[HELP] Root, Optimizations, OC, & More TUT(UPD: ICS less lag w/ build.prop(no.9))

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dewilaz

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Hello.

I would like to do clean install of some ROM.. I want to get rid all the stuff from my SD card, which is almost full of old files/folders which I dont use anymore.

I would like to know, which folders from SD card I could delete, before doing clean install? and maybe few of them after?

Thank you

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Wechy77

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Hello.
I would like to do clean install of some ROM.. I want to get rid all the stuff from my SD card, which is almost full of old files/folders which I dont use anymore.
I would like to know, which folders from SD card I could delete, before doing clean install? and maybe few of them after?
Thank you

It's hard to find out what you use and what you don't.
You want flash a new rom (*.ftf) with flashtool? Or try a custom rom. I see you don't have clockworkmod, so you don't have any backup?

Copy all stuff with hidden files to pc/My Sd Card (or similar) After you copied all things you can format it with phone. Go into settings --> storage --> erase sd card.
The Alarms-Media-Notification-Ringtones are your custom ringtones/notificatons.
You can creat "My Ray" or similar on sd card and copy all wanted mods (Camera mods, sound mods etc.) in this folder.
In dcim/pictures/CameraFX folders are your pictures. In IGO your igo maps...
In TunnyBrowser Dolphin backup. In Titanium backup your bakcuped files and datas.

So after erase the sd card with phone you can copy back the folders/files step-by-step. If you (or any program) miss something you can allways copy from pc back.
 
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Hello.

I would like to do clean install of some ROM.. I want to get rid all the stuff from my SD card, which is almost full of old files/folders which I dont use anymore.

I would like to know, which folders from SD card I could delete, before doing clean install? and maybe few of them after?

Thank you

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As far as I know the only folder you really need to make your sdcard work is .android_secure, but if you delete or format using the phone, it should put it back for you. Also, if you are going to go to all this trouble, I would recommend formatting the sdcard instead of just deleting everything on it...also if you are thinking about running something link link2sd then now would be a good time to set up the ext partition.

The first time I did this, I just backed up what I wanted from the sdcard and that was a huge mistake, so whatever you do... copy everything from your sdcard onto your PC don't worry about if you think it is useful or not, that way you'll be able to put whatever you want/need back onto your sdcard when it turns out to be really really important.
 

mlesic

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What does this 3G signal tweak? I ask because I noticed that ICS drains more battery than GB when on 3G surfing with opera mini or wifi tethering...I belive that talking also over 3G drains more batery on ICS than GB...
How will this tweak reflect on my Stock Ray battery and 3G performance?

ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=10
ro.ril.hep=1
ro.ril.enable.dtm=1
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=10
ro.ril.enable.a53=1
ro.ril.enable.3g.prefix=1
ro.ril.htcmaskw1.bitmask=4294967295
ro.ril.htcmaskw1=14449
ro.ril.hsupa.category=5
 

Wechy77

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What does this 3G signal tweak? I ask because I noticed that ICS drains more battery than GB when on 3G surfing with opera mini or wifi tethering...I belive that talking also over 3G drains more batery on ICS than GB...
How will this tweak reflect on my Stock Ray battery and 3G performance?

ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=10
ro.ril.hep=1
ro.ril.enable.dtm=1
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=10
ro.ril.enable.a53=1
ro.ril.enable.3g.prefix=1
ro.ril.htcmaskw1.bitmask=4294967295
ro.ril.htcmaskw1=14449
ro.ril.hsupa.category=5

Read this thread: [REF]Analysis of build.prop cellular speed tweaks
 
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SS-4050

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Maybe Some (Maybe All) of you already discovered the New Root Method by Using Force Emulator option in Flashtool, With that you can Directly Root .587 ICS (If Failed use the .562 kernel and try to root it again)

I'm Just Sharing guys and maybe you can post this method on the OP :D

Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
 

Wechy77

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sir/maam how to flash a img. file?.. flashtool cannot be seen this kind of file please help!

