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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
There's probably another way to do it, but the easiest way to do it (and the way I did it) is to use Flashtool. If you don't already have it, download it (it should be in the Android Development section), and after installing it, download the PA zip and extract boot.img and put it in the Flashtool folder. Open Flashtool, then remove USB cable, turn phone off, hold volume up, and plug the USB cable back in. After that, hit the lightning icon in the Flashtool interface, select fastboot and hit OK, and on the right side of the popup, hit the "flash kernel" button. It should then open up the Flashtool folder, and simply select the boot.img file you put there earlier (you might have to change the file type in the bottom right corner of the window to get it to appear). It'll flash in about 1.5 seconds, then unplug the phone, turn it on, and when the LED turns purple, hit volume up, and you'll be in CWM. Install zip from there.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
The back light issue we had with stock ROM is here. We had to keep the string for the back light saver ticked or the phone wouldn't sleep I am having it with this ROM. Battery life takes a hit for me. Unless there's a fix I'll have to go back to stock.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] liqn7:
There IS a fix:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46059210&postcount=42
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sebring5:
I'm confused. I flashed with fastboot v5 of recovery with second version of 532 software. Then I installed the 10.2 zip in recovery, then PA zip in recovery. Everything works fine and I show the correct kernel and build. Am I missing something by not flashing the boot.img with fastboot?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
Thanks you are a life savor
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Leechoonhwee:
We have to unlock our bootloader first right?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Yes
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Jhors2:
This is easily one of the best ROMs I have ever used. Any issues I have had with the stock Xperia ROM have been fixed plus quite a bit of functionality. Great work!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
I should stop reading this thread. I'm tempted to root and flash, but I'll wait a little while before doing that.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
thanks Buddy

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How is everyone's signal strength? i'm only pulling 2 bars where ever i go.

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also is anyone able to flash the Z1 camera and get it to work?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] big:
I just up this rom, great and nice

Now i touch icon IPE control in settings > all had hide, i unknown IPE working? Help me :(

...

I'm had find to off IPE full screen!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] golfinggino:
battery life is good on this rom - pretty close to the stock sony rom, this is my first complete day running this rom and the phone has been on for about 13.5 hours with a screen on time just shy of 6 hours - i been on wifi almost all day - but i usually run this phone almost entirely on wifi as it is faster then the hspa+ data speeds i am getting and it helps with the battery life
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
I think i noticed it to be slightly better, probably due to less resources running. thanks for the feed back. I can't thank you as I hit the max for the day
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kurosawa79:
Same. There's never more than 2 bars on mine either. It's a bug with the base...you can check other thread too. Don't think it affects the actual signal but annoying nonetheless.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] clubtech:
You can use any signal meter widget to get the real signal until this is fixed.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Galaxtus:
Come on, don't tell me you haven't rooted yet :D

#KitKat - Having one right now.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sugizohideto:
I just feel the screen is too green. Before stock is a bit yellow, now is too green =="
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kurosawa79:
I've used three different signal widgets and they don't work. The system is not reporting correct values
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lilviet93:
I got force close when ever I try to change the music effects :( is there any fix? also Netflix is not working for me, is it working for everyone? :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jingko100200:
this is really nice ROM i hv ever seen! almost no bug and power saving! i am FM CHN, could not normally log in XDA, but i do this time, thank you.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] big:
I found impossible can't install APK files from the internal memory and external memory card?

And unistall in Titanium Backup too.

...

I rotate screen to select button install :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Donstil:
Flashed the ROM a couple of days ago. Still love it only the BT audio feels less.

Is this a problem you guys also experiance?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
It seems like audio playback over Bluetooth stutters more frequently on this ROM than others, but it's tolerable.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VipiN'n'DroiD:
Will it be supporting the game data from the memory card? Coz it's supporting from internal memory.. I don't have a memory card yet..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beerbong:
I have no problems with sound over Bluetooth, both in my car and headphones. Do you have the same problem in cm?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
not sure. I'll try it when i get home
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VipiN'n'DroiD:
Thanks buddy.. Plz do reply.. And Plz check for the both sources..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
I have not really used CM very much. I'm very happy with this ROM, so I hate to change, but if nobody chimes in, I'll flash over to CM and try it for a day or two to see.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] magus57:
I'll second the stuttering. Both my car audio bluetooth and bluetooth headset worked perfect for music on stock ROM, now I can't go more than 15 seconds without a small skip. I can't really notice it in most songs.

I'll also second the issues with the DSP manager app, and I'm also having trouble with Youtube playback - either through the official app or unofficial ones.

