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[Sony Xperia ZL] TheTofu:
SuperHanss, you're the best. Looking forward to playing with the new update :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] Baron1971:
One Question. With Beta5 it is not necessary to flash the Lighting Kernel on top?
[Sony Xperia ZL] TheTofu:
Uh, you didn't need to flash lightning on any of the previous builds either. But I can confirm lightning v6 works great on beta 5.

If you're updating from beta 4 you still need to flash lightning after you update.
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Totally up to you, it has features that this kernel doesn't. It shouldn't break anything if you decide to flash it.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Baron1971:
And flashed! ;) Thanks for your help and work!!!
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
For people having issues with data dropouts and flickering data connection symbols, try this RIL:

EXTRACT IT FIRST! Then push it to /system/lib, overwrite when prompted, set permissions to rw- r-- r-- and reboot.
[Sony Xperia ZL] pakom8:
Its there a way to reduce the DPI of Navbar, with gravitybox is not possible
[Sony Xperia ZL] HoltHunter:
My screen stopped flickering with the lastest update :)

Running smooth.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
So I've been using Beta 5 and it works like a charm except for these three things:

Previously, long pressing the camera button turned on the camera without issues. Doing the same in Beta 5 makes the camera crash (happens every time, even after clearing data)

I'm using the latest BetterBatteryStats stable and even though it's already installed as a System app and most of the stats display properly, nothing is displayed under "Alarms". This also worked previously (and with the stock Sony 4.4.4) EDIT: SU was disabled. Silly me.

Lastly, the ROM works beautifully (as long as I'm not using any heavy themes) but after a day or two since boot it starts to slow down and lag. This did happen previously and a reboot solves it temporarily. Also, this probably is a subjective sensation, so take this last one with a grain of salt.

I'll try to get some logs for the camera thing (and also check if things are any different when I feel it starts lagging again)

Edit: I forgot to report that I did have data connection dropouts, but using the RIL you posted a while ago solved that issue.

Once again, thanks for supporting PA for this device (and being really great at that)
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Thanks, I'll look into these issues. Logs would be much appreciated :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
Regarding the BetterBatteryStats thing I found that for some reason Superuser was disabled (idek I remember allowing an app a couple of days ago, dunno what happened), and once I enabled it everything SU related started working normally again. I'm crossing that one out from my previous post :p

I'm attaching a log with the camera FC issue.
[Sony Xperia ZL] iamsankalp:
Mac Address Issue?

Hi! Thanks for the ROM, first up.

I notice there is some issue with Mac address. The address has changed to something else from what it came with stock ROM.

May you please check if there is some issue on your end also. I'm on the latest build.

Thanks,

Sankalp
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
A new test build is up:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001604747

Odin changelog:

* Switched back to a more "stock" like CM based kernel:

- latest Sony .283 source

- added MultiROM support

- fixed screen flickering with Hover and volume adjust overlays

- hopefully fixed audio stuttering (please test)

- added exFAT support

- added more I/O schedulers

- tweaked CPU governors

Source can be found here.

* Cleaned up and added more blobs from .283

* Fixed mobile data connection issue

* Fixed launching camera with camera button

Please test, especially for audio stuttering, and let me know!

Regards,

SH
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
Thanks! I'll try it right away. There's no need to wipe data or anything, right?

Btw dunno about audio stuttering (since I'm using my FiiO and it doesn't stutter via USB) but screen flickering seems to be a thing from the past for me, even with Beta 5
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Nope just update normally (wipe cache and dalvik).
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
That's exactly what I did [emoji12]

Flashed it already. Launching the camera using the camera button works flawlessly now!

Now, this is a purely visual thing. I know the navbar is transparent when the camera's in portrait mode, but when I switch to landscape the transparency's gone! I don't remember if this happened on the non experimental Beta 5, can someone who's using the normal one tell me?
[Sony Xperia ZL] willsonsin:
Just flashed your lastest build yesterday. After 12hours of usage, everything seems working fine here. thanks for nice rom :D:D:D
[Sony Xperia ZL] primod808:
SuperHanss to use your new test build do I have to flash the kernal from your test build first then flash the test build ROM? Sorry this my first time trying your test build.

