yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Android Development] putu13:
I was going for "stable" that's why I chose the latest one without Beta in its name...

Thanks for the tip on the Changelog thread I must have missed it.

Too bad I can't have 5 button navigation bar, really got used to sleep my device by just tapping the button in lower left corner. It did not make me change the grasp to reach the power button. Would I be able to do that with Xposed or something like that myself?
[Xperia Z Android Development] msc3169:
I've never used xposed so i dont know if it is possible. Double tap to sleep/wake are quite useful give them a try.
[Xperia Z Android Development] putu13:
don't want to be picky but I want to try to customize it the way I like it. If it is not possible, that is ok too. Still I want to know all my options before committing to something... ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] a2296455:
Everytime I record a video or a voice note, it sounds very very low, I did not have that problem a few days back when I was on Stock...any idea's on how to fix this?

Sent from my Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
TEST build containing latest Sony 4.4 stuff (kernel and blobs)

Download:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712470898

Install instructions:

-Make a full backup of your current setup in recovery - IMPORTANT

-Clean install is highly recommended so do a factory reset, then flash the ROM and Gapps

-Test all teh things

Please note:

-The CM 4.4 kernel used in this build is different to my experimental builds and doesn't allow the same level of tweaking.

-This build DOES NOT contain the latest PA features (DSB and new recents) due to private source (yes even to maintainers).

-The infamous "no audio during phone calls when headphones are attached" bug (CYAN-3098) is still present and is being looked into.

Cheers.
[Xperia Z Android Development] v0 HaVoK 0v:
After installing to 4.6 my phone is very slow, and WiFi is not working, if I restart sometimes it will work for about 10mins before losing connection no matter how close I am to the router. I did it through the paranoid ota updater, so I'm going to re do it on my computer, hopefully that works because I love the dynamic system bars.

Edit : OK, I have the same problem again, even after a fresh install, how come I don't anyone else with this, why is it any different from me, I cleared everything and flashed the boot.img from the ROM file, then flashed the ROM in recovery with the micro gapps and I still have the same problem. What am I doing wrong?
[Xperia Z Android Development] msc3169:
You can try flashing an official sony FTF (kitkat) first, then fastboot the kernel and install the rom.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
Anyone tried the test build?
[Xperia Z Android Development] v0 HaVoK 0v:
I'm going to try this since the 4.6 beta1 build that I'm on is really slow for some reason.

I'm installing this as I type this.

Edit : Ok, finished for a while and tested for a bit, and so far so good, its working great, a lot better than the other 4.6 beta1 but I don't see any sony stuff at all? Everything is pretty much AOSP in the apps and settings and everywhere I looked, so I don't understand the "sony stuff" but other than that, maybe its just me, but it feels like the fastest, and is working perfect!

Edit2 : It has a few WiFi problem, as did the last 4.6 beta1, its making me think its hardware related, but then again I never had those problems on the older stable version.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
"Sony 4.4 stuff" means the latest Sony kernel and blobs, not Sony apps.

Thanks for testing.
[Xperia Z Android Development] v0 HaVoK 0v:
Ah ok, well, its performing excellent, smoothest I've had in a long time.

Also, just want to ask would it be possible to bring the likes of the Sony camera across?

And I think my sound quality seems different, would that change with the kernal? Because strangely enough it sounds like it did when my phone was stock.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
Cool that's good to here. Sony camera is a no go unfortunately, unless they decide to release the source which is unlikely.

As for audio, yes there have been some improvements at kernel level and the audio files have been taken directly from stock .230, so sound quality should be improved.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Osyx:
When I get a call I don't get any audio, except when using speaker. (No headphones attached) Latest build, but not the test build.

Anyway to solve that?
[Xperia Z Android Development] androidfreak70:
THAT'S looks a nice ROM ! Will flashed soon!

TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
[Xperia Z Android Development] streetu:
Everything work flawless, but when u put SONY blobs audio glitches came :/

On official 4.6 build i can not hear that, but on yours build i can.

And i think u should put here kernel with better tweaks like audio mod or undervolting
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
Is audio stuttering again? I might have to apply the hack/workaround until everything's been merged.

