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[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
anyone else having gapps force close?

i did a full wipe but still it shows gapps force close

sometimes playstore, sometimes gmail. :weird:
[Xperia Z Android Development] jeroenqui:
Thanks for the link, installed it.

Sorry, but no custom builds will be released untill I'm back from vacation.

I cannot upload the builds with the crappy connections I have here. Also I don't want to spend a lot of time here testing features and preparing a changelog.

At this moment, It's possible to create your own custom "builds". Just grab the newest nightly and flash the latest MEOW-kernel on top of it using Bor_NL's package: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44842991&postcount=3423

That's all what's custom on a build at the moment. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] heubergen:
Do you mean wirth the nightly that builds => http://pacman.basketbuild.com/index.php?dir=main/yuga/nightly/

Or when not, work that too?
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
Try reinstalling GAPPS again after flash.. do a full data and cache swipe, flash kernel, then GAPPS see if any changes :good: it worked for me, make sure you're downloading the latest gapps zip file
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
i already did a full wipe, wiped cache and d/cache = it still shows many other force closes (but it isnt often tho, so far the only one's that have them are Gmail, Playstore and random Gapp force close) :weird:

but anyway, tried the following:

Settings -> Apps -> Swiped to All -> Menu -> Reset Apps

hopefully it will take away the FC's.
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
What I found that is the google contact sync had an error.. removed it and it was ok. Not sure about the problem you're having.. but the force close happens occasionally with other apps I download in gapps. might be a build bug in the nightly, are you on Meow kernel or the default CM kernel? :p
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
now i have com.google.process.location has stopped. :\

hmm, im on default (forgot to flash MEOW) lol, totally forgotten. what about you?

but when i was on MEOW just 30 mins ago = i still have force closes

just did a full wipe actually (again)

and yea, it doesnt happen ALL the time. just occasionally.. everything's gapp related tho. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
Decided to stick with the default CM Kernel after problems with my phone not entering deep sleep and hogging battery life 30% on Meow.

You can always try download root browser go to system>apps>(google apk file) try rename or delete the apk, keep in mind that it might work or crash your entire gapps. sometimes it interrupts google play store and force closes it, either that or messes with your phone's sleep mode. If no luck, wait for a fix in the next build! haha!
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
think i will try 0822 nightlies and see if it will solve the force close issues.

thanks btw! :) you've been a great help. got some extra info of the FC's

edit: 0822 have FC's as well. :\

btw, if i were to revert from MEOW to the stock CM kernel, all i need to do is to extract the boot.img from the rom zip and use ADB to flash it.. is this correct?
[Xperia Z Android Development] freemsk1:
By the way, anyone experiencing screen flickering on latest nightly? Any solution?
[Xperia Z Android Development] jdjta:
After two random reboots and a lot of FC's of several google apps, android location process and even xda app I also decided to restore my backup of 0822...
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
Okay messing with the apk was a bad idea..given google serves com.google.process.location is the main process in use, it's hard to know what's the problem causing it. FC comes from the google location manager service.. the only problem I had was google contact sync. removed it and everything was fine :confused: suggest maybe clear data and cache in the google play services? :confused:

EDITED:

hmm, deleted the apk of the googlequicksearch apk. now disabling the google now swipe launch seems to have solve my gapps from FC temporary. not sure if it's a fix but i'll see how to turns up.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Destroyedbeauty:
I am thinking about going back to final 4.2.2 build (version 23) of this ROM but need help with choosing proper 4.2.2 GAPPS package for this ROM.. Latest 20130812 gapps ZIP (4.2.2) just gived me FC and a lot of headaches.

Help me out with this?

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[Xperia Z Android Development] jdjta:
Same experience, for me fc on 0822 stopped (thus far) after deleting user data for google play services, fb and fb messenger (these were the apps fc'ing the most for me).

