[Q]ROM from system.img - XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

The topic says it all... How do i create my own .zip rom from my NAND backup?? (made using CWM or xRecovery)
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championswimmer said:
The topic says it all... How do i create my own .zip rom from my NAND backup?? (made using CWM or xRecovery)
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Why would you want to do that, you can just restore the backup.
Dont forget the backup holds lots of personal info on it, so you dont want to share it....
Just curious as to why you would want to do this?

The data portion contains sensitive info right??? Not the system.img isn't it
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I wanna make my own Rom and share it with ppl... I've added toggle panel to notification bar, changed animations in framework-res, changed icons in systemui, did some build.prop tweaks, some out-of-memory manager tweaks, took some apps from the arc s firmware, removed some preinstalled apps and added some apps to system partition itself (like browser replaced with opera, titanium backup included in system partition, applied adblocker...) and many other things.... I hope that qualifies me to call it my *own* ROM????
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Oh and includes circular battery with percentage...
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Oh and includes circular battery with percentage...
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Oh ok,
You need to use sdk and pdk software to make your own roms, I am sure its much easier that way.
Just google them and download
PS, just themeing a custom rom doesnt make it your own, but developing from the stock rom in any way does, especially if it more than just the UI. Circular battery mod and other UI's are easily achieved in UOT, but changing OOM values and build.prop is different, as long as you know the benefits you are making

I've made changes to stock only. Not on anyone else's custom ROM. Yes did make some oom changing scripts. (umm.. Yep I guess I know what changes and what advantages. Lol) also removed some stock-ware added better alternatives like go sms n dialer in place of stock ones.
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I have the android sdk. I'll get the pdk... But what after that?? How to make the zip file of the ROM?
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Just pull (with adb or root explorer) everything you changed then make a flashable zip of that. No need to post a whole rom, just call it a mod or theme...

Btw I'm not even a proper firmware-tinkerer.. Far from being a dev or anything. I'm just a humble 12th grade student. Still pretty much in my teens.. Lol
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Ok that's a good idea now... Lemme see if I can pinpoint which files I need to pull and which I can do without.... But about the zip thing.... I never really understood the certificate thingy... That meta.inf and all... What is that about??? Basically how to create a flashable zip??
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Same here, I am not a dev, but I teach 12 grade!!!
As far as I know that can be done with apk manager, the update zips I use are generally borrowed from other zips, as I only mod things others have done for myself, or make them in UOT.
Try getting in touch with a dev called DooMLoRD
He is very good and friendly (Also from your neck of the woods) but he is very busy. He helped me out inmy noob days, and I am sure he will help you if he has the time.

Ya he did seem helpful.... I know him of course... Anyone who aspires to overclock their xperia knows him....lol... But ya he is busy usually.... And he's more of a deep dev...tinkering with kernels....not the one to make custom ROMs and all isn't it???
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So what I can do is take the zip of someone's rom, keep the certificate in it. Remove all other files, add mine into it and voila I'm done???
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I've made a lot of modifications to my stock rom, and would like to share it.... so is system.img a valid way to share my *own* rom or mod ? (valid as in technically feasible? means ppl can d/l it n flash using recovery n use it?)
my main concerns are... will it boot on someone else's device? (i tried it myself... total wipe + clean stock instal, followed by flashing only my backed up system.img, *didn't flash data.img, only system* it took an eternity to boot first time but it ran)
second concern... system.img doesn't have any personal data right? logs, msgs etc are in data partition i guess??
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request this to be deleted please
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Custom rom selfmade

