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[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
Just had what I'd call a soft reboot. While browser open, tablet suddenly did a quick reboot (only showed a short part of the boot animation). I noticed on rebooting that a notification popped up to say 3 apps had been updated. Same thing happened yesterday.

I don't know if there would be a log for this or how to find it.

By the way, notice build logs posted yesterday for 2013/08/23 but no actual build (ROM), though there is one for the pollux:confused:

Update: just noticed a 2013/08/24 build has appeared. Thanks!
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] 29simon85:
Hello, I'm new to this thread and have a couple of questions. Since I have my Xperia Tablet Z (pollux windy) I want to try out this Rom.

I already had rooted on stock rom to backup all the Sony apps that I want with Titanium Backup. Can I use these apps in this Custom Rom?

I know that I must unlock the Bootloader and flash a Custom Recovery. So is a Nandroid all I need to backup my system, or do I need something else at Sony devices?

Also can I revert to stock when I want?

I had read about the Sony Flashtool (Emma?). Is it right that I can revert all to original with it?

Also which builds are you using?

Sorry for this couple of questions but I'm new to Sony Custom roms and wanted to be clear before I flash or do anything wrong.

Thanks in Advance.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] LeBoy:
A lot of question but here it goes. Sorry if it's sounds too vague:

1. I'm not sure if the included Sony apps would work in any custom ROM. I would be surprised. I wouldn't try it.

2. I don't have much experience with backups but I assume Nandroid would be able to backup your stock image. After flashing this ROM a backup can be done with a recovery tool like CWM or TWRP.

3. Reverting to stock should also be possible. Search this forum. I'm pretty sure I've seen it somewhere.

4. Flashtool sounds like the right path to revert to stock. I assume you would also need the corresponding TFT file. Again just search the forum.

5. I don't know what you mean by "Which build" but PACMAN has different versions for the LTE and Wifi tablets as well as stable and nightly builds. Therefore I cannot give you a straightforward answer to this one.

Please anyone correct me if anything is obviously wrong.

---------- Post added at 02:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:50 PM ----------

Can someone confirm if PACMAN supports Cifs/SMB protocols to mount network shares using CifsManager for example?

I'm still running Stock and the necessary modules are not included :(
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
One other thing you should make sure you do before you unlock the bootloader is to back up what is called the "TA partition". This contains DRM keys which are unique to your device.

Google "Sony DRM backup" for more information.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] 29simon85:
With "build" I mean what actual version most people here are running on their tablet.

I want to know which version is currently the best for XTZ. Some people in here are running the latest nightly for example.

Okay I do a search before I unlock my Bootloader. Is there an adb/fastboot command for this?

Thanks for you're helpful answers. :thumbup:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
If you mean for backing up the TA partition, then I don't know. I unlocked my bootloader before I found out about it - so I've lost all my DRM stuff:crying:

For information on unlocking the bootloader, look here:http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] 29simon85:
Okay, so I've read a bit of the DRM Backup and I guess, that I can revert to stock with the partition. It seems that the device is looking that it was never touched then. Really good to know that this is possible. Thanks for the Info.

Only thing I want to know is which build is at this moment the best to use every day.

Should I only use a stable release or are the nightlys already good enough to use it comfortable?

I know that GPS on my pollux windy isn't working. But on my last tablets I haven't used GPS. Also I think Sony would release those files, to get GPS working, in the not too far future.

But what are these zooming issues when slow scrolling? Is that really annoying or only sometimes noticeable?

Again thanks for you answers.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
The zooming issue was fixed a few weeks ago in CM based ROMs (including PAC).

I also know of the following issues:

Tablet power off, then connect to charger = slow reboot+lag. Lag is cleared by reboot. I now only charge with Tablet On to avoid this.

GPS not working on pollux-windy devices

Some people report HDMI output not working. I haven't tried this, so I can't confirm

I have been using the latest 4.3 PAC nightly builds ( now using 26/08/2013 ) without much problem.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] 29simon85:
Okay that are not much issue, great. Amazing that it's already the newest android version.

I've looked on the PAC website and there are all the nightlys to download.

But what's with the gapps. Are there corresponding gapps or which one can I choose?

Will try this rom out soon, don't know when I have enough time to flash it and so on. Anyway thanks for your great help.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
I used the latest PA Gapps (link in OP). It is quite a large file, but all the Gapps are scalable so you can change the DPI/font using the PAC/PA Hybrid properties.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] bluefa1con:
I like how well behaved this thread is

Rather than complains and rants I see well scaled informative posts :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] 29simon85:
Good evening everyone.

I just flashed the nightly from 26.8. with latest PA gapps.

But I'm stuck at the bootscreen (pacman logo animation with game over...)

Or could it take so long for the first time?

