[Guide] How To Unbrick Xperia X8 | Kernels | Tweaks | ROM | Extra

Superuser.Angga · 01:03 PM

[Guide] How To Unbrick Xperia X8 | Kernels | Tweaks | ROM | Extra

Intro
I know there are a thread with specific with this thread
but this thread will be much solution

Old Link (Graveir) = Xda

Warning: There are Soft Brick/Hard Please Be carefull with flashing and unlocking.

Soft Brick:
For NoObs said "bootloop"
this is a soft brick and easy to be fixed

Solution:
Xrecovery:
Use Backup (If you Did This) This is the easy way

FlashTool:
Flashtool is a software developed for Xperia X10, It Supported On X8

Tutorial:
1. Download latest version from this thread: Xda

2. ROM Image, Contain Russia and Generic :
2.1.1.A.0.6 Generic
Russia 2.1

3. Baseband Collection (Blagus) Many Custom Rom Use M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015 which mean its xxx15 use it in this blagus folder
Mediafire

4. Place ftf file in /firmwares directory of your flashtool.

5. Install drivers from /drivers directory

6. Prepare yourself - plug the USB cable to the computer and launch flasher.

7. Click "flash", choose your ROM from the list, Wait for instructions.

8. When the instruction pops up, press and hold "back" button on your X8 and plug the cable into it. Keep holding untill you see that flashing of files has begun, then you may release it.

9. Flashing will take a while, you may observe the progress on a bottom bar. When it's finished you will be asked to plug off your device and reboot it.

10. If you wish to change baseband, clean firmware directory in flashtool and place baseband ftf file in it, then go through flashing procedure again.

11. If you try this correctly your phone will work again

Hard Brick:
Device Not power up, Xrecovery/CWM not working, Extreme Brick

Solution:
This instructions are software related only not for hardware

Seus/PCC:
This is easiest way to unbrick your x8
PCC:SonyEricsson
Seus: Seus is outdated and not continued

Instruction:
1. Click Support zone
2. Click Phone update (Don't connect your phone)
3. Click "repair phone"
4. Follow onscreen instruction
5. Done,Enjoy

FlashTool:
Flashtool is a software developed for Xperia X10, It Supported On X8

Tutorial:
1. Download latest version from this thread: Xda

2. ROM Image, Contain Russia and Generic :
2.1.1.A.0.6 Generic
Russia 2.1

3. Baseband Collection (Blagus) Many Custom Rom Use M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015 which mean its xxx15 use it in this blagus folder
Mediafire

4. Place ftf file in /firmwares directory of your flashtool.

5. Install drivers from /drivers directory

6. Prepare yourself - plug the USB cable to the computer and launch flasher.

7. Click "flash", choose your ROM from the list, Wait for instructions.

8. When the instruction pops up, press and hold "back" button on your X8 and plug the cable into it. Keep holding untill you see that flashing of files has begun, then you may release it.

9. Flashing will take a while, you may observe the progress on a bottom bar. When it's finished you will be asked to plug off your device and reboot it.

10. If you wish to change baseband, clean firmware directory in flashtool and place baseband ftf file in it, then go through flashing procedure again.

11. If you try this correctly your phone will work again

Coma Brick:
Device wont power on at all or respond to button input
Don't worry ok

Solution:
Charge your phone with main supply (not usb) let it charge fully 4 hours
It will start again. Battery big icon will appear around 30% battery charged
Let it full or boot up

Loader Brick:
This because of false instruction of unlocking bootloader or flashing kernel

Solution:

Relock, PCCompanion
A. Relock your bootloader
B. Use PCC to restore your phone
Instruction For PCC :
1. Click Support zone
2. Click Phone update (Don't connect your phone)
3. Click "repair phone"
4. Follow onscreen instruction
5. Done

Superuser.Angga · 10:48 AM

Kernels:
There are kernel for x8 with much new feature

LinuxDX: Xda
Doixanh special kernel with much features

Pros: Has much Features, little bit improved perfomance

Cons: Only for GingerDx, Sometimes fast but Sometimes Slow, No OC

Alfs Xda
Alfsamsung kernel with fast perfomance

Pros: Fast perfomance, Much features, VR I/O scheduler

Cons: FPS Uncap

nAa: Xda
nobodyAtall kernel with bunch of features

Pros: Best features with (Tun/Tap, Ramzswap for compcache)

