[ROM & KERNEL] [RAY] [ST18i] ICS 4.0.3 SE Leaked ROM v2.2 [17-Feb updated ROM] - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Hi guys,
Since there are SE 4.0.3 leaked rom for ARC, so I decided to port the ARC rom to our Ray.
I'm not a developer, just a ROM cooker.
This rom is based on leaked rom posted in ARC section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402854
thanks to caqo71 for providing the link, also specially thanks for the one that originally leaked the rom for us.
The purpose of this ROM are for preview what will we get on next SE official release, and second all, a ROM for ones that want AOSP style, but still can switch to SE style, so we don't have to stick just in 1 style (SE or CM), but lets focus on the bugs now
[Update news 17-Feb]
Bring back all T9 keyboard languages & TTS
Merging previous fix & update.
No important fix was made
With new kernel, the graphic glitch will only stuck in 1 process, when you leave the app, the glitch will gone also.
Still with the setting using built-in memory management in Settings >> Developers options >> tick 1. Force GPU rendering, 2. Background process limit, choose anything beside Standard limit), the result is this ROM is getting more usable
Important note: Due to regaining more free ram spaces, some localization files were removed, such as Japanese keyboard, dictionary , etc. (waste around 20 MB) so please edit script (cleaner.sh) inside update.zip before flashing,
choose files according to your local language, default is English US
Latest update are ROM v2.2 (AOSP Style) & 1.2 (SE Style)
Kernel v2.2
[Info]
1. v1.0 is initial ROM, SE style with some bloat ware.
2. It's a leaked rom, so bugs are expected (please report bugs, hopefuly with fixing solutions )
3. It's for testing purpose only, not for daily use (please use ICS 4.0.1 Alpha ROM for daily use)
4. I hope other devs are participating in building this ROM to become a daily use ROM
5. No ETA, I'll do the best I can do.
[Not Working / Known Issues]
Since this is a leaked ROM there are some issues :
1. VIDEO PLAYBACK buggy (no proper /lib/hw/overlay.default.so ), temp solution: turn off Bravia Engine
2. Graphics glitches (Lack of memory allocator, temporary solution go to >> Settings >> Developers options >> tick 1. Force GPU rendering, 2. Background process limit, choose anything beside Standard limit
3. Some apps from Market might be FCs (due to incompatibility with 4.0.3 / SDK 15) & maybe some random reboots
[Requirements ]
1. Baseband 64 (4.0.2.A.0.62), 56 is OK too. (Need further confirmation)
2. Unlocked bootloader
3. Supplied files (4.0.3 kernel/boot.img is a must)
[Installation instructions]
1. Flash baseband 64 with Flashtool (skip to step 2 if yours already on baseband 64) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21365966&postcount=12
2. Download v1.0 ROM as a base, save it on SD-Card
3. Download ROM updater LATEST version (kernel included inside), extract update.zip & save it on SD-Card
4. Flash kernel with fastboot
Code:
fastboot flash boot xxx-boot.img
reboot from fastboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
5. Start booting, press down ANY button once when BLUE LED triggered to get into CWM recovery
6. Backup your phone (flashing ROM will wipe your data)
7. Flash ROM's v1.0.zip (takes about 1 minute)
8. Flash any update.zip
9. Reboot (first boot takes around 2-3 minutes)
[Credits]
1. caqo71 for providing the link
2. DooMLoRD for some files from PLAY
3. FXP Team & SE for kernel source
4. [email protected] for Nova Launcher
5. This awesome community that helping this ROM to become a better one
[Download links]
1. ROM:
v1.0 - Initial Release, 4.0.3 SE Style (BASE ROM)
http://hotfile.com/dl/143195454/c785d5d/ST18i-4.0.3-SE_Leaked_ROM-szl_v1.0.zip.html
v2.2 17-Feb-2012 - Update.zip, ICS AOSP Style, see Changes Log (post #2)
Installation method see post #3
http://www.mediafire.com/?17q7eajrfa73vd1
v1.2 17-Feb-2012 - Update.zip, ICS SE Style, see Changes Log (post #2)
Installation method see post #3
http://www.mediafire.com/?4bgczlv8yll2zbv
Old :
v2.1 5-Feb-2012 - Update.zip, ICS AOSP Style, see Changes Log (post #2)
Installation method see post #3
v1.1 5-Feb-2012 - Update.zip, ICS SE Style, see Changes Log (post #2)
Installation method see post #3
v2.0 28-Jan-2012 - Update.zip, ICS AOSP Style, see Changes Log (post #2)
2. Kernel:
v2.2 (13-Feb-2012) - 4.0.3 Recompiled from FXP github's latest source (31-1-2012)
- fix boot-up cpu freq, set to default 1GHz at boot, OC-able to 1.6 GHz
- salvage some memory from unused GPU mem (thx to FXP)
- kernel file inside update.zip
v2.1 (9-Feb-2012) - 4.0.3 Recompiled from FXP github's latest source (31-1-2012)
- Fix 3D camera & improve camera performance
v2.0 (5-Feb-2012) - 4.0.3 Recompiled from FXP github's latest source (31-1-2012)
- cleaner & faster booting
- some improvement
- kernel file inside update.zip
v1.0 (22-Jan-2012) - 4.0.3 Plain stock kernel (recompiled from SE latest source 4.1.C.0.6) with CWM 5.5.0.4
- Modified CWM 5.5.0.4 with blue LED notification & mount SD-Card in MASS STORAGE mode
- Compatible with 4.0.1 Alpha ROM
Best Regards!!!