You can flash boot.img from nightly using ADB in fastboot.
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
i have FC's on 0822 as well :weird:

which gapps did you flash?

official CM, PA's or the one in this thread dated 0729? :)

also, do you have any FC when you receive messages via whatsapp or fb messenger?
[Xperia Z Android Development] jdjta:
For me it seems the FC's have stopped...didn't receive any messages this evening so can't say anything about that.

I flashed the ones from this thread: gapps-jb-20130813-signed.zip.
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
ok, i will give it a try

i was trying out multiple gapps version as it kepts giving me FC.

PA/CM/pac's

will try this one again.

so apparently 0822 + 0813 gapps = FC's have not fully gone but very minimal. i guess i will stick to this version for awhile :)

thanks! :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] jdjta:
I flashed 0823 + 0813 gapps without installing MEOW-kernel and FC's are gone. Not the solution I'm looking for but I hope it will be solved in next nightlies...
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
weird, i tried that and i got FC. :(

but i will stick to this one for now as its considered the most stable among the nightlies. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] CarloIT:
Have good vacation Jeroen, it's OK with your last edition so see you after the right relax :)

And if you want to come in Venice let me know :D

sent from My BMW XZ
[Xperia Z Android Development] Destroyedbeauty:
Someone?

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[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
Try previous versions of gapps in 4.2 category? Not sure because I flash the lastest gapps version. Its all about trial and error to get the right one :)

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I gave up and flash previous nightly 0821 + 0813 gapps, it has no FC and still can use meow kernel. Great!
[Xperia Z Android Development] adamsmth663:
im running 0823 nightly with meow kernel and Gapps (08/13)

no FC, great battery life
[Xperia Z Android Development] welshlad:
When using the swipe function of the keyboard, does anyone else find it sometimes just goes a bit mental and the word you're typing will just randomly appear somewhere in the middle of the email/text you're writing?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
Confused

I'm gonna unlock my bootloader today.

I already have root as cwm/twrp installed.

So I'm already preparing for all the upcoming things for my Xperia Z.

As you see I'm coming from stock rom and kernel. But the guide isn't that clear! :confused:

So can someone please give me a more specific guide?

What are the steps to a clean install? I know I need to do a factory reset.

But full wipe? What do you mean with that?

Do you mean full wipe:

>> format system

>> format data

After that:

>> install rom

>> install gapps (downloaded gapps-jb-20130729)

Do I have the correct one? Will this one work with pac_yuga_4.3-custom.build_20130818?

>> install MEOW-kernel?

>> what to do now? Wipe cache and dalvik as well or just dalvik?

Hopefully someone can help me out :good:

Thank you :highfive:
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Bl...r-Unlock-Recovery-amp-Root-Guide/ba-p/8163838

follow this guide and you will be 100% fine if you read it properly/do it properly

i used this guide to unlock my BL rather than the XDA one. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
The new nightly yuga 0824 is awesome! :laugh::good: no errors for me so far!
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
Thanks for the answer mate. But I guess you guided me to a guide about unlocking a bootloader.

I was talking about Jeroen's PACman Rom ;)

I need a good explained guide for this one haha.

Just read my previous post again ;)

Hope you can still help me out of this. I just don't want to end with a messed Z :silly:
[Xperia Z Android Development] jdjta:
Same here, works like a charm again :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
oh my bad..

-- wait, i forgot. i think there's a step where it requires flashing thru ADB.

basically, if you dont have CWM = you need to flash thru ADB by pushing the boot.img from the rom zip (extract it)

if you have CWM = just flash like a normal zip.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
I know mate. But before you flash a custom rom over a stock rom, you need to wipe. On the OP page it says factory reset and full wipe.

Yeah easy to say full wipe. What do you need to wipe?

For example in recovery do you need to wipe :

/mount and storage/format system

/mount and storage/format data

Is that the full wipe? Thats what I want to know haha.

Also how about the cache partition as dalvik cache. Wipe both before flashing the rom or just wipe it after flashing the rom. Or just leave cache partition and wipe only dalvik (before or after)?

