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May I Have Your ATTENTION Please?

ALL X8 ROMS:

Guide To Roms Xperia X8

[ROM] X8 | Sense | 2.1 | 2.2 | xRecovery [WiP]

[ROM] | AOSP | 2.1 [WiP]

[ROM] BehradGH Persian Rom Series by BehradGH

Baseband collection for X8i/X8a by blagus

Guides | Rooting: (The guides to the basics)

ROMs, Kernels, Modules, Basebands, Recoveries, Tools, Mods For X8/W8

[GUIDE] How to rescue our bricked phone... by Graveir

[GUIDE | HOW TO INSTALL & USE xRecovery]

[GUIDE | HOW TO ENABLE JIT Compiler]

[GUIDE | HOW TO INSTALL APP2SD - EASY WAY]

[GUIDE | HOW TO INSTALL APP2SD MOD]

[GUIDE | HOW TO GO BACK TO 1.6]

[GUIDE | HOW TO DISABLE THE LIGHTSENSOR]

[MOD] Faster WIFI for X8 - N standard enabling by Graveir

Rooting 2.1 Directly by velnens123

[GUIDE | HOW TO CHANGE FRAMEWORK]

[GUIDE | HOW TO CHANGE BOOTANIMATION]

[Easiest Guide] How to unlocking bootloader

AGPS Patch 3.1 & 2.2
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Various:

[NEW FORUM] Chef Central

All General X8 Mods:

af974

Forum Specific Moderator.

colossus.

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So, due to the huge amount of threads with information for the X8 I found, I think getting the info you need is pretty confusing.

Not saying that this is THE guide for everything, but it should sum it all up nicely.


A Warning

First off, let me start by saying that if you don't think you need rooting, don't root.
It can be dangerous if done wrong, so be sure you know what you're doing.
With that out of the way, let's get going then.

Updates and Basebands

First, before you do anything else, you need to update your phone using PC Companion (download here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/supp...x8?cc=us&lc=en). PC Companion will guide you right through all the steps for updating.

The latest version is 2.1.1.A.0.6, and the latest baseband is M76XX-TSNCJOLYM-53404015.

You can check your version by going to Settings -> About Phone.
If you are already running a custom ROM, you should update using PC Companion too, because some roms (like MiniCM) need the latest official version.

Advanced
If you need basebands for your X8, here's a helpful thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976538
Flash them with FlashTool.

Rooting

This is very simple to do, really.

First, download SuperOneClick (thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682) and place it on your desktop.

Next, on your phone, go to Settings -> Applications and enable Unknown Sources. Next, go to Settings -> Applications -> Development and enable USB debugging.

You also need the proper USB drivers. To check if you have them, start SuperOneClick.exe and click Driver Check. If the driver check fails, update your phone with PC Companion.

Now, connect your USB cable from your X8 to your computer. When connected it is VERY IMPORTANT to select CHARGE PHONE. Really, I can't stress this enough.

Start SuperOneClick.exe and just click ROOT. Everything should go normally. You might get a message asking you if your OS is 2.0 or higher, just go ahead and click Yes.

You should now be rooted!

xRecovery

YOU MUST BE ROOTED TO DO THIS

Installing xRecovery is the first step in the world of custom ROMs. Installing xRecovery also means if you are stuck in a bootloop, you can just recover to a working backup.

The first step is to download xRecovery mini-beta 0.1 (any other version WILL NOT work on your X8) (download HERE: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8AJTKDTQ).

Next, download Root Explorer (download HERE: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LGC110EX).

Copy both the xRecovery folder and the Root Explorer .apk to your SD card.

Install any file manager from the Android Market (I recommend OI File Manager or Astro) and use it to browse to the Root Explorer .apk file and install it.

Run Root Explorer, browse to the xRecovery folder and copy the 3 files inside onto the /system/bin folder.

xRecovery is installed. To start xRecovery you press the Back button while the Sony Ericsson logo is showing during boot. Restart your phone and just keep pressing the Back button.

To move around in xRecovery you use the volume buttons, to select an item you press the Home button (the middle one), and to go back you press the Back button. Go ahead and make a backup of your current system (make sure you have at least 300MB of free space on your SD card.

You'll find the backup you just made in the xRecovery/backup folder. Name it something you can identify (don't use spaces). Copy that backup onto somewhere safe on your PC.

Backups are REALLY important, don't be a lazy bum.

So, you bricked your phone.

