[Guide] Installing x10s Rom v8 on your X10a/i

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My video Review of rom v7 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbX_1sJpdQs
My video Update Review of rom v8.2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pe4f7nZhxs

(copy inbetween my ** to Ctrl-F & paste to find on linked pages. I tried to make it EZ for you)

First Download Kernel = Unsure which one you need? most likely use the locked bootloader.

Locked Bootloaders - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...postcount=1003
I used: *v06-1113 [medium OVERCLOCK VERSION] ( min/max: 128Mhz/1113Mhz )*
Unlocked Bootloaders - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1253853
!!!!Open xRecovery then flash Kernel. Reboot phone go back into xRecovery!!!!!

Then Download Rom =
Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=25505738
*1)
Both locked or unlocked bootloader flash this :*
(goto Mediafire link and download Champ-Tof37-X10S-V8-2-Main.zip)
Downlaod Battery Fix
*without rebooting flash this file :*
(goto Mediafire link and download BatteryfixV8.zip)
NEXT STEP IS FOR LOCKED BOOTLOADERS (like me) UNLOCKED BL START INSTALLING ROM
Goto http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1516960
*IMPORTANT
usrers on locked bootloader/stock sony kernel are to flash this zip after installing rom everytime*
Download *this file* it will be called init.d-autorunner-v01.zip

(((!!!!Following next steps will do a complete DATA wipe!!!!)))
Directions- Open xRecovery
Factory reset (full wipe)...YES
Wipe cache partition...YES
Advanced Options> Wipe Dalvik Cache...YES
Wipe Battery stats...YES (I did it but probably not needed)
Install custom zip > Champ-Tof37-X10S-V8-2-Main.zip (Magic happening)
DON'T REBOOT!!!
Install custom zip > BatteryfixV8.zip
LOCKED BOOTLOADER DON'T REBOOT!!!! UNLOCKED BL SKIP NEXT STEP
Install custom zip > init.d-autorunner-v01.zip

Enjoy!!!! Now Optional Updates that I installed

Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1516960
download
*v7-update-1a (now with screenshot fixed)* (this will install x10 mini bubbles and fix stutter on cam) NOTE: will be renamed to Andriod 2.3.4 and x10s V7 in About Phone (personally i used the phone for about 10 minutes and didnt install anything from the market than installed zip..also I REBOOTED after intalling this file - but may not be needed)
*9 toggles + brightness slider in status bar (thanks to tof37 & spaarx4)*
*smooth scroll fix*
*Black keyboard addon*
Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=25505738
download
*With screenshot option :* (v8 Power menu options - screen will just freeze up without it)
*Homescreen widgets* (same as v7)
*Theme / wallpapers / ringtone (including theme manager)* (same as v7)
*Google apps* (v8 google apps!)
*Timescape and facebook add* (I didnt install this. I beleieve it slows down my phone and eats phone life, but i put it there so those of you who want it can enjoy it)
Install all the custom zips and it should be Identical to the Rom in my video.
Using an American x10a with At&t service. Came from Stock Gingerbread rom and stock SE Kernel. My original just update to version v8 made my phone unstable and Errored my WIFI so I personally had to Full Wipe
Have fun and fill me in if you find any cool apps or updates that worked for you! Please Thumbs Up and Like. Love Andriod!

Special thanks to the XSonX10 Team!! Champswimmer, Tof37, Barath_000 and anyone esle who worked hard to make this possible! You guys are Lengen...wait for it...DARY! Also thanks for featuring my video review on your v7 post. that was an awesome shocker.

peace out & I hope I helped as this was my first Rom Install Instructions ever
- TJYK (ThatJoeYouKnow)