[KERNEL][NEO] DooMKernel [NO LONGER MAINTAINED] - Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro

hi i will soon be discontinuing support and closing down my (DooMKernel) threads for the following devices:
Xperia Ray
Xperia Mini
Xperia Mini Pro
Xperia Neo
RIGHT NOW I AM CLOSING DOWN THIS THREAD
since i only have the Xperia ARC with me, its becoming difficult for me to manage so many devices, especially since CM7 kernel will require different kernel sources (even MiUI), the task is going to get tougher for me... also I am getting busy with some personal work so wont be able to dedicate a lot of time for the devices which i dont even have...
i have asked the Xperia Play users to think abt donating a device to me...
if they want then they can do so, then i will continue work on PLAY too... but if they are not willing, then even that kernel will be closed down...
currently hartej has Xperia Ray and will be working on the kernel for that device (i will help him get started and working )...
another thing, my dear friend Napstar is an awesome dev, he is currently working on Ideos X6 kernel/recovery/other stuff, i keep helping him out when ever he needs help ... he is willing to help me out but we will need that device with us to continue work... so if for any of the above devices you guys are willing to donate a device to him/us, i am sure he/we will continue work on kernel and much much more
i invite advanced users who have knowledge abt compiling kernels to contact me... i can help them out to keep the kernels up for that device...
for technical queries u can always send p.m. to me
hope u guys understand this...
regards,
DooMLoRD
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---[ UPDATES ]---
changelog for DooMKernel v09 SE 4.0.1.A.283 FW posted here
---[ UPDATES ]---
hello guys!
i am new to kernel development but i think this kernel would be useful for a lot of ppl using stock SE 4.0.1.A.283 FW... for older kernel versions for older FW refer to following:
Older Releases [FW: 4.0.A.2.368]
Older Releases [FW: 3.0.1.A.0.145/146/148]
Thank u Raoa for kind donation!!
[ special thanks to ]
Blagus
zdzihu
aZuZu
jerpelea
Thank you guys for ur help! this would not have been possible without ur help!
[ screenshots ]
refer to my Arc kernel thread
[ disclaimer ]
OVERCLOCKING CAN BE DANGEROUS! U RISK THE HARDWARE GETTING DAMAGED!
PROCEED WITH CAUTION! U HAVE BEEN WARNED!
I AM NOT TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF U DAMAGE UR PHONE / SPILL UR COFFEE / MISS UR ALARMS / ANY OTHER CALAMITY/MISHAP
[ features ]
[v09 onwards] new DooMKernel Logo - thanks to pvyParts (and thanks to Flava0ne for fixing it for Xperia 2011 line)
[v09 onwards] cool button-backlight notification to tell u when to spam keys for entering recovery [only spam the button when u see the backlight active]
[v09 onwards] now supports Xperia ARC S too!
[v09 onwards] updated recovery to CWM v5.0.2.6 FreeXperia Team
[v09 onwards] added lower voltages (more undervolt) new voltage table
[v09 onwards] added new Max frequency: 2.0Ghz
[v09 onwards] added FULL USB-OTG support! [Keyboard + Mouse + USB-Storage] (no need to use any modules anymore ) [for exact usb-storage mounting commands refer to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224676]
[v09 onwards] updated integrated SuperUser app to v3.0.5
[v08 onwards] compiled using toolchain gcc-4.4.3 (might improve kernel performance)
[v08 onwards] added new CPU governors:
InteractiveX
Savaged-Zen
SmartAssV2
[v07-FIX onwards] fixed sysinit support
[v07-FIX onwards] enabled /system/etc/install-recovery.sh execution
[v07 onwards] added new bootup CPU thresholding, device will no longer jump to max freq for initial few seconds (might help some device who have booting issues)
[v07 onwards] improved init.d support, now scripts in /system/etc/init.d will automatically be given correct permissions and be executed (this will not correct/fix the errors which might be inherently present in the script)
[v07 onwards] corrected VDD control to show only those frequencies which are enabled in CPU-freq table
[v06 onwards] added new logo!! Thanks to soheil_rf
[v06 onwards] added I/O Schedulers:
V(R)
BFQ
[v06 onwards] added CPU Governors:
Smartass
Scary
MinMax
[v06 onwards] enabled NLS_UTF8
[v05 onwards] added user-level/runtime CPU voltage control [VDD control "sysfs interface"] (for more info keep checking this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16610299&postcount=362)
[v05 onwards] added Interactive CPU Governor
[v05 onwards] added new Max frequency: 1.9Ghz
