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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
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As the ExistenZ threads recently had a lot of off topic, Niaboc decided to ask to create this thread. It has the purpose to create a place to discuss anything regarding this amazing ROM. This thread will be used for any teasers, announcements, general discussion related to the ROM, etc.

I think the "old" development threads should be kept only for any problems or bugs related to the ROM itself and installation. Requests and such, here.

Best ROM features:

- Complete port of Sony ROMs from newer Xperia devices to, in this case, Xperia S.

- Not even a single tweak or such to supposely increase performance. They are all either placebo or make the performance horrible at times.

- Many small additions that makes the phone more functional. In v2, things such as Call Vibrator and SD Mounter are included. In v3 (soon) Advanced Sound Control, Camera button as Play/Pause Music button, Volume buttons to change songs (last two while screen is off)

A "warning":

In 5 days from now (September 30th), until October 18th or 21st (not sure yet how it is gonna be), I'm going to Dallas, TX, and New York, NY, as an exchange program at my school. In Dallas, I will spend most of the day having classes. NY will be a lot of tourism. So, I won't have many time to dedicate myself to XDA whatsoever. Login a few times a day tops, but not much time...

ROM by: [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

Don't forget to thank him ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Reserve one in case of need.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] niaboc79:
yeah, nice thread :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
So.. Let the Discussion.. Begin.. :silly:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] domiankrey:
I know there is no concrete release-date because Niaboc develops the roms in his free time, but is it possible to name a release window for v3 and v3 ultra black?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I'd guess something between this and next week for V3 Ultra. The Black version will take a lot longer, though....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] aeroloverz:
so v3 will be released this week?

v3, v3 black, and v3 ultra ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] domiankrey:
As far is I know there is only V3 Ultra and V3 Ultra Black and therefore no V3 without Ultra (if I am wrong, whats the difference between V3 and Ultra?)

After V3 is released Niaboc will first Release Ultra Black for the Xperia Z, then for Xperia SP and at last for Xperia S. I don't know how it long it takes to mod normal V3 versions in the black ones, but the Xperia S one will be the last of them (but I know the waiting will be worth it :) )

I use V2 Black and on the notification bar there is a notification that I should install 6.2.B.1.96 but I dont want to. I wqnt to wait for V3 Black and until then dont change my OS. How can I get ridd of the notification?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
As said, only V3 (which is Ultra by itself) and V3 Black (which is also Ultra by itself)

As above, no "normal" v3, as far as O know. Your order is basically right.

To get rid of the notification, just freeze Update Center app.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
yipeeeee,a discussion thread for the awesome rom.thanks for this thread.waiting for this rom.anything about wifi direct i said on dev thread ?:confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gaabrieldls:
Any idea when v3 will be realesed?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I'd guess by the first week of October, but I'm not sure...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
Saw your reply on dev thread.. Some good news that it'll be out soon guessing after wt u said.. Some tiny things to do.. So obviously it will be out in a week.. And yes.. he should be given time to work.. He's doing so much good work for us, beyond expectations.. If at all, we must encourage him and support him all the way.. And this is for others, Guys please stop asking the guy ETA or somethin.. Its NOT COOL..!!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] funky0308:
Well...I decided to use Trinitys ROM.

It's based on 96 and I really need good camera.

Can't hold on eXistanZ v2 anymore and it's not cool to "attack" Niaboc to release new ROM if he's not ready.

I just asked him (on thread) how ROM progress, not ETA.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Gabrieljbl:
I bet you we'll have the rom on October 1st. ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I know you didn't. The "problem" is the others.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] funky0308:
;)

We should all find our self ROMs and use it until Niaboc release Ultra.

As I said, I hate because I/we have to wait but it's hard to built 3-4 ROMs when you have daily job, family (especially little kid) so :thumbup: to Niaboc and I'm sure it'll be out soon.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mma78:
one-touch mirroring

Hello everyone.

I am using eXistenZ v2 from day of relase and I am very satisfied of this ROM.