I had followed the steps in the first post. In recovery it cannot mount data partition for some reason. Also I had reflashed rom and gapps a second time.

Always with wiping cache + Dalvik before and after flashing.

Don't know the reason for this.

It would be perfect, if anyone could help me to get this rom started.

Gesendet von meinem HTC One mit Tapatalk 4
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
The first boot after flashing does take longer, but only 2 to 3 minutes.

I know you said you followed the steps in the OP, so you did do a full wipe/factory reset?

I have to say I had problems flashing my 1st custom ROM (AOKP? or PAC?) on this device - may have been the same issues you're seeing.

I think I had to

go back to stock, using the Sony Emma tool

install a CM10.1 ROM using the steps in the CM wiki link in the OP

then, after installing CM10.1 I managed to install PAC using the instructions in the OP for "coming from another custom ROM"

I know it was a bad experience at the time. A few times I thought I'd bricked my device. However, once I managed to get CM10.1 (and CWM recovery) installed, everything became much easier.

I'm not an expert on this kind of thing, so there may be a simpler way of resolving your problem, if anyone else will answer....?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] 29simon85:
Yes I've done a full wipe/factory reset. Also I had flashed the boot.img from the Rom .zip separately.

There are no errors during flash. Gapps are detecting a 4.3 based rom, so I think the rom flash is okay.

On my smartphone, when it comes to a bootloop, I had to fastboot erase cache for solving it. So I thought I give it a try on my XTZ. Ok, boot to fastboot.

But when I try that, there is an error saying "command not allowed".

I've done a Nandroid with CWM recovery before flashing this rom. The curious thing, when I try to restore it, it says "MD5 Mismatch".

Also I don't know why the recovery can't mount data partition. I can't wipe it, so I guess the bootloop is because of that.

Regarding CWM Recovery.

I remember on my Smartphone i had to Flash the Recovery separate. In this rom (with this device) its Not going this way. The Recovery is stored in the boot.img i guess. So i have flashed the boot.img via fastboot before flashing the rom.

I will try to Flash a CM Rom in the evening today and then PAC again. I'll follow the instructions on CM Wiki then.

Maybe it helps, otherwise i must go back to stock First with flashtool.

Thanks for your help.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
Looking in the Tablet Z general thread, looks like official Sony 4.2.2 for WiFi only is staring to roll out.:victory:

Assuming they've got GPS working, does this mean it can be made to work in 4.3 ROMs, like the latest PAC builds? :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] bluefa1con:
Gps issue is being worked on by cm devs already, I am hopeful they will figure it out
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] 29simon85:
Good evening again,

finally ive got it working on my XTZ. The tips from [MENTION=3616704]GretaLewd[/MENTION] helped me a lot. I'd flashed first the stock rom back. Then cyanogenmod 10.1.2 and finally the PAC nightly from 26.8.13. Curious that CWM could mount the data partition after i reflashed stock and then the boot.img from cyanogen.

Anyway, IT WORKS!!! Huge thanks to [MENTION=3616704]GretaLewd[/MENTION]. Thank you very much!!! No i can try this beast of rom out.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
Good news :good: Glad it worked out :highfive:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Sean09:
What is the liklihood of us ever getting working hdmi?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
nightlies?

No nightlies for a few days...but nightly log entries for failed builds. Is something broken:confused:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] 29simon85:
I had found a bug on my device. When I change a setting in PAC-Rom Settings or when I install an app from Play Store (which is automatically added to homescreen) my previously added widget's and apps on homescreen are randomly mixed. Also some apps are wiped away from the homescreen.

When I didn't set an options in pacrom settings, its all fine.

Has someone seen this issue too? I'm on 08/26 Nightly Build with SGP311 (Pollux windy)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
I haven't seen this behaviour, but 1) I use Nova Launcher and 2) I have deselected the option to add new apps direct to the home screen.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] kenzolo:
Hi guys,

I'm on tablet z 16 lte 10.3.1.A.0.244

Can I flash the rom without root first the tablet?

Simply follow the instruction?

1)unlock bootloader

2)..follow the instruction in the first page

Or I need to root the tablet first?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
I don't think you need to root. Root will be done automatically when you install the ROM.

A couple of things to be aware of before you begin :

make sure to back up your TA Partition BEFORE YOU UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER so you don't lose your unique Sony DRM keys. There is guidance on doing this in these forums.

you may find (see above posts) that you need to install CM10.1 or 10.2 first before you install PAC ROM

Good luck :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] 29simon85:
Yes, very important thing. ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] izy-one:
Does PAC have something like a update funktion or must I reflash the rom on every new nightly?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
You have to reflash the updates yourself...but it's not that difficult is it? About 5 steps in about 2 minutes ;)

If downloading the file is an issue then you could do it once a week. Actually at the moment we haven't had a nightly for 5 days anyway :eek:
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] izy-one:
No it isn't difficult but I use the tablet every day at school and i get in trouble when something goes wrong and I brick it or it becomes unstable ... I wait until there is a RC or final...
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] 29simon85:
I have a little problem. I'm currently on the latest RC on my XTZ. The latest nightly is not stable enough for me.

