Root [ROM v3] 2.3.7 GingerXperia Revolution ROM for X8

[x8fans]

Gabeyong...
Now i've installed Gbread 2.3.3 all is good except i don't have the Market. how to solve this?

 

[gabeyong]

Gabeyong...
Now i've installed Gbread 2.3.3 all is good except i don't have the Market. how to solve this?

Here you go... install this

Android Market for 2.3.3

cheers

 

[x8fans]

thanks a lot ^^

 

[x8fans]

Gabeyong..
My x8 use 2.3.3 rom.. when i make a call and after talk the other party hang up and the screen turn blank... and if make a miss call to my x8 only the screen shows up.. anyway to fix this? or when installing the rom i make wrong step? this may happened maybe 1 in few calls..

 

[gabeyong]

Gabeyong..
My x8 use 2.3.3 rom.. when i make a call and after talk the other party hang up and the screen turn blank... and if make a miss call to my x8 only the screen shows up.. anyway to fix this? or when installing the rom i make wrong step? this may happened maybe 1 in few calls..

Hi,

Can you tell me which Gingerbread Custom Rom you are using?

Check to see if your proximity sensor is working.

During a call and you put your phone to your ear does your phone screen turn off? Try to cover the proximity sensor on the top part of your phone during a call, the screen should switch off. Yes?

During a call try to pull your phone away from your ear and try access your speaker button (on the screen) does your phone screen come on again? Yes?

If your answer is NO to both questions the the proximity sensor module in the ROM is faulty. I also suspect you are using an incomplete Custom ROM since your current ROM doen't have Android Market app pre-installed. Maybe try a different Gingerbread ROM?

cheers

 

[SEuser]

Hi,

Can you tell me which Gingerbread Custom Rom you are using?

Check to see if your proximity sensor is working.

During a call and you put your phone to your ear does your phone screen turn off? Try to cover the proximity sensor on the top part of your phone during a call, the screen should switch off. Yes?

During a call try to pull your phone away from your ear and try access your speaker button (on the screen) does your phone screen come on again? Yes?

If your answer is NO to both questions the the proximity sensor module in the ROM is faulty. I also suspect you are using an incomplete Custom ROM since your current ROM doen't have Android Market app pre-installed. Maybe try a different Gingerbread ROM?

cheers

Hi gabeyong,
I am facing the same problem too. I am using Srom-2.3.3Gingerbread-v2(x8). My answer to both questions is NO. in fact, after answer a call for more than 2mins the screen turn black and never lite up again. I have to plug in the power to get the screen back again.
Do u mean i downloaded an incomplete ROM? I have the Market app pre-install.
Pls help.

 

[gabeyong]

Hi gabeyong,
I am facing the same problem too. I am using Srom-2.3.3Gingerbread-v2(x8). My answer to both questions is NO. in fact, after answer a call for more than 2mins the screen turn black and never lite up again. I have to plug in the power to get the screen back again.
Do u mean i downloaded an incomplete ROM? I have the Market app pre-install.
Pls help.

Hi,

so sorry, i have never encountered this problem before.
all i can say is to try a different gingerbread rom and see if your phone works better.

cheers

 

[eshwar552]

Hi,

Now that you have got a rooted Xperia X8, installed xRecovey, JIT and Link2SD, Live Wallpapers and everything is working fine...

What's next? Playing games, using widgets and apps?

SONY Ericsson has officially stop developing Android OS for the Xpedia X8.
Eclair 2.1.1. is the last software update.

Wondered what it would be like to run Gingerbread 2.3.3 on your Xpedia X8?

I have been using a "ported" new ROM called Srom-2.3.3GingerbreadX8-V2 by stelios97 & zousoum96 @ XDA.

The Quadrant score for this ROM on my Xperia X8 hit the roof -> 1000+
Xpedia X8 running Android 2.1 - Quadrant Score = 440
Xpedia X8 running Android 2.1 with JIT - Quadrant Score = 550

This "Gingerbread" Android ROM 2.3.3 is stable.

QUOTE
Check out Stelios97 & Zousoum96's XDA Development Page:

[ROM] Srom-2.3.3GingerbreadX8-V2 by stelios97&zousoum96 <-- here

Download : Srom-2.3.3Gingerbread v2 (x8) <-- here

UNQUOTE


GIVE IT A TRY?

DISCLAIMER: Please use the info below at your own risk with no warranty of any kind.