[v05 onwards] added lots of intermediate frequencies (from 122Mhz to 1.9Ghz for almost every 100/120Mhz there is a select-able frequency)
[v04 onwards] updated recovery related scripts to resolve mounting issue
[v04 onwards] added cpu freq thresholds to throttle CPU speeds to stock values when inside recovery
[v04 onwards] corrected adb issues (in both OS & recovery)
[v04 onwards] added lots of intermediate frequencies
[v03 onwards] updated recovery to CWM v4.0.1.4 FreeXperia Team
[v03 onwards] {ramdisk tweak} /sd-ext also symlinked to /mnt/sd-ext
[v03 onwards] enabled SWAP support
[v03 onwards] enabled CDROM filesystem support in kenrel (now u can mount ISO files)
[v02 onwards] added under/overclock from 128Mhz to 1.862Ghz [NOT UNDERVOLTED] (for sake of safe booting the device will always boot at min 245Mhz / max 1024Mhz)
[v01 onwards] added new LOGO... no more boring SE TEXT logo
[v01 onwards] autorooting (prerooted)
kernel is insecure (ro.secure=0)
su binary & superuser.apk will automatically be installed by kernel (thanks to Bin4ry for posting the file RootXperia.zip; i have used the superuser files from his zip)
busybox already installed in /sbin/
busybox will get copied to /system/xbin/ if its not present there
adb server is persistent
usb debugging enabled
rootfs and /system mounted as rw (thank you Blagus for the tip )
[v01 onwards] CWM recovery (Thanks to FreeXperia team)
[v01 onwards] init.d scripts/binaries execution support
[v01 onwards] enabled support (in kernel) for many file systems
EXT2
EXT3
EXT4
NTFS (Read & Write)
[v01 onwards] enabled a few I/O Schedulers
noop
Anticipatory
Deadline (default)
CFQ
[v01 onwards] enabled NFS (client & server) support in kernel
[v01 onwards] enabled CIFS support in kernel
[v01 onwards] enabled access to kernel .config (can be pulled from /proc/config.gz)
[v01 onwards] enabled TUN/TAP driver support (integrated in kernel) [VPN support]
[v01 onwards] enabled ARM THUMBEE extensions
[v01 onwards] USB-OTG support (already enabled in SE FW)
enabled IPTABLES/NETFILTER support
[ credits for features ]
refer to my Arc kernel thread
[ requirements ]
stock SE 4.0.1.A.283 FW
bootloader unlocked
working fastboot
u have read this: [How-To] Safely test custom kernels / custom ROMs and get back to stock SE 2.3 ROM
android app for overclocking like SetCPU (paid) or NoFrills CPU Control (free)
NoFrills CPU Control (free) to select I/O scheduler
VDD control app: IncrediControl
[OPTIONAL] CIFS Manager (free)
[OPTIONAL] Swapper 2 (free)
[ how to install ]
download the boot.img
save the boot.img in the folder with fastboot binaries (fastboot.exe files)
power down device
start device in fastboot mode
use the following command to flash the boot.img
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot phone and enjoy the kernel
FOR OVERCLOCKING
start SetCPU/NoFrills CPU Control app on ur NEO (or any other app which supports overclocking) (u may get a popup asking for SuperUser permissions, click ok/yes/allow)
now slowly increase the MAX slider to the right (one notch at a time) to increase the maximum frequency limit
DO NOT JUMP TO THE LAST POSSIBLE FREQUENCY
SLOWLY increase the frequency one notch at a time and do stability/testing for few hours
[ my kernel sources ]
https://github.com/DooMLoRD/Xperia-2011-Kernel-2.6.32.9
[ donations ]
if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
FreeXperia PROJECT: if you want to support FreeXperia PROJECT (creators of working recovery) you can donate
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YJ7AK6HLAVNHU
[ downloads ]
<NEW>
[NEO] DooMKernel (v09) (FW: 4.0.1.A.283) [ MD5HASH: 7a27ef41e88de016651f39cdfd385af4 ]
[ DooMKernel Signature banners!!! ]
If you like to use my kernels and u want to show the world that u use it/love it , then you can add this banner to you signature!!!
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Just copy the following code and paste it in you USER CP under "Edit Signature":
HTML:
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[ for modders/themers/others ]
hey guys here i am attaching a template update.zip which has been tested to work on the recovery provided here... u can add ur stuff to that file and edit the updater-script so that the u can flash ur files via this recovery...
basically it contains the correct combination of update-binary & mounting syntax...
this file is NOT required for normal/general users
TEMPLATE UPDATE.ZIP (v1)
[ older versions ]
for older kernel versions for older FW refer to following:
Older Releases [FW: 4.0.A.2.368]
Older Releases [FW: 3.0.1.A.0.145/146/148]
cheers!