Go into fastboot mode. (start falshtool, click on lightning icon, select fastboot) Torn off phone, while usb blugging in hold volume up. And click on "Select kernel to Flash", now search for your kernel (*.img) file.
 

shravanm

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can anybody provide me the default Sony Ericsson boot animation which came with xperia ray(Gingerbread).........
 

holacbz5

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Re: [HELP] Root, Optimizations, OC, & More TUT(UPD: ICS less lag w/ build.prop(no.9))

What is the latest update from Sony? Did they fix yet the tethering problem? Thanks alot

Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
 

paolinhos

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Hi all, can someone help me pls?
When i try to flash in flashmode i have this log:

05/028/2013 19:28:05 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
05/028/2013 19:28:05 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47
05/028/2013 19:28:05 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
05/028/2013 19:28:10 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/028/2013 19:28:12 - INFO - Selected ST18i_8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-85_baseband.ftf
05/028/2013 19:28:12 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/028/2013 19:28:12 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/028/2013 19:28:17 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - INFO - Reading device information
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - INFO - Current device : ST18i - CB511UXWW7 - 1254-2284_R1I - 1248-9545_4.1.B.1.13 - WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - INFO - Processing loader
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - INFO - Using an unofficial loader
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - ERROR - C:\Flashtool\devices\ST18\loader_unlocked.sin (Impossibile trovare il file specificato)
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/028/2013 19:28:18 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/028/2013 19:28:19 - INFO - Device disconnected
05/028/2013 19:28:21 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
05/028/2013 19:28:44 - INFO - Selected ST18i_8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-85_baseband.ftf
05/028/2013 19:28:44 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
05/028/2013 19:28:44 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
05/028/2013 19:28:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
05/028/2013 19:28:45 - INFO - Reading device information
05/029/2013 19:29:01 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
05/029/2013 19:29:01 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
05/029/2013 19:29:01 - INFO - Start Flashing
05/029/2013 19:29:01 - INFO - Processing loader
05/029/2013 19:29:01 - INFO - Checking header
05/029/2013 19:29:01 - INFO - Ending flash session
05/029/2013 19:29:01 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 2 : Impossibile trovare il file specificato.
05/029/2013 19:29:01 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
05/029/2013 19:29:02 - INFO - Device disconnected


I've solved the loader_unlocked.sin error pasting the loader.sin file and renaming it loader_unlocked.sin, but then i've the other problem.
Can someone help me pls?
I'm on Windows 8 64 bit.
This question is on flashtools thread to but no one reply.
 
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coolkaas

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guys rom-makers, here
http://yadi.sk/d/FMJfv74D5IoQM
I upload bundle of newest .84 GB firmware for Ray downloaded for my request by the_laser. This is two *.SIN files 15 MB and 169 MB. I don't know how to convert it to flashable cwm zip or ftf. :)
please use it free for your purposes, roms.. what else.

I think this be usefull.
thanks.

UPD: friend Intuki make ftf for me. It flashed successfully :)
http://yadi.sk/d/CEI0nHmG5Ivom

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    UPDATE: Original thread was created by hansip87, thank for the great work, appreciate his time collecting the guides
    UPDATE: Ok to honour chiefy009 original post about collection of mods that being used here, Please go here to appreciate his time collecting the mods. Without him, this tutorial won't be complete and i won't find out that Arc's file system is directly applicable to our Ray. Say thanks to him, and hopefully this tutorial can continue to help you all.

    Hello, just want to help other noobie who owns Xperia Ray (or Arc/Neo/Pro - similar device) to have a step-by-step optimizing the Stock ROM of Ray. Optimizing means that you as user have more efficient and faster experience with your Xperia. This is the summary of steps, explained later:

    1. Root the Phone
    2. Install Busybox and CWM Recovery
    3. Enable Dynamic Brightness on Ray
    4. Install Quick Panel Setting to Statusbar
    5. Install Reboot Menu + Scrolling Cache Disabled + 30 steps Volume Stepping
    6. Remove Bloatware from your Phone
    7. Move big games/apps to SD
    8. Install Supercharger to optimize Memory and KAK to optimize Kernel
    9. Edit build.prop to Optimize Ray
    10. Enable Dual Band and Burst Mode for Wifi
    11. (Additional) Recalibrate Your Battery
    12. *WARNING For Advanced User Only* Unlock Bootloader and Apply OC+UV kernel
    13. HOW TO FALSH JB ROM, IF YOU ARE A NEW ANDROID USER OR YOU UNLOCKED A BOOTLOADER FEW WEAKS AGO

    Basic Requirement:
    1. Stock Ray(kernel 42 or lower)and cable
    2. PC Companion installed on the computer (for Ray base driver get installed)
    3. FlashTool(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1351324)
    4. enable "USB DEBUGGING" from Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development
    5. enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" from Menu -> Settings -> Applications
    6. set Connectivity mode to MSC from Menu -> Sony Ericsson -> Connectivity -> USB Connection Mode
    7. Root Explorer app or any app like it.

