yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
[ROM][4.2.2][JUL25] ★ Xperia Honami ★ \\ Ultra ZU \\ Re-Engineered \\ Release 2\\

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★ Xperia Honami ★​

Brought to you by CedArctic & Akateha - Team Pear Crew​

Welcome to my latest ROM. Apparently this one is not a port (LOL :D ). This is in continue to my last hit, the Xperia v6 ROM. From the moment I released my previous ROM, I kept getting requests for an even faster, elegant, battery saver and performance ROM. The truth is that the Xperia v6 had some major issues along the way (some still exist, but will be solved with the v7 update). This ROM comes to bring the latest 4.2.2 JB features with cutting edge style and performance. I have personally tested the ROM a few days and found out that a Beta release is not worthy and that the community deserves to have my work right away! So here I present you the Xperia Honami (ZU) ROM! Enjoy :D !​

Let's talk features! :) :

All the features from the previous Xperia ROMs except Timescape and the Xperia lockscreen.

These features couldn't be transfered due to some compatibility issues, but I will try to integrate them in a future release.

New Xperia Launcher (more customizable)

Latest Walkman

Latest Socialife (flash patch zip)

Latest Sony Album App

Latest Sony Movies App

Music Unlimited (Not personally tested)

Awesome Beats (YEAH!!!)

Latest TrackID App + Improved hearing extension

Louder audio (I believe compared to previous ROM)

More to come in future releases! Stay tuned :D​

Disclaimers​

As seen on Mustaavalkosta's thread:

How to install:​

For S-OFF:

1. Boot to Recovery

2. Factory Data reset

3. Wipe Dalvik

4. Format System

5. Install ROM Zip from Sdcard

6. Install Google Apps and Socialife+Camera patch.

For Unlocked Bootloaders:

1. Boot to Recovery

2. Factory Data reset

3. Wipe Dalvik

4. Format System

5. Install ROM Zip from Sdcard

6. Install Google Apps and Socialife+Camera patch.

7. Flash kernel (inside zip "boot.img") via fastboot.

Update to new version:

1. Download the ROM and Socialife+Camera Patch, new google apps and inspiremod (if you have an Inspire 4G).

2. Clear cache

3. Format system

4. Install zips from sd card (rom, google apps and inspiremod).

5. Reboot

6. Reboot & Enjoy the Xperia Honami feel .​

Downloads:​

Xperia Honami ROM - Release 2​

Google Apps​

Inspiremod - Install if you have an Inspire 4G​

Credits:​

randomblame for the kernel and ROM base

Mustaavalkosta for the support in all of my developer career (Small one LOL! )

Akateha

Paparigas :D

Google

CyanogenMod

My family for the support

The XDA community for supporting and answering to all my n00b questions

HTC

Sony Ericsson

The CWM Recovery Project

glevitan for helping me get started with my device

Rizal Lovins

kristiancarl​
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Reserved for Changelog... :D
[Desire HD Android Development] andrewnelson23:
First!

...wait, so its not a port? Its source built?
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Based on randomblame's JellyTime, it's a hybrid solution between Cm10.1 and Sony's latest firmware... Enjoy your ROM! :)
[Desire HD Android Development] andrewnelson23:
Soooo...its a port? If you swap files and folders from other ROM zips, its a port but if you take the ROM repo, and compile it using device, vendor and kernel trees, its a source built ROM.
[Desire HD Android Development] ILA:
I think you made a typo in the title... It's july... ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] indtram:
Hi....

Couple of issues.....

1) the reboot Menu doesnt have options to boot to recovery etc.....

2) In Settings.......when I access the Storage menu........it FC's and comes to the Home screen......

3) No Clock and Weather on Home Screen....NO WIDGETS !!!!

Can S2W be be used in this ROM ????

Any info will be appreciated......

Thanxxx
[Desire HD Android Development] Steam.:
Everything by cedarctic/akateha here is a port.I also wish for a source ROM, but there is none to be found.These are just the same ROMs, just different look,cause of the same base.Nevertheless, we should be happy with what we have.
[Desire HD Android Development] juzerali:
Thanks. Downloading now!
[Desire HD Android Development] andrewnelson23:
Hmmm, no they do have the same the base, but they still have different systems and frameworks and such.