Now I am waiting for new ROM but I have a question.

If new rom will have one touch mirroring like Xperia Z ?

Or is there any possibilities to add it to Xperia S ?.

I just bought new BRAVIA TV and I really want to have this :)

Thanks for answer.

Greetings
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
Mirroring wirelessly requires an compatible processor (read: Snapdragon S4 and superior). So, no, not possible for Xperia S and its Snapdragon S3 processor
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] enriquettoo:
Hi, nice thread!

I am using now JellySlim_FullPower evo3, nice Rom,. 96, Filled recording, Black. Themed Mod,..., with everything working well, but.......WAITING for ExistenZ v3!!!!!!!!!

Enviado desde mi LT26i

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I mean, Niaboc, take your time, we all can wait, no problem. :)

Enviado desde mi LT26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Oscar96:
Ehi guys it's normal that panoramic mode doesn't work or it's only my phone?

Inviato dal mio LT26i con Tapatalk now Free
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] How about porting some of these features for SXS? If possible of course.. Z1 Advanced settings and 2 different types of brightness modes.. I also have the link of the ROM..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45322989

Any chance bro?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] niaboc79:
Nothing interesting in this...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
Brightness Modes?? Is it possible to implement in ours??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
Info-eye does work:cool:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] niaboc79:
You really think that replace the normal brightness slider (who is allowing many different variations) is needed?

The mod you are showing use only 2 settings for brightness, max or dim.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
Ha ha.. u r right mate.. i just thought they might be like somethin better..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Oscar96:
I've deleted all camera apps data,but still panoramic mode doesn't receive my movements...any idea?? With snap camera on Google play works fine...

Inviato dal mio LT26i con Tapatalk now Free
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] niaboc79:
Do a fresh install
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alex_0992:
Flashtool

I'm on existenz ultra and on .96 but i keep getting the notification that there is a new system update on the notification bar, any advices?

Thanks :cool:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Oscar96:
Already done... I will try again tomorrow and I will see... Everything works fine except it..

Inviato dal mio LT26i con Tapatalk now Free
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] yakupTR:
Camera full workinq :)

LT26ii üzerinde Tapatalk ile gönderildi now Free
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] niaboc79:
Flash the kernel

Envoyé de mon C6603 en utilisant Tapatalk now Free
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] domiankrey:
Really cool to see, that Ultra is out. :)

Since I switched from Windows 7 to Ubuntu and my time schedule is really full, october and the most part of november I will focus on my laptop OS to getti g used to Linux and to adjust it.

Because of that I will not have time to install Ultra until the end of november. I would prefer Ultra black. Is it possible that Ultra black is released until the end of november or the beginning of december?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alex_0992:
Locked bootloader
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bakerloory:
Flash stock .96 kernel as OP guide ;)

First time I flashed this rom I forgot to do so and I had update notifications problem too, and even camera FC. After flashing .96 stock kernel no problem at all :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] barret95:
The battery life is great! First time i actually got over 24hours of life!

:)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alex_0992:
any chance of having one already rooted?

And I can't go into recovery mode to do it by flashtool. But i can flash trough CWM, any zip files to flash? :S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
The ROM is already prerooted.

Flash the downloaded zip file in CWM, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, reboot and enjoy;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hello_hello:
Hi everyone,

I posted this before in development section and just found out this is the proper place.

I am still having problem with battery drain from Google Services, 25% to 35% which includes the following packages

Google Account Manager, Network Location, Google Bookmarks Sync, Google Contact Sync, Google Play services, Google Services Framework

I have done the following:

1. redo clean installation from .96. This seems to work for awhile (6%) but after few reboot, here it goes again

2. run at least once all gapps, at the same time make sure all GPS, location stuff are off and sign out each of them

3. the extreme method lol, I deleted all gapps leaving only hangout, google (blue thingy), voice search and google settings

4. even more extreme, I delete some sync packages lol

5. let all stuff sync at least once

6. all auto sync is off

The wake up counter keeps going up after awhile. It can goes all the way 50+ after several hours. I think this is the reason why it drains the battery.

