[ROM] kX10 R2B001 - 03FEB11 - High Performance SE Replacement ROM - 6300+ Downloads

[kxhawkins]

kX10 Custom SE ROM - R2B001
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Disclaimer: Please be aware that any time you flash a custom ROM, you are modifying system files that are required for your phone to operate correctly. Use this (and any other) ROM at your own risk. I am not responsible for bricking your phone, voiding your warrenty, or male pattern baldness. Thanks.

Introduction
This is a modified and optimized version of the stock 2.1 Generic 2.1.A.0.435 Sony-Ericsson ROM. This is intended to give everyone dev-level performance out of the box, and give themers and modders a base ROM to start with.

PLEASE MAKE REQUESTS.

*Note that you cannot TYPE Emoji with this ROM, it only displays Emoji sent from an iPhone.

Credits
A huge thanks to zdzihu, MrRusch, svtfmook;
And to hakuuu for donation


Modifications

• 2.1 Generic Firmware (2.1.A.0.435), Rooted with xRecovery, JIT v2, SuperUser, and busybox installed;
• SuperCircle Battery / Reboot option mod;
• Nexus S boot animation;
• Ubuntu system fonts with Emoji support (display only)
• All APKs zipaligned / All non-essential system APKs moved to /data/app for easy uninstall and apps2sd support

build.prop Modifications

• windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=260 - Makes scrolling smoother
• wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180 - Slows down the WiFi scan to every 3 minutes, saves battery
• dalvik.vm.heapsize=26m - Optimal heapsize for most X10s
• mot.proximity.delay=100 - Makes the screen off/on proximity sensor more responsive

Removed
TO BE UPDATED


Pre-Installed APKs
*** I know this is a lot of apps, but these have all been zipaligned. If you use these apps, they will perform better than market versions. If not, delete them! **

LauncherPro, adbWireless, Adobe Reader, Album Art Grabber, AndroZIP, Angry Birds, AppBrain, Barcode Scanner, Barnacle WiFi Tether, Battery Doctor, CamScanner, City Caller ID, Dialer One, Documents to Go, Dolphin Browser, drocap2, Dropbox, Facebook, Gallery3D, Google Goggles, Google Sky Map, Google TalkBack, Handcent, K-9 Mail, LinkPush, Linpack for Android, Market Enabler, Neocore, Nexus Revamped Live Wallpaper, No Lock, OI File Manager, Pandora, Quadrant Standard, Rage Faces, RWiimote, Shazam, ShootMe, Shopper, Skype, Smart Keyboard Trial, SMS Backup+, SoundHound, Spare Parts, Stumble Upon, SwiFTP, Sysctl Config, Terminal Emulator, Thumb Keyboard, Titanium Backup, Video Player, Vlingo, Voice, Voice Dialer, Voice Search, Wallpaper Set & Save, WiFi Browser Login, Winamp, Work Email, XDA Developers App, Yelp, Zedge

Installation

1. Download ROM and place on your SD card
2. Boot into xRecovery
3. Flash the attached file with xRecovery by using "Install custom zip"
4. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY ON .435 FIRMWARE: Flash this with Flash Tool.
5. Reboot and be patient. First boot can take several minutes at the boot animation. This is normal.
6. On first boot you'll get a "Complete action using..." screen with LauncherPro and the Setup Wizard. You can choose either.
7. OPTIONAL: Uninstall the Setup Wizard by holding it over the trash can until "Drop to uninstall" appears.

Check out this link after installation for tips on LauncherPro: http://androinica.com/2010/08/23/11-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-launcherpro/
I recommend at least changing the opening Speeds to 10 (Prefrences > Advanced Settings > Opening speed). That makes the phone feel a lot more responsive.

Change Log

Release 2 Build 001 (Current)
- Updated for .435 firmware
- Sysctl tweaks
- Multitouch

Future Plans
- More app and system optimization
- LauncherPro and SpareParts pre-configured (This was supposed to be in R2B001, but its fighting me hard so I went ahead and released without it.)
- app2sd version



Downloads:
R2B001 Lite - 116.92MB - http://www.multiupload.com/JIDMZO484T
R2B002 Full - 203.37MB - http://www.multiupload.com/8HWRFM7FTY
Zipaligned APK Pack v7 - 115.56MB - http://www.multiupload.com/N5Z7JLJRSX
Camera Hotfix - 753KB - http://www.multiupload.com/ZOCTZPK1F0

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R1B010 Full - 187.91MB - http://www.multiupload.com/458ZP98FVZ
R1B010 Lite - 107.05MB - http://www.multiupload.com/YBV35WYKGP - No 3rd Party APKs except LauncherPro

Zipaligned APK Pack v4 - 111.63MB - http://www.multiupload.com/MU9QX2CR54- All the APKs from R1B010 Full - NOT flashable

 

[kxhawkins]

Q&A

Q: Does this ROM come with app2sd?
A: No. An app2sd version will come, but your SD card will have to be partitioned first. See this thread for more information: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=800555

Q: Is this for X10a or X10i?
A: It will work for either, but your "About phone" page will show X10i (See screen shot above).

