when go to Menu, not see anything icon ... but it is not worry because i think i can use Widget or shortcut !!! ( Hope will fix in future )

How to use Data, i set right but can't use it ( 3G or GPRS ). Wifi not work and i not use market or browser to check mail !!!

Memory card is ...not see in my X1 !!! I was unmout and insert but not see !!! hixxx !!! How to see my memory card !!! How to set Ringtones !!! How to check speaker !!! Hixxx !!!

how did you change the resolution? do you have a link?

[ixemerix]

how did you change the resolution? do you have a link?

To get normal screen size change in startup.txt all lcd.density to 240, not 160

With the latest rootfs.img from here (xdandroid.southcape.org/rootfs) you can set an apn and data connection works, but screen is upside down...

[xperiaatic]

like i mentioned before i managed to get data working through changing rootfs.img to one found here:
http://xdandroid.southcape.org/rootfs/
but if change just rootfs.img then screen is upside down and you need init file from original rootfs.img to fix that. (under linux you can just mount img and copy over what is needed, under win you need to use some kind of image file manipulation tool, i don't use win so i don't know what to recommend). i'm no dev so i don't know, maybe this fix is like fixing teeth trough anal but at least it helps testing the port.

even after that reception is quite week and connection is very poor. it is a bit confusing because older builds got no such kind of problems.

all in all, the build is quite stable and it is indeed froyo 2.2 but no miracle here most of the similar faults are present like previous dev builds (i think rough kernel is to blame). for example, battery don't last even over night all the bells and whistles turned off.

biggest surprise was defenetly working GPS, as far as i know no other xperia build has accomplished that.

[Devaster]

charging issue still happen

[xperiaatic]

yep, mostly all old issues still happen because they seem to be kernel related.

[JayXon]

Great work,it's very fast, but GPRS&WIFI is not working. Hope for the next release.

[szawel]

Hi. Good to see some 1 still remamber X1.
Really hope u can make it work.
Good luck!

[tin427]

hey dude you're awesome!!
X1 will be an amazing phone if andriod can run on it!!!:cool:
though wm is good enough for me:p

[grimey01]

To get normal screen size change in startup.txt all lcd.density to 240, not 160

lol thanks man its so much easier to use now..this is BY FAR the best android build when it comes to stability and speed... text messaging works, calling works.. gps is giving me problems but ive got it to work..

things that are still a problem:
-wifi
-powering off device still has that crazy vibrating thing doesnt work..
-touch sensitivity isnt as nice as WM or as smooth when scrolling..
-keyboard characters arent positioned, i tried using the file from the 2.1 rom but it didnt help.. also the keyboard backlight is off, also how can i re-map the hardware keys?

from what i remember these are the biggest issues right now (for me, atleast)

[XtriFe]

things that are still a problem:
-wifi
-powering off device still has that crazy vibrating thing doesnt work..
-touch sensitivity isnt as nice as WM or as smooth when scrolling..
-keyboard characters arent positioned, i tried using the file from the 2.1 rom but it didnt help.. also the keyboard backlight is off, also how can i re-map the hardware keys?

from what i remember these are the biggest issues right now (for me, atleast)

Yeah, that and the data connection not working.

Also.. im not sure how to install apps ? and what folder to save files in so i can access them from the android file explorer ?

[gaurav_v]

Hey Firend Good Work .. hats off for you .. you did the dream coming true work for all us ..

while if u fix the bug of Internet connection then i will start using android as primary os !! cheers ..

and hope flash works for x1 ..

fingers crossed :p

thanks once again . this is killng thig for me ..

[steadyshot]

Thank you very much for that release. I did what xperiaatic said and managed to get data connection working without the screen being flipped. This is definitely the best build. Keep up the great work! :D

[Tremere]

like i mentioned before i managed to get data working through changing rootfs.img to one found here:
http://xdandroid.southcape.org/rootfs/
but if change just rootfs.img then screen is upside down and you need init file from original rootfs.img to fix that. (under linux you can just mount img and copy over what is needed, under win you need to use some kind of image file manipulation tool, i don't use win so i don't know what to recommend). i'm no dev so i don't know, maybe this fix is like fixing teeth trough anal but at least it helps testing the port.

Sweet, that means they are building Android with the xperia patch in now. I need to send the init patch to them when I find a way to autodetect the Xperia in init. Then you can download the next release they do :)

The data issue is probably caused by incorrect file permissions generated by the xdandroid build. I'll try again this afternoon.

[FatTrousers]

For some reason I can only get this working with the screen upside down but screen presses where they should be, tried deleting everything & going from scratch. No luck for me

[circleofomega]

I was out for a week and now i have no clue as to whats happening..can v run Froyo on X1??If so, HOw??

[steadyshot]

I was out for a week and now i have no clue as to whats happening..can v run Froyo on X1??If so, HOw??

Go to the first page in this thread and download the froyo build from Tremere's post. After download unzip to root of card and run haret.

[n00b3r]

Download the archive in the first page; load it up on to your X1, and reboot after you've done so to fix some of the lcd density issues. Wait for Tremere to fix the GRPS issue if you want to use data on your phone.

Thanks Tremere for you hard work - the joy of just having Froyo running on my X1 made my day. :)

I was out for a week and now i have no clue as to whats happening..can v run Froyo on X1??If so, HOw??

[circleofomega]

Download the archive in the first page; load it up on to your X1, and reboot after you've done so to fix some of the lcd density issues. Wait for Tremere to fix the GRPS issue if you want to use data on your phone.