Don't panic, don't worry, everything is going to be alright. If you have xRecovery installed, just recover the latest backup you made. That simple. If, however, you DON'T have xRecovery installed, we can still recover your dear phone, don't worry

Using PC Companion: Connect your phone to your PC and turn it on. Look around the update phone section of PC Companion for an option called "Repair your phone". Just follow the steps and your phone will be in working order pretty soon

That's about it, I'll probably add a section for custom ROMs in the future, with links to ROMs I recommend.
So, if you have any questions, feel free to post below

Custom ROMs

Alright, when it comes to custom ROMs, it's mainly personal preference. I'll list some ROMs I've tried (and recommend)

For Beginners!

If you're flashing your first custom ROM, and you want a ROM that you can use daily, miniCM is probably your best option. I have tested and can vouch for both of these ROMs.

Floyo 2.2.1 miniCM 1.0.0RC2 by ponanovn (CyanogenMod 6): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964223

Really simple ROM, basically everything you need to get started in the custom ROM world. The fact that it has CyanogenMod 6 is kind of a disadvantage comparing to for example, Racht's or Jerpelea's ROMs (they use CyanogenMod 7).
It features dualtouch which means pinch zoom is working. To activate it, put one finger on the screen then another finger. Then spread your fingers. The SD Card safe to remove bug is finally fixed with the latest revision!

Not working: Compass isn't working, some Bluetooth headsets are bugged.

Rating: [ ]

Floyo 2.2.1 miniCM by lizypen (CyanogenMod 6): http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1036335

Very easy and very smooth, a perfect ROM for beginners! Battery life is better then average, because it isn't overclocked to an extreme level. Like Ponanovn's rom, it uses CM6.

Not working: Same as ponanovn's miniCM.

Rating: [ ]

More advanced ROMs

These use CyanogenMod 7, and the reason why I say these are more advanced ROMs are that they need a little more configuration to get up and running then these miniCM roms.

Racht's HackDroid GingerBread (CyanogenMod 7): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914513

Racht is an amazing cooker, and it really shines through in this ROM. This features GingerBread (Android 2.3.3). It's really nice, it just takes a little bit more configuration.

UPDATE 25/04: Racht updated his rom! No more SD-Card safe to remove crashes, which also means this is the most stable rom to date. Thanks Racht!

Not working: Camera.

Rating: [ ]

I'll add a review of Jerpelea's ROM when I have used it for a little longer

Time for FAQs!

Frequently Asked Questions

This section will (hopefully) answer all your questions related with the X8. If you still have any doubts, go ahead and post here, or send me a PM.

SuperOneClick is stuck at "Waiting for device"!

This is most likely caused by the lack of USB drivers for your X8. Go ahead and click Driver Check in SuperOneClick. If the window that pops up says "No issues found!" the problem is NOT your USB drivers. Otherwise, download PC Companion (which comes with the USB drivers for the X8) right here. Install PC Companion and give your PC a reboot.

I'm working on this section whenever I have time, which doesn't happen a lot, because of school.

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This Guide brings you all the a list of all the ROM's floating in this forum.

::Custom ROM's for X8::

Gingerbread (Android 2.3)-

Gingerbread 2.3.3 CM7 J007- Jerpelea
Current Version-007
Link

Srom GingerbreadX8- stelios97 & zousoum96
Current Version- 1
Link

Hackdroid CM7 Nightly- racht
Current Version- 54
Link

xCyanogenShakira- owain94
Current Version- 3
Link



Froyo (Android 2.2)-

MiniCM6 Final- nobodyAtAll & ponanovn
Current Version- 1
Link

Nexus X8- rafcamora91
Current Version- 2
Link

Stable 2.2.1- lizypen
Current Version- 1
Link

Elelinux- artoseven
Current Version- 3
Link



Eclair (Android 2.1)-

Stock SE Build 2.1.1.A.0.6- mohakrastogi
Link

BehradGH ROM Series- BehradGH
Current Version- 4
Link



Donut (Android 1.6)-

Stock SE 1.6- Lef.teris
Link



Honeycomb (Android 3.0)-

Honeycomb SDK- mohakrastogi
Current Version- Alpha 0
Link



MIUI-

MIUI ROM- as-mario
Current Version- Alpha 1
Link

*the thread is instantly updated as soon as any developer releases a new version of his ROM*

Please do not SPAM!

If you like my work, please click the 'Thanks' button.

Perhaps this thread could be added to the list: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1436957

Please replace the no-longer-working bootloader thread with this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1436957

I added it.
Which one that's not working any more do you mean for removal? The DEV only?

Originally Posted by Draken Korin

I added it.
Which one that's not working any more do you mean for removal? The DEV only?

Yep, this one: [DEV] Bootloader bypassing

it seems to be gone.

Thanks for adding the other one!

heck, you are right
it's been deleted on OP request some time ago
thx for the hint, will remove it asap