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

[recoba23]

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.

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

[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://forum.xda-developers.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

[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.

 

[recoba23]

SCREENSHOTS

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:

- su
- dmesg|grep -i panel

 

[gregbradley]

Well done.

I will test and also link to the all in one thread.

 

[Meelouw]

it working on locked bootloader ? ^^

 

[recoba23]

Well done.

I will test and also link to the all in one thread.

Thanks, I'm waiting for your comments

it working on locked bootloader ? ^^

Yes, with same steps that other Roms, I will update instructions (DONE).

 

[Meelouw]

Thanks, I'm waiting for your comments



Yes, with same steps that other Roms, I will update instructions (DONE).

nice i will test

 

[megagas22]

Lousy server


Malísimo el servidor :/

 

[recoba23]

Malísimo el servidor :/

Not often go wrong, why has not thanked the work?


No suele ir mal, por eso no has agradecido el trabajo?

 

[gregbradley]

Malísimo el servidor :/

No suele ir mal, por eso no has agradecido el trabajo?

English only please, its in the rules of XDA

 

[AvRS]

Lousy server


Malísimo el servidor :/

Not often go wrong, why has not thanked the work?


No suele ir mal, por eso no has agradecido el trabajo?

Hi, I've edited your posts with a Google translation as per the rule below from the forum rules, you're allowed to use your native language but you must first translate to English (use Google translate if need be) and then place your native language below. This is a worldwide forum.

4. Use the English language.

We understand that with all the different nationalities not everyone speaks English well, but please try. If you're really unable to post in English use an online translator, You're free to include your original message in your own language below the English translation.

Thanks

AvRS

 

[paullu]

hi it is for lt30 only?!
can tx flash this?

 

[recoba23]

hi it is for lt30 only?!
can tx flash this?

The title is clear, I think. If there is some interest I could try port it, but I have no way to test.

 

[megagas22]

Not often go wrong, why has not thanked the work?


No suele ir mal, por eso no has agradecido el trabajo?

Sorry dude(s).
Good rom, but I see a faster battery drain...

 

[ikarus_0209]

Please make a version for Tx

 

[Vaizen]

Hey guys, any feedback for this ROM?
i'm really interested but i won't have my XT 'til fryday

 

[hkjr]

So, as for my TL, if I were to do this:

LT30p firmware on LT30at keeping LTE support

and follow your instructions for a locked bootloader, in theory, this should work?

 

[papped]

Hey guys, any feedback for this ROM?
i'm really interested but i won't have my XT 'til fryday

This doesn't even support the TX yet

 

[waynekirby]

He said XT not XTX or TX... Trying this Rom shortly

Sent from my LT30p using xda premium

 

[recoba23]

Please make a version for Tx

Ok, I'll try to build a TX version when I have some fee time.

 

[recoba23]

Uploaded Xperia Curiosity v1.1 for Xperia TX. Not tested, I don't have this device, so make a full CWM Backup before install.

Reports are welcome.