If you want a kernel with more customisability flash a custom kernel. This ROM will always use CM's for stability.
[Xperia Z Android Development] androidfreak70:
Hi [MENTION=4983940]SuperHanss[/MENTION]

I installed this ROM and works fine for now.

But I don't see Paranoid settings or ROM settings in the settings menu

I enabled the sliding (?) Recents menu but now I want to disable it. Same thing for the pie. There is not toggle in settings about that :/ please reply :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] msc3169:
There are no separate PA settings, they are merged in the regular settings just explore a bit.

For the recent menu n pie, you have to reset preferences from Settings>Backup and Reset
[Xperia Z Android Development] androidfreak70:
Oh.. I thought there is PA settings same as other devices...

Thanks for help :)

TapaTalked from my Paranoid Xperia™ Z (C660²)
[Xperia Z Android Development] KOALAaufPILLEN:
How is the battery life ?

Is there some bugs with it or is it all fine ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] emeemisri:
Battery life is good. 50% battery drain in 1 hour..
[Xperia Z Android Development] Azurren:
Have to say I'm really impressed with the fluidity of the latest test build! Buttery smooth compared with the Cyanogen mod based roms I've been using lately.

Defiantly worth a longer test drive, major kudos to you sir!
[Xperia Z Android Development] wat':
I'm getting about 4 hours of Sot with 12 hours of standby, but I'm only browsing and don't play games or do other cpu intensive stuff.
[Xperia Z Android Development] putu13:
OK, so I have been using the ROM for 5 days (updated to 4.6 Bera (20140903) in the meantime.)

I can definitely say this is one of the smoothest and most stable ROMs I have ever tried.

as for bugs

I only experienced one spontaneous restart - while in storage menu.

I couldn't get USB OTG running - but it was the first time I actually tried that with any phone, so maybe I am missing something.

other than that - no problems at all!

oh, and NO audio stuttering! I was going insane when on stock!

There are few things I still would like to see in this rom:

Quick Settings customization - size of tiles and behavior of them (eg. sound tile I only want mute/sound not "vibrate")

I couldn't tell whether I am using data while roaming by looking on the status bar Icon. It only shows "R" for roaming, but that is it.

I have to slide down to show QS and there it is. This is not a problem when in local network as there are signs of data network (H, H+, DC and so on) but still you cannot tell if there is any data stream. This goes for WIFI too.

I have to say this is one of the best things I've tasted and I would recommend it any day.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
Cheers for the feedback.

Feel free to submit feature requests here.

USB OTG should be fixed in the next build but don't quote me on that, I haven't had time to test the new kernel/blobs.
[Xperia Z Android Development] v0 HaVoK 0v:
The quality of audio is a lot better, but yes it does stutter, mainly when you've got the music playing and you're doing something else in the background.
[Xperia Z Android Development] zabi1994:
I just flashed 4.6 Beta 1.. This is my first time flashing a non-stock sony rom.. With that being said, I have to admit that I'm impressed by how light and smooth the rom is.. My screen flickers a bit every now and then.. Google apps tend to force close but there is a workaround that'll solve it.. DSB slows down the phone a bit which is a known situation.. Aside from that, I'm really liking this rom.. Can't wait for future releases.. Keep up the great work.. :good::good::good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Vishalkris:
For screen flicker disable GPU overlay in developer setting... If u r using xposed on the ROM u can have a module to implement it after reboot or else u will have to manually implement it after every reboot... Abut DSB its in its initial stage more stability can be expected in future. Hope I helped u and other noobs

Peace

AndrOMizeR ZeD
[Xperia Z Android Development] zabi1994:
I can't seem to find GPU overlay setting in developer options but I did enabled force GPU rendering before.. I thought the flickering was due to the use of hover.. Thanks for pointing it out..
[Xperia Z Android Development] herubrand:
Audio stutter could be fixed by raising min cpu frequency from 384 MHz to 486 MHz. I am not facing audio stutter though on my phone with 384 MHz as base frequency. So try it, it may work or it may not.

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It's like this. Settings - Developer Options - under Hardware Accelerated Rendering turn on Disable HW overlays.