Here is how you can try Gingerbread 2.3 safely and revert back to your stock Android Eclair 2.1.1 if you don't like the "Frankenstein" Android Gingerbread 2.3.3 ROM

PREREQUISITES:
1) Make sure you have Rooted and xRecovery installed on your Xperia X8.
2) Make sure you have new baseband xxxxxxx15 - check <settings><About phone>

If not... see the my post below:
[OLD SKOOL] Root, Install & Use xRecovery on Xperia X8 <-- here

METHOD:

A) BACKUP STOCK ANDROID ECLAIR 2.1

Step 1: Make a backup copy of your Android Eclair 2.1 using xRecovery
- check that your phone's SD Card has at least 650MB of free space
[SD card free space is to hold both your phone original backup ROM and the 2.3 ROM]
- shutdown your X8 and wait 5 seconds -> <reboot> your phone.
- when you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen -> start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
- select <backup and restore><backup> from the menu

NOTE:
- This will create a backup file in your SD Card <SD/xRecovery/backup>
- After you have completed the backup using xRecovery, it will return to the menu screen.
- Now choose <reboot> - your X8 phone should restart

B) DOWNLOADING 2.3.3 ROM

Step 2: Go to the XDA Website and hit the download for the 2.3.3 ROM updated link
- <mount> your Xpedia X8 and copy this file <Srom-2.3.3Gingerbread-v2(x8).zip> into SD card
- <unmount> and shutdown your Xpedia X8

C) Custom install THE 2.3.3 ROM

Step 3: Installing the 2.3.3 ROM on your Xpedia X8
- <boot> Xpedia X8
- when you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen -> start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
- perform <factory reset (full wipe)>
- scroll down and hit <install custom zip>
- select <Srom-2.3.3Gingerbread-v2(x8).zip> from your SD card & hit <yes>
- xRecovery will start to install the 2.3.3 ROM on your phone.
- when it is done, xRecovey will go back to the startup menu
- <click><reboot>

Now you can start using your phone - Isn't Gingerbread 2.3.3 great!!!


DON'T WANT TO USE THE 2.3.3 ROM ANYMORE?
Well it was fun visiting and touring the Gingerbread 2.3.3 ROM, now let's go back to Eclair 2.1.1

D) RESTORING THE Official Android Eclair 2.1.1 ROM

Step 4: Reinstalling your original Eclair 2.1.1 ROM
- <shutdown> wait 5 seconds <reboot> Xpedia X8
- when you see the words [Sony Ericsson] on the phone screen -> start pressing the back button on your phone multiple times and you will enter the xRecovery Menu.
- scroll down and hit <backup/restore><restore>
- you should see two [folders] (your original 2.1 backup ROM & cm7-54 ROM)
- choose <2011-05-xx.xx.xx.xx.ROM><restore> [it should look something like 2011-05-06.21.01.23]
- xRecovery will start to install the original 2.1.1 ROM [the ROM you've backed up in Step 1] from your phone's SD Card.
- when it is done xRecovey will go back to the startup menu
- <click><reboot>

And you are back to where you have started - Xpedia X8 Android Eclair 2.1.1

If you have decided to keep and use the Gingerbread 2.3.3 ROM... like I did

DO send a big THANK YOU to the developers @ XDA for their hard work building this custom 2.3.3 Gingerbread ROM

cheers

You win some, you lose some... Let's hope you win more than you lose - Gordon Gekko



Other stable ROMS to date:

2.2.1 CM Floyo v0.15 (6 March 2011 build is stable, everything works!) <-- here
Remember to flash the update.zip to get the radio working


ADDENDUM:

UPDATES WARNING:
DO NOT update to the new BusyBox from Android Market after you have setup your Xperia X8 with the 2.3.3 ROM or you will BRICK your Xperia X8 phone.

If you have bricked your Xperia phone... follow this guide to recover to stock Eclair 2.1.1.A.0.6

[GUIDE] How to rescue our bricked phone by Graveir @ XDA <-- here

App Updates:
Optional = install to update apps... does not affect stability of the 2.3.3 ROM
Recommended = recommended install/update for stability of the 2.3.3 ROM

System v1.0.9 <-- here [Recommended]
Instructions: Download and install/upgrade using File Manager

LauncherPro v0.8.4.1 <-- here [Recommended]
Instructions: Download and install/upgrade using File Manager

Quadrant Advanced v1.1.6 <-- here [Optional]
Instructions: Download and install/upgrade using File Manager

Green Power Battery Saver v3.7 <-- here [Optional]
Instructions: Download and install using File Manager

Root Explorer v2.14.2 <--- here [Recommended]
Root Explorer v2.15 <--- here [Recommended]
Root Explorer v2.16 <--- here [Recommended]
Instructions: Download and install/upgrade using File Manager


Crash/Rebooting Issues:
a) Battery Drain Issues:
Charge battery to 100%... and then some
<Reboot> into <xRecovery>
go to <Advanced settings><clear battery stats>

Note: New Li-Ion battery do not have memory effect so do not need to drain flat [0%] before resetting battery stats. In fact it is more detrimental to use a phone until the battery is flat.
Li-Ion batteries have approx. 500 charge/discharge cycles - after 500 charge/discharge cycles your batt is dead no matter what you do.

