[ROM][Live with Walkman][FFB ( Fast From Birth ) Debloated and enhanced ICS]

[JimieTheFox]

FFB ( Fast From Birth ) ICS ROM
This is my first work so go easy people and test it slowly, i've only tested on Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman so leave feedback about other devices too !
It is based on the ICS 4.1.B.0.587 version of android ! It is prerooted, zipaligned, busybox included, and signed !

Useless apps and frameworks has been ripped off ( Generally it's a fully debloated Stock ROM ), only basic apps, wallpapers and Radio has been left untouched. I suggest running the V6 Supercharger Script after installing this so that you get the full possible boost.WARNING
This ROM was created for performance and simple phone use so don't expect fancy things like Event Stream or other flashy apps in it !!!

I am NOT responsible for anything that happens to your device when you flash this ! You take full responsibility for your actions and I am not to be held responsible in any possible way !!!

INSIDE the zip file is the edited stock 4.1.B.0.587 boot.img and it includes : CWM Recovery, init.d support, unsecured, App2SD support ! I want to say a big thanks to adridu59 for providing the stock boot.img unsecured, with CWM and with init.d support already in it ! ( proper info and credits below ) !!

Now...off to the GOOD part

To install the ROM:
1) Copy the ROM to your SD-CARD
2) Boot into recovery
2a) wipe data/factory reset
2b) wipe cache
2c) wipe Dalvik Cache
2d) wipe /system
3) Flash the zip file
If you face any problems with the installation try reverting back to Stock ICS and then flashing the ROM.
Use it with Stock or Stock-based kernels ( I have tested with Lupus kernel, RAGE kernel and a few other stock based ! ).

Many thanks to:

Mtakween ( For the awesome flashable zip guide ) ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297614&nocache=1 )

zxp ( For the Notification LED fix ) ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1919949 )

adridu59 ( For the edited stock kernel boot.img ) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873314

Just one FINAL detail:

If you want ANY of the original apks to use it just request it and i'll provide ASAP with instructions on how to install it ( if you need it and that includes removed frameworks too ! ! ! ).

This is the " V6 SUPERCHARGER " script thread ,made by zeppelinrox : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276
Miracle-worker script especially for STOCK based ROMs. ( Instructions and everything you'll need you can find it on their thread )

ENJOY AND PLS GIVE FEEDBACK !!!

ROM (Stock Launcher) :http://www.mediafire.com/download/unc6cefxx9xa259/FFB_ROM_v5%28Stock-Launcher%29.zip

ROM (Trebuchet Launcher) : http://www.mediafire.com/download/zhlf95bn3lsgr2b/FFB_ROM_v5%28Trebuchet%29.zip

KERNEL (without my modifications ) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873314

Kernel ( with my mods ) : boot.img - 5.75 MB

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XDA:DevDB Information
FFB ( Fast From Birth ) ICS, a ROM for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Live with Walkman

Contributors
JimieTheFox
ROM OS Version: 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich
ROM Kernel: Linux 2.6.x
Based On: STOCK ICS

Version Information
Status: Alpha

Created 2013-10-01
Last Updated 2014-01-21

 

[JimieTheFox]

Reserved

Project updated ! Alpha v5 and kernel beta v0.2 (Still no feedback so it remains same version )! If i get positive feedback for both launchers I'll keep uploading newer releases with both of them !! Download and install, ( it's your choice whether to flash the kernel or not ! )

Please say thanks if you like this and you want me to continue developement !

 

[karandpr]

Ummm...I don't own a LWW but your OP is full of errors :/ ...

1.)V6 Supercharger needs modified services.jar and I dont see the point in running script without it .
2.)init.d support is available on both BLs ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417375&highlight=init+d ..

