yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Android Development] uwillknow:
How? Failed to install dual recovery, any clue?

If removing the xrz, how to flash the dual recovery zip?
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
Install via windows. Check nut thread.
[Xperia Z Android Development] uwillknow:
did try the windows installer, but not working unfortunately.

previously installed XZRecovery.apk however not working anymore after reflashing this ROM. don't know what to do to install back the recovery. any clue?
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
What fw are you in now? 423? 244?
[Xperia Z Android Development] weijai:
if you are .244, please downgrade your kernel to .243 then flash recovery..after finish.. upgrade your kernel again to .244
[Xperia Z Android Development] Dingoman10:
Any problems when installing this ROM on .244?

or

is there any possibility to develop it for .244?
[Xperia Z Android Development] ArchEnemy':
+111111111111111
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
I have started the work on 244 ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] Gugoo:
It's good to see you again !
[Xperia Z Android Development] ArchEnemy':
This is the Great News I have Heard in Months q_q
[Xperia Z Android Development] jm26200:
hi long time and happy read u now waiting ty :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Dingoman10:
Thanks for reply and thanks for your very good workuntil now. :good:

Its the best ROM i have ever had installed.

And I tried many ROMs like ROMAur, Monxdified, all HONAMI ROMS etc....

Awaiting your new ROM

BIG THANKS
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
I can't wait! yyyyeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhh!!!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Jess813:
Can I flash this ROM with TWRP recovery or do I need tft as well?
[Xperia Z Android Development] SZULIK:
Op#2. :D

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[Xperia Z Android Development] ArchEnemy':
Addons:

5 key Nav bar (power-back-home-recent/small apps-settings + Nexus App Tray Icon

And yes..They will come in 'Black' xD
[Xperia Z Android Development] Pluton1C:
Great news... :)

Sent from my XPERIA Tablet Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] Sykotron:
I am in the same boat. I tried a generic US FTF and it boot looped my phone so I had to revert to the T-Mobile one.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Dhickory:
[MENTION=3354471]ifailprettyhard[/MENTION] [MENTION=4531688]Sykotron[/MENTION]

I don't want to get off topic here, but If still confused after reading post #2 and still need help send me a PM. Was in the same boat a week ago. Though it may be beneficial to go ahead and flash/root .244 since it's the latest and appears most are updating stock ROM's to it.

More than happy to help.
[Xperia Z Android Development] sephstyler:
Looks like my Existenz installation (v4) has lost its recovery partition, tried to re-install Nut's dual recovery, but cant get it to recognize the phone ( I have changed laptops), so the utility just gets to start the daemon, then just sits there waiting to detect the phone.

Which driver am I needing to do this, or am I forgetting something really easy?

lol - help plz!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bairei:
Do you have installed drivers from flashtool for z? You should also check if u have obvious settings checked (usb debugging, unknown sources) and is your root working properly

Tapatalk'd by Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] sephstyler:
Thanks for the reply

flashtool drivers are installed, USB debugging and install from unknown sources both on.

How do i test root? SuperSU is installed, but not sure how to test if its functional - i dont have any reason to think it isnt, though?
[Xperia Z Android Development] jakobdz:
Try to start from beginning by flashing stock 423

Then root you phone and install recovery

don't forget to install recovery after flashing ROM directly other way you will lose recovery
[Xperia Z Android Development] sephstyler:
I was hoping I wouldnt have to do all of that ! haha
[Xperia Z Android Development] jakobdz:
try with fastboot by using kernel to log to recovery

this >>

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
[Xperia Z Android Development] N0wy0ud1e:
I'm a little confused In the second post from the OP (where the installation instructions are), it says for LOCKED BOOTLOADERS, go to a Flashtool page and from what I've read, T-mobile C6606's bootloaders cannot be unlocked at all and I don't even know if this is compatible. I want this mostly just for the stock messaging app to be black, I love dark backgrounds as it is better on the battery AND the eyes. So I'm a little worried about continuing with the Flashtool, I wonder if I would lose DRM rights and stuff (I understand that using the TA tool can extract and back this up) and I already bricked my first C6606 a couple of days ago by trying to flash the PACMAN ROM since it had a different kernel.

