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[Xperia Z Android Development] ianrobbie:
Hi. Just flashed this and loving it so far. However, I was on .434 before flashing and after installing the ROM, I received a notification that a .253 update is available.

I flashed V3 of the ROM which was supposedly based on .253. Am I safe to flash the update and still retain root etc.?

If not, is there anyway to remove the notification?
[Xperia Z Android Development] ianrobbie:
Sorry for the double post. I've just installed Docomo's long press Mod. Is it possible to change the apps in the status bar pull-down, say to include a flashlight?
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Flash the kernel ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
No

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Long press volume to skip tracks is made to skip tracks... There is no track with this radio app.

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[Xperia Z Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
I can assure you there is...

there is no previous but there is skip track forward.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Slash75:
sorry for my english, I go through google translate ....

Version 3 is with an old FW (10.1.A.1.1.253) and with the New V1 (10.1.A.1.434)?

once installed it v3 application update in 10.1.A.1.1.253? how to remove it? its still on the notification ...
[Xperia Z Android Development] ianrobbie:
To remove the update notification, long press on the update in the notification bar and select "App info" then force close it and it's gone!
[Xperia Z Android Development] 144MHyperion:
NFC doesn't work

Just installed the LB version of this ROM after stock, rooted .434 fw with CWM, Everything worked fine except NFC. I can't check NFC and everytime I reboot "updating NFC firmware" message pop-up appears with "can't update" errors. How can I fix this? Thank you
[Xperia Z Android Development] mahmoud.kunbaz:
I've just flashed ur rom on my xperia zl (.253)

but I have a big problem with my screen

it's not responding to brightness control (always fully brightness can't minimize it)

even when I lock the screen , it still shows a huge light with black screen.

I am experiencing very huge battery drain (from 100% to 70% in 1.5 hour )??? (I think bc of that )

PLz advice me on my issue :(

How about this battery drain????
[Xperia Z Android Development] ianrobbie:
OK. I was originally on stock, rooted .434 and installed this ROM. As soon as the phone rebooted, I received an OTA update notification saying the .253 update was available. I tried to install it, but it said "cannot install update".

Any suggestions?

Also, I noticed quite a few pages back that someone asked about the circular battery indicator and the clock being centred. Anyone know if this is possible?

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
253 is the latest. remove sony update app?

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wait...u flashed a Z rom on a ZL?
[Xperia Z Android Development] SaGaR_:
You guys saying that it gives notification about 253 you have to flash 253 kernel, read first post for instructions

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[Xperia Z Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
the rom is based on .253 i suggest you read everything on the first 3 post before asking this questions...it seems you have very limited knowledge of what this rom contain

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I thought it was the sony update app thats throwing that.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SaGaR_:
That is because the software is seeing a 434 kernel.. and 253 is the latest

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[Xperia Z Android Development] ianrobbie:
OK, I did read the first three posts and nowhere does it say that flashing the .253 is a pre-requisite of flashing the ROM. I'm perfectly happy with the way the phone is running at the moment and can Force Stop the Sony Update app which is flagging up the update and which gets rid of the notification that .253 is available.

I thank all the guys for any assistance you give me and any other readers of these forums but as far as I am aware, not everyone is a developer and does need some assistance from time to time. I have a limited knowledge of what is in this ROM, yes, but from reading this forum, I'm not alone.

Snippy answers don't help anyone.
[Xperia Z Android Development] mahmoud.kunbaz:
He said u can do it

so I just downloaded the V3 rom and flashed it in recovery mode

and that unfortunately what happened

I am soooo worried

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I am so sorry for posting that again bc I am sooo worried

I've just flashed ur rom on my xperia zl (.253)

but I have a big problem with my screen

it's not responding to brightness control (always fully brightness can't minimize it)

even when I lock the screen , it still shows a huge light behind the black screen.

and I am experiencing very huge battery drain (from 100% to 70% in 1.5 hour ) with out any activity ???

PLz advice me on my issue

How about this crazy battery drain????
[Xperia Z Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
hmmm when i was on doom kernel V6 i dint have that prompt either

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your original question "As soon as the phone rebooted, I received an OTA update notification saying the .253 update was available. I tried to install it, but it said "cannot install update".

Any suggestions?"

if the rom is already based on .253 then why need to install update? seems like common sense to me
[Xperia Z Android Development] SaGaR_:
Well about custom kernels I have no experience with them, so I can't answer that part but maybe it was based on 253 or the newest version at that time.

I do know that when flashing stock 253 kernel the message is gone

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[Xperia Z Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
could be but i always thought the Sony app is causing the update...o well the more you know.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SaGaR_:
Could be but I didn't have that :p

That's right, we can always learn from each other.