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Older Releases
NEO kernel FW: 3.0.1.A.0.145
only insecure kernel
[ features ]
kernel is insecure (ro.secure=0)
adb server is persistent
usb debugging enabled
rootfs and /system mounted as rw (thank you Blagus for the tip )
[ requirements ]
unrooted stock NEO FW: 3.0.1.A.0.145
[ download link ]
NEO insecure kernel FW: 3.0.1.A.0.145

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Older Releases: 4.0.A.2.368 FW
stock SE 4.0.A.2.368 FW​
hello guys!
i am new to kernel development but i think this kernel would be useful for a lot of ppl using stock SE 4.0.A.2.368 FW... for older kernel versions for older FW refer to following: Older Releases [FW: 3.0.1.A.0.145/146/148]
Thank u funkyblue04 & Jozinek for doing beta testing!!
Thank u Raoa for kind donation!!
[ special thanks to ]
Blagus
zdzihu
aZuZu
jerpelea
Thank you guys for ur help! this would not have been possible without ur help!
[ screenshots ]
[ disclaimer ]
OVERCLOCKING CAN BE DANGEROUS! U RISK THE HARDWARE GETTING DAMAGED!
PROCEED WITH CAUTION! U HAVE BEEN WARNED!
I AM NOT TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF U DAMAGE UR PHONE / SPILL UR COFFEE / MISS UR ALARMS / ANY OTHER CALAMITY/MISHAP
[ features ]
[v08 onwards] compiled using toolchain gcc-4.4.3 (might improve kernel performance)
[v08 onwards] added new CPU governors:
InteractiveX
Savaged-Zen
SmartAssV2
[v07-FIX onwards] fixed sysinit support
[v07-FIX onwards] enabled /system/etc/install-recovery.sh execution
[v07 onwards] added new bootup CPU thresholding, device will no longer jump to max freq for initial few seconds (might help some device who have booting issues)
[v07 onwards] improved init.d support, now scripts in /system/etc/init.d will automatically be given correct permissions and be executed (this will not correct/fix the errors which might be inherently present in the script)
[v07 onwards] corrected VDD control to show only those frequencies which are enabled in CPU-freq table
[v06 onwards] added new logo!! Thanks to soheil_rf
[v06 onwards] added I/O Schedulers:
V(R)
BFQ
[v06 onwards] added CPU Governors:
Smartass
Scary
MinMax
[v06 onwards] enabled NLS_UTF8
[v05 onwards] added user-level/runtime CPU voltage control [VDD control "sysfs interface"] (for more info keep checking this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16610299&postcount=362)
[v05 onwards] added Interactive CPU Governor
[v05 onwards] added new Max frequency: 1.9Ghz
[v05 onwards] added lots of intermediate frequencies (from 122Mhz to 1.9Ghz for almost every 100/120Mhz there is a select-able frequency)
[v04 onwards] updated recovery related scripts to resolve mounting issue
[v04 onwards] added cpu freq thresholds to throttle CPU speeds to stock values when inside recovery