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[Changes Log]
ROM
v1.2 & 2.2
- Restore all T9 keyboard languages & TTS
- Camera fix included (both main camera & front camera)
- Update novalauncher_beta15 (v2.2)
v1.1 & 2.1
- Deep cleaning, removed lots of unimportant background services & apps (approx 50 megs)
- Removed Trebuchet, replaced with Nova Launcher (v2.1)
- Replaced SE wallpaper with AOSP wallpaper (v2.1)
- Replaced SE sound with AOSP sound (v2.1)
v2.0
- Changed to AOSP style (ICS bootanimation, Theme: DefaultThemes.apk, Settings.Apk, SystemUI.apk, SemcGenericUxpRes.apk)
- Added Trebuchet launcher
- Replaced SE apps to AOSP apps (Calculator, Calendar, SemcCalendar, SemcDeskClock, WidgetDigitalClock, SemcGallery3D, SemcMusic, MediaWidget,)
- Removed some bloatware (Xperia Hot Shots, McAfee Security, UEFA Launcher, Wisepilot, Storefront, Lets Golf, OfficeSuite, PlayNow, Protips, RetailDemo, TrackID, UserSupport, UpdateCentre)
v1.0
- Initial release, base on 4.0.3 ARC Leaked ROM, SE style
- USB MASS STORAGE mode, Settings >> Sony Ericsson >> Connectivity >> USB connection mode
Kernel
v2.2
- fix boot-up cpu freq, set to default 1GHz at boot, OC-able to 1.6 GHz
- salvage some memory from unused GPU mem (thx to FXP)
v2.1
- Fix 3D camera & improve camera performance
v2.0
- Compiled from FXP Github latest source 31-1-2011
- Clean & faster booting
v1.0 - 4.0.3 Plain stock kernel (recompiled from SE latest source 4.1.C.0.6) with CWM 5.5.0.4
- Modified CWM 5.5.0.4 with blue LED notification & mount SD-Card in MASS STORAGE mode
- Compatible with 4.0.1 Alpha ROM

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[How to install ROM updater]
ROM v1.1 an so on as an update.zip version, 3 options installation method :
a. Install directly on top of previous version,
no need to wipe DATA & CACHE, data will still intact on un-touch apps,
DATA will be automatic deleted ONLY in removed apps. (see change.log post#2)
b. Do WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET only in CWM, without reinstalling Base ROM, therefor will not loose your previous cleaning-up job, then update.
c. Clean install, install Base ROM then install update.zip, all in the same CWM session (recommended)