3.)It's pointless to have a custom kernel on an unlocked bootloader without recovery ...you cant "install" recovery on Xperia MDPI ...
4.)ROM Manager doesnt work on Xperia devices ,it never worked before ,it doesnt work now
5.)No clear install instructions for each Bootloader

 

[azzazelium]

well, at least sumbody created a new rom after a while no devs does. Keep up your good work, fix the Op like the man above me said n please make a clean n clear explanation so you don't make regular people like me gettin confused.

 

[JimieTheFox]

Ummm...I don't own a LWW but your OP is full of errors :/ ...

1.)V6 Supercharger needs modified services.jar and I dont see the point in running script without it .
2.)init.d support is available on both BLs ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417375&highlight=init+d ..

3.)It's pointless to have a custom kernel on an unlocked bootloader without recovery ...you cant "install" recovery on Xperia MDPI ...
4.)ROM Manager doesnt work on Xperia devices ,it never worked before ,it doesnt work now
5.)No clear install instructions for each Bootloader

1.) V6 Supercharger works just fine without the modified services.jar, all you lose is the launcher strength, but you still get the Low memory killer values and kernel and all other little tweaks.
2.) Yes but without an unlocked bootloader you still get the STOCK kernel and there is no way of getting TRUE init.d support without the customized one, at least that's waht i've seen as long as i've been using my phone
3.) You can install recovey and i'm pretty sure about it. I' ve tested this.
4.) Are you sure about this ?? :\ And i say again i've tested all my instructions
5.) What do you mean clear instructions ? It's pretty easy You a) open flashtool b) connect your phone to fastboot mode and then c) flash the kernel BUT it's not like i'm here to teach anyone how to do this, it's a custom ROM people you should know what to do with it

 

[yash296]

Gsm/Wcdma bug not fixed.
Led notifications not fixed.
Status bar network icon bug.
Xperia home fc when ever you try moving a widget.
Performed all cleans, wipes and formats before flashing.

 

[karandpr]

1.) V6 Supercharger works just fine without the modified services.jar, all you lose is the launcher strength, but you still get the Low memory killer values and kernel and all other little tweaks.
2.) Yes but without an unlocked bootloader you still get the STOCK kernel and there is no way of getting TRUE init.d support without the customized one, at least that's waht i've seen as long as i've been using my phone
3.) You can install recovey and i'm pretty sure about it. I' ve tested this.
4.) Are you sure about this ?? :\ And i say again i've tested all my instructions
5.) What do you mean clear instructions ? It's pretty easy You a) open flashtool b) connect your phone to fastboot mode and then c) flash the kernel BUT it's not like i'm here to teach anyone how to do this, it's a custom ROM people you should know what to do with it

1.)Whatever...
2)No such thing as true init.d and false init.d as long as script is initialized on boot...
3.)Xperia MDPI has no recovery partition so you cant install recovery .I mapped the partition layout of SK17i(which is same as all other Xperia MDPI) so yes I am pretty much confident ...
Locked BLs have Pseudo recovery which vanishes on ROM installations and dont allow format systems from update script
Unlocked BLs use Custom Boot.img with Dual Ramdisks .
4.)I am pretty sure ROM Manager doesn't work since flash_image wont work ...It will just hard brick the device or do nothing at all .....

5.)You dont have clear instructions ....Check Other threads and you will see ...All ROMs have clear instructions for Locked and unlocked Bootloaders ...

According to your instructions locked bootloader peeps wont be able to use it due to lack of fastboot ...
Also the kernel is pointless since I doubt anyone with Unlocked BL will use a kernel without Dual Ramdisk/recovery Support. "True init.d " is ok but it's not as useful as Hard Recovery for which we unlocked Bootloaders

TBH ,I think ,you don't own the device or you have just owned it AND you are coming from an LG or HTC device ...The install instructions are more in line of an HTC/LG device rather than an Xperia Device ...

 

[JimieTheFox]

Gsm/Wcdma bug not fixed.
Led notifications not fixed.
Status bar network icon bug.
Xperia home fc when ever you try moving a widget.
Performed all cleans, wipes and formats before flashing.

