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    Root [NEW ROMs] GingerElite v2 & PrimeHD 9.0 for X8

    Hi, UPDATE: There are 2 custom ROMs that are equally good at the moment for STOCK KERNEL. Rather than start another thread, I thought I'd post both of them here... you be the judge which is better. Still waiting for a good version of ICS 4.0+ to be ported to the Xperia X8... DISCLAIMER...
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    Root [ROM v3] GingerFast for Xperia X8

    Hi, Whilst waiting for ICS 4.0+ to be ported to the Xperia X8, I thought you guys might want to try another fast and stable Gingerbread ROM. I have been using this ROM for a few weeks now, I must say this ROM is slick, fast, stable and light on battery usage. This is a new Gingerbread 2.3 port...
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    Root [Guide] Using (NEW) FlashTool to Root and Update Baseband 015 for X8

    Hi, There are some friends who are stuck with Rooting and/or updating to Baseband 015 for Xperia X8. I hope writing this guide will help. DISCLAIMER: Please use the info below at your own risk with no warranty of any kind. NEW FlashTool download here <--- [Windows] or [Linux] Flashtool is a...
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    Root [ROM] CyanogenMod 7 RC1 V4 [Stock Kernel] for Xperia X8

    DISCLAIMER: Please note that I will not take any responsibility for any loss of data or the malfunctioning of your Xperia X8. Read the instructions below twice before attempting to install this Custom ROM. There is a chance you might "brick" your phone. SPECIAL THANKS TO: KUYAGAOL...
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    Root [ROM v028b] GingerDX v28b 2.3 by Doixanh

    Hi, Updated v28b New updates for GingerDX - 11 April 2012 DISCLAIMER: Please use the info below at your own risk with no warranty of any kind. GingerDX ROM Features: Clean stock CM7. Latest Gingerbread 2.3.5. Fully working Camera Minimal number of apps are installed. Lightweight: maximum...
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    UN-Brick - Acer Iconia Tab A500

    Hi, Helped UN-Brick a friend's Iconia Tab A500 this weekend. Thought I should record and share the experience. We did it the hard way and then discovered the easy way... but the ROM only supports English, French and Arabic Languages. [Reference: Unbrick without Chinese Update ROM] If you are...
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    [Hacked] Netflix For Iconia

    Updated - 2 June 2011 Updated - The Hack for Netflix is no longer working. It has been patched by Netflix. cheers :) Hi, Just thought you guys living stateside might wanna install Netflix on you Acer Iconia Tab A500. [APP] Official Netflix (new device check disabled) Device...
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    [Update #2] Acer Iconia Tablet To Get Android 3.1 Early June 2011

    Hi, Just thought you guys wanna know. Iconia Tab A500 receiving 3.1 Honeycomb in June 2011. ASUS and Acer Honeycomb tablets to get Android 3.1 in early June Notable features - ability to stretch widgets, - improved performance, and - support for USB peripherals Update #2...
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    Root [Guide] NTFS HDD Support for Rooted Iconia Tab A500

    Hi, Lots of people were asking me about this so... I just wanted to keep this guide here for future reference: Warning: This application is for Iconia Tab A500 ROOTED Tablets ONLY How to enable NTFS HDD Support for Iconia Tab A500 Instructions: 1) Install APK on Iconia Tab A500 tablet 2)...
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    Acer Iconia Tab A500: User Guides & USB Drivers

    Hi, Just want to keep these links in case of an emergency... Iconia Tab A500 User Guide Iconia Tab A500 USB Drivers Android Honeycomb 3.0 User Guide cheers :)
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    Root Rooted - Acer Iconia Tab A500 HC v3.2.1

    Hi, It's been a while... just a quick update. XDA-Developers did it. Rooted my Iconia Tab A500, now rocking and rolling the way Android was intended... Super easy! Check your HC version. Honeycomb v3.0 you have to use Gingerbreak 1.20 Honeycomb v3.1 you have to use Iconiaroot-1.3 To upgrade...
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    Xperia Arc User Manual & Tech Specs White Paper

    Hi, Just thought you guys wanted the links to the Official Xperia Arc User Manual and Technical Specifications White Paper. Xperia Arc User Manual Xperia Arc Technical Specifications - White Paper Xperia Arc USB Drivers - Windows 32/64 bit Both guides will answer a lot of questions. USB...
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    Root [MOD] Enable IEEE 802.11N WIFI for Xperia X8