Thanks Tremere for you hard work - the joy of just having Froyo running on my X1 made my day. :)

Go to the first page in this thread and download the froyo build from Tremere's post. After download unzip to root of card and run haret.


oh ok thanx....and Thanx to the Dev who made it possible....i wil try it...BTW, isnt it uploaded on the XDA server..i cant visit his blog from my office..so if any1 can b kind enough...to upload it here..

[circleofomega]

There was 1 problem I had with other builds of droid was that GPRS didnt work. and the phone used to heat a lot and of course there is the battery drain problem...are these 3 issues taken care of with this new Dev and the Froyo Version??

[steadyshot]

Battery life is decent, data only works if you mount the rootfs.img (from the latest xdandroid build) in linux and replace that init file with the one found in the rootfs.img in this build. As for the heating issue, I didn't really notice it in this one. Hope this answers your questions. :)

Credit goes to xperiaatic for the fix. And also if you replace the rootfs.img altogether with the latest xdandroid one; data should work but the screen will be upside down.

[grimey01]

There was 1 problem I had with other builds of droid was that GPRS didnt work. and the phone used to heat a lot and of course there is the battery drain problem...are these 3 issues taken care of with this new Dev and the Froyo Version??

i havent seen the heating problem with the froyo. the battery lasts much longer but youll have to charge mid-day. there is a fix for gprs somewhere in this thread..

[alxjm]

Great,just wait for your Great Job.

[xperiaatic]

i havent seen the heating problem with the froyo. the battery lasts much longer but youll have to charge mid-day. there is a fix for gprs somewhere in this thread..

heating problem is not an issue if you don't use wifi or charge battery. current build has no wifi and charging works only when you plug the charger in before starting haret.exe

[blackie333]

Guys, could you please upload somewhere updated version of the rootfs.img for Xperia froyo alpha? I don't have Linux installed, tried MagicISO in Win but it's unable to open the .img files I need.
I think a lot of us would appreciate that.

like i mentioned before i managed to get data working through changing rootfs.img to one found here:
http://xdandroid.southcape.org/rootfs/
but if change just rootfs.img then screen is upside down and you need init file from original rootfs.img to fix that. (under linux you can just mount img and copy over what is needed, under win you need to use some kind of image file manipulation tool, i don't use win so i don't know what to recommend). i'm no dev so i don't know, maybe this fix is like fixing teeth trough anal but at least it helps testing the port.

even after that reception is quite week and connection is very poor. it is a bit confusing because older builds got no such kind of problems.

[xperiaatic]

little patience please, build author is fixing it right now and new version coming soon.

[Jumparound]

patience... i don't have it ;-)
Just need the one file to (to rule them all!)

Oke, i wait :)

[giri24x7]

changed init file in rootfs.img
now screen is right way up and internet works also.
it is temporary workaround of course :)

how to dou you extract the rootfs file. it is not opening in windows

[uploadertix]

how to dou you extract the rootfs file. it is not opening in windows

I think you can extract it only in linux... Try to download "livecd" edition (mint, ubuntu) and boot computer with this one ;) But I don't know about compiling rootfs.img

[blackie333]

little patience please, build author is fixing it right now and new version coming soon.

Xperiaatic, is it really so much work to upload it? ;)
We are not sure when the updated Xperia version will be released by Tremere.

As Xdandroid BETA.V2 has been released in the meantime, Tremere will probably want to compile updated version and may need longer testing.
I would rather not push him to hurry with the fix, if there is other way.

As you can see, many of us here are still left without working data connection or display rotation issue :(

[tchatzi]

Just downloaded the latest build from xdandroid.southcape.org/rootfs/ (rootfs-20100707-943da17.zip) and added rotation in init from the original rootfs.img.
Works for me, though YMMV of course.
Noticed quite a few modules (ie drivers) missing from the new rootfs, so I don't know if it has any interesting side-effects.

[circleofomega]

Wait..what are we discussing..??is this discussion about Xdandroid or Froyo??
I mean AFAIK, Xdandroid is making the Droid OS as a primary OS..so is this an attempt at making Froyo the main OS..if so, how??Where do we copy the files???

[Jumparound]

Just downloaded the latest build from xdandroid.southcape.org/rootfs/ (rootfs-20100707-943da17.zip) and added rotation in init from the original rootfs.img.
.

And the GPRS fix is also in this file?

[giri24x7]

Just downloaded the latest build from xdandroid.southcape.org/rootfs/ (rootfs-20100707-943da17.zip) and added rotation in init from the original rootfs.img.
Works for me, though YMMV of course.
Noticed quite a few modules (ie drivers) missing from the new rootfs, so I don't know if it has any interesting side-effects.

Is the GPRS issue fixed

[tchatzi]

yes, that was the point, wasn't it ?

[blackie333]

yes, that was the point, wasn't it ?
Sure, GPRS connection fix was the point.
Thank you very much for sharing it with us.

[Jumparound]

yes, that was the point, wasn't it ?

thanks a mil!

[giri24x7]

yes, that was the point, wasn't it ?

thanks a lot

[circleofomega]

can some1 plz answer my Q?