I know that there is no gps on the pollux_windy. But should the apps synchronize my current location over WiFi then?

The only app where this works is google maps. All other, for example clock widget from cm does not work. Is there an option I must check or something like that?

Also I had flashed cm 10.1.2 for a test and there it works.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] bluefa1con:
i am working on a multiboot solution for tablet z, i know there is a project already but it hasnt gotten far for public

if i am successful you can dual boot sony 4.1/4.2 rom with pac or dual boot pac with another aosp rom

no eta just letting you know whats coming
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] phillipssat:
Both Images need the same Kernel ?

Possible to install second rom on SD-card ?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] pangiotis24:
flashed the boot.img but the recovery can't mount /data so it can't wipe data/factory reset and as a result there is a bootloop

edit:problem solved
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
I don't want to seem ungrateful, but for me fixing some broken basic functionality would be a priority.

Like preventing the tablet rebooting when it's off and then connected to a charger ?

Or getting GPS working?

I don't see what advantage dual booting gives me for day to day use, whereas fixing the above issues would be much appreciated.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] pangiotis24:
gps has already been fixed.look at the cm thread.when it will be merged then both cm and this rom will have gos fixed.currently the fix is being modified so that it can be uploaded on gerrit and merged without braking other things
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Anicane:
Can we underclock or overclock in this rom ?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
There is a "performance" section in the settings menu. One of the options is to "change CPU governor and clock speed". Seems to allow setting of min & Max CPU frequency. I haven't bothered tweaking anything - so that's all I know. :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Anicane:
How is the battery life ? in contrast to stock. :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] zombiej79:
Just got a z tablet today how is this Rom for daily use?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Shanliang-:
I've experience almost stock-like battery performance. Perhaps I get a little more of screen usage with stock, but not a reason to avoid AOSP roms like this one.

I've been using it for three weeks or so, and it's been stable for daily usage. Unless you require HDMI output and GPS, which haven't been fixed for WiFi-only version. (Perhaps GPS will be fixed soon).
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] bluefa1con:
guys we got dual boot working with aosp roms

here is the problem, sony rom is big so it can only fit as first rom

the dual boot uses different kernels for first and second rom but it uses first rom recovery

since sony disables recovery partition after unlocking boot loader, there is a problem

there are no custom recovery/kernels for stock sony firmware so there wont be any recovery if people use stock sony firmware as first

any suggestions? this is my first sony device so i might not be as familiar with their stuff as some long term users
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] pangiotis24:
my 2 cents

first possible solution:making sony rom fit as secondary(something like what we are doing on s2 with the /preload partition).what limits the size?

second solution:if we have sony installed ass primary rom with a recovery like twrp what would happen?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] bluefa1con:
well i would need the boot.img from stock sony firmware for the first solution and move the 2nd rom to sdcard instead of /cache

but all sony fimwares here are in ftf format and there is a kernel.sin file in them but not a boot.img

and does sony rom only need the /system partition or do they need any other partitions too

i really should get more used to sony devices but i am too busy these days
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] pangiotis24:
As far as i am concerned sony only needs system partition.moving sony rom to sd is a great solution.about the kernel,there are here on xda tools to convert kernel.sin to boot.img but they are a bit old.Contact doomlord,he is the expert on this.

EDIT:Blue look at these 2 commits.1 and 2.With these 2 the gps on windy works
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] bluefa1con:
i saw the commits and i am talking to the developer, i cant open his tinyurl link because my isp blocks tinyurl(dunno why)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] pangiotis24:
that's where tinyurl redirects :)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Jequan:
I am considering switching to this rom but i got one question: Is it possible to remove the statusbar/home bar that comes with the stock rom to gain more usable display space?

With this PIE there shouldn't be any reason to waste that space right?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
Right :good:

I'm using this ROM with Nova launcher. No status/notification/navigation bar. No wasted screen space.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Jequan:
Did you install CM first or went to PA stright from stock? I heard there have been issues.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] GretaLewd:
CM first, then PAC.

Follow the instructions in the link in the OP for installing CM. Then follow the instruction for installing PAC coming from another custom ROM.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] bluefa1con:
Yes, you are free to choose any mode you want

You can even have no status and navigation bar and use pie controls

It's all about freedom
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Jequan:
Thanks for helping out a noob with information. The tablet is back on stock 4.1.2, rooted and the bootloader is unlocked. The rest will follow on the weekend. ;)
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] bluefa1con:
Dual Boot is almost ready for release

a user has contributed a stock kernel with CWM so you guys finally have a safe way to root sony 4.2.2 now too
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] pangiotis24:
Will we be able to have sony as secondary rom?
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] bluefa1con:
not right now, might do that in future

for now its possible to aosp+aosp or sony + aosp
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] Jequan:
Will there be a tutorial how to set this up for those of us that are quite new to this still?