Alternatively if you have xposed installed you could use nomoreoverlays module which does the same thing except you won't have to manually turn on Disable HW overlays after every reboot.
[Xperia Z Android Development] androidfreak70:
Hi.

First that was very nice ROM . loved the dynamic system bars very much. And also loved built in double tap to wake and move to SD option :) but

after few hours I flashed back the old one

The reason is it was very laggy. In launcher and every launcher. Notifications bar was fine. But the most annoying slow thing was the recents menu. It's take up to 3 seconds to open when it's loaded with some apps. And sometimes it's shows empty but there are some apps still there

When I switch between quick settings and notifications there was a noticeable lag

If there is any ideas or help I would be thankful

TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
[Xperia Z Android Development] FateNozomi:
It's the dynamic system bars eating the processing power, it's very costly.
[Xperia Z Android Development] androidfreak70:
:( hope in the next builds get fixed...

TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
[Xperia Z Android Development] emeemisri:
DSB is still in beta phase so be patient brother maybe someday we will get the stable one

Sent from my Yuga and sorry for my english
[Xperia Z Android Development] androidfreak70:
Yeah bro.. We should wait :)

TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
[Xperia Z Android Development] zabi1994:
Nav Bar in Landscape Mode

I'm having a little problem when in landscape mode.. The nav bar doesn't seem to respond to touch as it normally would.. I have to tap a few times to get it working.. 4.6 Beta 1.. Does anyone else experience this too ??
[Xperia Z Android Development] B14ck7hund3r:
[MENTION=4983940]SuperHanss[/MENTION] do you use an modified kernel for regular builds of this rom or 'stock' CM11's?
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
Stock CM11
[Xperia Z Android Development] k3v1nj4n:
Will there be a new build this week?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Osyx:
Probably not, PA team had a No Release Week last week and said that it will be more exciting features in the future instead. They haven't posted anything new and relevant since then so I wouldn't put my hopes on it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
The team had a breakthrough with optimising the DSB code earlier this week. Unfortunately after testing it they discovered that it introduced constant FC's and was highly unstable, so went back to the drawing board to try to fix it. Obviously this has introduced delays.

The chances are that there will still be an update this week. Stay tuned.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Osyx:
From yesterday by the PA team:

"Release day is by far the most exciting event of the week for all our users but it's the worst for us the team behind. We want to give you the best experience ever and hurries don't help to achieve it. This week we have been really quiet on the social networks but we have done great improvements to DSB and performance but we couldn't finish them in time for our release day. So... Are we going to release today? No, we will wait to next week and hopefully it will arrive without delays."
[Xperia Z Android Development] B14ck7hund3r:
I'm on 4.4 test version with KMA kernel for almost a week now. No problems so far (tested stock kernel for 3 days). No audio stutter (lpa disabled like in stock rom plus using viper4android), seems like PA is my new favourite ROM. Big thanks to superhanss for maintaining this rom
[Xperia Z Android Development] DeGygii:
losing imei and baseband

I tried flashing 4.6 beta1 but everytime i trie it, I lose my imei and baseband and the phone doesn't recognize the sim, and doesn't even ask for a pin. I'm coming from cm10.2 android 4.3.1. I can restore the imei by restoring the nandroid, but still I would like to use this rom.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
Flash any stock 4.4.4 FTF with Flashtool first, then follow the instructions in the OP.
[Xperia Z Android Development] badflife:
Can I use viper4android with this rom?
[Xperia Z Android Development] B14ck7hund3r:
Yes
[Xperia Z Android Development] seba112:
How battery on this rom? I'll manage to get 4h+ SOT?