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[Xperia Z Android Development] ianrobbie:
But that was my point. As far as I was aware I had already installed a version of .253, which this ROM is based on. I was wondering why it was prompting me to update again to .253. I thought it might have something to do with the update not being complete or using an older kernel but because I am relatively new to Android, I couldn't be sure. I also looked around and couldn't find a definitive answer to my problem and the FAQ in the second post is a bit vague. It doesn't state why you should flash the .253 kernel, it just shows a tutorial to do it. I followed the Unlocked BL instructions exactly and my phone was working fine after installation, so it was part curiosity and part niggling feeling at the back of my mind that if I left something out, then I might have issues later.

Anyway, I have now flashed the .253 kernel and the update notification has gone, so thank you to everyone who pointed me in the right direction. I apologise if I came off as an arse in my previous post but I was just looking for some clarity.

Can I ask the ROM developer to edit the installation post to make the instructions on why you should flash the .253 kernel a wee bit clearer?

Incidentally, I had a Samsung Galaxy S3 before and flashed quite a few ROMs onto that. I then upgraded to the Xperia Z and was reluctant to flash a ROM onto it because the Sony stock ROM felt so complete. This ROM is far and away, the smoothest, most complete ROM I have flashed. Please keep up the fantastic work!
[Xperia Z Android Development] 144MHyperion:
Hi, can you send me the black-themed calendar.apk app? I accidentally deleted it from system apps
[Xperia Z Android Development] El.Guaje:
Nice ROM. No force reboot when mount RO. Hope everything is fine. Thank you so munch.

Is there anyway to reduce Wifi connect's time? In 253 it took 3-4 sec longer than 434.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mythusme:
How about DoCoMo Status Bar with Long Press Toggles Black Toggles background
[Xperia Z Android Development] Coroner:
Where can i get the .253 Kernel?
[Xperia Z Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
ftf or doom v7
[Xperia Z Android Development] Trafford Devil:
Found a bug where changing the default system language in settings-> language and input causes the whole settings to crash. Also would it be possible to remove the overclocking menu from settings? I'd like to keep the stock look and feel.

To everyone using serajr power toggles is there any way to change the toggle on color from white to blue like the docomo status bar? It's quite hard to distinguish the white on toggle from the grey off one. Also how do you edit the blank picture under "ME"?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Najuto9tail:
what about rom port to xperia ion? have it been done?
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Flash the kernel ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Check in the rom zip ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] dyepnoodle:
Im using doom's advance stock kernel which is based on 253,ill just flash this rom,right?no need to do anything?
[Xperia Z Android Development] El.Guaje:
I have wifi drop and poor perfomance. Compare to stock 434 and 253. Some times I've got wifi drop and I have to reconnect manualy.

Any fix for this problem.

Everything is good, except this.
[Xperia Z Android Development] gro95qg:
You have unlocked bl?

Xperia tapatalk v4
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Yes just flash ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
You don't need to unlocked bootloader to flash stock kernel ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
This is exactly the same as stock as I haven't change anything ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] zeidof:
Dude when u wanna go to version 4, please make an ota zip file for us to update, tnx
[Xperia Z Android Development] Vennesch:
Please let the man work in peace...
[Xperia Z Android Development] SaGaR_:
I have one little request, can you make the nav and statusbar transparent like the monxDIFIED Rom wich has like 100 and 90% transparency :D

Edit: the problem is the full black docomo mod, as I flashed that one and when I flash the transparency add on "auto rotation" FC's when I try without the full black bars and toggles it works just fine..

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[Xperia Z Android Development] -Zork-:
are there any battery icon mod for v3?:cool:
[Xperia Z Android Development] El.Guaje:
You will wait for a new build (307) or you're going to release a new version of your ROM before it?

I don't know what Sony did to build 253 but compare to build 434. Wifi connect time took 2 - 3 sec longer than 434. Can you solve this in the next update?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DxtGamer:
Can the next version be rooted?

Nvm post on wrong thread.
[Xperia Z Android Development] uwillknow:
LOCKED Bootloader:

firmware: latest 10.1.1.A.1.253 via PC companion

(1) should i flash the SAME firmware via flashtool and carry out all the steps according to OP?

(2) tried to root direct, without doing step (1), by using Bin4ry method but failed. is that any different bewteen the update via PC companion and flashing via flashtool, please clarify.

thank you
[Xperia Z Android Development] FireEye:
I cant install the the rom, i always get the error:

E: cant open /external_sd/z/xperia_z_existenz_black_edition_3.zip

(bad)

installation aborted

help?
[Xperia Z Android Development] sigma9988:
check file size!

download again
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
You can root directly from .253.

You have to downgrade to .434, root, install rom and then flash new ftf for 253, exclude all, only select baseband, fota and kernel.
[Xperia Z Android Development] dreamer1212:
Just flash the V3 rom, but I can't the Sforce surround 3D in sound menu, and where is the serajr toggle?