Hey guys,
I tride to change the villain rom. I extractet the rom and deleted all the sammsung apps from the angelom thread then I packed the rom again. Everything without a problem but after flashing it stoped at the sammsung logo I didnt saw even the bootanimation. What have I done wrong? I didnt change anything expect from the apps.
P.S. I did it with the thread here in the development topic.
P.P.S
Why are galaxy roms 300mb bigger then nexus roms?
Thx for the help
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Nebucatnetzer said:
Hey guys,
I tride to change the villain rom. I extractet the rom and deleted all the sammsung apps from the angelom thread then I packed the rom again. Everything without a problem but after flashing it stoped at the sammsung logo I didnt saw even the bootanimation. What have I done wrong? I didnt change anything expect from the apps.
P.S. I did it with the thread here in the development topic.
P.P.S
Why are galaxy roms 300mb bigger then nexus roms?
Thx for the help
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Sounds like you either removed something it needs, or didn't build the ROM together right.
They are bigger than nexus ROMs due to Touchwiz.
Hmm yeah but what is the problem? You said in your thread that you will made your own light rom how have you done it? Did it work? What could be an important app? I deleted the hole list from the angelom thread on page 19 or so and some other crap like livewallpaper. But I have deleted this apps before trough root explorer and everything worked fine.
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Nebucatnetzer said:
Hmm yeah but what is the problem? You said in your thread that you will made your own light rom how have you done it? Did it work? What could be an important app? I deleted the hole list from the angelom thread on page 19 or so and some other crap like livewallpaper. But I have deleted this apps before trough root explorer and everything worked fine.
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OK it will be the putting together of the ROM that's the issue. Did you CWM flash?
No with heimdall because I cant create a flashable zip.
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If you didn't even see the bootanimation that means the bootanimation isn't there or its corrupt. this means, you either got a problem while flashing, or the files are damaged while packing the file.
Nebucatnetzer said:
Hmm yeah but what is the problem? You said in your thread that you will made your own light rom how have you done it? Did it work? What could be an important app? I deleted the hole list from the angelom thread on page 19 or so and some other crap like livewallpaper. But I have deleted this apps before trough root explorer and everything worked fine.
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That list on angelorom was stuff to KEEP and not remove as far as i can remember...
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There are 2 lists one is the long one to keep and the short one with to delete
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MMS issues

Guys, im with this canadian carrier called moblicity. Ive tried all the settings they have given me and my MMS will not go through whatsoever. My data is working, so are regular texts. I can make calls without a problem also. Anyone else out there with similar issues?
are you running stock? if not what are your current settings:
i.e. firmware, ROM, kernel, bootanimation & main ringtone?......
kawika said:
are you running stock? if not what are your current settings:
i.e. firmware, ROM, kernel, bootanimation & main ringtone?......
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I bought the phones used, it came with team whiskey rom, stock froyo 2.2, not sure what the other questions mean?
Try pushing the mms.apk from the ROM u r running alone. If that doesn't werk try reflashing the ROM again.
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kawika said:
Try pushing the mms.apk from the ROM u r running alone. If that doesn't werk try reflashing the ROM again.
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ok a little help here, what exactly does that mean? pushing the mms.apk from the ROM?
There is a great app called root explorer that will allow you to take an .apk from the .zip of the ROM u r on and you can paste it in /system/app/ and that replaces the mms.apk assuming u r rooted and can find the appropriate ROM. Honestly I'd just flash something else. Good luck!
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[How To] Implement Z-OC into stock ROM