    This tutorial is based on my experiences on my phone fw.42, but still apllicable for .62, except step 1 needs to have different implementation. Read here


    1. Root the Phone

    External link: {Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
    GB Version:
    (original:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1320350)
    This is the base of all modification of the Stock ROM. This is to enable you to insert anything to your phone system file. Currently ZergRush method by DoomLord is the simplest way to do it. So let's go:
    1. download the attached file from link above, extract it using winzip/winrar
    2. Connect Phone to USB.
    3. execute "RUNME.bat" inside the folder you extracted at no 1.
    4. follow the instruction that is being displayed.
    5. The phone will be rebooted and voila it's rooted!
    6. Don't forget to thank DoomLord on the original link above ;)

    ICS Version:
    Follow this thread for ics 4.0.3, - Build 4.1.A.0.562:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1600728 thanks to asertyio!
    YOU CAN'T ROOT 4.0.4 (4.1.B.587) DIRECTLY If you are on ics 4.0.4 Build 4.1.B.0.431 or Build 4.1.B.0.587: Follow this guide [GUIDE] Rooting Xperia 2011 devices with ICS(4.1.B.0.587)


    2. Install Busybox and CWM Recovery
    (original:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1346190)
    This one is for enabling the phone to have a utility to cleanup and update your Ray with some of the great mod here. Busybox is a basic tool for embedded device to run Desktop OS-like command on your phone. Here are the steps:
    1. Install BusyBox Free from STEricsson from here, run and install the busybox from there.
    2. Download the SE Tweak Installer from link above
    3. Connect your Phone to USB
    4. Run the SE Tweak Installer, select the device type to the Ray one (or depends on your other Xperia type)
    5. Check Auto Reboot if you want to test right away.
    6. Press Install and follow the process.
    7. Give thanks to quangnhut123 at the above link ;)

    Note 1:
    To access CWM Recovery, turn off your phone, and reboot. Once the Sony Ericsson logo appears, quickly spam the vol- button until the CWM Recovery displayed. access the CWM recovery with Home button for OK, Return button for returning to parent menu, vol+ vol- to access the menu.

    Note 2:
    There are Alternative method for BusyBox to be installed. You can do it by installing BusyBox installer from Market or using Titanium Backup and download it from "Problems?" button at the bottom of TB.
    You can use x-Parts [CWM Installer] made by pvyParts. Download link from play store: x-Parts

    ICS Version:
    Still the same :), but if you had problem of charging offline, try to replace charger file with the following thanks to pvyparts!



    3. Enable Dynamic Brightness on Ray (original:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1377125)
    This is to enable Dynamic Brightness on Xperia Ray. 4 Me this is not really a big deal, but it is a nice feature that SE should have applied in the first place. It is to reduce brightness on dark places automatically. Here are the steps:
    1. with Root Explorer, open /system/etc/hw_config.sh in Text Editor (press and hold the file and Open the Text Editor). Don't forget to mount as R/W first.
    2. change line
      echo 0,0,0,0 > $dev/lcd-backlight/als/params
      to
      echo 3,2,2,0 > $dev/lcd-backlight/als/params
    3. Save the changes
    4. If you want to improve, use the als_curve.zip available at link above and replace to als_curve.
    5. Make sure als_curve and hw_config.sh get correct permissions (rw-r--r--)
    6. Don't forget to thanks arcatarc :D

    Note: This mod does not have instantaneous effect. To seen it, please use a Browser and do a blank white page to test if the script are working or not. To test it, close and open the upper right part of the phone. :)

    ICS Version:
    No Changes. Still the same :)


    4. Install Quick Panel Setting to Statusbar (original:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1392472)
    Cluttered with widget to turn off/on settings? Wishing to have Statusbar widget instead? Download from the above or.. I have new and my own rebuild version from sj8023ld's mod. Please go here to download my version (2 More Brightness selection toggle)

    ICS Version:
    Go here to install the ICS version. Install the SystemUI package - by hansip87
    Go here to install TABBED Xperia T SystemUI, Small QP and STOCK Bat - by adulfo


    5. Install Reboot Menu + Disable Scrolling Cache + 30 Media Volume steppings (original:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1089470)
    Please read and download from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1437686

    NOTE: Step 4 and Step 5 is already merged into my mod. Please download from here to have them all and another mod you might need.