[v04 onwards] corrected adb issues (in both OS & recovery)
[v04 onwards] added lots of intermediate frequencies
[v03 onwards] updated recovery to CWM v4.0.1.4 FreeXperia Team
[v03 onwards] {ramdisk tweak} /sd-ext also symlinked to /mnt/sd-ext
[v03 onwards] enabled SWAP support
[v03 onwards] enabled CDROM filesystem support in kenrel (now u can mount ISO files)
[v02 onwards] added under/overclock from 128Mhz to 1.862Ghz [NOT UNDERVOLTED] (for sake of safe booting the device will always boot at min 245Mhz / max 1024Mhz)
[v01 onwards] added new LOGO... no more boring SE TEXT logo
[v01 onwards] autorooting (prerooted)
kernel is insecure (ro.secure=0)
su binary & superuser.apk will automatically be installed by kernel (thanks to Bin4ry for posting the file RootXperia.zip; i have used the superuser files from his zip)
busybox already installed in /sbin/
busybox will get copied to /system/xbin/ if its not present there
adb server is persistent
usb debugging enabled
rootfs and /system mounted as rw (thank you Blagus for the tip )
[v01 onwards] CWM recovery (Thanks to FreeXperia team)
[v01 onwards] init.d scripts/binaries execution support
[v01 onwards] enabled support (in kernel) for many file systems
EXT2
EXT3
EXT4
NTFS (Read & Write)
[v01 onwards] enabled a few I/O Schedulers
noop
Anticipatory
Deadline (default)
CFQ
[v01 onwards] enabled NFS (client & server) support in kernel
[v01 onwards] enabled CIFS support in kernel
[v01 onwards] enabled access to kernel .config (can be pulled from /proc/config.gz)
[v01 onwards] enabled TUN/TAP driver support (integrated in kernel) [VPN support]
[v01 onwards] enabled ARM THUMBEE extensions
[v01 onwards] USB-OTG support (already enabled in SE FW)
enabled IPTABLES/NETFILTER support
[ credits for features ]
SmartAssV2 CPU Governor ported from Hero-Kernel sources by erasmux
InteractiveX CPU Governor ported from LeanKernel sources by imoseyon
Savaged-Zen CPU Governor ported from Savaged-Zen Kernel sources by Savaged-Zen
BFQ I/O Scheduler ported from richardtrip's Kernel sources for Bravo by richardtrip
V(R) I/O Scheduler ported from LeeDroid Kernel sources for Ace by LeeDroid
Smartass CPU Governor ported from UmaroKernel sources by umaro (original posted by erasmux) [Fixed/modified for SEMC Devices]
Scary CPU Governor ported from UmaroKernel sources by umaro (original posted by scaryghoul)
MinMax CPU Governor ported from UmaroKernel sources by umaro
NEW LOGO Thanks to soheil_rf
Interactive CPU Governor ported from UmaroKernel sources by umaro & from Bukington gaosp Kernel sources
VDD control "sysfs" interface ported from UmaroKernel sources by umaro (original posted by snq- here)
CWM Recovery FreeXperia Team
{OLD} initial freq-Overclock table if2
{OLD} bootscreen/bootlogo/bootimage used from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928352 with permissions of Sentinel196