Cliff's notes:

OP's installation instructions show that I have to use Flashtool to unlock the bootloader, but I have the C6606 with the indefinitely locked BL. Makes me wonder about continuing with this ROM.
[Xperia Z Android Development] -woczarder-:
I love the thread name change. When you go to "Xperia Z Android Development" category, you see MESS... except for you! :good:

I can't wait to see .244 update, master. :angel:
[Xperia Z Android Development] mohdsubaie:
Download the flashable zip for the recovery open it and copy all the files and paste it under the respective folders under system/ using any file explorer app and change permissions to rwx
[Xperia Z Android Development] lyndonguti:
Existenz ultra v2 is out!! I think is about time for us to have new existenz:)

sent from my lovely XperiA Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] jm26200:
i can hoppe V4 --> V5

Hello Niaboc

i see v2 is out nice for more people use this rom u think work on V5 coz me im on V4 very good rom and if u don't upgrade v4 to v5 may be try v2 but like more v4

super job :good: and i think wait .... nice day
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
V5 will be full Honami in Black but no ETA ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] lyndonguti:
Wowwwww
[Xperia Z Android Development] jm26200:
in Black..... like more...

woooahahha ty u make a real goood work and for me all ok never pb

:good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] TracerBullitt:
Lol, I just upgraded and rooted .244 and was just about to try eXistenZ v3 (ultra edition) when I found out about this black themed version (I was actually going to ask about one, since I love dark themes). So, I'm kinda torn between the dark and the honami versions of existenz. Coming from stock .244, would it be better to just flash v3 Ultra and wait or flash v4 dark and wait a bit?
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Flash this one ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] TracerBullitt:
Mmmmkay. So from .244, I should do a fresh install?
[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
Have you started to build v5 yet [MENTION=811223]Niab[/MENTION]oc?

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[Xperia Z Android Development] TracerBullitt:
If I were some sort of authority on smilies, I'd say his wink, when he told me to download the current version, was a sign that it wouldn't take long for the next one.

...But I'm not an authority on smilies, so ...who knows.
[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
Haha niaboc is famous for his smileys. I'm on his ultra rom v3.1 right know and it's an awesome rom. But as the others I think black looks alot better. And this black rom has some features that the ultra doesn't have.
[Xperia Z Android Development] TracerBullitt:
I was gonna ask what the differences are (besides the Honami features in Ultra). I have both threads open right now, but its really hard to see those other, smaller, differences.

---------- Post added at 05:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:21 PM ----------

Um. For v4, which Download NUT Dual Recovery Flashable zip am I supposed to download? Is it the "C6603.flashable.423.zip.torrent"?

Also, is it okay to root with the latest DoomLord tool, or the previous one?
[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
First of all its the big picture in phone book and big picture when you tap on the picture on a contact in phone book drawer

Second question it depends on which fw you're on right now.

EDIT: Just saw that you are on 244 firmware so you have to follow the op instructions, For you it is a fresh installation my friend
[Xperia Z Android Development] TracerBullitt:
Thanks that is "big", lol...

And I'm on .244 right now, but was going to flash .423, per the instructions.
[Xperia Z Android Development] TracerBullitt:
Done and done...
[Xperia Z Android Development] TracerBullitt:
I followed all of the procedures and see some new apps but overall, everything is still ...white? No dark theme.

Originally, I unclicked the wipe options when flashing .423 and thought that was the problem. Now that I've redone everything, step by step, I still have the issue.

Any suggestions?
[Xperia Z Android Development] wars045:
where is download link?

Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
Here :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40726793
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Have you flashed the rom in cwm?
[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
I flashed back to stock and I have promised my self to not root my phone until u release v5 of your rom niaboc. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] TracerBullitt:
I did, yeah. I did everything over and still white.