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
No more audio tweaks in v3 and you must use the + of small app bar and select the serajr small app ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] dreamer1212:
Thanks for the prompt reply, but I don't get it, where is the + of small app bar, are you referring the navigation bar or the status bar?
[Xperia Z Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
V4 ETA? yes I just have to ask lol
[Xperia Z Android Development] Vennesch:
Look in Monxdified Rom at the add on's section. I flashed the Grey Circle Icon and it worked. Only dislike about this rom is that green battery icon, does not suit the status bar. Other than this small thing I love the aesthetics of this powerfull rom! Keep up the good work:good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] -Zork-:
Yeah, i think the same.it´s great room and great battery.

I checked the Monxfeid thread and have many add ons and link. Could you give me a a exact link of download which you had flashed?
[Xperia Z Android Development] dreamer1212:
found it finally, sorry for my stupidity. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] SaGaR_:
On here it says when flashing the 253 kernel. You have to exclude kernel and fota and on the monxdified thread it says to exclude kernel and baseband, what's the difference? And is there a reason for it?

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[Xperia Z Android Development] Vennesch:
http://d-h.st/Gd7
[Xperia Z Android Development] uwillknow:
trying to downgrade and flash .434 by checking system, baseband and unknown, however, still .253 after flashtool, any idea?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DxtGamer:
I think there are too many optional apps that can be downloaded from market.
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
If you come from 253, to downgrade to 434,you will have to wipe all.
[Xperia Z Android Development] debasser:
flash you zip, but nothing change...
[Xperia Z Android Development] -Zork-:
I had flashed and change and working. Try to Flash again
[Xperia Z Android Development] uwillknow:
that means WIPE all while flashing?!
[Xperia Z Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
Hi does volume skip track work in this ROM? Thanms
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mr. Droid:
Any updates on mirror please
[Xperia Z Android Development] rakesh_4utoo:
Very good and stable rom ....

just one bug cannot see complete incoming number

excellent work mate..
[Xperia Z Android Development] fredaroony:
Same thing just happened to me.
[Xperia Z Android Development] sea2605:
Is it ok to flash it when using doomkernel ?

And will you include some battery saving tweaks?
[Xperia Z Android Development] TheMorpheus:
I've flashed using DoomKernel, after the rom I've flashed the kernel just to be sure.

Now I have a problem: the led doesn't work with StaminaMode off... Any solution?
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
I haven't change anything about that ;)

This is because you haven't gave a name to the contact.

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
I will mirror, I wake up :D

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Yes

I will write the changelog today ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Mirror added ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] snel76:
mirror stops download at about 150 MB and i dont want to use some downloadhelper from 4share wich wants to intall things on my PC, is it possible to and a working mirror without that "crapware downloadhelper install thing" ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] :
Used second mirror and it installed perfectly. I'm not at home so rooting after flashing won't be possible but I'll test this rom with doom kernel tonight. Thanks man! :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] :
Installed perfectly using Doomkernel. Lost root acces as predicted, besides that everything works perfect.
[Xperia Z Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
Bump...hopefully op can answer?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mysterio33:
Nope, don't work.. But maybe I missed a button anywhere!? Tried it with stock Walkman and PowerAMP.. Miss that option too :(

Besides that, everything else is working fine yet! Very nice looking ROM, THX niaboc79!

Followed the instructions, have working root etc now. Only to remove the Sony Bloatware stuff is a bit annoying, but as you mentioned, we can just remove the stuff we want ourselves. And another strange thing: I had to redownload my APN-Settings manually, since the beginning setup skipped this step (I think the root-method was too fast, rebooted and caused this issue). But now it's working fine :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] :
Hmm weird, my APN settings installed just fine. anyway, have been testing after rerooting my phone. When using several root-required apps (also the overclock setting you added) system hangs and asks if i want to force close app or wait. Anyone having this problem too? Reflashing and rerooting did not solve it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] GutsyTripod:
Same issue I have. I've also lost cwm
[Xperia Z Android Development] :
Me too, installed touch recovery after which works fine though. Only had force closes untill I manually gave apps SU permissions. Weird, but fixed for now, so it seems.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mysterio33:
System hangs and asks if I want to force close app or wait - that just happens only when the superuser-service is stopped/the app is closed.. Just open superuser once and try again your root-required app, should work now. Hope this helps..

