[ROM] Xperia Curiosity v2.9.1 [08-07-2013] [UltraLite]

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recoba23

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enrique71 said:
Battery Drain .. went from 100% to 97% in only a few minutes coming off a full charge .. strange.
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With Xperia T? Works fine for me. Battery drain is not only ROM issue, there are other players: kernel, apps, connections, configurations...

Anyway v1.2 will be released soon, even cleaner.
 
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New version released ;)

[Xperia Curiosity v1.2] (09-12-2012)
- More cleaning and tweaks revised.
- Some Apps updated and optimized.
 
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Thx man love your ROM already seem very fast and snappy and is light as fck just as I want with some mods.

Is it me or what but the sound volume is a lot harder then the stock one, anyway I love when it's harder !
 
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Beready said:
Is it me or what but the sound volume is a lot harder then the stock one, anyway I love when it's harder !
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Maybe a little :D

Vaizen said:
Ps can i update frim 1.1 to 1.2 by just wiping cache and dalvik?
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Do a recovery backup first and try, probably works well.

travis82 said:
tx+gregs kernel+ your rom doesn't boot on my xperia tx i get a garbled screen than a reboot.
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Did you make all wipes? Try with another kernel too.
 
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Tried to install on my TX, I got bootloop using gregkernelV2. Did somebody tried to install this ROM on TX with another Kernel? Thanks guys.
 
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I can't boot into recovery. I've tried to instal it again with the locked bootloader method, seems that everything goes well but when I try to start the recovery with the volume - key I can't. Help please.
 
recoba23

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megagas22 said:
How can I install the Xperia keyboard? The one that comes with the stock rom
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Download Apps Pack, copy textinput-tng.apk to /system/app with correct permissions (rw-r--r--) and reboot.
megagas22 said:
I can't boot into recovery. I've tried to instal it again with the locked bootloader method, seems that everything goes well but when I try to start the recovery with the volume - key I can't. Help please.
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Did you install recovery again after install ROM?
DennisDD78 said:
"- Screen wakeup with volume keys."

How can i make this to work on my f/w ?
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There are many tutorials explaining this, look a bit.
 
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Vaizen

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Heyr@recoba23 been testing ypur rom for a couple of days and it works fine, the only problems i've had is with the walkman app freezing, notlaying some music, not working properly with the headset, and i've encountered several game crashes in angry birds star wars hd, and ninja 2 vengeance. None other than that. By the way the battery is just enough for one day of regular usage, don't know if that could be improved.

Thanks for the good job
 
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I tried this ROM too but it was a little too lite for my taste. Of course I like performance and there's definitely some bloat in the stock firmware that I can do without but I feel you went a little overboard. One thing I sorely missed was the Xperia keyboard. I was delighted to see you added the Skyfall theme, which I liked on my stock T-Mobile rom but then a little disappointed to see you left out the wallpapers and ringtones.
You, among others, did inspire me to do my own ROM though ;) :good:
 
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Vaizen said:
Heyr@recoba23 been testing ypur rom for a couple of days and it works fine, the only problems i've had is with the walkman app freezing, notlaying some music, not working properly with the headset, and i've encountered several game crashes in angry birds star wars hd, and ninja 2 vengeance. None other than that. By the way the battery is just enough for one day of regular usage, don't know if that could be improved.

Thanks for the good job
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I listen every day walkman, radio FM, podcasts, tunein radio... without problems. So check your configuration/make a clean install.
What do you mean by "regular usage"? My battery lasts 2 days without problems.

TiMiN8R said:
I tried this ROM too but it was a little too lite for my taste. Of course I like performance and there's definitely some bloat in the stock firmware that I can do without but I feel you went a little overboard. One thing I sorely missed was the Xperia keyboard. I was delighted to see you added the Skyfall theme, which I liked on my stock T-Mobile rom but then a little disappointed to see you left out the wallpapers and ringtones.
You, among others, did inspire me to do my own ROM though ;) :good:
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Of course, each one of us has his own tastes.
 
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Bootloop with your last version Curiosity 1.2 on my Unlocked BL Xperia TX (Kernel v4 by Izyllp)
 
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petalex99 said:
Bootloop with your last version Curiosity 1.2 on my Unlocked BL Xperia TX (Kernel v4 by Izyllp)
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Thanks, I'll check the ROM, but without this device on my hands is hard to build it.