I tried v3 of your Ultra rom and that worked ...extremely well. So I'm using that for now.
[Xperia Z Android Development] mhairy:
Can you put next version X-Reality. Like Ultra Edition eXistenZ v3 n fw 244

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Sure ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Synergy-7:
okay...ive read and re-read but i still dont understand the flash process. Currently Im rooted and have twrp installed...but from what ive read i cant install this rom until i use the flash tool to flash new firmware...

I have a c6606 10.1.1.B.0.166 T-Mobile US. Is it safe to flash firmware from other regions such as

XPERIA Z (C6602,C6603,C6606)

C6602

10.1.1.A.1.307 Customized_TW	C6603

10.1.1.A.1.307 Customized HK

10.1.1.A.1.307 Customized BE

10.3.A.0.423 Customized HK

10.3.A.0.423 Customized ES

Ive pulled those from http://www.flashtool.net/firmwares.html
[Xperia Z Android Development] daniLaLaLaLaLa:
Can i have that softkeys?
[Xperia Z Android Development] mhairy:
Here the link bro..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2426831

Adds on..

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[Xperia Z Android Development] grumpySasquatch:
Which add on did you use for your softkey bar?
[Xperia Z Android Development] mhairy:
Stock transperant 244 n remove time mode

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[Xperia Z Android Development] Rzr92:
hi does this softkey mod only work with existenz rom or other roms aswell?
[Xperia Z Android Development] osharaf:
Quick question, will this work with 10.3.1.A.0.244?
[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
No it won't.
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
hey [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION], there's a new update now, any new versions coming out in the days to come?

it's been a long time though
[Xperia Z Android Development] Hellscythe:
never ask developers for eta lol
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
my bad... question changed
[Xperia Z Android Development] std396:
What The Hell!!!!

WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING WRONG???????????????? Im running the latest Stock ROM 10.3.1.A.0.244. I have Flashtool, I have Root, I have Dual Recovery. Locked Boot Loader. I have everything... except!!!??? Sonys 4.2.2 10.3.A.0.423!! Im trying to follow these steps but im getting confused.

LOCKED Bootloader

1. Flash official Sony's 4.2.2 10.3.A.0.423

2. Root using DoomLord method

3. Install NUT dual recovery

4. Reboot in recovery, Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik Cache.

5. Flash the rom.

6. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 kernel only with flashtool

I want to flash this, but i cant find that file, or do I need it if im all ready rooted, and have dual recovery installed? Can anyone help? Thanks In advance. A VIDEO TUTORIAL WOULD GREATLY AID ME. THANK YOU. I miss Samsung when it comes to flashing ROMS.
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Do steps 4, 5 and 6 ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
Niaboc i have waited for your existenz for a loooong time now :) You are two firmware base behind with this one. Just saying
[Xperia Z Android Development] std396:
Yeah, but it says todo step one again before flashing, and then do the rest of the steps. So if I have Root, and Dual Recovery, do I still flash official 423? (I'm assuming it's talking about the kernel right, or is it the actual Rom)?
[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
The actual rom is 434 base so yes you have to flash 434 firmware first then follow the instructions bro :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] std396:
Good Gentlemen

I thank you for your input... where can I locate ROM 434? That's what I cant find anywhere??
[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
I'm at work right now. But it will take you 30 sec to find in the Xperia Z General section.
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
I agree, this rom has almost all the features I've wanted in a XZ ROM... will we wait in vain [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
1+
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
question: if I update to stock .67 via OTA, something will definitely happen right? may I know what those are?

thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] sensei_sai:
If you are on ExistenZ ROM, OTA will not work at all.
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
but I have been notified by my Update Center app, does that mean I can still do it?
[Xperia Z Android Development] sensei_sai:
nope... you can try, it will fail.
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
dang! i guess I should go back to stock, root it and find dark themes :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Time to restart this eXistenZ based on JB 4.3 :p
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
The work is started and I have begin by the most difficult apps, the Calendar!