Cons: Partially Supported

FXP: Xda
FreeXperia kernel standard feature for official cm7

Pros: Fully working netfilter/iptables/ap, standard feature

Cons: Only Supported only Fxp or official cm7 rom

Download For FXP kernel:
All Fxp: Contain all kernel Here @ Skydrive

Superuser.Angga · 11:34 AM

Build.prop tweaks

Code:

# Raise JPG quality to 100%
ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100

# VM Heapsize; 178MB RAM = 32 is better
dalvik.vm.heapsize=32m

# Render UI with GPU
debug.sf.hw=1

# Decrease dialing out delay
ro.telephony.call_ring.delay=0

# Helps scrolling responsiveness
windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=150

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

# Disable debugging notify icon on statusbar
persist.adb.notify=0

# Increase overall touch responsiveness
debug.performance.tuning=1
video.accelerate.hw=1

# Photo and video recording quality tweak (2.3 Rom only)
ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=8000000
ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=800000

# Photo and video recording quality tweak (2.2 Rom only)
ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=10000000
ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=1000000

# Photo and video recording quality tweak  (Official ROM only)
ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=10000000
ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=1600000

# Internet tweaks
ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=12
ro.ril.hep=1
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=10
ro.ril.enable.3g.prefix=1
ro.ril.htcmaskw1.bitmask=4294967295
ro.ril.htcmaskw1=14449
ro.ril.hsupa.category=6
ro.ril.def.agps.mode=2
ro.ril.def.agps.feature=1
ro.ril.enable.sdr=1
ro.ril.enable.gea3=1
ro.ril.enable.fd.plmn.prefix=23402,23410,23411
ro.ril.enable.a52=1
ro.ril.enable.a53=1
ro.ril.enable.dtm=1

# NetSpeed tweaks
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

# Disable blackscreen issue after a call
ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
mot.proximity.delay=25

# Fix some application issues
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0

# Phone will not wake up from hitting the volume rocker
ro.config.hwfeature_wakeupkey=0

# Force button lights on when screen is on
ro.mot.buttonlight.timeout=0

# Disable boot animation for faster boot
debug.sf.nobootanimation=1

# Enable Stagefright helps stream Video and Music Faster
media.stagefright.enable-player=true
media.stagefright.enable-meta=true
media.stagefright.enable-scan=true
media.stagefright.enable-http=true

# Enable display Dithering
persist.sys.use_dithering=1

# Enable purgeable assets
persist.sys.purgeable_assets=1

# For SD storage insert notification sound
persist.service.mount.playsnd=0

Local.prop tweaks

Code:

ro.FOREGROUND_APP_ADJ=0
ro.VISIBLE_APP_ADJ=3
ro.PERCEPTIBLE_APP_ADJ=2
ro.HEAVY_WEIGHT_APP_ADJ=4
ro.SECONDARY_SERVER_ADJ=5
ro.BACKUP_APP_ADJ=6
ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=2
ro.HIDDEN_APP_MIN_ADJ=7
ro.EMPTY_APP_ADJ=15
ro.FOREGROUND_APP_MEM=1536
ro.VISIBLE_APP_MEM=2048
ro.PERCEPTIBLE_APP_MEM=1024
ro.HEAVY_WEIGHT_APP_MEM=6656
ro.SECONDARY_SERVER_MEM=6656
ro.BACKUP_APP_MEM=7168
ro.HOME_APP_MEM=1024
ro.HIDDEN_APP_MEM=7168
ro.EMPTY_APP_MEM=8192

SuperCharger:
OOM grouping fixed + minfree tweaks
Credit: zeppelinrox

Download: Xda
Minfrees & Adj Stick
Instruction:
1.In /etc/hw_config.sh write this line

Code:

sh /etc/minfreeadjstick.sh

2.then, create a file (not folder) called minfreeadjstick.sh in /etc
3.open it and write this lines inside

Code:

# Script to make minfrees and adj stick (Credits to Zeppelinrox)  

sleep 40  

echo "0,3,5,7,14,15" > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/adj 
echo "1536,2048,6656,7168,7680,8192" > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/minfree 
echo "0" > /proc/sys/kernel/panic 
echo "0" > /proc/sys/vm/oom_kill_allocating_task 
echo "0" > /proc/sys/vm/panic_on_oom
echo "1" > /proc/sys/kernel/panic_on_oops 
echo "0" > /proc/sys/kernel/panic  
# end of script