A partial charge/discharge reduces stress and prolongs battery life. So it's much better to discharge and charge your phone intermittently to prolong battery life.

b) Rebooting after installing applications --> New Root Explorer v2.14.2
Root Explorer has been updated to <Root Explorer v2.14.2>
I have been using this version for awhile now - seems to work better.

Still I recommend to...
use <File Manager> when you are installing apps
go to <settings><manage applications> to uninstall apps

Also note... "older" apps may crash because it is not updated to support Gingerbread 2.3 - so if an app you are using crashes/causes phone to reboot - simply install another similar "newer" app.

c) Rebooting after moving apps to SD Card:
SD Cards should have only one partition [FAT32] and formatted with Xperia X8 [just to be safe ]
If you use a third party app to partition and format - do NOT name the SD card partition.

For Link2SD/APPS2SD functions
go to <settings><CyanogenMod settings><Application> select <Allow application moving>
go to <settings><CyanogenMod settings><Application><Install location><automatic>

Now you can move apps you have installed previously to your SD card.
go to <Settings><Manage applications><Move to SD Card>

Note: there will be apps that require installation in phone's memory (i.e. cannot be move to SD Card or app crash/reboot after you have move it to SD card). Check the developer's apps details for more information (usually says app supports APPS2SD). This is a app programming inherent issue.

d) VideoPlayer usage causing reboot:
go to <SD Card> created directory <media> & in <media> folder create a <video> folder and put all your format compatible video files in there.

OR use... multi-format video players

MoboPlayer (supports multi-formats & free in Android Market) This app is stable and silky smooth when rendering of HD videos.

So far so good guys! I will keep updating this post until something better comes up.

cheers

Do or Do not... There is no Try - Yoda

Reference:

YouTube Video

Hi,
I have installed 2.3 for my X8.
After completing the Installation i have rebboted nut its showing Cyanogen(mod) on screen and it has struck. Please help me.

 

[gabeyong]

Hi,
I have installed 2.3 for my X8.
After completing the Installation i have rebboted nut its showing Cyanogen(mod) on screen and it has struck. Please help me.

Hi,
go back to you original rom using xrecovery.
check that your phone NOT on baseband 006.

if it is... you have to upgrade your baseband to baseband 015.

cheers

 

[x8fans]

Hi,

Can you tell me which Gingerbread Custom Rom you are using?

Check to see if your proximity sensor is working.

During a call and you put your phone to your ear does your phone screen turn off? Try to cover the proximity sensor on the top part of your phone during a call, the screen should switch off. Yes?

During a call try to pull your phone away from your ear and try access your speaker button (on the screen) does your phone screen come on again? Yes?

If your answer is NO to both questions the the proximity sensor module in the ROM is faulty. I also suspect you are using an incomplete Custom ROM since your current ROM doen't have Android Market app pre-installed. Maybe try a different Gingerbread ROM?

cheers

i'm using Srom-2.3.3GingerbreadX8-V2 by stelios97 & zousoum96 that u've introduce in this topic. all the sensors is working.. but after a certain time of call time its turn all blank and never show up. but we can still receive phone call or sms.

any other 2.3.3 stable rom u can recommend to me? ^^ thx alot ya.. keep bothering you.

 

[gabeyong]

i'm using Srom-2.3.3GingerbreadX8-V2 by stelios97 & zousoum96 that u've introduce in this topic. all the sensors is working.. but after a certain time of call time its turn all blank and never show up. but we can still receive phone call or sms.

any other 2.3.3 stable rom u can recommend to me? ^^ thx alot ya.. keep bothering you.

Hi,

go to XDA Developers and have a look.

XDA Dev Webpage

cheers

 

[raul793]

since i installed 2.3 , when i install apps or using them , my x8 start to close programs and unmount SD card then reboot ! how can i solve this ?!

 

[gabeyong]

since i installed 2.3 , when i install apps or using them , my x8 start to close programs and unmount SD card then reboot ! how can i solve this ?!