1.)Whatever...
2)No such thing as true init.d and false init.d as long as script is initialized on boot...
3.)Xperia MDPI has no recovery partition so you cant install recovery .I mapped the partition layout of SK17i(which is same as all other Xperia MDPI) so yes I am pretty much confident ...
Locked BLs have Pseudo recovery which vanishes on ROM installations and dont allow format systems from update script
Unlocked BLs use Custom Boot.img with Dual Ramdisks .
4.)I am pretty sure ROM Manager doesn't work since flash_image wont work ...It will just hard brick the device or do nothing at all .....

5.)You dont have clear instructions ....Check Other threads and you will see ...All ROMs have clear instructions for Locked and unlocked Bootloaders ...

According to your instructions locked bootloader peeps wont be able to use it due to lack of fastboot ...
Also the kernel is pointless since I doubt anyone with Unlocked BL will use a kernel without Dual Ramdisk/recovery Support. "True init.d " is ok but it's not as useful as Hard Recovery for which we unlocked Bootloaders

TBH ,I think ,you don't own the device or you have just owned it AND you are coming from an LG or HTC device ...The install instructions are more in line of an HTC/LG device rather than an Xperia Device ...

Thank you for reporting these i will fix them ASAP and sorry for missing instructions, i do own the device it's just that i never actually had a locked bootloader :\ I unlocked first thing so it's hard for me :\ I will try this with both BLs and try fixing the bugs.

 

[mustufa_kheroda]

Lots of bugs But thanks for your hard work bro. :good:

 

[karandpr]

Thank you for reporting these i will fix them ASAP and sorry for missing instructions, i do own the device it's just that i never actually had a locked bootloader :\ I unlocked first thing so it's hard for me :\ I will try this with both BLs and try fixing the bugs.

No problem ...Take your time to fix bugs and instructions ...

 

[JimieTheFox]

No problem ...Take your time to fix bugs and instructions ...

Lots of bugs But thanks for your hard work bro. :good:

Thank you very much all of you this means a lot. And i promise i'll do my best to fix all instructions and bugs

 

[kingozzo]

Sorry bro but is there aroma installer to choose other devices than LWW? (for example Mini pro etc...)

And... the link is dead

 

[rahimali]

Sorry bro but is there aroma installer to choose other devices than LWW? (for example Mini pro etc...)

And... the link is dead

If you read the title, you'll see this ROM is only for LWW

 

[kingozzo]

Maybe I can take dev files from another ICS Rom, however it is good to have a stock .587 flashable zip with all bugs fixed (ok, except GSM/WCDMA net on reboot). If the developer won't update the links are there other projects like this? Or maybe someone can give me the links of all fixes for ICS?

 

[JimieTheFox]

Link fixed !

Yep, ROM has been tested ONLY on LWW but there is a slight chance it will work on other 2011 Xperia mdpi...not sure though !
New files UPLOADED now !!! ( They're only temporary since I plan on making a few enhancements, try them and let me know of the bugs that come up !
Also how do you see the idea of changing the default launcher ?

 

[kingozzo]

Yep, ROM has been tested ONLY on LWW but there is a slight chance it will work on other 2011 Xperia mdpi...not sure though !
New files UPLOADED now !!! ( They're only temporary since I plan on making a few enhancements, try them and let me know of the bugs that come up !
Also how do you see the idea of changing the default launcher ?

I'll test the Rom today and I'll tell you.

 

[JimieTheFox]

Thanks! One of these days I'll upload an updated version with a few changes. I'm working on install fixes and optimizations too !

Sent from my Xperia Live with Walkman using xda app-developers app

 

[JimieTheFox]

New files uploaded + kernel !

I uploaded the latest zip file including the kernel ! Also the kernel itself is also up and ready to download separately !

 

[kingozzo]

Status 6 error in CWM, there probably are problems in the updater script.

 

[JimieTheFox]

Status 6 error in CWM, there probably are problems in the updater script.

Ok working on a fix right now ! Thanks for the info !