[steadyshot]

Xdandroid is a project to get android working on htc devices. The x1 is an htc device so part of the xdandroid build works but there is other stuff that needs to be modified to run on the x1. Tremere started the work I believe of porting the xdandroid froyo build to x1. And yes this is a thread about porting froyo (android 2.2) to the xperia x1. I hope This answers your question.:)

[Matzemink]

Wait..what are we discussing..??is this discussion about Xdandroid or Froyo??
I mean AFAIK, Xdandroid is making the Droid OS as a primary OS..so is this an attempt at making Froyo the main OS..if so, how??Where do we copy the files???

Hm somehow it's both..
Tremere's version is based on xdandroid.
And no, xdandroid does NOT replace WM.. they boot it with haret.exe as we do!
Copy files to root of SDCard.. you can also try "andboot"

Edit: Damn too late :D

P.S. vdelf hasn't so much time but this week he will try to merge our kernel with xdandroid.. so MAYBE next week we'll be able to download xdandroid from the main project thread :)

[Tremere]

As some of you have already done, I've taken the stock xdandroid system.ext2 now that it has the screen fix.

GPRS doesn't seem to be fully solved - I had to save the APN then take the battery out and start again before it worked :confused:

All I need to do now is a) find a keymap - one I copied from an earlier port didn't work b) figure out why WiFi isn't scanning.

New build (http://org.dhs.mcbridematt.mobile.s3.amazonaws.com/xperia-xdandroid-20100713.zip)

[n00b3r]

This keymap works:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6288097&postcount=26

Just replace /usr/keylayouts/qwerty.kcm.bin /usr/keylayouts/qwerty.kl.

As some of you have already done, I've taken the stock xdandroid system.ext2 now that it has the screen fix.

GPRS doesn't seem to be fully solved - I had to save the APN then take the battery out and start again before it worked :confused:

All I need to do now is a) find a keymap - one I copied from an earlier port didn't work b) figure out why WiFi isn't scanning.

New build (http://org.dhs.mcbridematt.mobile.s3.amazonaws.com/xperia-xdandroid-20100713.zip)

[cdi90]

it just doesnt work for me. ill make a video, hope for help -.-

[blackie333]

As some of you have already done, I've taken the stock xdandroid system.ext2 now that it has the screen fix.

GPRS doesn't seem to be fully solved - I had to save the APN then take the battery out and start again before it worked :confused:

All I need to do now is a) find a keymap - one I copied from an earlier port didn't work b) figure out why WiFi isn't scanning.

New build (http://org.dhs.mcbridematt.mobile.s3.amazonaws.com/xperia-xdandroid-20100713.zip)

Tremere, are you are never tired? :)
Man, thank you for all your hard work for for this community.

Now a few impressions (I have tried it just for a while):
1. GUI is much smoother, more fluid, nearly perfect :D
2. Interface - I like new transparent icons on homescreen
3. Data connection works after APN is manually created and restart
4. Phone is quite hot, not sure if it's caused by weather or...
5. WIFi can be enabled, but no AP found by scan
6. GPS is working fine
7. Power and Panel buttons have a new function - homescreen selection

[Matzemink]

Now a few impressions (I have tried it just for a while):
1. GUI is much smoother, more fluid, nearly perfect :D
2. Interface - I like new transparent icons on homescreen
3. Data connection works after APN is manually created and restart
4. Phone is quite hot, not sure if it's caused by weather or...
5. WIFi can be enabled, but no AP found by scan
6. GPS is working fine
7. Power and Panel buttons have a new function - homescreen selection
Can confirm that :)

1. I would say it's perfect :D
4. I think it's common
6. Verified with Google Navigation - really awesome :)

But I can't login to my Google Account (data connection is active).
And there is an error in android.process.media

Really great work!!

[sahha]

Fix resolution

Fix icons

delete old startup.txt

add on new startup.txt on sdcard

can download it from Attachment

[earthfrost]

Best android port i ever test it :)
i hope you continue to release of a full rom soon and thank you for your hard work.

[ferlanero]

Tremere is the best! This Android version run faster than Windows Mobile and its performance is almost perfect. I only has trouble with GPRS connection, but if you continue the development of Froyo so quickly, I'm sure next week we have Android running on our Xperia.

Tremere, I would like to buy you a beer!! X-)

Incredible porting of Froyo to Xperia X1: Keep on working, please!!!

[unohebat]

great job...better than 2.1, smooth n battery not hot anymore (extra life) :)
but still waiting for better ROM (Wifi-bluetooth-camera) is working..

[lordblacksuca]

Excellent job!!! you guys are the best...

I will start using android in my xperia as primary OS.... thanks!!!
Froyo in X1 is faster than 2.1...

EDIT:I can't stablish the gprs conection... so waiting a fix for that or for wifi to start using it well..
I will become an "alpha" tester if you want!

[grimey01]

This keymap works:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6288097&postcount=26

Just replace /usr/keylayouts/qwerty.kcm.bin /usr/keylayouts/qwerty.kl.

i can confirm this working as well

[Tremere]

This keymap works:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6288097&postcount=26

Just replace /usr/keylayouts/qwerty.kcm.bin /usr/keylayouts/qwerty.kl.