    Hi, I just did this mod for my Xperia X8 running CM7-J005 ROM and it works! So if you guys want IEEE 802.11N on your Xperia X8 hit the link. [MOD] Faster WIFI for X8 - N standard enabling <-- here DISCLAIMER: Please use the info below at your own risk with no warranty of any kind. Method...
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    Root [ROMs Froyo] Upgrade your Xperia X8 to Froyo 2.2

    Hi, There quite a number of Froyo Custom ROMs that are quite good. racht's Floyo ROM or Doixanh's FroyoBread Custom ROM. Floyo-1.0 FroyoBread This is a guide to upgrade their Xperia X8 to Froyo 2.2 and probably the last one I will update. DISCLAIMER / WARNING: Please use the info...
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    Help Antivirus on the Xperia X8 - Do we need it?

    Hi, Read about some apps that were embedded with trojan viruses on android phones, so I did some research on antivirus apps on the Xperia X8. Personally, I am not quite sure... I have been using an iPhone past 5 years and a MacBook Pro for the last 7 years without antivirus (naked?) without...
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    Help [Updated] Xpedia X8 and Wifi Setups

    Hi, When I bought my Xpedia X8 recently, I had some wifi config issues. I thought I would share three WiFi apps that helped me. Things you need to know: Xperia X8 wireless: 802.11b/802.11g - 802.11g is prioritized over 802.11b security: Open Open WEP Shared WEP WPA Personal and WPA2...
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    Help Taking Screenshots of your Xperia X8

    Hi, Android phones are so flexible. And the "mod-ability" of the phone with lockscreens, widgets, themes and live wallpapers certainty makes your Xperia X8 a thing of beauty. Want to share your lockscreens and homescreens with this us on this forum? Here is how you can do it: Oops!!! Forgot...
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    Root [ROM v3] 2.3.7 GingerXperia Revolution ROM for X8

    Hi, Updated 03/04/2012: GingerXperia REVOLUTION V3 based on Android 2.3.7 CM7.2 This is the latest incarnation of GingerXperia from XperiaFan 13. GINGERXPERIA REVOLUTION for STOCK KERNEL Features of GingerXperia Revolution: BASED ON CM7.2 V11 (ALL FEATURES FROM MINICM7 2.1.9) ICS ANIMATIONS...
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    Help [29/03] Xperia X8 Live Wallpapers

    Hi, Just thought you guys might want to cheer up your Xperia X8's homepage with some Live Wallpapers. What You Need: Astro File Manager: - download and Install from Android Market (free) Live Wallpaper Pack 1: - Xperia X8 Live Wallpapers Pack 1 Live Wallpaper Pack 2: - Xperia X8 Live...
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    Root [NEW SKOOL] Install and Use xRecovery

    Hi, This is a "new skool" method of installing xRecovery to Xperia X8 DISCLAIMER: Please use the info below at your own risk with no warranty of any kind. IMPORTANT: Xperia X8 must be E15i [NOT E15a] Xperia X8 must have the latest firmware: Eclair 2.1.1.A.0.6 Xperia X8 must be ROOTED - use...
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    Root [NEW SuperOneClick] Root, Install & Use xRecovery on Xperia X8

    Hi all... Just installed xRecovery on my Xperia X8. Firmware: Android Eclair v2.1 Just wanted to share how it is done. DISCLAIMER: Please use the info below at your own risk with no warranty of any kind. A) INSTALLING xRecovery WHAT YOU NEED: <download> SuperOneClick :-...
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    [Updated] Watch Videos without conversion on your X8

    Just updating this thread. Now you have three choices... all tested ok. A) MoboPlayer B) arcMedia Player C) Vplayer Advanced All play avi, divx, mkv, mov, mp4, rmvb, wmv, vob, xvid Here is how you can watch videos without the need to convert to the required stock MP4 or 3GP formats. Step 1a...
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    Root Root, Install and Use Link2SD on your X8

    Hi, I just got my SONY Xperia X8. I managed to get Link2SD working on my Xperia X8 after much research. Credits: suhel28 - for all his postings on All Things Root section (If you are new you MUST read first before attempting to do this). Here is how I did it. DISCLAIMER: Please use the info...
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