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[Fixes & Addon]
1. GAPPS v11
goo.gl/u9s8g

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Looks good,will flash and help from next version.
Well done
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray

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szl.kiev said:
reserved 3, I think enough
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U rocks..finally see some cool rom!...full Support bro on ur work..
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chiefy009 said:
Looks good,will flash and help from next version.
Well done
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
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lukewong01 said:
U rocks..finally see some cool rom!...full Support bro on ur work..
Sent from my ST18i using Tapatalk
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yes, please help, specially with already known bugs,
because I'm not a programer & don't know how to decompile lib (.so) file or even worse how to create one

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not good idea to put both files on one filesharing!! so I have downloaded rom but now I should wait 30 min for dl little kernel! ehhh..
(ops, I have forgotten to add a big thanx for your sharing for us!!)
(you can put boot.img into zip file)
upd: this more cool than 4.0.1 preview! data works. some glitches present but not annoying.

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coolkaas said:
not good idea to put both files on one filesharing!! so I have downloaded rom but now I should wait 30 min for dl little kernel! ehhh..
(ops, I have forgotten to add a big thanx for your sharing for us!!)
(you can put boot.img into zip file)
upd: this more cool than 4.0.1 preview! data works. some glitches present but not annoying.
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Can you do a report on what works what don't and what glitches?
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray

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chiefy009 said:
Can you do a report on what works what don't and what glitches?
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
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chiefy009, I run titanium and began to remove all unneeded apps for me. at one moment all glitches disappeared.. I have removed everything that we usually delete in our 4pda rom. There are some delays, but in general, assemblage is much better previous! I even will leave it for the evening
droidwall works! (all ok with iptables support). ok: bluetooth, wifi, 3g data transfer. even my like opera-mini works! yes some lags occurred.. not freezes but this sees as delay after menu pushed.
I urgently recommend to install this assembling.
At begin while I kill apps by titanium there were many strips on the screen.

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coolkaas said:
not good idea to put both files on one filesharing!! so I have downloaded rom but now I should wait 30 min for dl little kernel! ehhh..
(ops, I have forgotten to add a big thanx for your sharing for us!!)
(you can put boot.img into zip file)
upd: this more cool than 4.0.1 preview! data works. some glitches present but not annoying.
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you absolutely right, mirror uploaded. Got problem with multiupload.
also, will put kernel inside zip file in the future, like FXP did.
chiefy009 said:
Can you do a report on what works what don't and what glitches?
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
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attachment is sort of what I used in tracking my works, hopefully it's useful

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I will try to help when the ICS version comes out, I cant stand the SE theme its terrible
I will keep an eye on everything and try to help where I can
need a kernel maker i think ?

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I know chief, kind of using 2.3.4 with extra bonus...bugs
will make ICS style ASAP
btw, the graphic glitch also occurred in Arc too if I'm not wrong

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szl.kiev said:
I know chief, kind of using 2.3.4 with extra bonus...bugs
will make ICS style ASAP
btw, the graphic glitch also occurred in Arc too if I'm not wrong
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Well once the ics version is out I will have a play and ask aire or.someone to have a look at a kernel for us.
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray

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hai...can we use this ICS kernel with old stok rom,like .42 rom? and can we use it with aire rom?
any more info about bug in this kernel or rom? Gracias

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amodeos said:
hai...can we use this ICS kernel with old stok rom,like .42 rom? and can we use it with aire rom?
any more info about bug in this kernel or rom? Gracias
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This is a ICS kernel and ROM, the kernel is for use with ICS only

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what if i use this rom with old kernel? or the new aire kernel? thanks again

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amodeos said:
what if i use this rom with old kernel? or the new aire kernel? thanks again
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try it and you will se. report your results here. my opinion is that it wont work and you will have to flash the ics kernel

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ok than, thanks man

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tried this and the bug 3. Graphics glitches (KGSL-3D0 >> kernel issue???) mae this really unusable. pitty