PD: Curiosity v1.2 is only for Xperia T, try v1.1 for TX and report please.
 
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    The philosophy of this work is based on the stock firmware, eliminate most of frills and bloatware, and inject minor adjustments to improve operability and battery life, without compromising neutrality, fluency or stability.

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    MAIN FEATURES

    - Usually based on latest Sony stock firmware.
    - Removed plenty of secundary applications, themes, customizations, services, unnecesary propietary libraries, bla bla bla...: Bloatware.
    - Totally depersonalized.
    - Ultra-Lite ROM: only about 265 MB, probably lightest stock firmware based rom available.
    - Very, very, very clean after installation.
    - 18 Toggles statusbar integrated with 3D icons and completeSpanish language.
    - Reduced size onscreen navigation buttons.
    - Screen wakeup with volume keys.
    - Long press volume keys mod to skip songs.
    - White Balance with preconfigured settings included.
    - Installed and working latest Flash Player.
    - 25 steps available in volume levels, and removed sound limit level.
    - Clean circle battery % MOD.
    - Lockscreen rotation enable/disable.
    - "Close all" button integrated in Task Switcher.
    - Call recording option enabled.
    - Ads-filter included (and lastest AdAway app) to avoid some advertising, and save time, battery and data traffic.
    - Complete list of APNs already integrated, install and running.
    - Small tweaks and improvements added.

    INSTALLATION WITH UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER

    - Download ROM and copy to internal/SD memory.
    - Install a JB kernel with Recovery (DooMKernel recommended).
    - Reboot in Recovery and make a CWM FULL BACKUP first.
    - Make wipe data / factory reset, and also wipe dalvik cache (advanced ---> Wipe Dalvik Cache).
    - Install ROM and restart when prompted.
    - After entering PIN, wait for a couple of minutes for settle.
    - Recommended restart again before start working.


    INSTALLATION WITH LOCKED BOOTLOADER

    1. Flash any generic 7.0.A.1.303 ftf with Flashtool.
    2. Root using Bin4ry's method.
    3. Install CMW for locked bootloaders.
    4. Download ROM and CWM & with Reboot fix, and copy them to internal/SD memory.
    5. Enter Recovery and make a Full Backup first, do not reboot.
    6. Make wipes [wipe data / factory reset, and also wipe dalvik cache (advanced ---> Wipe Dalvik Cache)], do not reboot.
    7. Flash the ROM, do not reboot.
    8. Flash the CMW Recovery for locked bootloaders, and reboot.
    9. Now the phone will enter bootloop, and only the logo appears. To turn it off pressing power button and volume + about 15 seconds, until it vibrates 3 ​​times and turns off.
    10. Flash stock kernel .489 with Flashtool.
    11. It should now boot normally, may restart at PIN enter point the first time, it is normal.
    12. After entering the PIN, wait a couple of minutes to stabilize the system and finish autoconfigure everything.
    13. Recommended restart again before start working normally.


    CHANGELOG
    JB
    Code: 
    [v2.9.1] (08-07-2013)
- Added advanced volume control mod (thanks to peetr_)
- NFC permanent service removed (available in Apps Pack1d). 
- Some minor changes.

[v2.9] (09-06-2013)
- Added long press volume keys MOD to skip songs.
- Added "nav.bar.height" property for changing navigation bar size easily in build.prop, without any MOD (thanks to peetr_).
- ArtFilterCamera FC bug with small navbar landscape sizes solved, now any value is possible (thanks to glitschi667).
- Lockscreen rotation now disabled by default (maybe enabled changing build.prop "lockscreen.rot_override=1").
- Toggle 2G tool included (thanks to TheMasterBaron).
- Preloaded White Balance calibrated profile.
- Some apps and Flash Player updated, and latest AdAway now included.
- Some more cleaning and minor changes.

[v2.7] (07-05-2013)
- Taskswitcher themed to black, with "Close all" button integrated (thanks to avetny).
- Dark themed apps Phone, Contacts and Conversations (thanks to steveboss).
- Removed the annoying "disabled mobile data" notification (thanks nicemblem).
- Some apps updated, and others from Xperia Z.
- Minimalists nav bar icons.
- Lockscreen rotation disabled by default.
- Unnecesary propietary libraries removed, and some other cleaning.
- Some minor adjustments.