Superuser.Angga · 10:59 AM

1. Froyobread : This Rom is a great choice for beginners, its stable and fast. it's core cm6. Android 2.2, a great upgrade if you are still using the 2.1 stock eclair this is the best upgrade,, many hail this as the best stable ROM there is, its full of features, it delivers smooth performance, and i have found it to be very stable. so if your new just use this, you will be satisfied
Link

Pros : Still considered the most stable Rom, Fast and Smooth Performance, Good app Performance, android 2.2 has greater app support, most features work without any problems, little or no bugs, one of the most famous rom so if you have any problem lot of people out there to help you

Cons: Android 2.2 has become old many people prefer Android 2.3 over it. Not as Smooth as gdx when it comes to scrooling, according to some people Wifi does not work(it worked for me though)

2.Hackdroid: A decent rom, flashy and stylish, sometimes laggy. but overall a very good room. great for starters, however many people stated this one to be a little unstable , but it really depends on what apps you run if you are looking for a good looking rom with visual features this one is a pretty good choice
Link

Pros: Very Customizable, Decent Performance, Stable if you stick to normal apps, Has more features than most Roms

Cons: A little Laggy, Sometimes Unstable, Many people have Reported bugs in this rom. Other Roms Offer Superior Performance

3.KuyaDroid: This one is an awesome rom, solid and stable, fast performance smooth menu and everything is decent. Its a good rom if your into gaming as it has built in Overclock, Undervolt, and gesture.(note these features can be manually added on other roms too). One more noticable thing about this rom is that it's core is cm7, and android version 2.3( a big update from the stock 2.1)
Link

Pros: Very fast app performance, Smooth Scrooling, Android 2.3, Wide Range of Users so you will easily find solutions if you face any problems, Overall Solid CM7 Rom.

Cons: Lacks Features that are available on Gingerdx, Some Reported Bugs, some apps force closes

4.GingerDX: This is update of the Famous Froyobread, So far its fast and stable although a few bugs have been reported but its one of the most stable and working cm7 , android 2.3 roms around. its definitely worth a try if you want a fast and smooth working rom. also it has some pretty good features more than most roms out there to exact. Many people state this is the best Cm7 rom out there
Link

Pros: One of the Smoothest CM7 Rom i have used, Full of features, Customizable, Most apps work without any problem, Regularly Updater, Wide range of users so you will easily find solutions if you do face any problem, Upgraded Camera

Cons: People claim it to be not as Stable as Froyobread, Some minor bugs still needs to be fixed, Some features and still needs to be more polished and stable, updates have recently slowed down

5.BehradGH: this one is a light and simple rom, not a bad choice for newbies but it does not have as much customizable features as the other roms, its a good rom for starters,, so if your looking for a simple rom and an upgrade from your stock rom you should try this one
Link

Pros: Light Rom, Good for Average Daily apps, Simple rom without complications. Simple Upgrade from the Stock Rom

Cons: Powerful Games Such As Nova, MC Sandstorm often Force closes, Some Reported Bugs, A little unstable while Performing Certain Operations

6.GingerCruzt: Just tested this Rom Recently , And boy was i surprised , good performance and good looks, which is something very hard to get in one rom. in some cases better than GDX, but not as stable when running apps, but for normal daily use this one beats most of the roms out there. also it has a very similar look to the stock android. so if your into stock looks, try this out. also its android 2.3 /Cm7.
Link

Pros: New and fresh, Decent Performance and Features, Not bad for daily use, most apps work without problem, Android 2.3. the new look is unique(gc 8.1 and after)

Cons: The Creator of the Rom is not really Co operative since he is not really active on XDA, Minor bugs, Is not updated as regularly as other Roms, Lacks advanced Features that available on other Cm7 Roms

7.Krauser-SROM: Recently Tested this Rom, this uses a lot of Froyobreads Features, Its fast and stable , not a bad choice if you want try something other than those famous roms, i found it to be really decent rom. Not bad for daily normal usage
Link

Pros: Simple Lightweight Rom, Most apps work, Stable and Smooth

Cons: Some FC on apps, Community of its users is not as big as Froyobread, Android 2.2, Doesn't have much features as some of the other roms