Which 2.3 ROM? Not enough information to help you.

 

[raul793]

Srom-2.3.3Gingerbread-v2

 

[gabeyong]

Srom-2.3.3Gingerbread-v2

Ok,

I got the solution.
You have to re-install again.
but... before you do.

- backup your SD card to PC
- reformat your SD card to FAT32 with your X8 (this will solve your SD card unmount reboot problem).
- copy your xrecovery folder (together with your backup/SROM-2.3.3Gingerbread-V2) back to SD card
- shut down your phone
- go to xrecovery menu
- <select> factory reset full wipe
- <select> wipe cache partition
this will solve your rebooting issues

- then re-flash the V2-ROM
- skip setup and go to <privacy><factory data reset>
- shut down phone and reboot.

cheers

 

[evil nemesis]

what's wrong with you guys, there's no need to install buggy roms, official thing is official wait for sony to release something else buy xperia arc...

this is market
this is policy accept the truth.

 

[raul793]

what's wrong with you guys, there's no need to install buggy roms, official thing is official wait for sony to release something else buy xperia arc...

this is market
this is policy accept the truth.

i'm living in iran . here there is no guaranty , there is no policy , there is no market , its just money ! they sell xbox 360 600$ here and xperia arc costs you 1000$ . where can i find 1000$ ?!

 

[x8fans]

what's wrong with you guys, there's no need to install buggy roms, official thing is official wait for sony to release something else buy xperia arc...

this is market
this is policy accept the truth.

not everyone is as rich as you.. we all can't buy high end phone like u did.. but we enjoy what we have now.. and we do appreciate all the developer out there who spent most of their time creating custom roms and share to us.. with the custom roms we can enjoy they new android version which the official sony didn't release. for example, the sony x10 was release on march 2010 with the price RM2699 and was considered high end phone at that time, but why until now the x10 user can only enjoy the android 2.1? and after a long time, sony announce that x10 will get it update either by Q2 or Q3 this year... and for the other xperia family i guess will have to wait more longer to get its official update. pls do not comment anything stupid here.. we all owe a lot to the custom roms developer that we can enjoy the 2.3 android ver now on our phone.. peace ^^v

 

[SEuser]

Hi,
I have uninstall the GB2.3.3 after few days of evaluation. Overall the software is good but I have the screen turn BLACK after a while of talking and very difficiult to get it back to normal. Wondering who else beside X8fans encountered this problem.

 

[x8fans]

Hi,
I have uninstall the GB2.3.3 after few days of evaluation. Overall the software is good but I have the screen turn BLACK after a while of talking and very difficiult to get it back to normal. Wondering who else beside X8fans encountered this problem.

try to download the same file again and reinstall again.. maybe there is error during download.. i've try dl again and reinstall and temporary seems like its okay.. but still using now..
hey or u can try this 2.2.9 CM Floyo v0.25 new release... its beautiful...so love it...

 

[SEuser]

try to download the same file again and reinstall again.. maybe there is error during download.. i've try dl again and reinstall and temporary seems like its okay.. but still using now..
hey or u can try this 2.2.9 CM Floyo v0.25 new release... its beautiful...so love it...

Ya. I tried re-install few times but still no improvement. finally goto Floyo v0.25. Very beautiful and seem like all apps working fine but battery drain like......... nobody business.

 

[AniK]

Gabeyong, THANX A MILLION. GINGERBREAD 2.3 is supercool stable & very fast on X8. I almost resold off this phone within 3 months of buying as I was frustrated with lack of Market access and Eclair.

But last week took courage and rooted my X8. Yesterday after many unsuccessful attempts at xrecovery boot up I'm the proud owner of an X8 running Gingerbread 2.3.

Yoda Gabeyong! Salutations!

 

[dinesh babu]

bro ths is the more stable rom i hav ever tried but i am facing only one problem tht is market downloading problem....it keeps on FC if try to download anything...
wifi,bluetooth,cam work fine without anyproblem...
using ths rom from 2 days...
pls help me pls....

 

[eshwar552]

Hi,

When i receive a call or dial a call the screen goes blank and even in that stage i the calls are coming but i unable to receive those. the screen comes after 30 mins please help me ..

It happens with Xperia X8 2.3 strome..

Please help me... please...

 

[cheeseng89]

guys,

i would recommend this froyobread v012 from doixanh.Although is version 2.2 but actually he ported many feature from 2.3

Somemore this rom have his own feature ported in (try it out)

[ROM] FroyoBread | v012 | 10-06-11 - xda-developers