That is exactly what I used (after copying them to xperia-qwert.kcm.bin/.kl). Couldn't seem to find a menu or back key, and power button hard suspended the device (which should work, but we can't get out of it)

If you want to try and debug it, use 'physkeyboard=kovsq'/kovsa on the command line.

edit: Unless the keymap process used by xdandroid does something (i.e they have another keymap for the navi keys on raph), but we need to follow them.

edit x2: silly me, there is a typo in init

diff --git a/init b/init
index d4073cc..2d6f33d 100755
--- a/init
+++ b/init
@@ -494,11 +494,11 @@ elif /bin/grep -c 'physkeyboard=rhod500' /proc/cmdline >/dev/null ; then
elif /bin/grep -c 'physkeyboard=kovsq' /proc/cmdline >/dev/null ; then
echo "USING KOVSKY QWERTY LAYOUT"
cp -f /init.etc/keymaps/kovsky-qwerty.kl /etc/keymaps/microp-keypad.kl
- cp -f /init.etc/keymaps/kovsky-qwerty.kcm.bin /etc/keymaps/microp-keymap.kcm.bin
+ cp -f /init.etc/keymaps/kovsky-qwerty.kcm.bin /etc/keymaps/microp-keypad.kcm.bin
elif /bin/grep -c 'physkeyboard=kovsa' /proc/cmdline >/dev/null; then
echo "USING KOVSKY AZERTY LAYOUT"
- cp -f /init.etc/keymaps/kovsky-azerty.kl /etc/keymaps/microp-keymap.kl
- cp -f /init.etc/keymaps/kovsky-azerty.kcm.bin /etc/keymaps/microp-keymap.kcm.bin
+ cp -f /init.etc/keymaps/kovsky-azerty.kl /etc/keymaps/microp-keypad.kl
+ cp -f /init.etc/keymaps/kovsky-azerty.kcm.bin /etc/keymaps/microp-keypad.kcm.bin
else
echo "USING OLD KEYMAP"
cp -f /init.etc/keymaps/oldqwerty_microp-keypad.kcm.bin /etc/keymaps/microp-keypad.kcm.bin


Now, if we can solve the silly lock button behavior..

[circleofomega]

I am sorry and i dont want to spam this thread with silly Questions, but can sum1 just confirm which startup.txt is to be used..there is one in the original .rar and one more posted here..also, a couple of pages back, the root.something was to be used of another version...

This is a lil confusing, again can some1 confirm if all the files in the latest (13.07) upload are the right ones..

Thanx and sorry.

Also, I know i'm asking too much...But can I in any way have HTC Sense UI + Froyo??

[lostland]

I have problem with google voice search.

[grimey01]

I am sorry and i dont want to spam this thread with silly Questions, but can sum1 just confirm which startup.txt is to be used..there is one in the original .rar and one more posted here..also, a couple of pages back, the root.something was to be used of another version...

This is a lil confusing, again can some1 confirm if all the files in the latest (13.07) upload are the right ones..

Thanx and sorry.

Also, I know i'm asking too much...But can I in any way have HTC Sense UI + Froyo??

the one posted here is at a smaller resolution making the icons and what not appear much bigger.. its up to you..


and i really wouldnt count on getting htc sense..

[circleofomega]

So i just copy the .rar files on the SD and run haret right?? the same content as in zipped .rar right??

[makarius]

Thanks a lot. This is perfect, th only problem im having is that android is not recognizing the sd so i cant access it or store anythijng. It wont allow me to download beacuse theres no d mounted or found


Sent from my MSM using XDA App

[mashirui]

I run the resolution of many software programs will appear too small,
all can not run full-screen,
leaving black box about the following.
Will this be how to solve?
By the way,
how to change the system language to Chinese?
Thank you

[Jumparound]

So i just copy the .rar files on the SD and run haret right?? the same content as in zipped .rar right??
This is right :)

[circleofomega]

First impression....ITS LIGHTENING FAST..secondly i have some Qs..I overwrote the files on the SD and previously I had HTC Sense UI..so wil this be a problem?? My wallpaper is of the HTC Legend...also, can i have the HTC Sense Weather widget??

And first boot, i didnt see any boot screen..there was just a blank (but backlight on) screen...is this normal..??

[X1iser]

I run the resolution of many software programs will appear too small,


Edit startup.txt, change lcd.density=240

[gaolinde]

still downloading the file blame to my shit connection speed, but look at the comment i think i can thanks in advance.
none of previous tried version mkes my wifi work wish this one would


Sent from my X10i using XDA App

[Tremere]

No wifi yet, still trying to figure out why its not working..

[circleofomega]

No wifi yet, still trying to figure out why its not working..


hey Tremere, take your time...there is something funning going on...the Music app says There is no mem card???

But tht file explorer is reading my card??

Any help??

[xperiaatic]

hey Tremere, take your time...there is something funning going on...the Music app says There is no mem card???

But tht file explorer is reading my card??

Any help??

there is no shortage of players, just pick some other

for me Astro Player works well

http://www.astroplayer.com/

[circleofomega]

there is no shortage of players, just pick some other

for me Astro Player works well

http://www.astroplayer.com/

meaning???
The previous builds all read the music...
'No storage for players' i kinnda didnt get u...hey and i cant even change the wallpaper...

and NOW i have fancy widget and it looks squint...the hour and second digits are on two different sides of the screen...again, any clues??

[blackcmos]

wow it works amazing best i've tested yet.
even the data connection works for me
great job, i hope to see more from you :)

[maniac0213]

Great job!

[gummikungen]

@ circleofomega, Music player works just fine. Just put your music in a folder in the root of your SD. Call that folder "Music"

[lordblacksuca]

I have read before that for some peopelo gprs conection works.... what I have to do after configuring APN manually?

[gummikungen]

I have read before that for some peopelo gprs conection works.... what I have to do after configuring APN manually?

Restart Phone

[gaolinde]

guys i got a problem failed to read rootfs something like that...