I don't see it back on the OP page.

Sent from my C6603 aka Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
haha i typed that just now actually.. before quoting the first post's content.

yes.. since you're coming from stock rom to AOSP, do the following to have a cleaner rom:

1. wipe -> data, cache, d/cache, internal memory (make sure you have backed up your recent contents), system

2. then just flash as usual :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
As I know, by wiping the internal memory in /mount and storage/format internal memory will wipe the whole sdcard. I did that few times on my good old sgs2. So I guess you mean format data right?

Ok now I need to install the rom, gapps AND meow kernel in this order? Or the kernel is already inside the rom?

Also do I have the correct files? Rom and gapps (check my first post...the bold lines)

What about the recovery. If you wipe the whole internal memory (whole sdcard like you say), then you need to flash a new recovery as well after rom; gapps; kernel and recovery?

Sorry for all the hard questions mate. I just want to do everything perfectly haha.

Sent from my C6603 aka Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
Hi there, yes you are correct. Format by clearing data (factory setting) and cache (dalvik) in recovery, flash the ROM zip file. Every ROM has a default build in kernel, you can flash a custom kernel given it is compatible with the ROM u are using. Which is currently only Meow kernel (PACrom) or default CM kernel. And for gapps u flash it separately, keep in mind the gapps should be the same with your current android version rom, either 4.2 or 4.3. Also make sure it is the latest gapps, currently for 4.3 should be gapps0813. Reboot your phone and you should be fine. No, you do not need to flash recovery. Your recovery is always there press up volume key when the pink indicator lights up during boot, CWM or TWRP it is the same. If you wish to flash another different ROM, repeat the process.. Make sure you clear all data and cache! Have a backup in case with ROM manager and titanium backup (available in play store) Hope this helps, have a peace of mind and enjoy!

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Formatting your data restores your phone to factory setting and remove apps. Formatting cache prevents the flashing process from being corrupted after reboot. From my experience in Sony z. Your SD card should remain unchanged even after clearing data and cache. In recovery mode, you can just install your ROM from your SD card and also gapps. It is not affected by your phone's internal format. Your external SD card can store your ROM , gapps and also kernels which you can install from recovery (CWM) :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
Thanks for all the answers mate.

Never mind mate I found the latest gapps :)

Thnx again! :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] venky716:
I'm right now on 4.2.2 Carbon Stable ROM.

I'm downloading the nightly build dated 24th, I used the PAC alpha 4.3 in its earliest stages but it gave me lots of crashes and bugs so switched back, I've a few questions:

Is wifi working properly?

Is the lockscreen/wakeup delay still there ?

How often are the FCs ?

Random reboots?

If I use MEOW kernel then what are the governors provided with it?

I cannot underclock on the nightly kernel right ?

There is only CWM recovery no TWRP ?

Is the restore of backed up apps from 4.2.2 working ?

If I flash the nightly do i have to flash the MEOW kernel or MEOW kernel with edited wifi modules zip?

Hoping someone would answer and sorry if this seems annoying.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
How do I flash the MEOW kernel img?

What's the command? I downloaded the MEOW-kernel_v1.0_20130818 file.

Do I need to change the name to boot.img?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Maddhouse:
Flashtool (Click on lighting bolt/fastboot / select kernel) or the zip you downloaded it in through cwm

Command prompt I thinks is fastboot flash boot.img (I have always done it thought flashtool)
[Xperia Z Android Development] BoneMo:
using fastboot util from Android SDK...command is ..fastboot flash boot boot.img :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] hudsonhicks:
Not had many issues with 0816 + Meow Kernel. Wifi works fine.

Only things i'm experiencing are related to using the camera. Sometimes, quite rarely it will freeze up and i'll have to hard reset (power +volup)
[Xperia Z Android Development] gregland:
Only problem with Screen flickering with the last built (24) and meow kernel. Great!
[Xperia Z Android Development] EmeraldTimer:
How can I update via OTA? Ç_Ç
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
Woah, thats a lot of questions you have there.

