[DEV][ROM][GB][GSM]AuroraPlayLE v1.0.2[Updated: 13/08/2013] - Xperia Play Android Development

AuroraPlayLE
For locked and unlocked bootloaders
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I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because your phone
bootloops and your alarm does not go off. Please do some research
if you have any concerns about features included in my ROM before using it!
YOU and only YOU are choosing to make these modifications.
Features
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This is a cut down version of the original Gingerbread AuroraPlay ROM located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124442
Whilst keeping as much funcationality from the original ROM as possible, I have reduced the SYSTEM footprint by half and increased the amount of free resources left for the user after boot. Whilst the majority of the functions from the original ROM are still there, there have been the odd one or two things removed. A list of the main features is as follows.
Xperia Z Themed With a 'Personal' Feel
After initial boot/install, ROM boots in around 2 - 3 seconds
Plenty of free RAM - Over 300MB!
Tweaked for increased performance (3G/Graphics/Sound/CPU)
Multi-boot Aware Installation
ICS Keyboard
Init.d Support
CWM Ready
Compatible with Turbo Kernel
Compatible with Lupus GB Kernel
Compatible with Lupus Stock ICS/GB Kernel
Compatible with DoomKernel
Mobile Bravia Engine
Sony X-Loud
Other Sound Boosters/Tweaks
Swipe-to-Remove Notifications
Loads more... (Check Changelogs from original AuroraPlay ROM)
Specific functionality removed from Original ROM consists of the NXT Lockscreen (Lockscreen Music Controls) and the AdrenoBooster Mod.
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Working
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Everything!
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Not working
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Nothing! All issues from main ROM are also fixed. (Keyboard/Flashlight Toggle)
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Installation Instructions
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Unlocked Bootloaders
Perform a Nandroid backup of your current ROM
Install firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced from the downloads section below. (Only required if you don't already have it installed - This is used to get the right baseband and 420mb DATA partition.)
Install DoomLord's V14 DoomKernel (See download section below) - the LuPuS GB Kernel is also compatible, and in some cases better than the DoomKernel.
Perform factory reset (wipe Data/Cache) - If you had a GB ROM installed previous, you MIGHT not have to do this. However if the ROM isn't working right after install, it is recommended you perform a reinstall & factory reset.
Format System (Mounts & Storage in ClockWorkMod)
Flash ROM from the downloads section below
Install DoomKernel's V14 Wifi Modules (Link in downloads section)
After initial boot, perform an additional reboot to ensure everything is settled
Locked Bootloaders
Download [Firmware] [GSM] R800i 4.0.2.A.0.58 EnhancedV2. - http://www.mediafire.com/?s93d99wisca54es
Flash it using Flashtool.
Root it using Flashtool.
Install X-Parts Recovery - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler&hl=en
Download AuroraPlay, Copy it to your SD Card and flash it using ClockWorkMod/Recovery.
Boot into the ROM.
Reboot a second time (ICS Keyboard will not be loaded on first boot)
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Downloads
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Please do not mirror any AuroraPlay downloads. Thanks!
AuroraPlayLE v1.0.2 Signed
AuroraPlayLE v1.0.1 (Untested)
AuroraPlayLE v1.0.0
AuroraPlayLE v1.0.0 - Mirror 1 (MediaFire)
Please be aware this ROM WILL format your USERDATA!
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Screenshots
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Video Reviews
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Thanks @smokerman
This is a video review of the original ROM. (Not LE Version)
Note: Video is running AuroraPlay v1.0.0, not v1.1. Also, extra apps have been installed.
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Credits
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Krissdee - AuroraPlay would not have happened without this man!
CosmicDan - For his Multiboot 'Turbo Kernel' and numerous other additions/mods for the Play.
Wedgess - His LuPuS GB Kernel is the perfect companion of AuroraPlay and is highly recommended.
DoomLord - For his awesome DoomKernel which almost all GB users have used for litterally years now.
vokal1992 - For being a legend.
Xperia Play Development Community - For never giving up.
If you like my ROM, please click 'Thanks'.
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Changelog
AuroraPlayLE v1.0.2
Fixes to Issues in v1.0.1
Improvements to RAM Management
AuroraPlayLE v1.0.1 (Beta ROM)
Minor Bugfixes
Added SEMC Playstation Emulator Service
Further reductions to RAM Usage
Added Personalised Init.D Tweaks
Build.prop Changes
AuroraPlayLE v1.0.0
Initial Release