Sent from my X10i using XDA App

[Tremere]

Haha, I'm on my winter break down here so I have dangerous amounts of free time!

I'm stuck on WiFi though, it just seems to break down after loading, thus the scanning bug. I can't find any difference between this and the last published xdandroid beta to explain why!

My changes to the rootfs are published at http://gitorious.org/~mcbridematt/xdandroid-eclair/mcbridematts-eclair-rootfs-xperia so hopefully they will be merged into xdandroid soon ;)

[angusmcb]

Compiled your latest kernel from
git://gitorious.org/~mcbridematt/linux-on-qualcomm-s-msm/mcbridematts-linux-msm-xdadev.git
together with latest compat-wifi + tiwlan.

Still unable to complete scan for AP. Is it a config problem with wpa_supplicant?
I notice that in /data/modules we have copies of wpa_supplicant.conf tiwlan.ini, Fwxxxxxx.bin etc.
Are they supposed to be there instead of in rootfs?

Tip for those working in windows:
Download Imdisk from Here (http://www.ltr-data.se/opencode.html#ImDisk)
and Ext2IFS from Here (http://www.fs-driver.org/)
- you can mount ext2 disk images as r/w directly from the shell menu and the images will appear as drives in explorer.
(Don't forget to unmount all drives before unplugging your phone!)


I'm a bit confused - what is the status of any patches from fatsal's repo with respect to your xdandroid clone at the moment?

[circleofomega]

@ circleofomega, Music player works just fine. Just put your music in a folder in the root of your SD. Call that folder "Music"

Hey..I have...its been there all this while...but my Card doesent read at all..even the wallpaper doesnt change..there are only two options i am seeing of Photo Gallery.. 1 has only two wallpapers and the other says where do you want to do this from???

why is this??

And + there is no bootscreen, only a blank (backlights ON) screen...

[sstfn]

I have tried the 13 July version. I'm very inpressed! Nice version.

I will follow you're development!

[circleofomega]

WHat works;
No more heating
No more battery drain (tremere THANX A LOT for this 1)

What doesent:
Music player says no mem card
Wallpaper doesent change
Apps still dont take the GPRS connection :(

[blackie333]

Today's beta has solved my stability problem with Android market in yesterday's version (occasional application restart), so improvement for me :)

What i miss in this version (i mean Xdandroid 2.2) is better international support, in Xperoid 2.01 Glossy version it was perfect, all following features were working:
Automatic APN configuration according to provider
Support for location in Weather widget (now i get "unable to find location" error)
Support for "My location" detection in Maps via GSM network (without GPS that takes long time to initialize and drains battery) was working, in Xdandroid version it's unable to detect my location (only via GPS).

Can we expect these features to be available in XDAndroid 2.2 version?

I know there are more important things to solve - hardware drivers still incomplete for many devices (Bluetooth, Wifi, Speaker control, HW keyboard, camera, battery + power management etc), but these functionality improvements are maybe easier to fix.

[a1astair]

Loaded the 13th July version and can confirm the GPRS (or 3G/NextG in my case) worked fine, as did the GPS.

No overheating, but battery drained very quickly and without notice. Android said 5% left and when I rebooted into Win Mobile that really was the case! The battery was near 100% when I first booted into Android.

Despite the above, this is definitely the fastest and most stable Android release I have tried on the Xperia. Was about to upgrade to a Desire or X10, but I'd miss that real keyboard...

[lordblacksuca]

WHat works;
No more heating
No more battery drain (tremere THANX A LOT for this 1)

What doesent:
Music player says no mem card
Wallpaper doesent change
Apps still dont take the GPRS connection :(


My music player works good, i am using a Kingston 8gb SD.
I had problems to change wallpaper too.
My gprs connection still without working.. after reboot...

The phone speaker sound louder and better than WM... it is very very good.

keep going!

[circleofomega]

Can u guyz plz confirm if the music player reads the mem card..cause mine doesent...when i click on the Music player..it says, 'No Mem card found'...

Also plz confirm if u can change the wallpapers..even this i cant....

Thanx and Sorry if im Spamming?

Today's beta has solved my stability problem with Android market in yesterday's version (occasional application restart), so improvement for me :)

What i miss in this version (i mean Xdandroid 2.2) is better international support, in Xperoid 2.01 Glossy version it was perfect, all following features were working:
Automatic APN configuration according to provider
Support for location in Weather widget (now i get "unable to find location" error)
Support for "My location" detection in Maps via GSM network (without GPS that takes long time to initialize and drains battery) was working, in Xdandroid version it's unable to detect my location (only via GPS).

Can we expect these features to be available in XDAndroid 2.2 version?

I know there are more important things to solve - hardware drivers still incomplete for many devices (Bluetooth, Wifi, Speaker control, HW keyboard, camera, battery + power management etc), but these functionality improvements are maybe easier to fix.

Loaded the 13th July version and can confirm the GPRS (or 3G/NextG in my case) worked fine, as did the GPS.

No overheating, but battery drained very quickly and without notice. Android said 5% left and when I rebooted into Win Mobile that really was the case! The battery was near 100% when I first booted into Android.

Despite the above, this is definitely the fastest and most stable Android release I have tried on the Xperia. Was about to upgrade to a Desire or X10, but I'd miss that real keyboard...

[circleofomega]

My music player works good, i am using a Kingston 8gb SD.
I had problems to change wallpaper too.
My gprs connection still without working.. after reboot...