Thanks again.
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Nope just flash the zip as normal :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] TheTofu:
Flash the zip normally is all you need to do. Generally if there's specific instructions for flashing it'll be with the main build post.
[Sony Xperia ZL] primod808:
Thanks SuperHanss! This is off topic but what are your plans with android 5.0 lollipop will you be working Roms base on 5.0?
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Definitely. I'm eagerly waiting for the source to drop, hopefully it'll be this week as I have a week off.
[Sony Xperia ZL] primod808:
Just FYI ...Google is pushing the 5.0 source code for aosp!
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
I'm watching it all unfold lol. These are exciting times!!!
[Sony Xperia ZL] viniciusnc:
Bug

There's a fix for "No sound during call with headphones attached"? Or the bug persists?

Bad english :pp
[Sony Xperia ZL] BeatB:
It's extremely fast. Thanks, good work.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Abadeer:
It seems that the button isn't launching the camera, in test BETA5-20141031... Or is it just not working for me? :(
[Sony Xperia ZL] iNitrox:
I just hope that Lollipop arrives to our precious devices soon :)

-excuse my english-
[Sony Xperia ZL] viniciusnc:
Anyone?
[Sony Xperia ZL] BeatB:
Will try it in 1 hour then I will report.
[Sony Xperia ZL] KJYap:
Hello,

This is an awesome rom, but I have problem with the multitasking (maybe spell in this) in the navigation bar. It sometimes work but sometimes not. Hope SH can fix this bug soon
[Sony Xperia ZL] BeatB:
I could speak and hear through the earphones very well today.

---------- Post added at 06:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:37 PM ----------

Sometimes I have the issue that after unlocking I can not use the touchscreen any more. It's kind of frozen. Only after rebooting or waiting some minutes it works again. Happened to me 2 times now in 6 days. Anyone else having this issue?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
If you're using a headset, then you should be able to use it perfectly fine. Using earphones and the phone's mic doesn't work. Never has, probably never will.

That's due to Double Touch To Wake. Disable it under Display Settings.
[Sony Xperia ZL] BeatB:
Ok. There is still no fix for this?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Adilson Casula:
Hi guys.

i'm having a massive lag when playing 3d games (not so heavy, like Greed for Glory [what runs easily on stock]) on this last version. On any other parts everything is going smooth

Does anyone with same issue?

Another little doubt. Hands on is active, but the "restrict backgruond data" notification is pulling on my screen all the time. and not only being there "quiet". is possible set a interval to this?

Tnks in advance.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Oliver94:
Is there any other working kernel for this PA? I tried with Lightning Kernel but I got random reboots sometimes
[Sony Xperia ZL] KJYap:
It's been a long time without update.

Will be the next update to be lolipop? (So curious to know:D)
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Soon...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56932809&postcount=1527

Everything is now working except RIL (which is proving to be a PITA). As soon as I have a fully functioning build on my Yuga, I'll release a test build for both devices.

Regards,

SH
[Sony Xperia ZL] primod808:
Thanks SuperHanss us ZL owners are greatful we have a taste of lollipop! Thanks again for the heads up!
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
We (AOSPA-legacy) have already merged Lollipop. But it's up to device maintainers to make it buildable for their device(s).
[Sony Xperia ZL] KJYap:
Woots Lolipop!

Take ur own time SH to make this rom sweater than lolipop!

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia ZL] shivindera:
[MENTION=4983940]SuperHanss[/MENTION] - Any updates???
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Paranoid Android 5.0 test build (1st Alpha build)

Here is a very, very, very, very (very) early test build of Paranoid Android 5.0. Please be aware that PA is pretty much stock AOSP right now. All KitKat features will need to be reworked for Lollipop.

ROM download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717068253

Recommended Gapps: http://xdaforums.com/paranoid-android/general/gapps-official-to-date-pa-google-apps-t2943900

Installation instructions:

"fastboot flash boot" the boot.img from the zip

Boot into recovery and make a full backup

Wipe data/factory reset

Flash the ROM and Gapps

Known bugs:

* CM's recovery is currently broken, so I repacked the boot.img to include TWRP

* Setting preferred network to 2G breaks RIL (use LTE or 3G)

* Other bugs? Let me know

I'll make a new thread soon.