[v2.5] (15-04-2013)
- Baseband updated to v47 from latest firmware.
- Integrated MOD to convert to semitransparents system and nav bars (thanks to peetr_).
- Power button option to show/hide nav bar (thanks to peetr_).
- 3D icons on statusbar toggles (thanks to bingobingobingo).
- Art Filter Camera problem avoided (thanks to windmoon).
- White Balance now works always (thanks to peetr_), and I'll post my recommended values.
- Call recording option enabled (thanks to nicemblem).
- Apps updated to the day of the date.
- Probably, sound is louder.
- Minor adjustments.

[B][v2.4] (17-03-2013)[/B]
- Disabled Home rotation by default (may change easily in build.prop).
- Integrated WhiteBalance calibration from Xperia ZL (many thanks to [B]auras76[/B]).
- BE2 removed, not working.
- Minor adjustments.

[B][v2.3] (14-03-2013)[/B]
- Battery circle MOD now in JB.
- Xperia T Home completely clean, with [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2170814"]landscape mode[/URL] (thanks to [B]peetr_[/B]).
- Flash Player updated.
- Radio FM themed.
- Some more cleaning.

[B][v2.2] (12-03-2013)[/B]
- Local release.

[B][v2.1] (09-03-2013)[/B]
- Updated base to stock Sony JB firmware 9.1.A.0.492 (Jelly Bean 4.1.2).
- Updated baseband to v41.
- More cleaning service.
- MOD reboot options added in Power Menu (thanks to NuriJ).
- Some other details.

[B][v2.0] (06-03-2013)[/B]
- Updated base to stock Sony JB firmware 9.1.A.0.489 (Jelly Bean 4.1.2).
- Deep cleaning and regular updates: more resources availables.
- 18 toggles statusbar integrated, (based on peetr_'s great great work).
- MOD on screen navigation buttons reduced size.
- MOD 25 steps available in volume levels, and raised sound limit level.
- MOD volume keys screen wakeup.
- MOD display timeout reduced in lockscreen.
- FM Radio app working without headset (thanks to peetr_).
- New Curiosity theme added.

    ICS

    Code: 
    [B][v1.4] (02-02-2013)[/B]
- Even more cleaning.
- Apps and filters updated.
- New Sony JB launcher (thanks to ThilinaC).
- New Sony JB lockscreen (thanks to erorcun).
- New Sony JB keyboard (thanks to gregbradley).
- Clean circle battery MOD (thanks to auras76).
- FM Radio app working without headset (thanks to peetr_).
- More wallpapers added.

[B][v1.3] (18-12-2012)[/B]
- Stock firmware based 7.0.A.3.223.
- Flash Player and other apps updated.
- Ads-filter updated.
- Sony original keyboard included too.
- Some tweak adjusted.

[B][v1.2] (09-12-2012)[/B]
- More cleaning and tweaks revised.
- Some Apps updated and optimized.

[B][v1.1] (03-12-2012)[/B]
- On screen navigation buttons reduced to 36x24 points.
- 14 Toggles statusbar integrated, with Spanish language (based on great work of [B]Peetr_[/B] and [B]gregbradley[/B]).
- Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 integrated.
- Some Apps and Flash Player updated.
- Volume keys screen wakeup.
- Added Skyfall 007 theme.
- Some apps in /data to easy uninstall.

[B][v1] (19-11-2012)[/B]
- Initial version, based on stock firmware LT30pi 7.0.A.3.195, not released.

    DOWNLOADS
    JB
    Xperia_Curiosity_v2.9.1 (4MB) (UPDATE)
    Xperia_Curiosity_v2.9 (265MB)
    Xperia_Curiosity_v2.7 (265MB)
    Xperia_Curiosity_v2.5 (281MB)
    Xperia_Curiosity_v2.4 (282MB)
    Xperia_Curiosity_v2.3 (282MB)
    Xperia_Curiosity_v2.1 (288MB)
    Xperia_Curiosity_v2 (325MB)

    Optional flashable zip Packs:
    - Apps Pack1d (Some basics: Email, Caledar, Exchange, USBotg)
    - Apps Pack2a (Pack1 + Widgets + Social Networks + dlna & TV conectivity + Themes)
    - Apps Pack3a (All other apps included in original firmware, and not availabe in Play Store)
    - Patch for enable/disable screen wakeup with volume keys.

