yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rekoil:
What you're talking about is kexec'ing another kernel post-boot. Yes, this is a theoretical possibility, but the problem is that you don't know where you end up with the new kernel. Some devices may be assumed by the kernel to have a certain state when in fact, since they had already been powered up by another kernel, they do not. Other devices may be loaded with incompatible firmware, not releasing their memory until being powered down. The point is all of this is possible, but it takes a ****load of time. Trust me, I worked on iDroidProject (Android on iOS devices) and this is exactly the kind of boot process we had for the (unreleased for good reason) iPhone 4, iPad, iPod Touch 4G and Apple TV 2G projects.

What can be done to help the process along ever so slightly is to hook into the running kernels shutdown routine, and kexec at the end of that. But then again even that doesn't guarantee that all devices are in a reset state, as some may be like "meh, the system is shutting down anyway, I may as well wait for my power to be cut as that will reset me anyway" leaving the new kernel with an already partially powered-up board, causing all kinds of strange errors!

Bottom-line is if you want to run non-stock software, buy a phone with an unlocked (or unlockable) bootloader. It's just much better and more supported. And don't give me that "I had no choice, my carrier locks all its phones down!"-crap, you bought a subsidised phone, so be prepared to follow your carriers rules. Honestly it baffles me how you US-based folks feel you are entitled to an unlockable bootloader, when your carrier literally pays for like 2/3rds of your phones.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Thanks guys for the updates... Opened our vision on what we are doing... So we can put that in hold... We have many projects to come for the Xperia Z...
[Xperia Z Android Development] rinit:
TWRP CWM

Hello

i like this Rom very much: No big bugs until now. But how can i install a CWM or a TRWP ?

I wont work with xzrecovery nor with adb and the dualflashrecovery tool? I'm unable to go into recovery modus after the sony boot logo.

Any Ideas?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
This ROM doesn't support a recovery. That's why.
[Xperia Z Android Development] heubergen:
But it's possible with Android 4.3 and Xperia Z => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2305427
[Xperia Z Android Development] 3thman:
I did not flash the root access file . how can I have root now ? and I Dont see the attachment file

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I flashed a bot.img but I atill cant go into recovery. guys please help my phone is stuck n the google's four colors
[Xperia Z Android Development] alnikki25k:
Yes. Now it's possible. Omar, I'll give you kernel repack if you still want to continue with this ROM.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Android Development] rinit:
Yess. I would be nice. This Rom with the Xperia Z Kamera form Sony but Need a Trwp or Cwm.
[Xperia Z Android Development] smardu:
The rom is ok but the device is getting damn hot, like in the previous oem rom.

Using mac filter on routers will lead to a connection failure or a lot of diconnects.

Brightness to high on auto (i think it's solved when using xperia settings)
[Xperia Z Android Development] heubergen:
[MENTION=1818419]smardu[/MENTION]:Your first and last point of criticism can you fix with the setting Xperia Z Setting in the Settings.
[Xperia Z Android Development] smardu:
i've played with the settings but in low light conditions the brightness is too low, maybe someone can specify some values.

there is no criticism, just some personal observations.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Yeah I've just had a busy week. I'm releasing a new / something different for users and myself. Just one or two issues left. So I'm just asking a few people for guidance.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Droid2drummer:
Guys and gals. I've had all the flagships. Verizon to T-Mobile. I'm now on nexus 4 but thinking about trying this device. Any thoughts? Sorry for jacking...I do know better..I ask because this thread has the rom I'd surely flash. I'd also build on this device. Thank you.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Worth it. Better than the One or Samsung S4 imo. Specs don't mean anything... It's still pretty high end. I also got the Ultra but I prefer this. This phone is a home run for me.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tommybrrr:
I'm going for a Nokia 1020, after Galaxy 1, 3 and Xperia Z...

Need some time off from Android until lag and heat throttling, build quality (Sony, hello, what crappy clue you are using?) issues are fixed. Will come back, maybe in 2 years.

