[ROM][V LT25i][JB 9.1.A.1.140] Xperia V Supersport [29th April]

Xperia V Supersport Jelly Bean

A stock based ROM stripped of unwanted applications, and modified under the hood for a great smooth user experience with sensible device tweaks. Created using dsixda ROM Kitchen and tweaks from Xperia related forums and threads. I have not 'developed' anything here.

Based on the latest Jelly Bean firmware for the Sony Xperia V [LT25i - 9.1.A.1.140 Central Europe].

Screenshots JB



Prerequisites

Unlocked Bootloader

Kernels / Recoveries

Being updated

Changelog

JB V2

- Re-based to Xperia V Jelly Bean firmware 9.1.A.1.140
- Rooted with Super SU 1.25, with updated binary
- Updated Busybox to 1.21.0 (Stericson)
- Deodexed system and framework folders (smali/baksmali 1.4.2)
- Zipaligned all apk's using Zipalign 21.0.1
- Removed additional bloatware / unwanted applications
- Moved some applications to /data/app (G+, Facebook, Gmail, Google Maps, Streetview, YouTube and GMS Core)
- Included ES File Explorer V3
- Updated default applications (Facebook, Google Plus, Google Now / Search)
- Init.d support included in ROM
- A custom init.d script which includes various tweaks (Battery, SD Card, Virtual Memeory, Entropy / Seeder etc) - Updated
- Init.d tweaks applied (Zipalign on boot, loopysmoothness)
- Included loopsmoothness tweaks on Sony processes
- Ported network tweaks
- 100MV undervolt script included for those with a kernel with UV enabled
- Update Play store to 4.0.27
- Xposed Xperia APK's included and installed (for additional tweaks)
- Torch small app included
- White balance from Xperia ZL included
- Docomo V3 status bar included
- Big contact infinite view mod on Phonebook
- Disabled CPU rendering
- SQL Lite 3 for Jelly Bean included
- Included inversed YouTube Application 4.4.11 B5
- Reboot mod included in power menu (without submenu)

JB V1.1

- Included sqlite3 database for Jelly Bean (helps with tweaks)
- Amended updater script to format system before ROM install

Users who already have a working JB ROM only need to copy the sqlite3 file (attached,extract it first) to /system/xbin/sqlite3 and set permissions to rwxr-xr-x (CHMOD 0755) and reboot

JB V1

- Re-based to Xperia V Jelly Bean firmware 9.1.A.0.490
- Rooted with Super SU 1.04, with updated binary
- Updated Busybox to 1.21.0 (Stericson)
- Deodexed system and framework folders (smali/baksmali 1.4.2)
- Zipaligned all apk's using Zipalign 21.0.1
- Removed additional bloatware / unwanted applications
- Moved some applications to /data/app (G+, Facebook, Livewaremanager, Xperia Link, Gmail, Google Maps, Streetview, YouTube and GMS Core)
- Included ES File Explorer
- Updated default applications (Facebook, Google Plus, Google Now / Search)
- Init.d support included in ROM
- A custom init.d script which includes various tweaks (Battery, SD Card, Virtual Memeory, Entropy / Seeder etc)
- Init.d tweaks applied (Zipalign on boot, loopysmoothness)
- Included additional processes into loopysmoothness tweak (Sony Music and Video Player)
- Ported network tweaks
- Included seeder application
- Disabled CPU rendering

ICS V2

- Included Xperia Z launcher + Widgets (non rotational with 6x4 app tray)
- Included Xperia Z Wallpapers
- Replaced seeder tweak with entropy script in init.d
- Included Xperia 4.1.2 keyboard (includes swipe, works very well)
- Added more processes to loopysmoothness tweak
- Included 30 step volume mod
- Included reboot / shutdown (2 way) mod in power menu
- Included more small apps (toggles, mirror, currency and size converter)
- Replaced boot animation with Xperia Jelly Bean boot animation
- Disabled CPU rendering
- Included seeder application
- Updated network tweaks

ICS V1

- Rooted with SuperSU 0.99
- Busybox installed (1.20.2 Stericson)
- Deodexed system and framework folders
- Removed additional bloatware / unwanted applicaions
- Google Play Store updated to 3.10.10
- Init.d support included in ROM
- Init.d tweaks applied (Zipalign on boot, loopysmoothness, entropy / seeder)
- Lopysmoothness tweaked to include more Sony stock processes (phonebook, album etc)
- A custom init.d script which includes most of the supremecy tweaks (Battery, SD, VM etc tweaks)
- Updated Home.apk to latest Sony Jelly Bean version, included Jelly Bean Background
- Moved some apps to /data/app (G+, Facebook, Livewaremanager, Xperia Link, Gmail, Google Maps, Streetview, YouTube)
- Included ES File Explorer
- Included leaked Xperia Jelly Bean wallpaper

Download

Xperia V Supersport Jelly Bean V2
Xperia V Supersport Jelly Bean V2 [Dropbox Mirror]
I DON'T HAVE THE DEVICE, PLEASE TEST AND REPORT ANYTHING BACK! PERFORM A FULL NANDROID BACKUP FIRST, MAKE SURE YOU CAN INSTALL YOUR BACKUP BACK IF ANY ISSUES OCCUR. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKED / DAMAGED PHONES.
Xperia V Supersport Jelly Bean V1.1
Xperia V Supersport Jelly Bean V1