The phone speaker sound louder and better than WM... it is very very good.

keep going!
Would u suggest a format of the mem card??

[lordblacksuca]

No. I don't think so... but if you have another SD card, try it.
As said before, my music player works good.

[daweeb]

This looks promising...
for me the most important issue is the battery drainage...
But I'm confident that Tremere et. al. will solve it!

Would u suggest a format of the mem card??

Try it!

[circleofomega]

This looks promising...
for me the most important issue is the battery drainage...
But I'm confident that Tremere et. al. will solve it!



Try it!

Im on it..also, do your apps use the GPRS perfectly...I cannot use any app for GPRS..only the browser uses the GPRS properly...Any ideas??

[circleofomega]

Houston we have a problem...I formatted my mem card and still the music player says "No MeM card"

?????
Plz..any help is appreciated!!!

[xperiaatic]

circleofomega
@ circleofomega, Music player works just fine. Just put your music in a folder in the root of your SD. Call that folder "Music"
it works !

[schoki]

when I try to boot today's release the phone always stucks here:
prop TECHNOLOGY_Li-ion

what do I have to do?

[blackie333]

when I try to boot today's release the phone always stucks here:
prop TECHNOLOGY_Li-ion

what do I have to do?

Wait about 3-4 minutes, it will finally start Android GUI, but before that is needs to re-create all necessary system objects...

[circleofomega]

circleofomega

it works !

Dude..i have..I can show you a screenshot...The player works fine, but THE MEM card is not read through the player..it JUST says no MEM CARD..I have even formatted my card...can u beat that??:(

[xperiaatic]

Dude..i have..I can show you a screenshot...The player works fine, but THE MEM card is not read through the player..it JUST says no MEM CARD..I have even formatted my card...can u beat that??:(

did u make new folder called Music at the same directory where haret.exe is ? did u copy your music inside that folder ?

[schoki]

Wait about 3-4 minutes, it will finally start Android GUI, but before that is needs to re-create all necessary system objects...

I waited for half an hour now and nothing changed. Any other suggestions?

[grimey01]

I waited for half an hour now and nothing changed. Any other suggestions?

i guess start from scratch?

[XtriFe]

ok so a music folder on the root of the SD card for music. What about apps? how do i install new apps and where on my SD card do i place the apk files ?

[xperiaatic]

ok so a music folder on the root of the SD card for music. What about apps? how do i install new apps and where on my SD card do i place the apk files ?

same way like Music but for apps create folder AndroidApps

I waited for half an hour now and nothing changed. Any other suggestions?

i am just guessing here but did u leave enough room for data.img and all the various settings and apps ? all together it is good to have ~500MB free space.

[XtriFe]

same way like Music but for apps create folder AndroidApps



Thank you very much indeed.

I cant believe this... the snes emulator on android (snesoid) runs smoother than native windows mobile emulators :P

brilliant !

EDIT: ok so the buttons kinda lag a lot in some games :P


One more question though... where do i place my ringtones mp3 files ? only a few default tones come up on the list

[jnq1234]

Thank you very much indeed.

I cant believe this... the snes emulator on android (snesoid) runs smoother than native windows mobile emulators :P

brilliant !

EDIT: ok so the buttons kinda lag a lot in some games :P


One more question though... where do i place my ringtones mp3 files ? only a few default tones come up on the list

When U play music, U can menu / set as ringtone -> it is good for me and more android !!!!
Can try it !!!
Hope Wifi working .... 3G and GPRS is expensive !!!

[XtriFe]

When U play music, U can menu / set as ringtone -> it is good for me and more android !!!!
Can try it !!!
Hope Wifi working .... 3G and GPRS is expensive !!!

thanks. Are we all switching back to windows mobile by taking out the battery?

[yewthanasia]

This is really really amazing! Great work! stable and fast!

and, as stated in other threads, you can go to "spare parts --> end button behavior" and choose nothing, in order to stop the weird behavior of the end button.

And for the devs, keep up the great work!

[Viper89]

I'm glad to read all the positive reviews so far, waiting patiently for wifi to work before I test. Keep up the good work.

[lordblacksuca]

GOT it!!!! at least, gprs working!!!!

just I disabled 3G networks, and now I can connect with Edge!!.

does you get 3G working?

[blackcmos]

i still had some trouble with the speakers,
sometimes there is still coming noice out of it, but sometimes it is quiet.
don't know if that is one of the reasons why the battery is so fast empty.

hope in next keyboard is mapped;)

besides these things data connection/ gprs works perfectly for me
all android apps installed fine and worked even with gprs

great job, hope to see more

[lordblacksuca]

i still had some trouble with the speakers,
sometimes there is still coming noice out of it, but sometimes it is quiet.
don't know if that is one of the reasons why the battery is so fast empty.

hope in next keyboard is mapped;)

besides these things data connection/ gprs works perfectly for me
all android apps installed fine and worked even with gprs

great job, hope to see more


I have that sound in the speakers sometimes too...
I think that it is becouse of speaker is always on.

my battery drains too.

[ferlanero]

WOW this Android works excelent on Xperia X1. Smooth and very, very fast.

But, GPRS still doesn't work... how can I do to connect via GPRS to internet?

Thanks...

[lordblacksuca]

WOW this Android works excelent on Xperia X1. Smooth and very, very fast.

But, GPRS still doesn't work... how can I do to connect via GPRS to internet?

Thanks...