BTW, I really like Sony's AOSP efforts, great work, just fix your HW.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Teo032:
Cool?
[Xperia Z Android Development] millerliteguy:
If I flash this ROM on my Tmobile Z will I be able to get the OTA Updates - Would love to have a fresh version of Android on here that will get the latest updates
[Xperia Z Android Development] venky716:
I doubt u can flash this on T- Mobile Z, this rom requires a custom kernel and hence an unlocked bootloader.

Since T-Mobile has its XZs with permanently locked bootloader i'm afraid u'll have to stick with stock based roms until someone figures out a way to unlock its bootloader, if ever.
[Xperia Z Android Development] smardu:
idle time is good, 9% in 6h, still have brightness issues, i've played with the settings but on auto the brightness is too low during night and too high during the day.

another thing is the volume, too low compared to stock. h+ icon is not present. i've managed to decrease the heat.

great rom.
[Xperia Z Android Development] bong0x00:
can I flash it to my C6603?

I an your Note 2 and xperia Z roms fan! :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Yeah. It's built for C6603... Cheers man
[Xperia Z Android Development] bong0x00:
i've been waiting for your update on note 2.. and luckily i saw you here.. but i need to give up 1 device. either note 2 or xperia Z. can you help me which is which?

Thanks. Cheers!
[Xperia Z Android Development] duong_duc2002:
How about the quality of Camera in this room? Is it good? And do you have any "force close" announcement when open camera application?
[Xperia Z Android Development] smardu:
its far away from stock rom but its ok in daylight if you are not a photograph
[Xperia Z Android Development] duong_duc2002:
You mean that it is not as good as the stock rom?
[Xperia Z Android Development] smardu:
yes, in low light conditions especially. for me its ok, it s just a phone.
[Xperia Z Android Development] yahmuffin:
Hi.,., sorry but ive looked everywhere... where is boot.img... says in attachments.. ??? what attatchments? must b very obvious but cant find it.... btw as soon as i installed the rom my phone was kinda softbricked (unlocked bootloader!!!! (didnt see anywhere it was for unlocked only :( ))... screen wouldnt come... so i flashed soemthing else with flashtool and now screen turns on at least heheh... so im thinking by flashing the bootimg and then something else with flashtool itll come back to life.. let see :/

:confused:
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Let me update this Rom... Hang on.
[Xperia Z Android Development] duong_duc2002:
Please update the quality of camera plz!
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
I like them both... However the Xperia has similar hardware as the DROID DNA, Optimus G, HTC One and Galaxy S4. So in theory it can run ports of their phones... So I'd say keep the Xperia cause of the capabilities it can do. Plus its newer generation than the Note... And very good looking.
[Xperia Z Android Development] rinit:
Use this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
[Xperia Z Android Development] mkone:
Wait. Am i missing something ? uploading new rom ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
I will... Just really busy at the minute
[Xperia Z Android Development] bong0x00:
thanks.. i will try this..

i just waiting for the ISP to fix our internet problem now.. im waiting to have a decent connectivity as well as your update (:
[Xperia Z Android Development] smardu:
91h since rom flash.

Everything is stable, battery life like in .244 rom.

The only annoying thing is the brightness, during the day too bright, during the night too dark on auto.

:good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] bong0x00:
how will i come back to stock rom if there is no recovery? how can I flash the new rom you will update if there is no recovery? thnx

yipee I have installed it and its great.. i just saw that in wallpaper, only wallpaper with animation is working

-may I ask also if you got antutu benchmark 15.5k only? may I ask if why it was lower than stock? is stock rom better than google's AOSP? Thnx
[Xperia Z Android Development] shaggydiamond:
I've got an xperia z with build number 10.1.1.A.1.253 on Android 4.1.2

Today I succesfully unlocked the bootloader and installed this recovery http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2167381 (installed the one with the same build number)

then I tried installing this rom http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2354328 ( tried v1)

Before install I performed a dalvik cache, cache wipe and data/factory reset, you know, just in case.

The install went fine, but it went in a boot loop.

Had to flash officiall firmware with Flashtool and now it's stock again.

But I really want to have this rom, what do i do now?