Sounds extremely interesting for sure but i would have no idea how to set this up.
[Xperia Tablet Z Original Android Development] pangiotis24:
ok anyway it sounds extremely good
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HellRazorGod:
Greetings my fellow XDA experts,

I have a Galaxy S2 (i9100) International version on the NeatROM 4.8 ( XXLSW). What has happened is that my Softkeys are dead and unresponsive.

There is no illumination and response from them. So I have a phone without the menu and back buttons, which implies that I have a f**ked up iPhone like phone with just one Home button to function with.

I took the phone to the service center and they said it's a single piece with the display so the entire display would need to be replaced which is unreasonable and needless since the display works absolutely perfect.

So I was thinking of a remedy in terms of the ROM I use with the phone. Is there any custom ROM available for the S2 which would enable me to use a part of the display as the MENU and BACK buttons itself ? Like the Nexus 4 has ? I don't mind losing out on screen space to enable me to get those buttons back.

Please do suggest me any such ROM's or methods through which I can use the phone without having to change a fully functional touchscreen display. Spending so much just to get the Soft key functionality back is plain ridiculous and a pure manufacturing drawback from Samsung. Yuck

Anyways, please do help with any pointers.

Thanks and Cheers !:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hopper8:
You'll be hard pressed to find a 4.2.2 ROM that doesn't have some sort of on-screen control. Do a bit of searching around on XDA of all the 4.2.2 ROMs, look at screenshots etc. Navigation bar is the same style as a Nexus 4. Pie controls are a method of on-screen control. AOKP ribbons are also for on screen control. There's probably more. Then there exist ROM's which attempt to mimic the AOSP, Nexus-style experience. Plenty to choose from.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HellRazorGod:
So basically My ROM territory is now limited to any 4.2.2 AOSP/AOKP Rom's ? Do all of them have on-screen navigation?

Like the Parandroid? No more Sammy Rom's obviously.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hopper8:
Hmm well I imagine you could find some lower than 4.2.2 with those controls if you wanted to, but no need to if you don't want. You can use ParanoidAndroid if you want, search my posts for a link for i9100, I posted it yesterday or the day before I think. It won't be the first link you find on Google thats for sure, version 3.6 is the latest. As far as 'limited to 4.2.2 AOSP/AOKP'.... Depends how you see it. I don't see it as a 'limitation'. Start here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23231772. Go through AOKP and AOSP till you find something you like. Bear in mind that the AOKP contains waaay more than just plain AOKP, there's hybrid (combos of CM,AOKP,PA, AOSP usually) and all sorts in there.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rahulsethi:
Enable Navigation Bar in AOSP/AOKP roms etc for getting these functions back.

Alternatively if you want navigation bar in Sammy Roms you can still have them , look for soft key enabler in play store or else you can edit build.prop of your phone , there will be option of soft keys , change it from 0 to 1.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paul Blake:
Use pimp my rom it have a option for on screen buttons (back menu and recents) so you can have any rom
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] USADAVE:
S2 soft keys not working

Issue seems to be related to the usb charging receptacle. As long as a good charging cable is connected, the soft keys work. They work for a short time after unplugging and then stop working again.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] superboom:
So after I ordered a Google Nexus 4 (say thanks to broadcom), i would say good bye community and let my Galaxy Y as my second mobile. The reason is, that broadcom is like Valve Software (they need years to release something) and let the devs to waiting angry.

But I'll check the situration of the GY community developement (and no, I doesn't will sell my GY)

So I'll say, Good Bye
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] TECHNO_THUNDER:
GOOD BYE!!!:D:D:D:D:thumbup::thumbup:

:thumbup:;) DON'T FORGET TO GIVE THANKS IF I HAVE A BIT SUCCESS TO HELPING YOU ;):thumbup:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Asmy Yuh:
:crying::crying::crying:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] TECHNO_THUNDER:
Don't cry friend....:( Give him all the best:thumbup::thumbup:...for a new world to explore:thumbup::)

:thumbup:;) DON'T FORGET TO GIVE THANKS IF I HAVE A BIT SUCCESS TO HELPING YOU ;):thumbup:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] TheNiko004:
I can't stop you...

Broadcom is very disrespectful company. Honestly if i had the capability i will purchase a mainstream android device especially for development like a Nexus or a S2 or something but still i love to keep my first smartphone..
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] DvikzzDroid:
bye dude . SGY is outdate too
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Jonny:
Goodbye.

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