Sorry for my english ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] msc3169:
Yes you can, try it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] thx84:
How? Do you use a special kernel, or some cpu settings?
[Xperia Z Android Development] javagreen:
(Im)patiently waiting for the next beta. It should drop tonight, I hope :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] msc3169:
[MENTION=4983940]SuperHanss[/MENTION]

Any progress in pushing the 4.4 blobs into PA legacy?
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
It's done lol. I did that a couple of weeks ago. The next build will contain Sony 4.4.2 stuff, 4.4.4 stuff will follow shortly.
[Xperia Z Android Development] javagreen:
Beta 2 is out, waiting for the yuga build now :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] pyramid:
Do I need unlocked boot loader to flash this ROM? Sorry for noon question

Edit: got the answer. i need unlocked bootloader to flash this ROM
[Xperia Z Android Development] comax70:
Yes only unlocked
[Xperia Z Android Development] mrjayviper:
any chance of a pollux_windy version?.... :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] k3v1nj4n:
I NEED MY FIX :D

#StayParanoid
[Xperia Z Android Development] v0 HaVoK 0v:
OK, the sony blobs version I have installed, now the speakers ain't working anymore. Ringer volume works, but any media volume apps I can't hear.

Don't know why it happened, was working fine, and then just stopped.
[Xperia Z Android Development] k3v1nj4n:
Kk i think you just misunderstood me. I meant "need my fix" like a heroine addicted ;) And my last fix was on 20140903 :'(
[Xperia Z Android Development] v0 HaVoK 0v:
Haha, sorry, I never noticed I quoted you xD My bad.
[Xperia Z Android Development] herubrand:
Was that a clean flash as OP asked or a dirty flash? If it was dirty, try clean flash. I am also using sony blobs version with fresh start and haven't ran into a issue such as yours.

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SuperHanss, would you happen to know if there would be continuing AOSPAL support for our phone when L comes out for the nexus devices? Reading AOSPA Legacy future on google+ raised this question. Hopefully such wont be the case.
[Xperia Z Android Development] pyramid:
Does anyone got problem with WiFi? My WiFi on phone shows that its connected but does not download or does not allow to browse. At the same!e time I can browse on my nexus on same WiFi network? I did clean install and I m rooted with unlocked bootloader.
[Xperia Z Android Development] danny19901:
I didn't have that problem have you tried a custom kernel
[Xperia Z Android Development] pyramid:
No have not. Thing is my email and WhatsApp does work. Only chrome/browser and download from play store does not.
[Xperia Z Android Development] danny19901:
Try turning WiFi off and back on in QS or settings on phone also check WiFi settings as you may have on 5GHZ or something it may be WiFi settings causing it

Also try deleting your hosts file sometimes this can cause problem with Playstore etc...
[Xperia Z Android Development] pyramid:
Thanks. I wiped cache via recovery and it did trick.
[Xperia Z Android Development] javagreen:
Any progress on the BETA 2 build, the wait is killing moi :P
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
Building started a few hours ago but we have a s**t ton of devices to get through lol.
[Xperia Z Android Development] pyramid:
Take your time.... We can wait.
[Xperia Z Android Development] herubrand:
Update is up! :laugh:. Ill be waiting for SuperHanss experimental build.
[Xperia Z Android Development] kuboweb:
Does Multirom works with your builds?
[Xperia Z Android Development] nion:
after flash the last rom, the device reboots normaly 1st time, than reboots once again automatically and stack in boot loop!!!

Any idea??

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I've flashed 3 time the last rom and device finally reboot correctly, but now it doesn't recognize any operator network and sometimes it self reboot!

sorry form my english... it's terrible :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] tryantar:
Mine seems to be heating up quite abit and lagging alot and has just had its first random boot. It seems 4.6 BETA 2 is not that stable? I'll let it boot a few times and see how it works out. I just updated from BETA 1.

edit: it seems it take quite awhile to boot up... I hope its not a bootloop :/ resorted to Volup&power button

edit2: Got it to boot again seems okay! DSB less laggy now.
[Xperia Z Android Development] nion:
ok, flashed again boot.img and zip and network goes, but sometimes device goes into deep sleep and I must force reboot, sometimes it self reboot!

I think to go back to beta1 :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
4.6 BETA2 is up if y'all didn't already notice :cool:

Changelog

Yuga and Odin specific:

>Switched to 4.4.2 kernel and blobs

If anyone is experiencing issues coming from 4.6 BETA1 (old kernel and blobs), try a clean install (follow the OP).