Thanks in advance

PS. I posted this here as well, as it was recommended
[Xperia Z Android Development] MinnesotaVikings1961:
Is the boot.img file still in the zip you're flashing?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bairei:
whenever you install any non-stock based soft (CM, MIUI etc.), you MUST WIPE EVERYTHING, system, data, etc. otherwise you'll get bootloop (but you don't have to wipe boot, since all the files are as one [??? please correct me if im wrong] .img file)
[Xperia Z Android Development] shaggydiamond:
Hey, yeah the boot.img file is still in the zip. I extracted it to a separate folder so I could flash the kernel if i needed to, but I used the intact zip to flash the rom.

After I saw it was bootlooping I managed to get it into fastboot and flashed the boot.img manually, but that still didn't fix the bootloop.

Any suggestions? I mean I can try again but I think it might boot loop again if I redo the exact same procedure.

And I'm not thrilled about getting another bootloop and flashing stock firmware on it you see
[Xperia Z Android Development] MinnesotaVikings1961:
Flash boot.img in fastboot, then try to install the rom again, with all wipes as previously stated.
[Xperia Z Android Development] shaggydiamond:
That was kind of what I wanted to do when the boot loop happened, but there was no way I could get into recovery, but I will give it a try soon.

Working on other devices as well, and I'm kinda done with this one for today.

I'll let you know if things mess up again
[Xperia Z Android Development] shaggydiamond:
Got it to boot but it wiped my recovery.. and then i figured the old recovery that i was using can not be used for 4.3?

So how to i get root acces now?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bairei:
you need to get boot.img from another 4.3 rom, ex. pabx's aosp, which already has the recovery, allowing you to flash root files
[Xperia Z Android Development] shaggydiamond:
I can only find kernels including recovery for 4.2.1 and 4.1 ..
[Xperia Z Android Development] heubergen:
[MENTION=2169302]shaggydiamond[/MENTION]: For your Problem, I have made a solutions:

1) Download a kernel with a recovery (you can use any kernel, you boot just in the recovery) for example => http://d-h.st/CB4

2) Copy the flashable Root Access on your sd card => http://d-h.st/AEM

3) Flash the kernel from step 1 with fastboot

fastboot flash boot boot.img

4 Boot into the recovery

5) Flash the Root Access or the ROM and the Root Access

6) Boot into the Bootloader (so fastboot mode)

7) Flash the boot.img from this ROM.

fastboot flash boot boot.img

8) Enjoy
[Xperia Z Android Development] smardu:
after a while of testing i can say that camera is not for use in low light conditions, there are a lot of lags. lags in video recording are also present.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
I just tried this and it works pretty well.
[Xperia Z Android Development] smardu:
lags are present when opening camera for example, or after the first picture, in low light condition, sunset for example.

video recording fc sometimes.

i ve tried some 3rd camera apps and the speed was improved but the quality is away from stock.

if camera lags will be improved then i can say that it is 100% ok for daily use.

there is also a problem related to network, when h+ is present network status is reported as unknown mode. there is only 3g icon available.
[Xperia Z Android Development] MinnesotaVikings1961:
Another bug report:

No cellular connection. When I go to APNs I get a FC.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Cheers for the bug reports. Yeah ports always start out like this lol. I needed testers but they bailed lol
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mr. Droid:
Confirmed on mine as well but my apn got picked up on boot so i have data

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i wouldve test !!
[Xperia Z Android Development] alnikki25k:
Same as Mr.Droid. My APN got picked up too. Also, NFC doesn't seem to work. But that is a CM bug and needs some sort of workaround.

I am up for testing too.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
OK. Well I'll need some people for Sense 5.0, Optimus UI, TouchWiz (May be a bit harder), MiUi and the ROM I'm not saying as of yet.

This phone is the one I'm keeping for two years so I'm gonna have a lot of projects on it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Yup. I had to use some CM things too so this could boot. Luckily I don't use NFC... Maybe in the libs because I replaced most of them from CM.

I'll write a little guide on how to port from phones with similar hardware.
[Xperia Z Android Development] dhruvzz:
Looks lyk v got an angel frm da sky for our cperia z....:D

Lukin up for ur projects...:thumbup:
[Xperia Z Android Development] alnikki25k:
The CM stuff also seems to have brought in another bug. Calling through a headset doesn't work. But i guess one can live with that.
[Xperia Z Android Development] spida_singh:
Willing to test as well, downloading right now. Will drop you a PM.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Yeah. Hopefully that's all so I can get to work for fixing the ROM. Next time I won't use CM as the thing to boot it up. Last port I did was Sense 5 and we used Sense 4 to boot it. Maybe I should use the Sony one for that.