    ICS Version:
    Go here to install the ICS version. Install the Part A and Part B together.


    6. Remove Bloatware from your Phone (original:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1089470)
    Don't need some of the Bloatware from your Phone? you can check out the list above. There are multiple option to uninstall, with Titanium Backup or straight through Root Explorer, delete safe apk's from the /system/app. Your choice.
    Say Thanks to constin for the list.

    But Oh! some apk won't uninstall after reboot! Help?!
    There are some apps that stays on the system even after we remove it. Now here's how to do it:
    1. Remove the apk's with Titanium Backup or Root Explorer.
    2. Browse to /etc/customization/applications and /etc/product/applications with Root Explorer. This is the storage of additional bloatware from the distributor that will get installed on next reboot. Delete any of the unneeded apps here.
    3. You're done. :)

    ICS Version: Still the same :)


    7. Move Big apps to SD(original:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=686588)
    Surely some games eats up your valuable space on the phone. Here are the steps to move them to your SD.

    *WARNING* if you move non-game app to SD, make sure the app:
    1. does not have widget feature
    2. does not need to be running at startup
    3. does not nedd root access

    Here are the basic steps:
    1. go to Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Manage Applications
    2. select the SD card tab, choose one of the apps
    3. press Move to SD card.
    4. if failed, try again to move it. Usually happened because of unclean SD card from previous usage.

    But there are some games that for some reasons, developer restricts it to be on phone memory. Well you can move it though by your self. Here are the steps:
    1. Connect Phone to USB
    2. go to Google SDK folder or FlashTool folder
    3. Open command line that points out to the place where adb.exe exists
    4. type (without semicolon) "adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2"
    5. Do the basic steps above, move the games to SD
    6. back to the computer, type "adb shell pm setInstallLocation 0" to restore.
    7. Say thanks to Henchman for the tip at the above link :)

    Note: explanation for parameter on adb shell pm setInstallLocation:
    2 is for SD, 1 is for internal memory, 0 is for Auto

    ICS Version: Still the same :)


    8. Apply Supercharger to improve memory management and KAK to optimize Kernel(original:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=991276)
    Irritated by Home Launcher not responding quickly after playing games or browsing web on 8 tabs? Install Supercharger to optimize your phone.

    Basically there are two major steps to do it:
    1. Setup Supercharger to your liking, run with Script Manager. Don't assign the script as startup boot script!
    2. Run Supercharger result script at startup of phone. Can be achieved with Script Manager from Market or with init.d mod from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1405590 say thanks to iridaki! :)

    You can read here too for help(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1334834). Here is my short version of steps:
    1. Download the first Supercharger setup script from the first link on this matter above (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=991276). it is currently named as V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-update8.sh.txt, put it on your SD card
    2. Install and open script manager, Find the downloaded file and run the script as normal one
    3. When asked the first time at making setup of Supercharger (speed of scrolling), i put 0 as choice (you can experiment here too, just cutting it short for you now)
    4. After that, list menu pops up. When selecting from Supercharger menu, choose the Aggressive setting 1 (there are 6-8settings? i haven't tried it all, but the Aggresive 1 is adequate)
    5. When done setup, just exit from the selection menu (no.17). The result file named 99Supercharger will be generated at /data/ (or in /system/etc/init.d/99Supercharger if you created /system/etc/init.d/ folder from iridaki's mod)
    6. (If you use init.d mod from iridaki, skip this one) Open ScriptManager, select the /data/99Supercharger.sh, and when the properties window pops up, tag it as "su" and "boot") The ScriptManager will load it at startup and as root, otherwise it will fail.
    7. To Test if the value is loaded or not, launch again the setup script(repeat step2-4) You will find a text like "Launcher is.. xxxxxxx" if it is written as "weak", the script is not running yet. If it is "hard to kill" it is running.
    8. say thanks to chiefy009 for his finding too here (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1423336)
    9. say thanks to zeppelinrox @http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=991276 for the Supercharger script, The most awesome script for Android :cool:
    10. Additional thanks to dreezz for the correction of the location of 99Supercharger file (it depends on the whether the init.d mod aready installed or not) :) thanks mate!