Builds pulled due to instability. Looking into it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] nion:
data factory reset and wipe out everything... installed beta2 again and stack in boot loop

beta1 now works well.

I think that I'll flash PA beta3 :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
Can anyone else confirm this?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kuboweb:
Yes, beta2 doesnt work properly. Takes a lot of time to boot, then just keeps rebooting after few seconds.
[Xperia Z Android Development] X10_minipro:
Factory reset in TWRP and tried to install it, phone feels hot and has not booted yet(been like 5+ min on boot animation).

Edit: As soon as I posted this phone boots up. Currently at welcome screen. Will report back.

Edit again: Could play around with the phone for some minutes, then it just rebooted. Not sure if it will boot again but it seems to be some sort of problem. Will flash my backup now.
[Xperia Z Android Development] wat':
I've also had similar problems (very long boot, hot phone, random reboots and generally poor performance), I'm back to experimental now.
[Xperia Z Android Development] badflife:
I have the same problems.

Keeps rebooting and takes quite a while to boot.

No network connection.

And I can't play my music.

Reverting back to beta 2.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
Well this is a f**king disaster.

I have a feeling it could be DSB related, as this didn't occur with the test build.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Khaiyan:
Patiently waiting for a fix :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] rifanp:
how can i go back to beta 1

beta 2 is working properly for me

please help

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how can i go back to beta 1

beta 2 is not working properly for me

please help
[Xperia Z Android Development] javagreen:
Argh that's disheartening. I'll wait :o
[Xperia Z Android Development] badflife:
Either you use your backup which you made or should have made.

Or you have to do a fresh install.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tryantar:
actually referencing my earlier post. I updated from beta 1 to beta 2 it initally took very long to boot. i just let it take its time. the first time it boots up. after some time it will reboot which will take forever.

my solution was during that long 2nd boot i did a forced reboot

vol up+ power

and it booted up just fine after that. now currently working perfectly. probably some settings require a few boots to work.
[Xperia Z Android Development] toast7989:
When attempting a fresh install, I am just getting a 'you cannot install over newer version' error (or something similar). Tips? It's been a long time since I have played around flashing things manually (not OTA updates).

Cheers for your help mate.
[Xperia Z Android Development] k3v1nj4n:
I installed PA4.6 B2 with a clean install and latest PA Gapps. Sim Pin Settings are missing, had to unlock the Sim in another phone. DSB works much smoother but my phone stucks at the outer unlock ring for a few seconds(even at "factory settings", complete clean install) Sometimes it reboots randomly. My Baseband, Bootloader and everything other that only updates with official releases by Sony is stock (State of Feb'13). Maybe the random reboots are related to the new blobs and old firmware?

If you need further Information, I would be glad to help :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] dasprot:
I'm trying to install Beta 1 after trying Beta 2.

So far I've formatted data, system, boot, cache, dalvik but I still get the error "Can't install this package over newer build".

Any ideas besides editing the zip myself?

Edit: fixed by extracting boot.img from Beta 1 and flashing it via fastboot
[Xperia Z Android Development] MartiDiamond:
This was explained just 1 page earlier... Use a backup or do a fresh install.
[Xperia Z Android Development] dasprot:
Fresh install didn't work. That was my problem. I posted my solution above
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
BETA2 builds pulled. I need to figure this one out.

Gonna make another test build without DSB coding to see if that's the culprit, I'll upload it sometime today.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SuperHanss:
Okay so here is another test build, it is exactly the same as BETA2 minus DSB and card stack recents:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23681161096070221

Make a full backup in recovery of your current setup, wipe cache & dalvik then install.

If it is still derping please submit logs.

Cheers.
[Xperia Z Android Development] thomas.ross89:
Dirty flashed over BETA2 with DSB and at very least it boots fine. Will update if having any problems, many thanks :)

EDIT: Having some frequent problems now, including loss of phone signal, over 10min boot times and random reboots happening.

EDIT 2: Tried a full wipe as I just dirty flashed it before. Having more trouble now. Got to welcome page and random reboot 3 times in a row. Managed to get past that then realised i still had no cellular activity. Random reboots happening all over the place.