Yeah. I'll use Sony for that. Because 4.3 on S4 still has TW framework
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mr. Droid:
Two more bugs

Settings - sounds -volumes = FC

Settings - display - brightness = FC
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Bloody hell lol
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mr. Droid:
Another weird one,

I had WiFi enabled, disabled it through notifications after 5 minutes tried to enable but it wouldnt turn on.

Went to settings and it turns on and off a reboot fixed the issue

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Can we use the boot.img from pacrom ?

Has twrp and some other kernel tweaks ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] shinzi:
rename libpn544_fw.so to libpn544_fw_c3.so and reboot,then nfc should work well.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Try it
[Xperia Z Android Development] dyepnoodle:
chrome doesnt open. same issue above. vol and brightness FC. hope u iron out those bugs. smooth rom btw
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Read second or third post. Chrome fix is there
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Fixing the stuff now
[Xperia Z Android Development] alnikki25k:
Try this kernel:

http://www.mediafire.com/?7adav3amb1i7o3m

The Wifi issue might be solved.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
There's a WiFi issue?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Please note this is for unlocked bootloaders. Remember that and please stop PMing me with questions.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Update today
[Xperia Z Android Development] bong0x00:
Thanks.. Waiting.. Hoping that camera quality will be like stock :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] bong0x00:
Not Sleeping. Still waiting :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Hold it. Having some issues with moderators and rude people
[Xperia Z Android Development] briankho86:
Hi, I might need your help with installing this ROM. Rooted, installed cwm recovery and installing the firmware package but it has not able to boot up. Keep on vibrating when press power button. Help??
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Locked or Unlocked Bootloader
[Xperia Z Android Development] briankho86:
I think it's lock bootloader. I flash previous kernel - root - install cwm - flash back latest (original) kernel base on the Android version.
[Xperia Z Android Development] geekygrl:
and that is why its not working for you :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Basically yeah.
[Xperia Z Android Development] smardu:
When do we will have a new version? :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] briankho86:
Anyway to unlock latest 10.3.1.A.0.244 bootloader?
[Xperia Z Android Development] nebulason9:
please fix the download link

Why do the download links never workbeen trying for weeks now :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] geekygrl:
:confused:

I downloaded this rom from upload.to about 4 hours ago with the link provided.....:good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Damn straight. Works fine :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
Same way as what doomlord thread.
[Xperia Z Android Development] mjs87:
hello

i have a xperia z whit doomkernel v13 on stock rom firmware 244

can i use this rom and install it on the doomkernel?

p.s DOWNLOAD LINKS OFFLINE
[Xperia Z Android Development] MinnesotaVikings1961:
What happend with the "new version soon", [MENTION=4962997]StarFighter[/MENTION]?
[Xperia Z Android Development] dirtyjeff:
Should have kept your name as Taylor_Swift. More amusing.
[Xperia Z Android Development] naderXE:
.

Hi

File boot. img in Hesse ROM file?
[Xperia Z Android Development] joejoe23:
No and you need to unlock your bootloader to flash this rom.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bairei:
I assume that he has unlocked bl, since he has DOOMKERNEL installed...

to flash this rom, you need to have any working recovery, since .zip includes already boot.img, but you also have to flash supersu/superuser root zip
[Xperia Z Android Development] diffstyle:
I have a Z c6602 and have already unlocked the boot-loader using Sony's unlocking site. I thought I would ask this before I end up bricking my device. I know you need a custom recovery to flash this ROM but I cannot seem to find the latest thread on installing a custom recovery that will allow me to flash this ROM. Could someone be kind enough to direct me to a thread that explains how to install wither CWM or TWRP on my device? I would really appreciate it =). Thanks.
[Xperia Z Android Development] joejoe23:
You're right. I didn't think of that.
[Xperia Z Android Development] uwillknow:
looking for the following?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
[Xperia Z Android Development] diffstyle:
Great, thank you!
[Xperia Z Android Development] languedoc:
3 dudes :)

bugs? is a stock rom? is a developer rom?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
None. AOSP ROM
[Xperia Z Android Development] didicola:
has anybody wifi drain battery even if wifi off?
[Xperia Z Android Development] cros13:
Is there mirrorlink support in this ROM?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Crys1s:
Is it possible to use stock .244 baseband with this rom? Because I get only roaming mode after flashing this too.
[Xperia Z Android Development] ashwinsadeep:
Hi,