    ICS

    - FULL ROM: Xperia T Curiosity v1.4 (259MB)
    - FULL ROM: Xperia T Curiosity v1.3 (268MB)

    CWM flashable zip Packs:
    - Apps Pack1a (Sony keyboard, Exchange, Basics)
    - Apps Pack2a (Pack1 + Widgets + Social Networks)
    - Apps Pack3a (Pack1 + DLNA and TV Conectivity + Multimedia)
    - Apps PackFull 1a (All apps from original firmware not included in ROM)


    - Pack with all Apps from Stock Firmware 7.0.A.3.195.
    - Diferent sizes onscreen navigation buttons.


    CREDITS
    - gregbradley and TiMiN8R for instructions, his collection of downloads and many other things.
    - peetr_ for the port of the 14 status notifaction toggle and Radio mod.
    - DooMLoRD, lzyllp and gokhanmoral for their kernels.
    - Bin4ry, Androxyde, tilal6991... for their tireless work.
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    SCREENSHOTS

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    RECOMMENDED VALUES FOR SCREEN CALIBRATION ( with White Balance options)

    For models that mount the Sharp panel (RENASAS), which is the most common and measured by this servant, recommended settings are:
    - Saturation: 10.6
    - Hue: 206

    - How to know which panel model I have?
    Install a terminal from the Play Store and type this into the window:

    Code: 
    - su
- dmesg|grep -i panel
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    recoba23
    recoba23
    New version available: Xperia Curiosity v2.5

    [v2.5] (15-04-2013)
    - Baseband updated to v47 from latest firmware.
    - Integrated MOD to convert to semitransparents system and nav bars (thanks to peetr_).
    - Power button option to show/hide nav bar (thanks to peetr_).
    - 3D icons on statusbar toggles (thanks to bingobingobingo).
    - Art Filter Camera problem solved (thanks to windmoon).
    - White Balance now works always (thanks to peetr_), and I'll post my recommended values.
    - Call recording option enabled (thanks to nicemblem).
    - Apps updated to the day of the date.
    - Probably, sound is louder.
    - Minor adjustments.
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    recoba23
    recoba23
    bldysurgeon said:
    hi recoba..
    im a user whom addicted to your rom on my XTX.Using astirex t to tx patch and it was fine... i resently instaled the last 2.7 and these r my notes.
    plz take these in consideration.
    1 its light yes thats right but in size only not in operation.it is in practice as fast as timin8r or LT29i_TuRdZzROM.in action and in score using the dooms kernel all are very close in quickness and score.
    2. cleaning the rom from bloatwares and non esential app. is good and made in all roms.but you went so so far in triming it.otherwies you cant considering removing very essential programs like google search and google search widget triming.you ommited the beutiful weather xperia widget which is not available on google play and many many more.
    3 its battery draining is the same as mentioned roms using same kerne.
    4 removing hard button icons home ,backword and resent app did not add to the rom any advantage ot beauty,in fact i ask u if it possible to post a module getting them back to the rom.
    its a quite wonderful rom but beleave me as a a rom-holic member in this forum:getting the size less and less might be benefecial some times but it must have a limit and this vergin got too much beyond it so plz reconsidder befor it become only a shell.and most members like the sheff whom provide them the choise to install or ignore app. rather than sheffs whom giving no choice.
    i loved and keep loving your works and hope my words encorage you rather than bothering you.two thumbs up...:good:..:good:
    yours bldy.....
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    I appreciate and understand your comments, but I think the philosophy of this rom is clear from the first line. When you read "ultralite" in the title, you expect a job accordingly. Indeed other roms also make clean, but clearly not the same, and for me not enough. Not my idea loaded with dozens of applications that I have no intention of using, or the rom or system resources.

    As I said, I'm tired of seeing the typical navbar icons, that bother me and do not contribute anything. I prefer something equally functional and less intrusive esthetically.

    The rest are of course subjective judgments, respect but I'm afraid I do not agree for the most part. The beauty of this place is that people can choose the job that best suits your tastes.
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    Please make a version for Tx :(
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