Q: What is "zipaligning"?
A: Zipaligning is a way of optimizing an APK's RAM use.

Q: What will happen if I update a zipaligned APK?
A: The update will download and overwrite the zipaligned version.

Q: Does everything work?
A: Yes. That was my intent with this ROM: Provide high performance without loss of functionality. Everything that works in the stock SE ROM (Bluetooth, WiFi, Camera, etc) works in this ROM.

Q: Can you replace LauncherPro with LauncherPro Plus?
A: I can't, but you can. Just enter your product key in preferences. You can also install a different launcher like ADW, but you'll have to use TitaniumBackup or a root uninstaller to remove LauncherPro.


I hope everyone finds this ROM useful. Requests and suggestions are welcomed. If you use this for a theme or as a base for a custom ROM, please let me know. I'd like to see where this winds up. Thanks.

 

[xcxa23]

is this rom come with app2sd? and how much is the partition size?

suggestion if i may:
transparent notification bar.
better looking of fonts. (Nosferatu or Sony Sketch)
bootanimation.
including SetCpu and Thumbkeyboard.


hopes it helps. just a thought.

cheers,
xcxa23

well. thanks for the quick respond. good luck

 

[kxhawkins]

This does not come with app2sd. You have to partition your SD card yourself. See this thread for more information: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=800555

 

[G-26]

Is this for X10a or X10i? If not for X10a, when will it be available? Or how do I modify it to show as X10a?

 

[ptesmoke]

Is this for X10a or X10i? If not for X10a, when will it be available? Or how do I modify it to show as X10a?

ive been using all x10i roms on my x10a, if you want it to say x10a just change anything that says x10i in build. prop to x10a...


sent from my 2.2 x10 aosp

 

[mmarjan]

stuck on boot logo. any opinion why???

 

[3dawg]

What is this zip aligning? If I flash this and there is an update for any of the above applications, what happens? What if I already have a few paid versions of them too.

 

[mmarjan]

stuck on boot logo. any opinion why???

its ok i boot it up i am testing it now i will post my opnion in couple of hours

 

[kxhawkins]

Is this for X10a or X10i? If not for X10a, when will it be available? Or how do I modify it to show as X10a?

This is for X10a or X10i. "About phone" will show X10i.

stuck on boot logo. any opinion why???

First boot will take some time as it builds dalvik cache. How long have you been stuck?

 

[180490]

interesting rom, i`m downloading it, and i`ll give it a try

 

[kxhawkins]

What is this zip aligning? If I flash this and there is an update for any of the above applications, what happens? What if I already have a few paid versions of them too.

Zipaligning is a way to optimize an APKs RAM use. If you update an app, you'll lose this optimization, but I will keep current copies of all APKs in this ROM available. I will also optimize any other APKs requested.

its ok i boot it up i am testing it now i will post my opnion in couple of hours

interesting rom, i`m downloading it, and i`ll give it a try

Thanks!

 

[ooidort]

Fast as tits! Haven't encountered any problems yet. Awesome so far.

 

[monta990]

what language have it?

 

[kxhawkins]

what language have it?

It should support all languages that the stock SE ROM does, but I have only tested English. When you run the setup wizard after first boot, you can select whatever you want.

 

[qwer23]

Great idea to make a basic speed ROM like that!

I'll wait for the lite ROM without apps and download your apk package separately

 

[Suminderji]

Hey,

I love the ROM as its extremely fast and I can't wait for the you to get themeing. However I can't sync my contacts. Even if I try to force it from the phonebook it quickly crashes and then restarts.

Aside from that everything seems to be working great.

If you have any solutions for the sync please let me know as I'm on the road (I know I'm an idiot for flashing when I had to leave) and don't have any contacts or phone numbers memorized

Edit: Also there isn't an account sync option in 'Settings'.

 

[ooidort]

Hey,

I love the ROM as its extremely fast and I can't wait for the you to get themeing. However I can't sync my contacts. Even if I try to force it from the phonebook it quickly crashes and then restarts.

Aside from that everything seems to be working great.

If you have any solutions for the sync please let me know as I'm on the road (I know I'm an idiot for flashing when I had to leave) and don't have any contacts or phone numbers memorized

Edit: Also there isn't an account sync option in 'Settings'.

Just spam the sync button in the contacts menu and it should start syncing. At least for me it did.

 

[180490]

i have the same problem with the contacts, i can`t sync with anything, and i can`t restore contacts from an existing backup, please do something

L.E. here are the screenshots of the errors that i get

 

[kxhawkins]

i have the same problem with the contacts, i can`t sync with anything, and i can`t restore contacts from an existing backup, please do something

Hey,

I love the ROM as its extremely fast and I can't wait for the you to get themeing. However I can't sync my contacts. Even if I try to force it from the phonebook it quickly crashes and then restarts.

Aside from that everything seems to be working great.

If you have any solutions for the sync please let me know as I'm on the road (I know I'm an idiot for flashing when I had to leave) and don't have any contacts or phone numbers memorized

Edit: Also there isn't an account sync option in 'Settings'.

Sorry for the trouble, I'm working on this now and will update when I get it fixed.

Thanks!