    UPDATE: This one is for running KAK (Kick Ass Kernelizer) Steps are:
    1. Download from here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22078137&postcount=7649
    2. Run the script with Script Manager
    3. Just follow the instruction, I/O Tweak is optional, and i don't recommend it at this time. Please pass when asked.
    4. Press I for Install
    5. (If you use init.d mod from iridaki, skip this one) Open ScriptManager, select the /data/98KickAssKernel.sh, and when the properties window pops up, tag it as "su" and "boot") The ScriptManager will load it at startup and as root, otherwise it will fail.
    6. Reboot
    7. To verify, run again after reboot, and when offered choice to Verify, please Verify. :)

    Note 1: Still failed? Please do recheck first and if all else fails, do the following:
    • Unsupercharge first (do it by running V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-update8.sh.txt and select the UnSupercharger from the menu).
    • add this string into /system/build.prop at the last line by root explorer.
    • Give one empty line on the last line to prevent unwanted behaviour.
    • Save, and reboot.
    • thanks to coolkaas for the tip! :)

    ICS Version:
    You need to install services.jar to fix the ADJ issue. Go here. Supercharger for ICS is named V6 Supercharger version 9 RC 8.2. Download here and rename the .sh.pdf filename to .sh.


    9. Edit build.prop to Optimize Ray system parameter(original:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1227269)
    This is the collection of all the additional parameter that can be added to Xperia Ray too. Please read from original link and do the following for step by step action:
    1. Open Root Explorer, go to /system/build.prop.
    2. Mount R/W first, then Open in Text Editor
    3. Insert some of the line from the link above. Don't forget to have a blank new line at the last paragraph to prevent unwanted behaviour. This is what i added to my phone:
      ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100
      debug.sf.hw=1
      windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=200

      wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180
      pm.sleep_mode=1
      ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0

      debug.performance.tuning=1
      video.accelerate.hw=1

      ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=8000000
      ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=8000000

      ro.ril.hsxpa=2
      ro.ril.hep=1
      ro.ril.enable.dtm=1
      ro.ril.hsdpa.category=10
      ro.ril.enable.a53=1
      ro.ril.enable.3g.prefix=1
      ro.ril.htcmaskw1.bitmask=4294967295
      ro.ril.htcmaskw1=14449
      ro.ril.hsupa.category=5

      net.tcp.buffersize.default=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960
      net.tcp.buffersize.wifi=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960
      net.tcp.buffersize.umts=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960
      net.tcp.buffersize.gprs=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960
      net.tcp.buffersize.edge=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960
    4. Reboot
    5. Because of so many sources about this one, i put some of additional link below and please thanks the ones you use the most! :)

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1289539
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1246748

    ICS Version:
    There are some tweaks that in particular can increase the ICS memory management. Thanks to flak0 you can have less lag with ICS ROM :D
    How? Add/Replace these Lines on /system/build.prop
    Code:
    dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=y,v=n,o=v,u=n         [I]//Add This + Remove if Exists[/I]
    dalvik.vm.execution-mode=int:jit                     [I]//Add This + Remove if Exists[/I]
    windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec = 300           [I]//Add This + Remove if Exists[/I]
    #dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=128M                    [I]//Add # to comment the line[/I]


    10. Enable Burst Mode in Wifi(original: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1289539)
    This is to increase wifi throughput, enabling more data to be transferred at one time.
    1. Open /system/etc/tiwlan.ini with TextEditor from Root Explorer
    2. Modify these lines
      to
    3. Reboot
    4. Say thanks to XtremePeople :)

    WARNING!
    Beyond this point is for those who like to optimize the speed of the hardware. The upside, you can install another ROM and you can get Overclocking out from your phone. The downside is You risk losing warranty (eventhough the following does not remove DRM keys but still take note about this), so decide for yourself before taking the next steps.
    WARNING!