I've noticed a small delay in pressing the power button and seeing the screen turn on as well - and this is even after fresh reboots, and I barely have anything on my phone as it is.

Otherwise a very solid and awesome ROM.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Buy a new car. "It'll be totally worth it."
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
With ROM Manager you can set it to install your apps in your SDcard instead of internal storage.

as far as the rom itself I do not see any option of saving to SDcard without using ROM manager.

You can acquire the app in the Play store
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VipiN'n'DroiD:
So will the game be playable if pasted the game data to sdcard/android/data or /obb? As I've experienced rom selects only one source for data to run the games..

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After locking the phone.. Still black display remains on the screen.. It's only visible in dark.. Is there anyone facing the same problem? I guess it consumes the battery.. Any fix for it?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
once you set it to install to sdcard it will create the nesscary folders and so you should be able to Paste them to sdcard and it will work
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VipiN'n'DroiD:
Thanks.. I'll buy a memory card today and try.. :cool:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
the fix for that is here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2461286&highlight=screen&page=5

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the cool thing is you can format sdcard to ntfs and it can read it. so no limitations on transfering large files
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krumbs:
Bluetooth - pairing with the Smartwatch

Bluetooth seems wonky. Works fine with my headset, but the moment I try to pair the Sony Smartwatch, strange things start happening. The volume slider pops up, volume goes up to max, the slider fades, pops up again...

Tried restarting Bluetooth, the phone, the watch, etc, but it refuses to pair up.

Any ideas on what I could try next?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kwenteen:
UMS ?

Hey !

Super great ROM, especially with the backlight fix !

I was wondering how to mount the external sdcard as a Universal Mass Storage interface thus...

is there something to set up ?

Otherwise, I finally am able to manage my phone the way I want it, which is great, thank you very much !

Boujou bien,

K.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Search for the app in the play store
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kwenteen:
Yes, thank you. I already tried 5 of them :

-USB storage manager

-USB mass storage watcher

-SG USB Mass Storage Enabler

-AL Mass Storage Manager

-[root] StickMount

none worked.

If you do have one working, would you kindly name it for me ?

Tahnks in advance.

Boujou bien,

K.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VipiN'n'DroiD:
Has anyone noticed in the dialer.. When u swipe left to the call logs or contacts a blue line appears at top as a separator for the search or add contact... Which is overlapping the contact and looks bit odd.. Is this default or will this be fixed?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lilviet93:
Same here
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] golfinggino:
not sure what to suggest but i can tell you i am on this rom and have no issues pairing / using it with my smartwatch 2
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Reb0rn:
I think it's because of the dpi. If you change to 320 it will be aligned but who in their right mind would consider 320 on a device this big?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
Fyi: I also had the blue line when on 320dpi :)

sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra now Free
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Reb0rn:
Odd that is :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Just a random question guys...

If anyone has AnTuTu installed can you test to see if it will run the OpenGL ES3 benchmark and report back please?

I'm playing around with the dolphin gamecube emulator and want to see if I will get better results by upgrading to 4.3
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
So, is anyone else having problems playing HD movies in the Google Play Movies app? No matter what DPI I set, I inevitably get the message "HD playback not supported on this device." I'm starting to get super pissed-off; I didn't buy a 1080p smartphone for this. For what it's worth, I have the device in tablet mode. I have no idea if the problem is with the ROM or with Google.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dan079:
Try

Size: 304

Layout: 360p

...that got rid of the blue separator line for me
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
Thanks..

I didn't bother reporting it as a bug or worry about it as it is a beta v1 rom. Saying that, Devs/Cooks rely on our feedback to continually improve the builds and hence why I chipped in. Cheers for the tip :)

sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra now Free
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
On quick and simple question for you guys: I assume that Ultra specific bugs, like the oversensitive screen (ghost clicking) and SOD's are non-existing here. Yes or no? (I know it's yes, but I want to be sure)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kurosawa79:
Yes those are non existent probes on this rom
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kay_kiat88:
Well I still have this ghost clicking issue here.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kwenteen:
The interface is really quick,

battery life seems at least as good as with original SONY ROM, haven't done any rigorous test on it.

Bugs :

-Still not able to access the sdcard through UMS (is it a bug ?) despite all the apps tried.

-The remote control buttons on my headphones don't modify the volume, or play/pause. Instead, it presses the first icon on the screen ! But the mic works alright. this is a headset for samsung galaxy note I/II/STREAK originally, and the play/pause button wasn't working, but volume did, with the original SONY ROM

screen luminosity auto adjustment and auto rotation as well as Asphalt 8 crashing at the beginning were solved by a simple reboot...

This ROM is really good !