Here's the result after 2 full days of work :cool:
[Xperia Z Android Development] lyndonguti:
Been waiting for this:cool:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kocane:
Is there a chance U'd be bringing back the oldschool settings icons (silvery ones) instead of the new colorful Honami ones, [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]?
[Xperia Z Android Development] robertkyle62283:
Didn't work on my c6606. Got an error message a couple of seconds after I flashed.

Sent from my C6606
[Xperia Z Android Development] mohdsubaie:
Did you flash this on 4.2.2 or the new 4.3 rom?
[Xperia Z Android Development] robertkyle62283:
4.2.2 rom

Sent from my C6606
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
After 20 hours of non stop work, Phonebook and SemcPhone are done :cool:

Here's the Phonebook
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
And here's the SemcPhone ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] bioan:
It would be interesting if you could make this ROM compatible with any DPI. For example, I keep it on 360 like Z Ultra, but the dialer shrinks. Everything else looks normal.
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Conversations and small apps launcher ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] lyndonguti:
Woow man just awsome ur the best damn cant wait!
[Xperia Z Android Development] The Big Z:
Very nice this Black Edition. Currently I have installed the v5 eXistenZ Ultra Edition but I like the black color and i´ll surely try your new work.

Thank you very much for your great effort to offer high quality Roms. :good:

Greetings.
[Xperia Z Android Development] kurnage:
Wow, awesome stuff. Will definitely be giving this a go. Thanks niaboc79 for your efforts!
[Xperia Z Android Development] The Big Z:
Niaboc, could you explain what are the differences between eXistenZ Ultra Edition and Black Edition?

Thank you.

regards.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Felimenta97:
This actual Black Edition is really outdated. The Black Edition that is coming, the only difference is that it will be black...
[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
Hope development is going well and keep up the good work. Happy new year guys :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Here's the clock app :cool:

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[Xperia Z Android Development] Kocane:
Looking good. But the screenshots are a bit low quality, yea?

Will you make settings look like this again:

http://www.nirvana-records.be/xda/xperias/existenz/eXistenZ_Settings.jpg ?

Same icons and so would be awesome.

I already modified the 4.3 keyboard a bit:

http://i.imgur.com/AYTnGjc.png
[Xperia Z Android Development] FotoMichi:
the keyboard looks awesome! good job man!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kocane:
Hehe, thanks. I can't take all the credit I got the images themselves from elsewhere (an old Xperia Keyboard). Removed the rounded "candidate bar" bar and created the background gradient myself. But ye, it goes along well with the darkness.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
+1 to this, prefer NFC logo at status bar when turning on the NFC.
[Xperia Z Android Development] wutdy:
+1
[Xperia Z Android Development] :
come on people!!!! :eek:

say thanks!!!!!:good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
Thanks for the instruction, now the NFC icon appear at status bar. :)

* After change, make sure restart the phone for immediate effect.
[Xperia Z Android Development] hatrole27:
Can I flash directly from ROM Aur without wipe then follow op to factory reset then root again? Anyone tried it.. I will try it when I got home but just checking if someone tried it already so to save time if that will not work.. Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z Android Development] xIceCream:
Yup!

/10char
[Xperia Z Android Development] vibranze:
I found that by turning mobile data on, it's still prompt a warning, is this normal? I read from the original thread that the prompt has been disabled. Kindly advised. Thanks.
[Xperia Z Android Development] xIceCream:
I have that too, I think he meant the notification when you off your date.
[Xperia Z Android Development] vibranze:
It's stated:

Not too sure when were I see the notification when mobile data's disabled. :cowboy:
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
No

My bootloader is not unlocked ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
That's it ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] keyz86:
Love this work!

If i preferred the original Phone/Contacts theme could i change it back and leave everything else themed by you?
[Xperia Z Android Development] God_Lx:
This has an insane battery life ! I did remove some bloatware tough...

Somethings I would add, autorotation home, option to hide navkeys or black navkeys flashable zip and PureXAudio.