8.GingerXperia: Its new and its great! this rom is pretty good, and i actually find it to be even faster than gdx,Yes it lacks the features which gdx offers but if you can make do without those advanced features this is the rom for you, its also reported to be stable and smooth , its bugfree though but hopefully it will be fixed on future updates

Pros: Very fast, Simple Rom, Light weight, Good app performance, Stable Rom, the rom's creator used a lot of contents from other roms without taking permission from them

Cons: Lacks some Features, some bugs, New so the community is still small, got worse with recent updates

This is A Great Rom but creator not taking credit from other rom

9.Fd xperience: One of the better new roms, it has a stock look which is sure to attract many people, if you want to upgrade but do not want tolose your stock looks and yet have a stable upgraded rom this is the rom for you, its smooth and fast better than most roms out there, But it has some bugs and support issues, and i got some fc when playing games on it , other than that its very stable and fast
Link

Pros:Fast,Stock look, Stock apps, good app performance, Smooth scrooling,

Cons: The contacts app is very slow, The music player lacks features, Some 3d games FC, the new updates boasted looks but slowed down performance

10.Official CM7: Standard rom with lack of camera, fm, live wallpaper

Pros: Officialy supported by cyanogenmod

Cons: Buggy ,Camera (VGA), FM

11.Xgin: One better continued rom, it fast and stylish continued by rieken yuki build by shpit

Pros: Fast, Stylish, Walkman style

Cons: Heavy Rom

Superuser.Angga · 12:15 AM

Extra Section

Root, Busybox, DualRecovery, Jit With X8toolbox:
this is the simple way for NoObs
1. Download Here @ Xda
2. Extract
3. Open x8toolbox.cmd
4. Follow on-screen instructions

Guide How to unlock bootloader and relock : Here @ Xda

Wifi Extra
This wifi extra will enabling N standard and 5ghz band

1. go to /system/etc/firmware
2. find this file name

Code:

fm_rx_init_1273.2.bts
fm_tx_init_1273.2.bts
fmc_init_1273.2.bts

3.Are they there? good you will have 5ghz band. Are they not there? you wont get 5ghz band
4.Go to /system/etc/ and find tiwlan.ini Note: In CM7 based ROMs the path may be /system/etc/wifi
5.Look for the following lines:

Code:

HT_Enable=0                                           #0=disable 802.11n support / 1=Enable
BurstModeEnable = 0                                   # 0 - Disabled  1 - Enabled
WiFiAdhoc = 0

And Change them into

Code:

HT_Enable=1                                           #0=disable 802.11n support / 1=Enable
BurstModeEnable = 1                                   # 0 - Disabled  1 - Enabled
WiFiAdhoc = 1

6. This stage is for people who have file from step 2
Look for the line

Code:

Single_Dual_Band_Solution = 0

Change them into

Code:

Single_Dual_Band_Solution = 1

7.Save,Reboot
8.Enjoy

Modules For Stock Kernels
Modules is Add-on for our X8

X8Gesture Pinch zoom/Fake DT Doixanh Sypanitcs Fake DT
Instruction & Download Here @ Xda

andrej456 Pinch zoom/Fake DT Good for zooming Sypanitcs Fake DT
this is andrej456 X8Gesture good for zooming but no game mode
Download Here @ Mediafire
Instruction Here @ Xda

AX8MT Cypress Real DT by AnDyX
Instruction & Download Here @ Xda

X8UnderVolt UnderVolt CPU voltage
Instruction & Download Here @ Xda

X8Overclock Overclock X8 CPU
Instruction & Download Here @ Xda

Additional Modules: Tun/Tap, Cifs, NTFS, UTF8, EXT3, Ext4
You Can Find Here @ Xda

GingerXperia Blog
@ xperiafan13: please take a credit to developer that based your rom
URL:Here @ blogspot

Note: Use google translate to translate to your language

Kernel building for noob:
Instruction & Download Here @ Xda

Flash Player 10.3 ported For Armv6
Instruction & Download Here @ Xda

Some Word
Please Rate it if necessary Sticky this thread

Sense Progress
This is Sense Progress by me and Salo-S

Wifi = Working
By fixing

Code:

wifi.interface = tiwlan0

to

Code:

wifi.interface = wlan0

and replace some wifi libs

3G = Partially
Connect on E15i only not E15a

Camera = ?
Didn't tested it now
Salsa have 5mp camera so it's not easy to make it work

Vibra = Working

3D = Working With Error

Not Implemented:
ANT+