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] davorado:
Running this for two weeks with a tablet sim for data thus using this as a tablet. Highly recommend this underrated device which with this ROM is now my favorite device. Waiting on root for new note3 but I can't see switching to that after being spoiled here.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cnrd:
Am i the only one having problems logging into google services with this ROM?

I tried Chrome (Login failed) and Google Now (network error).

I tried both wifi and 3G, same error.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Spixe1:
Thanks for the step by step AntiLazarus, being a noob at flashing sony stuff (my only experience was with samsung and motorola), I didn't know what the instructions meant by "flash boot.img" either, so your post helped me figure out and and saved me a dumb noob question. :victory:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AntiLazarus:
No problem. Took me a minute too figure it out, too, so I thought I'd save someone the trouble.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wooki:
Will there be a new build when fxp will release their new build fxp241?

Sent with my Xiaomi MI2 with Tapatalk 4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Spixe1:
Sony PS3 Controller pair?

Finally flashed this yesterday, freakishly awesome ROM. I'm just curious though, since all the native Xperia apps are gone, is it still possible to put on the Xperia Sony PS3 Controller pairing app? Or do we just need to install a 3rd party app now like 6-axis controller? The native xperia support for ps3 was probably one of the only nice xperia features.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Galaxtus:
DELETED ..... wrong place :(

Sorry :crying:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Spixe1:
Ha, yeah, for a second I was like "WTF? The hell it isn't!" No worries :good::silly:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Galaxtus:
It happens when you follow mutiple PA threads ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Spixe1:
1) Where my question about native ps3 controller support still stands, but here's a couple more...

2) Is there a way to switch keyboard without having to go into settings > options? I had to install a 3rd party app whereas stock ROM you can do it via the notification menu.

3) Has anyone had any luck installing the Z1 honami camera on this? Would like to know if it's compatible with this ROM.

4) Is this a bug or my badluck (although it's no big deal at all)? I have the 'lockscreen' button in my quick settings panel, thinking it would be convenient to turn it off or on with a quick press. But it doesn't seem to make any difference. Button on or off has no affect on if the lockscreen turns on or not when the screen goes off. Have to manually do it in settings. Does it work for anyone else?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VipiN'n'DroiD:
Is there any possibility to pick the incoming call via headset button? Mostly I am riding but when there is an incoming call I have to stop my bike aside then manually pick the call from the phone.. It's been a trouble since using this rom.. Someone help..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beerbong:
3.99 RC2 BETA2 is up on goo and basketbuild
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Spixe1:
SUPER kewl! Thanks for the update. Is there a changelog and will we be able to update over Paranoid OTA (it currently shows its up to date)?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beerbong:
Paota should work now, I've switched the mirrors in it putting goo in first place.

There's no big changes in this version, basically paota and led working (this last thanks to kali). For a complete changelog take a look at our g+ and our github
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zams85:
Signal bar already fix in beta 2?:D:D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lilviet93:
Is the bluetooth and backlight issue fixed in this update?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beerbong:
Bluetooth always worked for me. Backlight works too
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lilviet93:
Sounds good. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cms062407:
hello, I look forward to installing this ROM!

One quick question---how do I run the fastboot flash boot boot.img cmd whenever the file is zipped? It won't allow me to open up a CMD prompt when the file is zipped....

thanks!

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nvm...I installed the ROM fine without even doing steps 2-4...all seems well on the phone. It has been up and running for 10 minutes. I guess, I don't understand what those steps actually do.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Reb0rn:
Always loved PA ROMs! What a fricking device!! I couldn't stand the Sony craptastic ui. Works awesome!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] golfinggino:
Just flashed today's update and everything still works great seems a bit bit faster then the 9/30 build thanks for the update
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Reb0rn:
Noobed. Ignore...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] vampielvampiro:
Which version of the XZU is this for? I've got the C6802. Would this work on my device? Or is it just for the C6833? Thanks.

I love PA and I can't wait to have it here. It's the perfect device for this ROM.