They're ported really well but if they were built from source, they'd be better because they can be optimized when building with things like linaro 4.8 or -03, etc to make them faster roms. Even though carbon, which is and has been my daily for some time is very fast already :)
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Yeah, the FC on storage happens on many ROMs that are ported... Use an alternative from the App store. And also some ROMs don't have the option for a Recovery Reboot, this one does not... I hope to integrate it in a future release...
[Desire HD Android Development] indtram:
hey...another issue.......i dont know if its with me or everyone.......when I just reboot the phone......the touchscreen stops responding !!!!

I have to take out the battery and restart again.....

any info ???

thanxxx
[Desire HD Android Development] silvano2:
use quickboot or something similar

download them from google play
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Hmm, sounds interesting, although I have do not experience any similar behaviour on my device... try wiping cache and dalvik, also did you perform a full wipe?
[Desire HD Android Development] PAOLOPALMA272:
With this rom, my sd card doesn't work.
[Desire HD Android Development] MaratabHashmi:
Battery drain problem and not smooth.....
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Did you perform a full wipe, wipe cache and dalvik?
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Hmm, try reinstalling with a full wipe, wipe cache and dalvik and if the problem persists get back to me OK?
[Desire HD Android Development] MaratabHashmi:
I follow your instructions yup fixed thanx a lot......
[Desire HD Android Development] MaratabHashmi:
Benchmark Overclock 1.2ghz
[Desire HD Android Development] bullracing:
is there a alternative link download, I cant get the file :(
[Desire HD Android Development] MAXILORD:
Rom link please...
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Enjoy the ROM! And thanks for the benchmark... it has a good score for a featurefull ROM...
[Desire HD Android Development] MaratabHashmi:
Battery drain problem not solved so you suggest another kernel....

Thanx
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Hmm... well the ROM uses the JellyTime kernel, if you have downloaded a JT release, try flashing the kernel... or else there might be a bad flash, in this case try reflashing the kernel I provided... Although you mentioned overclocking your device... overclocking is a natural battery drainer...
[Desire HD Android Development] MaratabHashmi:
Thanx
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Is the drain fixed?
[Desire HD Android Development] juzerali:
Very nice ROM. Thanks for the hard work!
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Enjoy bro! And report any bugs if they exist ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] MaratabHashmi:
NO

plz Help

:confused:
[Desire HD Android Development] juzerali:
Haven't found any so far!

Cheers, bro!
[Desire HD Android Development] PAOLOPALMA272:
Can't see video on instagram
[Desire HD Android Development] lastspartan09:
how did you overclock it and what gov did you use?

performance,smartassv2

i usually set the min to 300/600 ghz and boost the max to 1.2ghz smartassv2 when i use any rom
[Desire HD Android Development] rodrigobarg:
Camera is weird. The preview seems stretched... but when I take a picture, the picture is ok. how can I fix that, it's harder to take a picture with that stretched preview. The rest of the rom is awesome! Thanks
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
If you have a CM ROM downloded for the DHD, extract the Gallery2.apk from it and copy it to your SD card. With a root explorer go to system>apps and mount as R/W and then paste the Gallery2.apk inside replacing the existent one. Reboot and enjoy ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] btafoya:
Enable the developer menu (http://en.code-bude.net/2013/03/05/...ge-and-developer-options-on-cyanogenmod-10-1/) and activate the reboot menu options (recovery). Pretty much all CM roms have this feature hidden.
[Desire HD Android Development] btafoya:
So far this ROM has been solid and performs quite well! I am running Nova instead of the Sony launcher is the only major change I have made a it is smooth as butter!
[Desire HD Android Development] deathscream:
Nice work!!!

Ced, you're the man. Really nice work. But, the ROM isn't as smooth as your previous port - MoProject . Battery drain is huge issue here. Is the CPU / GPU still running when the screen is off? I haven't had time to test is fully though. I'd suggest that you modify the CPU editor script by smokin1337 for our devices. It shouldn't be a problem to get it to work since our cpus don't have multiple cores. Also enable init.d tweaks on the ROM would be really helpful. On the whole , the ROM is great , but needs some more polishing to be done.

Keep up the good work.:good:

:)
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Actually as it turned out this ROM was based on moProject42 but I am going to re-base it due to some issues. That's why the thread is down for maintenance. I plan on a major update today. Stay tuned. :)
[Desire HD Android Development] MaratabHashmi:
Battery drain problem very big issue plz solve it....