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Addons
Xperia NXT Gesture Keyboard (Includes Dictionary & Libs)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/c5yt33ybrn339s1/AuroraPlayLE_Addon_-_NXT_Gesture_Keyboard.zip
SEMC Playstation 'Emulator' Service
Coming shortly...
Original AuroraPlay Full Font Pack (More Languages)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/r8uzrwvol2vv230/AuroraPlayLE_Addon_-_Complete_Font_Pack.zip

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Mods to increase free RAM/Testing Bay
AuroraPlayLE_Mod_-_Aggressive_Minfree_Values.zip - This will change the Minfree values of your device, enabling the killing of applications that are unused as early as possible, ensuring as much RAM is free as possible at all times.
Code:
1536,3072,4096,24576,32768,49152 > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/minfree
Edit: The old ZIP unfortunately had a build.prop in it from the old AuroraPlay ROM... No idea how that got in there! If you flashed it, chances are you're apparently running AuroraPlay v1.1.0! Shouldn't be too much of a problem, however a quick reflash of the ROM would be recommended. The ZIP has been updated and the Build.prop removed. Sorry! :silly:
AuroraPlayLE_Mod_-_AuroraInitD__System_SwapON_Test.zip - This is in the VERY early stages of testing! - The main function of this MOD is to create and activate a swapfile on the SYSTEM partition to be used as a sort of 'RAM'.
This will NOT be included as default into the ROM at any time. The use of a swapfile on NAND or on your SDCard means almost constantly writing to either device - this will reduce the lifespan of your NAND or SDCard.
Currently, the ZIP will create a swapfile on your SDCard and activate it. It is not currently setup to create one on your NAND flash. Whilst this can just as easily be done, unfortunately it doesn't appear to be supported by our Kernel. (From looking on teh intarwebs)
You can successfully create and setup the swapfile on the SYSTEM or DATA partitions, however you cannot activate it. See below.
Code:
/system/xbin/busybox dd if=/dev/zero of=/system/swapfile bs=1M count=128
128+0 records in
128+0 records out
134217728 bytes (128.0MB) copied, 40.965912 seconds, 3.1MB/s
# mkswap /system/swapfile
mkswap /system/swapfile
Setting up swapspace version 1, size = 134213632 bytes
# swapon /system/swapfile
swapon /system/swapfile
swapon: /system/swapfile: Invalid argument
Invalid Argument: Basically translates to 'Not supported by your filesystem'.
For those who wish to have a 'Play' around with this, the actual contents of the Init.d script is as follows:
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#!/system/bin/sh
# Memory Tweaks #
chmod 666 /proc/sys/vm/overcommit_memory
echo 1 > /proc/sys/vm/overcommit_memory
chmod 666 /proc/sys/vm/overcommit_ratio
echo 100 > /proc/sys/vm/overcommit_ratio
chmod 666 /proc/sys/vm/dirty_expire_centisecs
echo 200 > /proc/sys/vm/dirty_expire_centisecs
chmod 666 /proc/sys/vm/dirty_writeback_centisecs
echo 500 > /proc/sys/vm/dirty_writeback_centisecs
chmod 666 /proc/sys/vm/dirty_ratio
echo 10 > /proc/sys/vm/dirty_ratio
chmod 666 /proc/sys/vm/dirty_background_ratio
echo 3 > /proc/sys/vm/dirty_background_ratio
sync
chmod 666 /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches
echo 3 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches
# Enable SWAP #
#mount -ro remount,rw /system
#/system/xbin/busybox dd if=/dev/zero of=/system/swapfile bs=1M count=128
#chmod 666 /system/swapfile
#/system/xbin/busybox mkswap /system/swapfile
#/system/xbin/busybox swapon /system/swapfile
/system/xbin/busybox dd if=/dev/zero of=/sdcard/swapfile bs=1M count=128
chmod 666 /sdcard/swapfile
/system/xbin/busybox mkswap /sdcard/swapfile
/system/xbin/busybox swapon /sdcard/swapfile
echo 50 > /proc/sys/vm/swappiness
When I've finished testing I'll be setting the 'swappiness' to '100' which will basically mean that the system will only write to the swapfile, which is slower than RAM, in the event that the system runs out of free RAM. - This should keep the Play as responsive as possible at all times and also give us that little extra 'leap' when trying to run a heavy game.
Ah! Almost forgot to mention - There's another downside to having a swapfile on your SDCard... As soon as you connect your device to your computer, it'll unmount the SDCard which will remove the swapfile... Which is essentially the same as removing a stick of RAM from your computer whilst it is on. You shouldn't need me to tell you what would happen in the event such a thing happened, but simply put - You'll need to remove your battery and reboot your device because it'll crap out.
Note: I recommend either AdrenoBooster v0.6 or AdrenoBooster v0.2 for those who wish to benchmark.
Note 2: You can also delete the SEMCSetup.apk from /System/App after the first boot.​