Enjoy! :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
I'll make a new thread soon, just wanted to get some feedback beforehand.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
This is the time of the year that my phone gets to experience many many many (many) factory resets in a very short period of time, I guess this is one of the last ones for now. Thanks a bunch, SuperHanss! I can't wait to try it out!
[Sony Xperia ZL] primod808:
Thank you SuperHanss for giving us this rom. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas!!
[Sony Xperia ZL] shivindera:
Thanks a lot [MENTION=4983940]SuperHanss[/MENTION] :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
Well, it was short-lived for now :c

Disclaimer: before flashing I was using CandyRom 5.0 (I couldn't wait xD Dont't get me wrong, it's a good ROM, but I prefer the cleanliness of stock/PA) which comes with the (ugh) CM Recovery, which doesn't allow toggling signature verification off.

So I flashed the boot.img as per the instructions and I've got no recovery -- it just flashes the orange light with a blank screen and reboots normally (into Candy). The same thing happens when selecting "Reboot to Recovery" within the ROM.

Then, I tried to just flash PA using CM Recovery so I fastbooted the other ROM's boot.img and when I try to flash I get the hideous "Signature verification error".

Now, my question is: is the recovery messed up or should I try flashing PA4 first and then reflash PA5's boot.img? Did anyone else have this problem?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia ZL] shivindera:
Its working fine. I just tested it. :D

Also, 2g is working fine, I just tested that.

[MENTION=4485277]Luchoc[/MENTION] - I used 4.4 kernel to flash this rom after wiping system, cache, data.

Will keep updating once I find new things

#Update1 - The boot.img in the package has broken CM Recovery and no TWRP recovery. Use 4.4's image to flash the ROM.

#Update2 - There is no root. :(

#Update3 - To get root, flash SuperSU.zip during the 4.4 image along with gapps and the rom. :D

#Update4 - Candy5 ROM's boot.img breaks the wifi on this ROM, so dont use that.

Also, Buttons tab in Settings is coming empty, there are no options. [MENTION=4983940]SuperHanss[/MENTION] you know any way to implement wake using volume keys?? My power button is gone :(

Will update more tomorrow, going to use it as daily driver to find all bugs.
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Hmm I guess TWRP was packed incorrectly. For now use the method [MENTION=4664317]shivindera[/MENTION] suggested.

I wonder why 2G is broken for me (on the Z), maybe it's a country thing? :confused:
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Thanks, I'll look into the button issue (could be a derp on my side).
[Sony Xperia ZL] KJYap:
1.When controlling the brightness level with adaptive brightness turned off. It doesn't do anything when I slide from 0% to 45%(likely), but after 45% it works.

2.whatsapp can't sync contacts

Flashed this badass with 4.4 kernal and ad missing those pa features ?

Lollipop's awesome, great work SuperHanss!
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
Well I've been using it for the past few days and overall I'm loving it. There are a couple of small issues that are typical from an alpha-state ROM, obviously, but nothing too serious. Sometimes, when the phone has spent quite some time without a reboot, heads up notifications won't let me open them, only dismiss them and eh... Nope, can't really think of something else. More often than not I get data/signal dropouts, but I think that has more to do with my stupid carrier than with the RIL (btw, setting Preferred network type to 2G doesn't break RIL).

Thanks again!
[Sony Xperia ZL] Puneetsaini:
bro plzzzzzzzz port it for Xperia Zr
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Hi gang,

Could someone who is currently using PA 5.0 please test this boot.img? I need to know if TWRP works.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717073577

Cheers & Happy New Year!
[Sony Xperia ZL] shivindera:
On it :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
So, does it work?
[Sony Xperia ZL] shivindera:
Yeah its working fine... Sorry for the delay... Was testing my new Nexus 6 :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
New thread for 5.0 is up, as well as a new build:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-zl/orig-development/rom-paranoid-android-5-t2992023

I'll keep this thread open for the time being for 4.4 users.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
Well, since leaving the PA5 Alpha I went back to stock and experienced some horrid lag that will steer me away from that boat for quite a while... so before going on vacation I tried every flavor of CM12 variant there is, before deciding they weren't really ready for prime time so I just flashed CM11 right before the travelling day... and it's really, really unstable! Battery life was horrible, audio stuttered a lot, it wasn't playing nice with my DAC and it died on me more than once. I missed PA a lot, so as soon as I got back yesterday (and testing yet another CM12 build -- FXP this time) I settled with PA4.6. I have to say, this is the finest KK rom I've ever used. Smooth, stable and with useful features. I made a CWM Backup so it'll be my go-to ROM if/when things go bad with a future Lollipop-based ROM. What can I say? I'm a happy man with this ROM and this device until I can afford the switch to a more potent one or future versions of PA5 bring some fresh air to it :p

The following may or may not have to do with the ROM: I'm having some trouble getting lock on device-only GPS apps such as Ulysse Speedometer and HERE's offline mode, but that happened to me on CM too so I guess it must be device- or region-related. Same with my crappy network and reconnections to mobile data.