Any other tips?

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] denuffie:
What am I doing wrong?.. live background doesn't survive reboot

I have been installing this rom for days now and I am still facing the same issue in the end. Once I download from playstore a live background called fresh leaves and i reboot the device I see when the phone is shutting down the live background dissapear and I see the original blue Xperia S background reappear (See attachments). Then the phone shuts down and reboots normally but the chosen live background is gone. I have then the same issue with a keyboard I bougth from playstore called Swiftkey. same issue it doesn't survive rebbot. The beta version of swiftkey does survice reboot.

I had this issue before on kernel .200 and once we got .96 that issue was fixed.

This starts to drive me nuts. I wipe my phone like 6 times allreeady maybe I am missing something and someone can tell me what i am doing wrong. My Xperia has still a LB.

These are the steps I tried last time:

1: In CWM recovery 6.0.3.0 I wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik Cache and even SDcard (after mounting it) then I shutdown the phone

2: I flash the orginal Firmware XperiaS_LT26i 6.2.B.1.96 (1257-6919) and restart the phone and let it settle ( I don't install any updates at all)

3: I root the phone using Doomlords procedure

4: Once phone is rooted and I reflashed kernel 6.2.B.1.96 let the rom settle again (I don't install any updates at all)

5: I install CMW recovery 6.0.3.0 and reboot the phone (I don't install any updates at all)

6: I copy the existenZ rom to SD card

7: I reboot in recovery mode and I wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik Cache

8: I install the rom and shutdown the phone right after installation is finnished

9: I immediately flash kernel 6.2.B.1.96 with flashtool (see attachments) content: Kernel.sin loader.sin fotakernal.sin unchecked DATA CACHE APPSLOG KERNEL and FOTA

10: I restart the phone and setup my synchronisation with gmail account and start to update for first time the installed applications

11: I let the rom settle a bit and then I reboot the phone for the first time

12: Now I start to install that live background I've purchased from playstore

Any ideas what I am doing wrong
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] barret95:
I just followed the Fresh Install Instructions word by word. Before installing any applications and setting up Gmail accounts, I did let the phone settle down for 30 minutes.

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Dodofant:
Do you will bring Android 4.3 to ExistenZ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rajeev:
If sony brings Android 4.3 to Xpreria S means he will..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] saathviksr:
Horrible Battery Life?

Help! Why is the battery life so horribly bad? Its been four days since I flashed this rom, cleared the cache and dalvik cache every night. Even after all that I seem to be getting a battery life of about 10 hours. I used the conservative cpu governor and sio I/O scheduler. I hardly use the phone, except for chatting via Whatsapp and about five calls that last about two-three minutes. :( :(

I use the Trinity Kernel.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Gabrieljbl:
I'll post this not to spam nor cry out for the battery life! I'll just noticed that the heat and battery drain is related to a cpu load of 100% no matter what governor you use. In fact, is like you always use performance governor, the speed of the processor will be always at the top because of the cpu overload. Since I'm not that expert.. What kind of process can cause this cpu overload?

Edit: Tried reflashing kernel... worked for a while... normal cpu load... But after 10 minutes if usage the cpu load once again at 100%
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
Yeah even i noticed that.. I myself still finding the reason for that.. U r right about CPU running at max frequency almost 90-95 percent of the time whenever the screen is ON.. That's what makes CPU heat.. No problems with battery though.. Its temperature is normal.. And me too would like to get to know the actual reason behind this..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] indesisiv:
Does anyone else have this issue or is it normal for this ROM.

When i plug headphones in I can't turn the volume up past about half way. Even if i go into settings and change it, it makes no difference.

I have tried putting the xposed module on that disables the volume warning to no avail. I still can't turn the volume up!!!

Any thoughts? Or maybe it is something that i have done, if that is the case i will do a reflash tonight with only minimal data restore and see what happens.