Install JB

***Unlocked Bootloader Install***

***Always perform a full backup first***
Copy ROM / ZIP to Internal or external SD Card
Fastboot the Jelly Bean kernel using flashtool (use any of the ones quoted above which include recovery)
Power on phone
During start-up, press the 'Power ON / OFF' or volume up / down to enter recovery.
Perform a full nandroid backup!
Perform a full / factory and dalvik cache wipe (always recommended, but applying without a full wipe should not cause any issues, make sure you have a backup first!)
Install the zip from the SD Card
Power on your phone
Boot into home screen
Reboot phone another 2 times for the tweaks and OS to settle

***Locked Bootloader Install***

Ensure the required firmware is installed [9.1.A.1.140]
Root Phone
Install CWM
Copy ROM / ZIP to Internal or external SD Card
Power on phone
During start-up, press the 'Power ON / OFF' or volume up / down to enter recovery (as instructed on the CWM thread above)
Perform a full nandroid backup!
Perform a full / factory and dalvik cache wipe (always recommended, but applying without a full wipe should not cause any issues, make sure you have a backup first!)
Install the zip from the SD Card
Power on your phone
Boot into home screen
Reboot phone another 2 times for the tweaks and OS to settle

Enjoy!

Feedback always appreciated

Credits

Jelly Bean V2 Released

I don't have the device, please backup backup backup before any testing / installs. As always, please perform a full wipe.

JB V2

- Re-based to Xperia V Jelly Bean firmware 9.1.A.1.140
- Rooted with Super SU 1.25, with updated binary
- Updated Busybox to 1.21.0 (Stericson)
- Deodexed system and framework folders (smali/baksmali 1.4.2)
- Zipaligned all apk's using Zipalign 21.0.1
- Removed additional bloatware / unwanted applications
- Moved some applications to /data/app (G+, Facebook, Gmail, Google Maps, Streetview, YouTube and GMS Core)
- Included ES File Explorer V3
- Updated default applications (Facebook, Google Plus, Google Now / Search)
- Init.d support included in ROM
- A custom init.d script which includes various tweaks (Battery, SD Card, Virtual Memeory, Entropy / Seeder etc) - Updated
- Init.d tweaks applied (Zipalign on boot, loopysmoothness)
- Included loopsmoothness tweaks on Sony processes
- Ported network tweaks
- 100MV undervolt script included for those with a kernel with UV enabled
- Update Play store to 4.0.27
- Xposed Xperia APK's included and installed (for additional tweaks)
- Torch small app included
- White balance from Xperia ZL included
- Docomo V3 status bar included
- Big contact infinite view mod on Phonebook
- Disabled CPU rendering
- SQL Lite 3 for Jelly Bean included
- Included inversed YouTube Application 4.4.11 B5
- Reboot mod included in power menu (without submenu)

Download link in OP.

Regards

I am working on a Jelly Bean version, based off the latest release.

Hoping to get a stock Kernel built with TWRP 2.4.1.0, having some issues getting it to enter recovary.

Xperia V Supersport Jelly Bean Released!

Changelog

V3

- Re-based to Xperia V Jelly Bean firmware 9.1.A.0.490
- Rooted with Super SU 1.04, with updated binary
- Updated Busybox to 1.21.0 (Stericson)
- Deodexed system and framework folders (smali/baksmali 1.4.2)
- Zipaligned all apk's using Zipalign 21.0.1
- Removed additional bloatware / unwanted applications
- Moved some applications to /data/app (G+, Facebook, Livewaremanager, Xperia Link, Gmail, Google Maps, Streetview, YouTube and GMS Core)
- Included ES File Explorer
- Updated default applications (Facebook, Google Plus, Google Now / Search)
- Init.d support included in ROM
- A custom init.d script which includes various tweaks (Battery, SD Card, Virtual Memeory, Entropy / Seeder etc)
- Init.d tweaks applied (Zipalign on boot, loopysmoothness)
- Included additional processes into loopysmoothness tweak (Sony Music and Video Player)
- Ported network tweaks
- Included seeder application
- Disabled CPU rendering

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

vokkE said:

Sorry about the wrong thread, but I anywhere I ask, I get zero answers. It's sad that Xperia forums is so dead. I thought at least someone is following this thread.

I got the 4.1.2 update few days ago, but havent updated yet. When updating, should I back up my images and apps? And should I even update? Can I root etc after the update? Haven't rooted or unlocked bootloader yet, cos I've done great so far, but I'd want to.

And another thing: where are all the devs on Xperia V? Coming from HTC Desire, it's very sad that such an awesome phone like this only has like 1 rom.

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Ok, I'm going to be a bit mean to you now. Posting in the wrong forum, in the wrong thread, and asking questions that can be answered by some simple googling and reading is really bad behavior.

This is the development forum. You don't ask "should I backup". You always do a backup, it's a reflex.

Now, back to being nice. Cause I'm a nice guy, really. My advice to you is to unlock your bootloader, flash a kernel with the recovery of your choice, and do a nandroid backup. Then you can try out the update for yourself without any risk. You will find answers to most, if not all, of your other questions in this and the other Xperia V forums in 10-15 minutes if you put some effort to it. Good luck.