BEFORE I START: ALL CREDITS TO Z FOR HIS AMAZING WORK AND FOR HIM CHOOSING TO STAY. THANK YOU Z
FOR ADVANCED USERS.
USE ROOT EXPLORER TO COPY AND PASTE OR MOVE THE FILES NEEDED AND SET PERMISSIONS
Hi Guys. I know some of you are probably wanting OC in your ROM and might not want to wait for someone to implement it in there ROM or maybe you don't want to flash a ROM but just want the OC.
Well i am going to tell you how to get Z-OC in your phone. There are some thing you will need to remember and that is that this can be dangerous if you don't know what you are doing.
PLEASE NOTE: I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE IF YOU TURN YOUR PHONE INTO A PAPER WEIHGT OR TURN IT INTO A BRICK FOR A REPLACEMENT FOR YOUR WALL.
Here is what to do:
You will need the files at the bottom of this post and extract them.
For permissions. O means tick, X means leave unticked.
1. Place the install-recovery.sh file in system/ect/ and set permissions to:
ooo
oxo
oxo
2. Place these 3 files: zdzihu_oc.ko/ar6000.ko/tun.ko in system/lib/modules and set the permissions to:
oox
oxx
oxx
3. Go back to the install-recovery.sh file and select it and then select execute.
4. Reboot and enjoy
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY LOOK AND CHANGE THE CPU SPEED USING CPU MASTER. DO NOT TRY CHANGIING THE CLOCK SPEED WITH OTHER CPU APPS LIKE SET CPU OR YOU WILL LOSE THE 1113MHZ SPEED AND YOU WILL NEED TO GO BACK TO INSTALL-RECOVERY.SH AND EXECUTE AGAIN.
Awesome. Thank u so much
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awesome! thanks! any module to wifi?
erickwill said:
awesome! thanks! any module to wifi?
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That's what the ar6000.ko is. Don't delete the original as I have not done that and my WiFi is fine. Also I need to add this to the op but everytime you reboot the phone you need to set the CPU again.
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sammyjc89 said:
That's what the ar6000.ko is. Don't delete the original as I have not done that and my WiFi is fine. Also I need to add this to the op but everytime you reboot the phone you need to set the CPU again.
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Should I invoke this module?
erickwill said:
Should I invoke this module?
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What does invoke mean?
EDIT: just searched it and yes still add it just in case you need to. You can always try without it and let me know or just stay on the safe side and add it. If I have time in a bit I will try without it as I think that the ar6000.ko is actually something to do with CM find coz if I remember rightly the CM kernels or gingerbread kernels had the ar6000.ko WiFi module and the 2.2 or 2.1 kernels had a different one but don't quote me on that one
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sorry guys.. i am new ><
can anyone explain to me what is OC?
thanks in advance..
rshui said:
sorry guys.. i am new ><
can anyone explain to me what is OC?
thanks in advance..
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It means OverClock
It is jot necessary to include all the modulus.
Only the oc modulus seems work fine
cheers,
L
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confirmed working on MIUI (Trips rom) thanx mate ... thanx Z
Correct me if I wrong, but for OC feature you need zdzihu_oc.ko only, others does nothing with OC.
Indeed, i am using terminal and insmod zdzihu_oc.ko and everything is fine...
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implemented in WB rom, I believe:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192988
Can't someone make a zip to flash?
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If it is the case only the z oc module is need then I will delete others but if I remember rightly the CM roms needed the ar6000.ko file for the WiFi to work and the tun.ko is a module for the CPU speeds to run by. Eg like CPU governer ect..... Correct me if I'm wrong but there must be reason they are there also the install-recovery.sh file has a lot of coding unlike the fps uncap one as where the one I added in this thread has a hell of a lot more also to do with the CPU governer.
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chiefy009 said:
Can't someone make a zip to flash?
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Yea it's possible ... i tried but it gives me syntax error .....(copy_dir then set_perm) .... sorry i'm a little noob
chiefy009 said:
Can't someone make a zip to flash?
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I have tried to make an update zip also but if you try flashing this with a ROM with tweaks you will lose all the tweaks like with wolfs ROM. It is best to do it this way so you don't have the risk of something going wrong and also I get the same error with my zip and I used the update zip program to make it which set perms and signed and zips but still no go.
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Tried to stick this on Z rom and got wifi error
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chiefy009 said:
Tried to stick this on Z rom and got wifi error
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coz its already implemented. Unless you are on about his first ROM that is no longer in development. Also did you delete the original WiFi module
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sammyjc89 said:
coz its already implemented. Unless you are on about his first ROM that is no longer in development. Also did you delete the original WiFi module
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Its his most recent rom v3 he took oc out, I restored now, the oc worked but it broke wifi
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[Q] HELP!