Thanx dev
[Desire HD Android Development] indtram:
Hi...

Battery drain was never a problem with my phone......I had exceptional Battery life......(pics attached)

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/rhlx.png/

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/62io.png/

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/577/f9xr.png/

But I had to remove the ROM as even after Installing it after complete wipe....the Phone randomly Hanged, The Sound (Ringer and Alaram) was too low and could not enable S2W.....

But all in all a good ROM

Thanxxx
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Guys, today I plan on a major update, currently testing it and it looks really promising unlike the previous release...
[Desire HD Android Development] 3498BoyZ:
Cool iam waiting for it

Because i was on all my HTC Phones only on CM but now its time to change :D
[Desire HD Android Development] btafoya:
I have run this version for a few days with no issues at all, surprised others have been experiencing problems.

kernel state and battery life have been just perfect.
[Desire HD Android Development] rodrigobarg:
Wow, can't wait for this big update! This rom is awesome.
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Probably coming up today... :)
[Desire HD Android Development] MaratabHashmi:
Awesome rom but battery drain issue.....
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Update released...
[Desire HD Android Development] gerciolisz:
We need still flash socialifecamera patch?
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
No it's included this time ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] gerciolisz:
yep i already flashedXD but socialife need update.. i need to delete it by titanium and download new
[Desire HD Android Development] killersRquiet:
Many thanks for the hardwork CedArctic

will download and test after work.
[Desire HD Android Development] heywheelie:
Changelog update please
[Desire HD Android Development] rsx7:
Need help for update.

1) Currently, my Desire HD has cm-JellyTime_R30 installed.

2) I downloaded cm-JellyTime_42_R11.zip and GAPPS for 4.2 builds (20130301), and put both files under root of sdcard.

3) I use ROM Manager to "Reboot into Recovery"

4) screen goes to 4eXT menu

5) what should I do now? wipe first?

a) wipe | format ? ( so many wipes, don't know where to go? )

b) can I install cm-JellyTime_42_R11.zip from sdcard after wipe?

6) when should I install GAPPS?

Thanks in advance!
[Desire HD Android Development] btafoya:
I think you meant to post this in the Jellytime forum...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1778202

Often the forums can get confusing! :) In the original post of that forum you will most likely find the instructions.

Generally you have the procedure correct.

1. Boot to recovery (4ext)

2. BACKUP!!!!

3. Factory wipe

4. Wipe data/dalvik cache

5. Install the ROM

6. Install GAPPS

then reboot!

---------- Post added at 10:34 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:28 AM ----------

Hey [MENTION=4684812]CedArctic[/MENTION] can you give us a changelog and does it require a full wipe? Helps to know what changed so we can test properly. Thanks again! Loving this ROM!
[Desire HD Android Development] Thỏ Tung Tăng:
[MENTION=4684812]CedArctic[/MENTION] Im waiting for a v7 realeased on Xperia Z rom :rolleyes:

Sent from my HTC Desire HD using SVHD 1.7.5 - xda app-developers app
[Desire HD Android Development] rodrigobarg:
When I open Socialife it says I need to update, but I can't update from google play store. Then I uninstalled it and tried to download it again from play store and I can't.
[Desire HD Android Development] rsx7:
Thank you! I did it!!!
[Desire HD Android Development] rodrigobarg:
Trying to change wallpaper causes phone to reboot. Thanks for the awesome rom.
[Desire HD Android Development] btafoya:
Run fix permissions from recovery and see if that helps. Not having that issue here.
[Desire HD Android Development] MaratabHashmi:
Google play store no connection but my internet working fine i used facebook,skype etc...plz help

:what::what::what::what::what:
[Desire HD Android Development] WordsworthESP:
Have you checked your Google account settings? If that's not the problem try clearing Play Store cache.