Okay, let me help you on this.

The wifi currently on the nightly yuga 0824 is working fine, no problems even if you flash meow kernel with it.

The lockscreen wakeup during deep sleep for me is average, half a second or one second.

The FCs have stopped for me in the latest build even with meow kernel.

No, no random reboots.. Don't mess up your process during flashing of the rom by clearing data and cache, you should be fine.

MEOW kernel provides good and average governors depending on how you use your phone, i cannot list them all out here. Just try it yourself, sorry. Im using Intellidemand.

Yes you cannot underclock on the default kernel provided in nightly.

You can use cwm or twrp, your choice of recovery, I use cwm.

Yes the restore is working, are you talking about restore rom and system data or just your apps? They work depend on what you are using to restore them.

Currently, for meow kernel you can try flash the original one from the awesome developer, or try the edited one, I recommend the added wifi modules so you don't get any problems.

Hope I answered correctly, if it helps give me a thanks.!
[Xperia Z Android Development] venky716:
Thanks a lot :)

Sent from my very wet XZ :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
I didn't get any flickering, but there is still FC when I tried to change the keyboard settings. :eek: no idea why

EDITED:

Now I get random reboot when I open the recent apps window.. hmm lagging
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
ok this is super weird.

I dont see any superuser on my phone at all

Do I need to download superuser or super SU?
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
It's in your settings, search carefully before posting :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
Yikes I forgot that.

found it already ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] futurama:
Hi guys, I have read the original post but I have a few specific questions about installing this rom.

I have downloaded the latest nightlies version and the latest Meow kernel.

I am on stock 10.31.A.0.244 with an unlocked boot loader.

following the instructions I flashed the boot.img fine.

Now when I power on I can see the Pac Man Rom logo, but then I get a blank screen.

Would someone be kind enough to talk me through the next stage "Enter Recovery"

So far I ran the reboot command, the phone is connected to the PC, I have a blue LED on the phone.

I got into recovery mode, I didn't realise you have to keep tapping volume up!
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
SIgh......

another problem now.

After a reboot I get the following popup:

>> System UIDs Inconsistent!

UIDs on the system are inconsistent, you need to wipe data partition or your device will be unstable <<

Do I need to wipe wipe data/factory reset in recovery?

Or do I need to format data in mount and storage?

Hope someone can help me :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] futurama:
I am loving this rom, Fantastic work.

One question, how do I disable shutter sound on the camera?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mr. Droid:
Does Pac console crash for anyone when trying to download the latest nightly ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bor_NL:
Disable sounds through rootexplorer system/media/audio

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[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
Reflash your recovery again then format. Are you using the command prompt? Try flashtool
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
Well I just wiped data/factory reset it in recovery. After that the popup disappeared.

BUT....titanium backup doesn't work that good. I cant restore any apps. Only data which makes it corrupt (game datas)

And suddenly I cant start the game anymore. Then I need to wipe data/ factory reset it again.

Any solutions would be nice :) :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bor_NL:
Is root access on apps and adb ?

Otherwise install supersu and update binaries
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
Don't worry about that mate. I have root access. The problem with titanium backup is that it takes a loooooooong time to recover an app. Or it keeps in an endless restore.

Data seems to be no problem but it makes the app corrupt as well which gives me FC's. removing the app from my phone and reinstalling it gives me errors like it can't be installed.

So I have to wipe data/factory reset it again. I did it already twice. But some how titanium backup problem to restore apps still exist. :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
I have the same problem. Cant do anything for it as for now.. until there is a fix. i'm stuck with a clean phone with no apps too at the moment. :silly:
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
Maybe we need to update to the latest MEOW kernel? That could be a solution.