Set the APN manually, then restart your phone. t should work. if you have problems, disable 3g network.

[leobg]

I still have issue with resolution despite trying the updated startup.txt file few posts above. All icons are somewhat small and most applications (like music player or dialer) do not fill up the screen. BTW, if I am not wrong in the calculations X1 has around 320 dpi screen, no? Is that the number that needs to be changed only in startup txt to fix icon sizes/etc?

[XtriFe]

I still have issue with resolution despite trying the updated startup.txt file few posts above. All icons are somewhat small and most applications (like music player or dialer) do not fill up the screen. BTW, if I am not wrong in the calculations X1 has around 320 dpi screen, no? Is that the number that needs to be changed only in startup txt to fix icon sizes/etc?

what i did was replacing every "160" for a "240" on the startup.txt file. Worked just fine. (lcd.density=)

[leobg]

Yes, thanks - that was my problem, I overlooked one of them :)
I tried putting to to 320 but it is too large (screen native DPI is 320). Placing 240 now

[XtriFe]

i can confirm this working as well

(This keymap works:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...7&postcount=26

Just replace /usr/keylayouts/qwerty.kcm.bin /usr/keylayouts/qwerty.kl.)



Quick question... how do i browse to the above folders? i cant find them on the storage card while using the device as mass storage. What am i missing?

[circleofomega]

did u make new folder called Music at the same directory where haret.exe is ? did u copy your music inside that folder ?



http://img94.imageshack.us/i/rootmusic.jpg/

There..does that help?..and yes, there are other folders in the music folder..plz help me..this is such a good build i dont wanna let it go...

[circleofomega]

GOT it!!!! at least, gprs working!!!!

just I disabled 3G networks, and now I can connect with Edge!!.

does you get 3G working?

Can u use GPRS for other applications apart from the browser, like the gmail app and others???
I cant..I can use it only for the internet browser...any clues why this is so??

[JadeSimon]

First of all, thanks for this wonderful build. I'm finally using Android as my primary OS :D

GPRS,3G working fine - Set APN manually. Sometimes it may not add it properly, simply reboot and it'll work.

Haven't tested WIFI yet.

Keymap is a bit screwed up but I can live with it, will try the above fix and update.

Battery usage seems good so far.

Edited the Startup.txt and changed all lcd.density to 240. Not only the icons are better, the interface seems to be faster.

Shutting down android - lock ur screen first by pressing End key. Then press the power button to turn ur screen back on. Now ur key is locked, press and hold End key to bring up the power off menu. Click power off, then yes. Voila no weird vibrations.

GPS working perfectly.

What more can we ask for? :) Thanks a lot again.

Wrote this from my X1 from the same Android build using the nice lil xda app :)

Sent from my MSM using XDA App

[circleofomega]

Do you guys get a bootscreen?? I get a blank (backlight on) screen..then Android starts..

First of all, thanks for this wonderful build. I'm finally using Android as my primary OS :D

GPRS,3G working fine - Set APN manually. Sometimes it may not add it properly, simply reboot and it'll work.

Haven't tested WIFI yet.

Keymap is a bit screwed up but I can live with it, will try the above fix and update.

Battery usage seems good so far.

Edited the Startup.txt and changed all lcd.density to 240. Not only the icons are better, the interface seems to be faster.

Shutting down android - lock ur screen first by pressing End key. Then press the power button to turn ur screen back on. Now ur key is locked, press and hold End key to bring up the power off menu. Click power off, then yes. Voila no weird vibrations.

GPS working perfectly.

What more can we ask for? :) Thanks a lot again.

Wrote this from my X1 from the same Android build using the nice lil xda app :)

Sent from my MSM using XDA App

[JadeSimon]

Do you guys get a bootscreen?? I get a blank (backlight on) screen..then Android starts..

Thats how it is for now for all of us :) Dont worry too much, enjoy Froyo!

Sent from my MSM using XDA App

[steadyshot]

Do you guys get a bootscreen?? I get a blank (backlight on) screen..then Android starts..

For me it is just a black screen with backlight on and then it buzzes and android shows up. Everything works very well though and its stable and fast even with widgets.

[circleofomega]

Thats how it is for now for all of us :) Dont worry too much, enjoy Froyo!

Sent from my MSM using XDA App

Hahaha..ok so im not the choosen one..thankfully..but the problem is, mY SD card isnt getting read..whatsthe problem??ii formatted the card too..no luck..

no mem card, No music :(:confused:

[unohebat]

yea..blank screen on booting but faster than previous version (2.1 glossy version)

[circleofomega]

yea..blank screen on booting but faster than previous version (2.1 glossy version)


Haha..MUCH Much FASTER..but..PLZ can sum1 help me with the mem card problem..it says NO MEM card when it comes to music Player...

[korgak]

This is the best android build so far, mad propz!!
We are getting close :)

turning the device off is a pain in the ass, and i do not want to pull out the battery because that could corrupt the files on the SD-card. Any alternative options to turn it off?
menu>Spare parts>End call button behaviour> Nothing(first option)

Then, long press the the end call button and a menu wil pop up with three options and thats it, say shut down.
THX that works :)


And is it just me or does changing the lcd.density not only visually change the screen but also affect the overall speed? It seems slower than previous settings

@circleofomega
No problems playing music with the music player from my sd card

[Devaster]

Very good build...

it seems that change of lcd density gives more free memory - 195 - 95 MB 240 -105 MB
Sent from My MSM using XDA App

[circleofomega]

This is the best android build so far, mad propz!!
We are getting close :)

turning the device off is a pain in the ass, and i do not want to pull out the battery because that could corrupt the files on the SD-card. Any alternative options to turn it off?