    11. Unlock Bootloader and apply OC + UV kernel(
    S1 Tools: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1363847
    OC+UV Kernel: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1424121
    ICS Kernel: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1544513
    Original Tutorial: http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
    )

    Some games getting laggy? Web is not fast enough? Overclock your CPU! Here are the additional requirements:
    1. step 1 and 2 has been done, to prevent unwanted behavior
    2. Phone must not be a branded one (SIM locked) But it is still possible, check the link below
    3. Some thin and long enough conductor (open cable, paperclip, etc)
    4. Steady Hand
    5. S1Tools (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1363847)
    6. Of course, Daring to unlock bootloader ;)

    Here are some pages that might help if worst case scenario happened:
    1. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1126358 - To return from a bricked Ray.

    Ok you're ready? Follow this:
    1. Backup your phone (TB, CWM Nandroid, all of em), prepare for the worst
    2. Extract S1Tools to some folder
    3. Turn Off the phone, remove battery
    4. Find the test point, it is under some small rubber cap on upper left of the battery. Open the cap to reach it. it is the fourth one from the top. More info go here: http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
    5. Connect the test point to the negative connector on the battery pin.*
    6. While connecting test point, connect phone to USB, Windows will install driver called ZEUS Flash Device. If the driver is not available, you must update manually from USB flash driver inside S1Tools folder.
    7. You can remove the testpoint for now.
    8. Once driver installed, open S1Tools and press Patch SEMC Boot.
    9. Follow the steps described by S1Tools.**
    10. When Done, the log will be like this:
      1/5/2012 12:41:40 PM Welcome to S1 tool.
      1/5/2012 12:41:40 PM That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool.
      1/5/2012 12:42:02 PM
      1/5/2012 12:42:02 PM DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE
      1/5/2012 12:42:02 PM REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE
      1/5/2012 12:42:02 PM ATTACH TESTPOINT
      1/5/2012 12:42:02 PM PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE
      1/5/2012 12:42:02 PM
      1/5/2012 12:42:56 PM PROCESSING ...
      1/5/2012 12:42:57 PM REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY"
      1/5/2012 12:42:57 PM
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM TO CONNECT NEXT PHONES
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM X10 Xperia,E10 Mini,E15 Xperia X8,U20 Mini Pro
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM LT15 Xperia ARC,MT15 Xperia NEO,R800 Xperia PLAY
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM PRESS AND HOLD "BACK" BUTTON...
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM ST18 Xperia RAY,ST15 Xperia Mini,SK17 Xperia Mini Pro
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM PRESS AND HOLD "Volume Down" BUTTON...
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM PLEASE ATTACH TURNED OFF PHONE NOW
      1/5/2012 12:43:08 PM
      1/5/2012 12:43:09 PM
      1/5/2012 12:43:09 PM RUNNING S1_LOADER VER "R4A062"
      1/5/2012 12:43:09 PM LOADER AID: 0001
      1/5/2012 12:43:11 PM FLASH ID: "0098/00B3"
      1/5/2012 12:43:11 PM LOADER VERSION: "r4A069"
      1/5/2012 12:43:11 PM
      1/5/2012 12:43:11 PM
      1/5/2012 12:43:11 PM SEMC SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, PROCEEDING
      1/5/2012 12:43:11 PM FINISHED
      1/5/2012 12:43:11 PM Elapsed:68 secs.
    11. Insert Battery and reboot. if your log looks like above, then congrats, you unlocked the bootloader without loosing DRM key. :D
    12. Download kernel named bootuv5.img from link above
    13. Do a fastboot (turn off phone, press and hold vol+ while connecting USB)
    14. Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
    15. Place bootuv5.img inside the same folder
    16. Open Command Line inside that folder too.
    17. test if devices is connected by typing "fastboot devices" if there is a result here, continue
    18. type "fastboot flash boot bootuv5.img"
    19. if there are FINISHED text, than you're done!
    20. Boot your phone, install setCPU or any app to control clock speed. Congrats :D
    21. Say thanks to xperia ray for the link ,aire for the kernel, and Kuldeep Singh for the complete tutorial. :cool:

    *Note: i prefer this to just connecting to sim metal casing because i can concentrate on the small test point only while the other end can be slipped in between the two negative pin.