I been trying and looking for a long time to find a way to make the mopho statusbar transparent I've tried metamorph and ninjamorph but no luck tho..... anyone know of something or a tutorial on how this can be done? Ty
Your title should probably a little more than just "HELP!" I mean really are you on fire? Did you send Lassie to let us know you were trapped in a well? Are you an American POW who somehow managed to access to XDA and this is your only chance to request a rescue? Oh, no You just need to make your status bar transparent. Stand down SEAL team 6.
Maybe try UOT KITCHEN...there are a lot of options there.
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Maybe try UOT KITCHEN...there are a lot of options there.
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looks great but im only rooted i think you have to have a rom for this?
Dont need a rom for this..
Save your framework-res.apk and systemui.apk to your computer and uot will make the changes to them in a zip file u can flash using bootstrap recovery. I am on stock rom so I know it works.
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KTT16 said:
Dont need a rom for this..
Save your framework-res.apk and systemui.apk to your computer and uot will make the changes to them in a zip file u can flash using bootstrap recovery. I am on stock rom so I know it works.
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im getting an emmc error when i flash and i dont know what that means
havok6 said:
im getting an emmc error when i flash and i dont know what that means
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1247075&highlight=UOT+kitchen
I went through the same mistake when i first used it. Make sure to select: Amend Scripting
Read that thread it should help a lot!
Best,
K

Self arranging apps

Ok im sure few of u would have noticed that on x10 2.3.3 app drawer, apps get re arranged themselves under the category, 'own order'. How to fix this
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How?
theMoiz94 said:
Ok im sure few of u would have noticed that on x10 2.3.3 app drawer, apps get re arranged themselves under the category, 'own order'. How to fix this
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1st,
go Bottom left icon set "Own Order" from those options
Next,
2nd,
go Lower Right icon with four blocks icon, click it. You will see apps floating~ and uninstall "X" for non-system apps. For placing like you want, just press-hold the application you want and move it to where you want it to be. Problem Solved
whitefang
Yo genius! Think I hadn't tried that ****? . Sure that works. But restart ur cell and everything gets screwed. Like in one page there will be like 1 or 2 apps and empty pages in.between and stuff.
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theMoiz94 said:
Yo genius! Think I hadn't tried that ****? . Sure that works. But restart ur cell and everything gets screwed. Like in one page there will be like 1 or 2 apps and empty pages in.between and stuff.
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Haha i see. I don't see that problem, works perfectly in mine. Maybe because i used different ROM + xperiaHome Launcher and allowed to edit apps drawer row and column numbers? Perhaps you try flash other Home launcher (I currently using this nEW HOME launcher from this thread), and see whether that solves your problem or not? NOTE THAT THIS FLASH ZIP will overwrite your xPeria HomeLauncher. If not working, ROM might be the cause. Hope helps Sorry if i accidentally irritatated ya
whitefang
BAHAHAHA lol no u didn't irritate me I shall try that link of urs. I'm on stock 2.3.3 rom. Do u think I will run into some sorta error? And that link ...I'm supposed to flash via xrec?
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theMoiz94 said:
BAHAHAHA lol no u didn't irritate me I shall try that link of urs. I'm on stock 2.3.3 rom. Do u think I will run into some sorta error? And that link ...I'm supposed to flash via xrec?
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Haha thanks i'm glad Okay sure, go on. You can see launcher's screenshots from that post. It's zipped in attachments
1) Yeap, download it and place it under ur sd card. Then power off your phone and boot to xrecovery.
But as measurement, i advice you make backup in xrecovery for your Stock ROM's data before flashing anything (in future reuse like easier to unlocking bootloader and so on)
2) Flash it using "install custom zip from sd card". I don't think you will reach error for installing that launcher. It will overwrite original stock home launcher. When completed, reboot phone.
3) Once reboot, patience needed. Need time to execute new Launcher for first reboot
4) If your problem still remain, last option you may have to install another custom ROM to solve it(problems may cause by stock rom script/xml errors) Anyway good luck and enjoy
If can, pls kindly hit thanks button as an appreciation Will be Very Much appreciated
And also thanks to X10forevers senior for providing the launcher too
sincerely,
whitefang
Hey whitefang u seem to be on xda for a while. On an totally unrelated topic can u help me out choosing rom (cm9.0) . Just like u know post info abt it and all. Threads kernel info how to flash from where to flash and.all blah blah. Having exams now. I am sure u don't wanna spam this thread so please message or something hope u don't mind.
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