If you are not busy with something else, can you please build 4.3 GPE for Xperia ZL.
[Xperia Z Android Development] huntish:
Query

I have 2 questions..

1. Will it work on locked bootloader?

2. Can it be directly installed on .244 baseband? Or I'll have to revert back to older version and flash?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Hellscythe:
only stock based roms can be working on locked bootloader. ever.
[Xperia Z Android Development] :
deleted from me /////
[Xperia Z Android Development] MasterfullDON:
silly question. can I use doomlord kernel?
[Xperia Z Android Development] joejoe23:
Does anyone think this galaxy s4 camera mod http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2341770&highlight=beauty+face will work on this rom?
[Xperia Z Android Development] MasterfullDON:
Can someone please advise;

1) what is the firmware version?

2) I want to flash softkeys, small black, is it poss with this rom?

3) just to confirm , doomkernel wont wirk with this version 4.3?
[Xperia Z Android Development] gabrielmop:
This rom Works on Xperia ZQ? (c6503)
[Xperia Z Android Development] heubergen:
[MENTION=5060032]gabrielmop[/MENTION]:

Nope, just C6603!

[MENTION=4135826]MasterfullDON[/MENTION]:

3) Nope!
[Xperia Z Android Development] sreein78:
Data connection dropping frequently

Hello.

I installed this ROM and so far facing only one issue.

I am able to connect to 3G. However, every now and then the data connection just drops.. and keeps re-connecting.

Could some one please assist on resolving this ?

Regards
[Xperia Z Android Development] deadwolf666:
Hey,

I flashed this rom over BT locked + rooted 10_3_A_0_423.and its dead. when I press the pwr button in vibs and nothing happened.

I can recover only by OTA with sony companion and reflashing the 10_3_A_0_423.

What can I do ?

thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bairei:
this rom is only for unlocked bootloaders...
[Xperia Z Android Development] carlosrafael281082:
Download the BOOT.IMG found in the attachments: LINK PLEASE
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Can someone supply me with a download link for this ROM please
[Xperia Z Android Development] exconvictriddick:
Can we get a video review please?
[Xperia Z Android Development] heubergen:
What? [MENTION=4962997]StarFighter[/MENTION]:

You wan't your own ROM?

The Link for my mirror continues to function => http://uploaded.net/file/mu6r885o

[MENTION=467901]exconvictriddick[/MENTION]:

What do you want to see?

It's just Vanilla Android like the version from the nexus phone.

So I give you a video from the Nexus with Android 4.3 =>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsrfTLUic8w
[Xperia Z Android Development] exconvictriddick:
Ah ok. I was hoping that I would be this.

http://youtu.be/FOLHWE8L1rQ

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
It doesnt seem to work for me when I click download after waiting. If you could mirror id be greatful. Want to make that 4.4 KitKat UI
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
No thats stock 4.2.2. I hope that didnt fool you
[Xperia Z Android Development] heubergen:
[MENTION=4962997]StarFighter[/MENTION]:

I make you a mirror on Google Drive so the download should function.

So, here is it => https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxET-DsSR-MKaTdvUDhvbkhEZGs/edit?usp=sharing
[Xperia Z Android Development] SleemLDJ:
i am about to switch from a HTC One to an Xperia Z.

Can someone please tell me how stable this rom is on the device?

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] shoey63:
Very stable. I used the beta version for weeks without issue:thumbup:
[Xperia Z Android Development] royalchild:
I didn't understand the difference between this and the other ROMS
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bairei:
This one is an AOSP rom, similar to CMs, PAs etc. and requires an unlocked bootloader.

Tapatalk'd by Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] DesertHawk:
Hopefull I can bring the 4.4 kitkat ui :D