original RootXperia.zip file Bin4ry
autorooting inspired from CF-Root for SGS2 (Chainfire)
and finally ME for getting this all together for u guys
thank you all for ur work!
[ requirements ]
stock SE 4.0.A.2.368 FW (available from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202441)
bootloader unlocked
working fastboot
u have read this: [How-To] Safely test custom kernels / custom ROMs and get back to stock SE 2.3 ROM
android app for overclocking like SetCPU (paid) or NoFrills CPU Control (free)
NoFrills CPU Control (free) to select I/O scheduler
VDD control app: IncrediControl
[OPTIONAL] CIFS Manager (free)
[OPTIONAL] Swapper 2 (free)
[ how to install ]
download the boot.img
save the boot.img in the folder with fastboot binaries (fastboot.exe files)
power down device
start device in fastboot mode
use the following command to flash the boot.img
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot phone and enjoy the kernel
FOR OVERCLOCKING
start SetCPU/NoFrills CPU Control app on ur NEO (or any other app which supports overclocking) (u may get a popup asking for SuperUser permissions, click ok/yes/allow)
now slowly increase the MAX slider to the right (one notch at a time) to increase the maximum frequency limit
DO NOT JUMP TO THE LAST POSSIBLE FREQUENCY
SLOWLY increase the frequency one notch at a time and do stability/testing for few hours
[ my kernel sources ]
https://github.com/DooMLoRD/Xperia-2011-Kernel-2.6.32.9
[ donations ]
if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
FreeXperia PROJECT: if you want to support FreeXperia PROJECT (creators of working recovery) you can donate
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YJ7AK6HLAVNHU
[ downloads ]
<NEW>
[NEO] DooMKernel (v08) (FW: 4.0.A.2.368) [ MD5HASH: f6a009120990740d5b11061b22c082f3 ]
<OLD FILES>
[NEO] DooMKernel (v07-FIX) (FW: 4.0.A.2.368) [ MD5HASH: 8c6ac0431d424622d7bfb0e998334503 ]
[NEO] DooMKernel (v07) (FW: 4.0.A.2.368) [ MD5HASH: db2df0661f122e2379cba7ce940fe969 ]
[NEO] DooMKernel (v06) (FW: 4.0.A.2.368) [ MD5HASH: ae0e56561e96eaaf49cc3eacfa40dc95 ]
[NEO] DooMKernel (v05) (FW: 4.0.A.2.368)
[NEO] DooMKernel (v04) (FW: 4.0.A.2.368)
[NEO] DooMKernel (v03) (FW: 4.0.A.2.368)
[NEO] DooMKernel (v02) (FW: 4.0.A.2.368)
[NEO] DooMKernel (v01) (FW: 4.0.A.2.368)
[ for modders/themers/others ]
hey guys here i am attaching a template update.zip which has been tested to work on the recovery provided here... u can add ur stuff to that file and edit the updater-script so that the u can flash ur files via this recovery...
basically it contains the correct combination of update-binary & mounting syntax...
this file is NOT required for normal/general users
TEMPLATE UPDATE.ZIP (v1)
[ older versions ]
for older kernel versions for older FW refer to following:
Older Releases
cheers!