Other than that it's a pretty awesome rom !
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Yes, use old apk ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
I have already a few add on to do, I will work on this later ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] Hellscythe:
whats your screen on time?
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
I have lost recovery. Came from ROMAur. didn't flash stock rom before installing this. My bad.

Any solution?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
Re-root using Bin4ry method and re-install recovery.
[Xperia Z Android Development] feizylong:
without connect to computer,

1. update the SuperSu from playstore and open it.

2. install busybox from playstore and run the busybox installation

3. download TWRP XZrecovery from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2190936 > install and run

4. done

It work, at least for me.
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
thanks! That's what I did and it worked!
[Xperia Z Android Development] adamtan:
all looking good.

hoping to flash the new version soon!
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Some screenshots of email ;)

PS to the one who want to know how I fixed some white on white background, just wait, I will maybe share my work outside eXistenZ roms after some time ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Here the calculator, it took me many time to redraw the keys :P

Log is pressed on second screenshot.

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[Xperia Z Android Development] lyndonguti:
Damnnnn cant wait hehe
[Xperia Z Android Development] SZULIK:
+1

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[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
Looks awesome [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION].

Got one question though. Is this rom also coming with xposed like your other rom?
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
it would be better if xposed is not required
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Of course Xposed will be present but uninstalled as usual ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] bariz143:
Awesome :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Replaaay:
Dude that is awesome!

Keep up good work , you're white version is working so nice on my Xperia Z!

It's like a christmas gift that you bring here with the black version! :victory:

Thank you [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION], can't wait :highfive:
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
It should work ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Some latest screenshots before release, all is finished, just need to do the thread and upload, maybe tomorrow ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] lyndonguti:
Tommoroww!!!! Yes its also my freedayy finally!!!!:)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Felimenta97:
Wow, that looks awesome. Since Black version is finished, that means ZL and then Tablet Z are really close... :D

Good work ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] tufoz:
nice.. but..

i'm on rooted stock rom.. what should i have to do?

1) install a custom recovery

2) flash your rom

?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mackay53:
Yes, instructions in post 2
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Here's the keyboard screenshots while you are waiting ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] FotoMichi:
awesome work!
[Xperia Z Android Development] sensei_sai:
Awesome Niaboc, can't wait!!
[Xperia Z Android Development] kompisPL:
Niaboc you are the Genius, we can't wait...
[Xperia Z Android Development] troyism:
looking good; can't wait to flash this
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
I am writing the thread...
[Xperia Z Android Development] nielneal:
is it here???????

i cant belive we are getting it today;)

hats of to you...you are a developing machine srsly;) and you included latest gravity box which allows any home widget on lockscreen;) thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] troyism:
shouldn't I be flashing kernel & baseband from .569?
[Xperia Z Android Development] tufoz:
done and it works ;)

tried to install v5 but with no success.. waiting for your update ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] troyism:
how did you try v5 when there is no download link for the rom?

so thread updated and no v5 link -_-

oh and no screenshot option in power menu?
[Xperia Z Android Development] lordk1:
Answering machine

hi mate, you rom is absolutely fantastic (existenz 5)

i have a simple request, how to modify the message for answering machine (it's only en and jap)

how to find other languages or create our own??

yhanks for your great work
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
SCREENSHOTS & FEATURES

Phonebook

Phone & Dialer

Calendar

Email

Conversations

Home & Small Apps Launcher

Widgets

Clocks & Calculator

Power Menu & Lockscreen

Camera

Settings

XDA:DevDB Information

eXistenZ Black Edition, a ROM for the Sony Xperia Z

Contributors

niaboc79

ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 3

Stable Release Date: 2013-05-29

Created 2013-06-27

Last Updated 2014-01-08[/QUOTE]

Changelog

The eXistenZ Black Edition v5 is there guys :cool:
[Xperia Z Android Development] nielneal:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

can i use the lockscreen.apk from this existenz black edition to white edition for Swipe and Pin/Pattern in same time.????