Sent from my Inspire 4G w/CM10.1
[Desire HD Android Development] luistomato:
Same here! Can't use Socialife
[Desire HD Android Development] Thỏ Tung Tăng:
me too, cant update, install manually with apk file but not working.
[Desire HD Android Development] thereian2:
Socialife is an app designed for the Sony Xperia. You can probably get it to work by making changes to the build_prop file.
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Sorry for letting you down but there is a lot of pressure [MENTION=408485]work[/MENTION] these days and I hardly have time for some ROM improvements... About socialife, try removing it from your device with a root explorer and then flashing this in recovery (http://d-h.st/Ufy) it's Rizal Lovins Socialife port.
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Socialife required changes are included in build.prop but you can't just install it from the market. The build.prop tweaks just enable it to run...
[Desire HD Android Development] MaratabHashmi:
Who to enable through build.prop?
[Desire HD Android Development] thereian2:
Just try the apk file from this site http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2370811. This one worked for me!!!
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
It already is enabled through build.prop
[Desire HD Android Development] Micha_he:
Thanks for the good work on this image. I hope that you publish some more updates, when there appears errors (if any).:good:

I have one question currently:

Can i edit/remove the labels from the favorites-tray-shortscuts ?

I mean this (only a example pic):
[Desire HD Android Development] born_fisherman:
Any way to remove the black background of the play store?
[Desire HD Android Development] Deval B:
Thumbs Up for this Awesom ROM

Hi Ced!!

Brilliant work!! I am using the Release 1 and found it so stable to use it as my daily driver.

Apart from some really minor issues, all the major functionalities works like charm.

Can you please update the Changelog for the release 2 to have a better idea about whats new!!:good:

---------- Post added at 07:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:03 PM ----------

Hi!

I doubt if you can change/rename the labels but yes you can remove the labels following way:

1. Tap the home screen

2. One bar will be opened from top of the screen, having 2 menu symbols, One at left and one at right

3. Tap the left menu symbol

4. Two Options will be displayed >> a. Wallpaper b. Launcher Settings

5. Tap on Launcher Settings

6. Go to "Dock Bar" tab

7. Just Uncheck the 1st "Shortcut And Folder Labels" check-box

Here you are. The dock without the labels. :)

Hope this helps.
[Desire HD Android Development] Micha_he:
[MENTION=5090466]Deval B[/MENTION]: Thanks, that was it ! I always look under 'Launcher settings/Homescreen' and didn't see the Dock Bar-Options.

Micha_he
[Desire HD Android Development] steevod79:
Can't seem to download. Does dev host work from phone?
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
I mainly rebased it totally to the latest JellyTime release with more tweaks and performance improvements. Also I fixed some battery issues etc. But the experience difference is minor.... you can keep the 1st release if it works good on your dhd ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
IDK about this one, it's really frustrating... it happens to me sometimes when I flash it, some times it doesn't it's quite mysterious
[Desire HD Android Development] born_fisherman:
Ok no problem. It's almost like its in compatibility mode for some reason..I don't see any way of controlling that as I haven't seen compatibility mode in a looong time.
[Desire HD Android Development] Deval B:
Thanks for the reply dude.... Sounds real good.

Would like to try my hands on release 2.

Jst let me know, Should I need to do full wipe when coming from release 1 to 2 OR dirty flash will do!

Again thx for wonderful ROM :)
[Desire HD Android Development] neecey18:
Hi cedarctic love this ROM is there anyway of adding the xperia z lock screen ?
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
I always would advise you to do a nandroid and then a clean flash, it's how pure Xprer-ience comes out ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Unfortunately the Xperia Z lockscreen has not been ported to CM10.1 for now... I tried experimenting myself a lot but I ended up with an up-side down AOSP lockscreen (LOL! :D ) Anyways if you stumble upon any xperia z lockscreen which is ported for the CM10.1 or 4.2.2 I would be glad to include it in the next update :)
[Desire HD Android Development] heywheelie:
still testing release 2 but I have to say this is the fastest ROM I have ever tested and I've tried most of them. If it's reliable and battery life is good then this will be my daily driver. I've found that generally all JB ROMs have average to poor battery life compared to GB and some ICS ROMs. I use S2W so battery life will be worse than most but I take that into account. So far looking very good.

Nice work CedArtic
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Thanks... Enjoy your ROM ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] Deval B:
Unresponsive Touchscreen

Hi Ced,

I have experienced one wiered issue right now.

I am on version 1 and everything was going smoothly till now.

I was reading some whatsapp messages and suddenly experienced an abnormal lag in the application. I went to Manage Apps and cleared the cache/data of whatsapp but still was experiencing the same. So I rebooted the device in Recovery and then cleared cache, dalvik cache etc and rebooted the device.