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hmm thats look awesome,lets try it!

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Amazing, :3
Will test soon!
EDIT
Jesus?, This Ram Management is CRAZZY!
Code:
1536,3072,4096,24576,32768,49152 > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/minfree
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great work man.

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Need to try it ASAP! Thanks Spizzy!

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Nice work bro! Games works good even with 1.2ghz! What you think about the APPS manager? Killing apps wont damage performance of the rom?

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fliperpl said:
Nice work bro! Games works good even with 1.2ghz! What you think about the APPS manager? Killing apps wont damage performance of the rom?
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I left ES Task Manager in the ROM to disable apps easily, and no it won't effect the performance.
I highly recommend the Min free mod in the 4th post though. Ill be releasing future updates to the ROM after each thing is tested well first. So the 4th post will contain modifications for newer versions. Just released earlier for people to test.
Also, depending on what you use your phone for you can use ES Task Manager to disable all apps except for SuperUser and still have almost everything work as normal.
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Okey i installed that mod,lets see how this work. Also nice work with this rom,works great for now.

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My front camera dont work
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Frutak said:
My front camera dont work
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for me works.

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fliperpl said:
for me works.
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For me nots work I dont know where is the problem:/
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Frutak said:
For me nots work I dont know where is the problem:/
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
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Did you wipe data,system and cache?
What kernel are you using?

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fliperpl said:
Did you wipe data,system and cache?
What kernel are you using?
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I do all and i using lupusv12 full with this kernel I have not any problem
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If I'm coming from your standard Aurora Play rom, can I just do step 6 (flash rom) and be done with it?

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Fenrir007 said:
If I'm coming from your standard Aurora Play rom, can I just do step 6 (flash rom) and be done with it?
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No... If you want a fresh and stable rom, you need to do all steps.

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Fenrir007 said:
If I'm coming from your standard Aurora Play rom, can I just do step 6 (flash rom) and be done with it?
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You can just factory reset and flash on top of AuroraPlay, yes.
All other partitions/Basebands remain the same - Only the ROM is being changed so only the SYSTEM partition is effected.
Unless a different baseband is required, you don't need to repeat all the original steps of flashing a ROM.
Unless of course you have a Locked Bootloader... In which, damn... >< Unlocked bootloader ftw.

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Awesome GB rom. Still got 200+mb with lupus v12 720. And doenst seem to have any lagging playing any games. Although got low antutu benchmark score about 5000++. =)
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