Edit: sorted it out ... it was because I removed the volume check before I had listened to music on the headphones.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wxx5tkzs:
I flash this rom with full wipe data/cache/dalvik cache, and even try to format the internal storage and with airplane mode etc, but still having 100% cpu load after leave the phone for a while .... :( My phone with LB, so guess not the kernel problem.

Anyway I notice the "system_server" using the cpu a lot.

Anyone have idea what does the "system_server" doing? :confused:

Thanks.

PS: Now switch back to stock rom, no more high cpu problem. :eek:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hauntedbg:
For me too when screen on it's only 1512MHz. Even with dooms kernel and different governons. When screen off 384Mhz and deepsleep. So battery is running out fast when screen is on but ok when screen is off.

Sent from my LT26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] artttur:
There are many apps in store which show You what You have runned in backround. Find out disable enjoy.

For example Cool tool show you most resource intensive process , Disable System ,autorun disable... It's look that You have something that you can't stop. What show battery,Which app eat it? I have even facebook reinstalled and it's help too.. Also google app.. May couse something like that...

Regards
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
I think i found the issue.. I am not sure though.. [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] I think CPU usage is related to system_server as someone says here.. When i found out where exactly system_server is the bug i think it might be related to Auto rotate or something related to Pico TTS.. If this is "Invalid TTS Engine" the actual bug?? Can someone turn on CPU usage in Developer Options and can confirm if this is the bug or not.. And when the screen is ON, more battery is consumed.. And when the screen is OFF, everything is normal like in Stock.. Also noticed heavy variations in CPU temperature when screen is ON.. It changes every 3-5 seconds.. I tried to test with different kernels and also stock.. None of them showed any difference with this issue.. So i confirm this isn't kernel related at all.. And since battery doesn't heat, there's the reconfirmation.. Can u look at that part of the code once bro?? :confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hauntedbg:
I turn on CPU usage and for me too system_server is in first place too with high usage. Btw I uninstalled facebook, twitter, google+ and everything related so this is not the problem as someone suggest before.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] niaboc79:
Here's a test to do:

Backup all your data on your computer (music,image,...)

Reboot in recovery

Install the rom

Wipe all and also sd card.

Don't do any photo, or add any mp3, let the rom settle.

Check how it goes.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Gabrieljbl:
Man that was exactly my plan for this morning (4:38am here) hahaha I can't believe it ;)

Enviado a través de XDA móvil desde mi Sony Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hauntedbg:
Ok I will try this weekend and I will report back. Thanks for the feedback ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
Thnks for the suggestion bro.. I had done it 3 days back.. No luck.. :( Still experimenting with other stuff.. Now i am trying it by removing Google+ and Hangouts.. Never did put fb in the ROM in the first place... ;) Will report it after i try it again..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wxx5tkzs:
Thank you for the suggestion, but still the same high cpu usage problem :(

Here are the steps I tried:

1. Use flashtool flash stock 6.2.B.1.96 rom and wipe everything and root it with doomlord's method

2. Reboot and let the rom settle for 15min

3. Turn on cpu usage in dev tools and take a screenshot, everything seems fine with stock rom .96

4. Format sd card and put only the ExistenZ Ultra 1.0.0 in it

5. Install CWM, then reboot to recovery again wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, format /system and install the ExistenZ Ultra

6. Again reboot and let the rom settle for 30min... (didn't connect wifi/data or setup google account)

7. That "system_server" start eating cpu again :eek:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hesaps1234h:
How do you format your sd card?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] HHarrie:
First time i opened OTA app i saw an error with device, is it normal and not working (yet)?

Sent from my amazing unlocked Sony XPS using eXistenZ ultra v1 and XDA app.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] artttur:
Here You have tut... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2443590
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lunatiic:
I was about to post my CPU usage but there is no need to... The problem is definetly at system-server. I mamaged to reduce a lot the battery drain and the overheating issues by freezing/uninstalling more than 80 apps/services, so I could reach maximum 17 hours.