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you write under requierments "unrooted phone" but it doesnt matter if its rooted right??? i can flash the kernel anyway or am i wrong?

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freebordjunky said:
you write under requierments "unrooted phone" but it doesnt matter if its rooted right??? i can flash the kernel anyway or am i wrong?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it should work also on rooted phone but might cause conflicts due to duplicate busybox (one from kernel and other from rooted rom)

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ok same here no SE logo but it peeps and lights up on the buttons as if it was booted but just cant see anything

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Next week I come home from vacation and I try it!

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Send me via p.m. the kernel.sin from new FW ftf file... u can open/extract FTF using 7zip...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

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People who have Xperia neo opens the web, and as for your terminal is not found, goes to another website does not know that there are contributions arc forum! Neo needs even their own subforum.
Tomorrow I go home and charge you whatever it takes @ Doomlord!
Spanish comunity.

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Sent via PM

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I have the firmware with out root, i did the root throw CWM recovery.
I can't remove any app, it always reboots.

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I have noticed the source code for the new version for all SE devices has been released.
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/wportal/devworld/downloads/download/40a2368tarbz2?cc=gb&lc=en
Can this help create a recovery/root option for Neo?

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funkyblue04 said:
I have noticed the source code for the new version for all SE devices has been released.
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/wportal/devworld/downloads/download/40a2368tarbz2?cc=gb&lc=en
Can this help create a recovery/root option for Neo?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks!
now we can get OC working
regarding root/recovery that should also work... but currently i am having some problems with my linux system... might take some time...

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OK Great. Thanks for your work. I'm after a root options the most. I cannot upgrade without it, as I want to be able to restore everything afterwards. Upgrade looks really good as well.

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NEO insecure kernel FW: 3.0.1.A.0.145
test NEO kernel FW: 3.0.1.A.0.145
only insecure kernel
[ features ]
kernel is insecure (ro.secure=0)
adb server is persistent
usb debugging enabled
rootfs and /system mounted as rw (thank you Blagus for the tip )
[ requirements ]
unrooted stock NEO FW: 3.0.1.A.0.145
[ download link ]
NEO insecure kernel FW: 3.0.1.A.0.145
please check:
if device boots
if camera works
if wifi works
if u can root (use flashtool and click root)
please report back with ur results!

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just for info i would like a kernel with preinstalled CWM recovery
so i flashed your kernel it bootet wifi works and i rootet it with super on click! but when i look into telefon info there is no kernel name with your name just 2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected]#1
so whats up??

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It works. Just wondering why it's not the boot.img from the latest FW? That one needs a root option more.
Thanks

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freebordjunky said:
just for info i would like a kernel with preinstalled CWM recovery
so i flashed your kernel it bootet wifi works and i rootet it with super on click! but when i look into telefon info there is no kernel name with your name just 2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected]#1
so whats up??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Since the previous kernel was not booting I thought lets do it step wise
Dont worry now that this one boots next step is recovery integration...
funkyblue04 said:
It works. Just wondering why it's not the boot.img from the latest FW? That one needs a root option more.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I posted above right, I cant make it unless I get the kernel.sin file from latest FW.... If u have it send it asap and contact me via p.m.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

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Could it be that this kernel speeded up my phone a bit? Feels a bit faster
Sent from my MT15i using XDA App

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DooMKernel (v01)
hence forth the kernels will be called DooMKernel (like my X10 kernels )
DooMKernel (v01) released!
[ features ]
added new LOGO... no more boring SE TEXT logo
autorooting (prerooted)
kernel is insecure (ro.secure=0)
su binary & superuser.apk will automatically be installed by kernel (thanks to Bin4ry for posting the file RootXperia.zip; i have used the superuser files from his zip)
busybox already installed in /sbin/
busybox will get copied to /system/xbin/ if its not present there
adb server is persistent
usb debugging enabled
rootfs and /system mounted as rw (thank you Blagus for the tip )
CWM recovery (Thanks to FreeXperia team)
init.d scripts/binaries execution support
enabled support (in kernel) for many file systems
EXT2
EXT3
EXT4
NTFS (Read & Write)
enabled a few I/O Schedulers
noop
Anticipatory
Deadline (default)
CFQ
enabled NFS (client & server) support in kernel
enabled CIFS support in kernel
enabled access to kernel .config (can be pulled from /proc/config.gz)
enabled TUN/TAP driver support (integrated in kernel) [VPN support]
enabled ARM THUMBEE extensions
USB-OTG support (already enabled in SE FW)
downloads links in first post!
ENJOY!