Enviado desde mi C6802 usando Tapatalk 4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lilviet93:
I don't understand those steps either lol
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
What I don't understand from both of you, and other people is why you flash this rom or perform any type of modification to your device if you don't surely know what you are doing..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lilviet93:
Because we all love to mess with our android devices. Not everyone is as knowledgeable as you are.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sonic1981:
Please Help

Im a new comer to the xzu ive had a note n7000 since they came out and was fine fashing roms etc just tried to flash pa for the first time on the ultra and half way through intsall on cwr it rebooted on its own and now has bootloop what do i do next can get it in fastboot (Blue LED) mode bt thats it :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lilviet93:
Download flashtool and ftf file for your device. Flash the ftf file using the flashtool and I think you'll be fine.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kurosawa79:
Seems good and smooth this version. Signal indicator still not fixed for those that want to know. Also, antutu benchmark got worse from last version which is weird. Last version of pa was around 30k whereas this one is 26k. I normally don't care but watching the opengl test the frame rates have really dropped from around 50plus on stock to around high 30s

Edit: tested again and it was back up to 30k. Weird
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lilviet93:
I think the first tests are not accurate as the second or third are what the real score should be
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Spixe1:
Ha, I also didn't understand that step, someone else on the forum (several pages back) was nice enough to point out what it meant. There is a boot.img in the pa zip file. Extract the img, and flash that image BEFORE flashing the pa.zip itself. So that's what it meant. I "think" the boot.img basically just contains CWM recovery so that you can proceed to flash pa.zip. If you already had it though, the you could skip that step. That's my assumption at least.

Beerbong: there have been several posts, including my own, on this thread that have expressed they didn't understand the boot.img instruction (and perhaps those that didn't want to admit it or read through 16 pages of posts until they found the answer, nobel but time consuming). To help noobs like us, would it be possible to clear that part up? No worries either way, just might save future noobs from continually posting about it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lilviet93:
I think you are right, now that you mentioned it :thumbup:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Spixe1:
Take a look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2426739

PaOTA is still showing it's up to date with 2013-09-30 RC1. And the goo changelog is empty. (not complaining, just FYI).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aalupatti:
The worst thing genuine devs hate is benchmark scores...

What matters most is the real world usage.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beerbong:
Yup, boot.img is the boot partition image and contains the recovery (a part of other things). So flashing it when you are, for example, in stock and rebooting to recovery will take you to cwm recovery from where you've got to do the wipes and install the rom.

PaOta should work from BETA2.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Leechoonhwee:
I think there is some confusion amongst users here.

1. Any mods to the ROM require unlocked bootloader

2. Flashing CWM to a locked bootloader does not enable the user to flash PA because of rule 1.

Just to clarify things up. From a stock ROM, we need to

1.Unlock bootloader

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45634442&postcount=4

2. Flash CWM

3. Full Wipe from CWM

4. Flash PA

5. Flash Gapp

Is the above method correct?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] adx_x:
beta 2 call speakerphone function broken，more info http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46509885&postcount=121

and after fixed it，the volumes remain very low:p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Spixe1:
Heres another noob question: How do we install Beta 2 over Beta 1 and keep everything the same, all our configs, games, widgets, etc?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Galaxtus:
Flash on top of the current build in recovery. That will do :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Spixe1:
Thanks Galaxtus.

And yet another, maybe not so noob question:

I'd like to get native dualshock 3 support back, without going through sixaxis. I have a titanium backup of the dualshock app that came on stock ultra. I was going to try to restore it, and go the message "Warning: This will restore a system app and/or system data. This system package (not deodexed) was backed up from a different ROM. It may not work properly on your current ROM." Such being the case, do you think its safe, or should we just accept the lose of native dualshock support on custom ROMs?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] iBuzman:
You 'should' back up your TA partition too - drm protected bravia and xclarity engines contained there and if you haven't backed up it's gone forever once wiped :)

A good guide explaining the basics --> :) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2446502

sent from my Sony Xperia Z Ultra
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Leechoonhwee:
It won't work because native Sony app require the stock framework.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sonic1981:
Sorry For Being a Total NOOOB

I managed to get my xzu back from softbrick using sonys pc companien and install stock firmwire I have now followed the above instructions and have rooted her again and it all went fine ive now gone to unlock bootloader and flashtool just says you cannot official unlock boot loader and just stops what am I meant to do now ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
from the sony website.

"First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device by checking the service menu. In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu. If you have a tablet, click here to learn how access the service menu.

In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked."
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sonic1981:
Its says NO does that mean I can never install custom rom ????? or do I have to do it another way ??
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Reb0rn:
So I have used it now since rls and its working all right.

Bluetooth has its issues thou. If I mace a call and hang up, the Bluetooth won't dissconect sound from device and it gets jammed by the phone call. Won't play music until I dissconect and reconnect the Bluetooth device. Usually after that it does what it should. And music is a bit choppy but only while screen off. But if I raise the minimum MHz to 422 it stops chopping.

Oh and while on Bluetooth the phones speaker gets extremely low so one don't hear the call signal.

PIE is kind of quircky too. How do I get that damn Google search ball when swiping up from the bottom? PIE does the opposite of what I tell it to do mostly.

Other then that its just pure gold.