Like it has already been said before, with the screen off the battery drain is normal, but when the screen is on it drains a lot faster. Any idea of how to fix this? I'm completely out of ideas...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wxx5tkzs:
Exactly same symptoms.

Beside screen off, if stay at lockscreen with screen on few second the CPU usage of "system_server" will drop to very low too.

Once unlock screen it just jump high again. :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] artttur:
Do You tryed to change kernel? I have flashed 3-4 time,ones Trinity,then Dooms kernels,then back to Trinity after Doom... In one moment it came to norm. And now it work perfect with both kernels...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lunatiic:
Yes, I did... Tried stock kernel, DooMKernel v6 and TX-Core 5.2,5.3, 5.4 and 5.6. On all of them the system-server is draining my battery more than it should. Tried 3 fresh installs, tried freezing lots of stuff (helped a lot, but there is still something wrong). Tried different governors, i/o schedulers, oc, uc and even undervolting. Tried all the tweaks on Pimp My Rom. Even tho I don't think they work, I even tried some "battery saving" scripts. I was used to get about 24hours with eXistenZ v2, and now I only get about 15hours, using the exact same apps and settings. I have to bring my Wall charger with me and give a 30% boost on the battery... Otherwise I end the day without any juice left.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wxx5tkzs:
Interesting, my phone with LB, so I didn't test with any custom kernels.

If you don't mind, can you turn on CPU usage in dev tools and post a screenshot how does the system_server works on your phone? Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] artttur:
No problem
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lunatiic:
System-server is using more CPU than the Android UI... If you think you don't have battery problems, wait until we find a way to solve this issue ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Gabrieljbl:
I found this bug! I post it here since Dev thread is pretty full of posts... seems to be that the people who knows Existenz from a long time ago is posting only the necessary (the way it should be hehe)

So I think is something related to the text boxes. Is here in the Timescape sharing widget and the conversor unit small app! ;) check the Screenshot! :) [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] sorry for bothering you with this.. Just trying to report in order to improve the rom in further updates :)

Enviado a través de XDA móvil desde mi Sony Xperia S
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] artttur:
Do you think that I have battery problem?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gopiraj_m:
More details please. Kernel, governor.

I still doubt is it on Existenz rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] artttur:
Trinity 5.6 CPU0 conservative 1512,CPU1 ondemand 1728 ,UV all -37,5

You think I'm on other ROM????
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lunatiic:
Yes, look your screen on time. System-server drains battery only with screen on, and You almost didn't turn it on
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] artttur:
You see that it was charged to about 90%. 1 hour 25 min ,consumed about 30% isn't it good. For 100% it come over 3 hour screen???

I'm really always have had something near this. With every ROM.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MaxPayne3004:
Same for me with stock Kernel System_server drain when screen on
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] artttur:
It's funny.... really confused. After speaking here with You my device get crazy. Hot like hell.And don't com calm. I don't know what have I done wrong(nothing changed,installed or else)...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gravtec:
...and this is what we are facing now. Overheat and battery drain...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] artttur:
It wasn't so... New flashed yes. But then I have deleted/freezed/uninstalled about 80 apps/settings,and everything was fine...

But today... Just LOL .
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wxx5tkzs:
I fresh flash ExistenZ Ultra again today, and found that SystemUI force close whenever I customize, re-order the the toggles in Setting > Personalisation.

Initially I thought it just refresh the toggles. But after I try another custom rom with similar toggles, it wont FC no matter how I drag and re-order toggles. :confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gravtec:
Uncheck all toggles and reboot, pls read FAQ dude...;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wxx5tkzs:
Yes, I know and fully read and understand the FAQ for how to fix of toggle FC.

That's not the point anyway.

I install honami style rom with same toggles now, I can drag around toggles without any FC or need to turn off toggle reboot, and it don't have any CPU usage problem.

I just wondering if the SystemUI FC is related to "system_server" high CPU usage problem in ExistenZ Ultra. :rolleyes:

I'm not a expert or dev, just a wild guess. :D