Result: My touchscreen became fully un-responsive.

Rebooted the device 2 times manually but of no use.

3rd time repeated the above procedure and got succeded in it. Its working now.

Can you please tell me what went wrong and why it happened? incase of any idea.

Anybody else faced the same issue?

Thanks for your time and development.:angel:
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Hmm, IDK dude... version 1 was shut down and is unsupported due to the way I was forced to close the project... I don't even have a personal copy of version 1... I am sorry but I can't support you... the only thing that I can say is that it may have something to do with the account system... although if you want to stick with version 1 I would advise to clear the cache, and dalvik cache, and system and then make a flash of version one... Have a nice day, hope your issue is solved :)
[Desire HD Android Development] Deval B:
Okayy! Thanks for d reply.

Downloading release 2 and will start using the same. Hopefully, it will be as smooth as older release or even better than it.

I will share d experience. Tk cr.

Cheers :highfive:
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Your feedback really counts to me so I can make better ROMs etc. Enjoy the ROM buddy :)
[Desire HD Android Development] beyond291:
So fast rom!!!

If the Chinese keyboard work OK, it would be perfect.

Thanks for this updated ROM.
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
If it does not work I would suggest downloading an alternative one from the market, google's AOSP keyboard on the market seems to have pretty good support. Enjoy your ROM my friend :)
[Desire HD Android Development] btafoya:
OK, I hit a kind of major snag this morning. My phone was repeatedly rebooting. (not a boot loop) Once the lock screen showed, it would just reboot. Not sure what happened and I was unable to get to a state where I could debug it so restored a previous backup.
[Desire HD Android Development] btafoya:
More issues today.... after a restore of a v2 backup the ROM has become unstable so I have reverted to the first version until I get some time to debug.
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
Try making a backup with your data and then making a clean install over again, it's painful to do, but it's the most secure way to go...
[Desire HD Android Development] btafoya:
It was a clean install that became unstable unfortunately. The first version is quite stable with the same apps and configuration so I think I am going to remain with it for the time being.
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
It's your choice... :)
[Desire HD Android Development] Micha_he:
First Results of my Release2 (Clean install + GAPPS) Test over a few days:

Positive:

Battery drain is top

Speed is good

My dayly apps (~ 20) works as they should

GPS-Fix takes only a few seconds (in Germany, without patches/fixes)

No Greenscreen when camera takes a photo

Negative:

QRDroid - Autofocus not working ('Barcode Scanner' from ZXing Team works, in other 4.x images the same on DHD) !?

After a reboot, sometimes the touchscreen does not respond (must remove the battery to restart). Should be same to other images (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43931313&postcount=63, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43875991&postcount=1832)

Sometimes the phone ask the sim-pin, when i unlock it. Currently I can not tell if it has rebootet or only the sim-service take a restart.

More later...

Regards,

Micha_he
[Desire HD Android Development] CedArctic:
The issue with the SIM, might be a thing with your carrier's network system... about the touch issue, I had it the first few days but I could bypass it by locking the screen and then unlocking the phone, it went away with time... about the autofocus, try another QR scanner app and get back to me... enjoy the ROM :)
[Desire HD Android Development] Micha_he:
I have wrote it ! Some other apps e.g. 'Barcode Scanner' from XZing works, but the most of the QRCode apps didn't focus the QRCode. Same as in CodefireX Rom, that i used before.

But the rom is still good ! Stay tuned :good:

Micha_he
[Desire HD Android Development] -kOS-:
[App/Script] Mounts2SD

This Rom is Compatible with Mounts2SD? this is to move your Data apk to SDExt!!
[Desire HD Android Development] Deval B:
Hi Micha_he!

Try "Scan" app (free on Goggle Play) for QR code scan. It works well for me.
[Desire HD Android Development] Steam.:
Use NeoReader, it's much better than QRDroid
[Desire HD Android Development] Micha_he:
Yes, but it only scan ! Create Adressbook-, App- or URL-Codes to share ? Nothing !

I mean, NeoReader can't generate ORCodes for share.

I have also been a useable alternative --> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44300258&postcount=95, but QRDroid was small and fast !
[Desire HD Android Development] disiz:
Thanks a lot, waiting for the new version to test this one, look like this rom is great ! :)