Weird. I just test it, I have still working CWM.. Which kernel do u have? I have doomskernel v06 installed..
[Xperia Z Android Development] fredaroony:
Anyway to have the navigation bar with the stock DPI since you said not to use option 4 in the addon?
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Try without wiping datas in flashtool ;)

Flash 434 ftf then follow install instructions ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
If he comes from 253 and flash 434 without wiping all, he will not be able to root using the method. I had the same experience. Probably some remnants of 253 prevent that.
[Xperia Z Android Development] linx1287:
is there a way to reverse the position of back & recent buttons on the navbar?
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
Yes. Check the theme and app section for domoco status.
[Xperia Z Android Development] linx1287:
i saw that....was wondering whether i have to flash anything else there or just the reverse mod? also would that effect the size of the navbar....the default in v3 is probably 32 or something
[Xperia Z Android Development] SaGaR_:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

Hey, I noticed the call screen when clicking on a contacts picture and you get the popup-like thing with the extra big picture, that the picture is too big, when you have saved several numbers under one contact only the first is seen the rest is underneath but you can't scroll down.

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[Xperia Z Android Development] veasna.kelly:
How to identify if my device is running v1,2 or 3? as I have just bough it second hand here It's showing build number ExistenZ_3.
[Xperia Z Android Development] veasna.kelly:
I would like to add my own khmer font into this good rom, so is there any ways pls? I have the source font in ttf format
[Xperia Z Android Development] :
Play around in /system/fonts would be my guess.
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Not too big but too much at the bottom, will be fixed in v4 ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
36 dpi

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[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
V3 ;)

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[Xperia Z Android Development] SaGaR_:
Yeah that's what i meant

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[Xperia Z Android Development] veasna.kelly:
Niaboc-

Can u help guide pls? I know how to push those fonts into system/font folder but don't know how to edit XML file to let system to recognize it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Humm, i have never changed fonts but you could check in etc/system_fonts.xml ;)

I think that there are apps on Playstore to change fonts.

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[Xperia Z Android Development] G1_enthusiast:
Niaboc...been too long my friend, when is the next patch?
[Xperia Z Android Development] mmamedov:
307

New version based on 307?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
Waiting new version base on .307 :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] veasna.kelly:
It already worked just overwrite those fonts.
[Xperia Z Android Development] sephstyler:
Been using this rom for a couple of weekd (v3), and its been great, just now I've had a system prompt to tell me .253 is avail, and even when I reboot, its still there, its just annoying.

what part of the .253 ftf do I need to flash to fool the system?

Dont mind me, read the OP.
[Xperia Z Android Development] sephstyler:
Thanks, I already had edited my post to say never mind, cuz I read the original post.

Thanks anyways!
[Xperia Z Android Development] rtimoff:
Hey [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

Is there any chance you could make it for ZL(odin) too?

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z Android Development] shironguyen:
can u share me theme your theme...i like it ^^
[Xperia Z Android Development] aaroncwh:
Installed and runs great. Just found one small issue. When try to add name tag in Sony photo gallery, it report that photo analyiser service stop. Any thoughts?
[Xperia Z Android Development] fcb13:
Niaboc, how goes the progress on the port to the Xperia T? I've PM'ed you twice and I have received no reply. Not trying to be rude, just wondering if it is still on the agenda.
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
The port is nearly finished ;)

But I am going in vacancies tomorrow, so I will publish after I come back ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] fcb13:
That's good news :victory: Hopefully you won't be gone long!
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
or use a font changer app that requires root, I have one on my Ray which the fonts were changed to Sony Sketch
[Xperia Z Android Development] BeetoCarvalho:
Q

Battery falling 15% in 8 hours StandyBy with your ROM which can be?

And no pictures appears when a contact calls.

Sorry my bad English.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Vennesch:
Answer and question

Could be anything, on which kernel are you 434 or 253? Which apps do you have installed? Try to use Greenify as your default hibernation app, it will work better.

BTW: Has anyone tried to flash the new 307 kernel onto an installation of this Rom, i am really curious about changes.
[Xperia Z Android Development] mmamedov:
When new update is coming? Based on 307? :)

I have some bug with phone calls: speaker is always on and can't be turned off. (I have PureXAudio v17, i don't know is it related to my problem)
[Xperia Z Android Development] BeetoCarvalho:
Battery

I'm using the 253 kernel, apps have just seen that none is eating much battery does.

I saw this really pulling the battery is the White Balance looked with an app that shows who consumes more screen follows.

Sorry my bad English.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Vennesch:
I think that is only about the playing with those white balance settings, not the screen itself. I havent touched those settings and my battery is good enough for 30-48 hours.
[Xperia Z Android Development] sephstyler:
Per above, any update from Dev about a version based on 307?

=)

thanks, its a great ROM!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Vennesch:
Niaboc was almost finished compiling the new 307 based rom but is now on vacation
[Xperia Z Android Development] sephstyler:
Does anyone know when he's expected to return? I hope he's enjoying it!
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
don't worry, he will come back :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] p.c:
Hi guy i have question .... I am already on 434 ... Do i have to flash the 434 with flash tool ?

Because i try to flash existenz room from recovery without flash the 434 but i got error " unable to unzip the file " or something like that ..
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
Have you rooted it?
[MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION]: correct me if I'm wrong on this, I came from 253