And is it just me or does changing the lcd.density not only visually change the screen but also affect the overall speed? It seems slower than previous settings

@circleofomega
No problems playing music with the music player from my sd card



menu>Spare parts>End call button behaviour> Nothing(first option)

Then, long press the the end call button and a menu wil pop up with three options and thats it, say shut down.

[circleofomega]

Am i doing something worng..I have to extract all the files from the 79MB .rar and just place it on the root of the mem card...
Also, how do i make the Music folder?

Do i manually create one or will the mem card do it on its own and if so, then how?

[korgak]

No need for a "Music"-folder. My music has been put in the directory name "Muziek" (dutch for music) So the name does not matter at all. (it recognises my music automatically)

And yes, extracting the contents of the rar-file to the root of the memorycard is correct.


Btw, Why do we use the lcd.density=160 (or whatever it is) do the devs agree its a bit faster? Or is it just easier for some strange purpose?
OK thx FatTrousers

[FatTrousers]

As Tremere said: "I set the dpi to 160, because I like the extra space"

[ferlanero]

Set the APN manually, then restart your phone. t should work. if you have problems, disable 3g network.

Sorry but, how can I set manually the APN? I can't see that option anywhere!

Thanks in advice!

[korgak]

settings->wireless&network -> mobile networks->
Access Point Names ->
Press the option button

[unohebat]

Sorry but, how can I set manually the APN? I can't see that option anywhere!

Thanks in advice!

on setting Access Point Names, press left key and create New APN (left key button for menu option)

[circleofomega]

Sorry but, how can I set manually the APN? I can't see that option anywhere!

Thanks in advice!

Settings>Network settings>APN>then once u are here, click on the silver left button of the X1..u will see an option of NEW APN..click...and continue with the manual setup..

[ukon]

thought i doubt with x1's hardware can run froyo well but still appreciate if have it

Well it should be able to run well on the x1. It should increase the performance, on the device it self. So I do not see why it would not run smoothly.

[unohebat]

Haha..MUCH Much FASTER..but..PLZ can sum1 help me with the mem card problem..it says NO MEM card when it comes to music Player...

try using another mem card, my mem card is no problemo, i can play all my music file..

[blackcmos]

Sorry but, how can I set manually the APN? I can't see that option anywhere!

Thanks in advice!

go to settings-> wireless & networks-> mobile networks -> acces point names (APN) -> left button -> new APN

[circleofomega]

Im not using it any more...my mem card isnt read and IM SUPER PISSED!

[maniac0213]

cell idle costs 48% cpu time.

[blackie333]

cell idle costs 48% cpu time.

I can confirm that, on mine it's 49% of battery usage consumed by "Cell standby" (according to Battery monitor app).

I think the way to prolong battery life is to optimize radio usage, let's hope Xdandroid team will work on that.

Temperature of my X1 is much higher at home where is quite weak signal compared to my work where signal is strong (and device is just little bit warmer in Android compared to WM).

[gaolinde]

Well it should be able to run well on the x1. It should increase the performance, on the device it self. So I do not see why it would not run smoothly.

i have faith in proc but not in ram.

Sent from my X10i using XDA App

[circleofomega]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA....................

I TRIED 2 MEM CARDS AND IN BOTH THE INSTANCES IT SAYS: "nO mem cARD"

so........SO......THERE IS AN ISSUE with this build..strange no1 else has this issue....NoW, can we get cracking with the problem!!!

[ade_k012]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA....................

I TRIED 2 MEM CARDS AND IN BOTH THE INSTANCES IT SAYS: "nO mem cARD"

so........SO......THERE IS AN ISSUE with this build..strange no1 else has this issue....NoW, can we get cracking with the problem!!!

nope..

I face this problem, too :(
hope this will be solved in the next release

but overall this is the best android build i have ever used

thanks

[blackie333]

Seems like the memcard problem is quite usual with this XDAndroid build for multiple HTC devices, f.e. diamond: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711692&page=87

[circleofomega]

BUt then what is the solution?????

[blackie333]

BUt then what is the solution?????
Seems like an error of this build (BETA2).

[HolySorento]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA....................

I TRIED 2 MEM CARDS AND IN BOTH THE INSTANCES IT SAYS: "nO mem cARD"

so........SO......THERE IS AN ISSUE with this build..strange no1 else has this issue....NoW, can we get cracking with the problem!!!

try this

Waiting for SDCard error
For people who have problems with sdcard message, add this to your startup

msmsdcc_1bit msmsdcc_fmax=14000000 msmsdcc_nopwrsave

[circleofomega]

try this

Waiting for SDCard error
For people who have problems with sdcard message, add this to your startup

msmsdcc_1bit msmsdcc_fmax=14000000 msmsdcc_nopwrsave




Hey Thanx man..but can be kind enough to tell us where to paste it..i mean which row...??where??

[Epil0g]

Can someone tell me how I can get contacts from my SIM-card ?

[circleofomega]

Can someone tell me how I can get contacts from my SIM-card ?

Go to contacts and press the silver left key..it will give u many options and one of them will be Impor/Export...click that...
then selest Import from SIM..ur done...

[HolySorento]

Hey Thanx man..but can be kind enough to tell us where to paste it..i mean which row...??where??

I said it... startup.txt