    **Note: disconnect phone, connect test point again, connect again, press Ready button in S1Tools.

    Note: Please be careful for every step when you need to attach test point. It is required to ensure 100% success rate.


    12. FLASHING JB ROM FIRST TIME HOW-TO (UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER ONLY)
    Try this, slowly, carefully, exactly and in order.

    1. Make sure you have a copy of the (CM10 or PAC or MIUI JB) ROM zip on your SD card.
    2. Using Flashtool, install 4.0.4 in full, Do not exclude anything, all the wipe tick boxes checked.
    3. Unplug your phone, do not turn it on.
    4. On your computer, open the JB ROM zip with WinRAR and DRAG boot.img to your desktop with your mouse. Close the ROM zip.
    5. Holding volume +, plug your phone back in. The light will go blue. The Flashtool window will show connected in fastboot mode.
    6. Open the Fastboot window in Flashtool and select kernel to flash. Pick the one on your desktop. Wait for it to finish (not long)
    7. In the fastboot window, reboot phone into system.
    8. Unplug the phone
    9. The phone should start, if it doesn't then turn it on.
    10. The kernel logo will appear. When the lights flash press Vol - until the wobbly CWM recovery screen comes on.
    11. do this from the menus:
      - Wipe data/ factory reset, then Wipe cache.
      - Go to advanced, wipe dalvik cache.
      - Hit back, go to mounts and storage, format system.
      - Hit back, choose zip to install, pick the ROM from your SD card.
    12. Leave the phone for about an hour alone.
    13. Then install gapps from SD card using recovery. Pick reboot to recovery from power off menu.
    14. You do not need xparts. The phone will go back into wobbly CWM screen. Choose zip from SD card. Choose gapps. When installed wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache again. DON'T FORMAT SYSTEM. Reboot.


    Q&A:

    1. What is the difference between Flashmode and Fastboot? How to enter?
    Flashmode is for flashing the kernel from SEUS or FlashTool. Fastboot is to do flashing from fastboot.exe. if you got .ftf file, do with flashmode. if you got kernel or ROM separate, you can do with fastboot. Flashmode spam volume DOWN while turned off and connect the USB, Fastboot spam volume UP while turned off and connect the USB
    Usefull guide to using flashtool flashmode/fastboot mode: xperiadev flashtool-fastboot/

    2. Fastboot devices can't find my device. What's wrong?
    Go to Flashtool\drivers and run the exe. When selection comes up, install Fastboot drivers.

    3. New Software is available from SE PC Companion. can i receive it if i did the step 10 above?
    Yes you can :) I did it and no problem whatsoever. But for .62 firmware and so forth, the root method is different. You can go to idateyoutoclickthis method here

    4. HELP! I bricked my phone, fastboot and flash mode is not working!
    Try to download SE special tool named SEUS. This is Update Service application that was used specially for updating SE phone outside PC Companion. You can read the instruction here Say thanks to ygecesefa if this saves you! :D
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    guys rom-makers, here
    http://yadi.sk/d/FMJfv74D5IoQM
    I upload bundle of newest .84 GB firmware for Ray downloaded for my request by the_laser. This is two *.SIN files 15 MB and 169 MB. I don't know how to convert it to flashable cwm zip or ftf. :)
    please use it free for your purposes, roms.. what else.

    I think this be usefull.
    thanks.

    UPD: friend Intuki make ftf for me. It flashed successfully :)
    http://yadi.sk/d/CEI0nHmG5Ivom

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    Thanks a lot , this guide is very good for noobs
    & and many thanks for supercharger script installing guide , i was looking for it
    3
    Maybe Some (Maybe All) of you already discovered the New Root Method by Using Force Emulator option in Flashtool, With that you can Directly Root .587 ICS (If Failed use the .562 kernel and try to root it again)

    I'm Just Sharing guys and maybe you can post this method on the OP :D

    Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
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    @Op,

    If you are using somebody's work it is in the good taste of Xda to give credits, it is not much to ask for but it helps in keeping the forums a friendly place to be.;)
    But i did place all the links and credits to all the developers. Not even a file i posted down here. So for the current time, i'll talk to chiefy009 then via PM.