But I need a cwm zip. I'm getting tired about commands :silly:

Or maybe to test Helium for now.

What I know about Helium backup app is that it never worked on stock Z.

Maybe it works now on PAC rom
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bor_NL:
I don't have any problems with restoring apps through TB after instelling supersu and updating binaries

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[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
SuperSU fails to update the binary after gaining root.

Do I need to install the other superuser to update the binary?
[Xperia Z Android Development] pvyParts:
The build server had a hissey fit didn't upload any details. It'll get fixed soon.

Pvy
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bor_NL:
http://download.chainfire.eu/345/SuperSU/

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[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
hi there,

you mentioned "do not clear cache and data" = do you mean do not clear cache/dalvik cache?

if yes, why is it so?

is it because during the process of flashing, certain files are cached?

thanks! :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
you misunderstand, I meant clear the cache and data. so that there isn't any random reboots, read carefully again.

clear dalvik cache when you do a dirty flash over the existing rom given it is the same rom. (updates and such)

Dalvik restructures the framework on boot after you wipe, Dalvik wipe is key so that the dalvik virtual machine can be rebuilt by the new kernel.

A dirty flash is only wiping cache and davlik then flashing your ROM.

A clean flash is necessary if major changes have been made to the ROM,

There are sometimes even big enough changes between nightlies that will require you to wipe everything (factory data/system and cache).

The change log/installation instructions will often indicate when that is the case, which is why you should always make sure to pay attention to them.

These questions are sometimes anwered already, you can do some research first.

Give a thanks if this helps, hope this clear your doubts
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
i see, well, i've been having the random reboot issues since my galaxy s2 days and when i first unlocked my BL on the xperia Z, flashed pacman and after that the random reboots happened again..

so until today im not sure what's wrong... some of my friends who are hardcore android fans did research on their roms too and found out that PA was the main cause of random reboots..

ofcuz my flash back then was a fresh one (wiped everything).. and i didnt clear data/cache.. do you have any random reboots?
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
I didn't experience any random reboots, hmm. :confused: I suggest wiping you phone clean, which include reflashing ur recovery and going back to factory settings then try again. Make sure (system/data wipe, cache, dalvik) reinstall PAC rom and see if it changes.. if not, maybe a problem with bootloader? I suspect there is an app that you download which is currently messing up your phone's system data and causing it to crash, a major crash in an app due to incompatibility issue sometimes lead to a random reboot, try wiping your phone clean and see if it happens again. :silly:

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Can you give a more specific situation of when your phone reboots itself? Does it happen suddenly when you wake the phone from sleep? Or browsing an app? Changing a setting or theme? Or it happens when you leave your phone unattended? Does it reboot to recovery? What is the error log shown before it reboots?

How often does it happen?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
I just discovered that I only have two options to mount through USB:

MTP and PTP

This can't be normal or is it?
[Xperia Z Android Development] jamesbra:
Normal I believe. One for media devices the other for cameras maybe?
[Xperia Z Android Development] joejoe23:
Anyone have problems with wifi with 0824 nightly with meow kernel? I cant turn wifi on with meow kernel but its working fine with nightly's kernel.
[Xperia Z Android Development] CandyMaster:
Flash Witz cmw the meow-wifi kernel that posted earlyer

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[Xperia Z Android Development] joejoe23:
There's no zip file for meow kernel.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bor_NL:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=44842991

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[Xperia Z Android Development] [-Amrish-]:
What I tried to say is...there was always a third option. Mount sdcard. And why its isn't in there?
[Xperia Z Android Development] venky716:
That option only there for stock Sony, none of the AOSP roms have it.

Sent from my very wet XZ :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] vincyi269:
where is the yuga nightly 0825 :eek: has anyone downloaded it already? :confused:
[Xperia Z Android Development] venky716:
Na i guess the nightly for 25th didn't compile.

So wait for the next one.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Juzman:
The 0825 build failed, 0826 is in the build queue ready. :)