And regarding today's (well, yesterday's) announcement, I'm very happy for the team! I'm aware this will affect the development speed somewhat, but hopefully not it's quality (it may also increase by using the xp earned by working in 1+, even. New, useful features and such). Our Legacy community won't be very much affected, I guess xD
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Yep officially supported by PA Legacy:

https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts/VcD8eB7KSD6
[Sony Xperia ZL] th0ngpham:
Hey [MENTION=4983940]SuperHanss[/MENTION], the new update is failed to flash :(
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Failed in TWRP? What does the error say?
[Sony Xperia ZL] th0ngpham:
Yes, failed in TWRP, i don't remember :( maybe Error when loading....
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Could be a bad download, try re-downloading it and flash it directly in TWRP rather than using Paranoid OTA.
[Sony Xperia ZL] th0ngpham:
I'm download direct from goo.im then flash this. Maybe error somethings? Let me download and flash it tomorrow b/c in my country now is 11h p.m :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] devilsshadow:
Good news just keeps pouring in.

Downloading beta 3 over paranOTA right now, will report back if it flashes.
[Sony Xperia ZL] th0ngpham:
[MENTION=4983940]SuperHanss[/MENTION]

I'm tried download and flash the rom but still error failed :( plz check error!
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ammo90:
Yes I also face the same thing. Failed using twrp. I do a fresh installation, still failed, but i just let the phone reboot. Strangely, the phone boot with latest PA without any problem.

Is there any setting available for pie control? And I cant found how to change battery icon to percentage, any help guys?
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48801064&postcount=2
[Sony Xperia ZL] devilsshadow:
everything flashed just fine. Downloaded beta3 through paranoid OTA, flashed it straight from there, flashed with no issues, booted fine. Everything is working fine.
[Sony Xperia ZL] xyge:
ART issue is most probably due to the latest cm changes (after 27-03)...the latest cm nightlies FC on ART as well.
[Sony Xperia ZL] devilsshadow:
So does ART offer any significant performance boosts over dalvik at the moment? Any reason for daily use? Or is it just for development purposes for now?
[Sony Xperia ZL] xyge:
The performance gain on ART is noticeable, has been my daily driver previously on Omni and now on PA(not updating until hover or ART is fixed) ... Its intended for development purposes but that's no reason to not try it :p
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
DO NOT USE IT!!! As I mentioned earlier it basically breaks everything, stick with dalvik until CM fix these nasty bugs.
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
I think I know why. Make sure you have 'signature verification' unchecked in TWRP, then try flashing it.
[Sony Xperia ZL] acabreram:
for battery on config, battery push the icon with two arrow for change the icon batery
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ammo90:
Great. Sorry for missing your post. Though my installation through TWRP was failed, so far the ROM is working fine, no issue at all until now. Looking forward to the next update. And thanks for your work. Much appreciated.
[Sony Xperia ZL] th0ngpham:
LOL, i tried flash it but failed, however i just let the phone reboot. Strangely, the phone boot with latest PA without any problem :victory:
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ammo90:
same thing happen to me as I said before, but so far everything is working alright. You come from beta2 right? Shouldn't be a problem if you update through OTA I guess.
[Sony Xperia ZL] devilsshadow:
I used it on beta 2 and I didn't really notice any significant improvement. I mean everything already runs smoothly as it is. By the way, any news on when hover might be making it in?
[Sony Xperia ZL] th0ngpham:
Me too :p
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Nope, it will feature when it's ready.
[Sony Xperia ZL] khangozzy:
Any news about Hybrid setting?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
I'm having (really ugly) audio stuttering while using poweramp with normal headphones, is anybody else experiencing something like this?

EDIT: Apparently flashing the rom again without using ParanoidOTA and/or clearing them caches solved the issue. I did both at the same time and for now audio is working properly, my bad.

EDIT2: Remember to never ever ever say anything before at least 10 minutes of testing, at least for audio. The stuttering persists. Should a factory reset solve this issue? I can't do one right now D: I'll try rolling back to Beta2 for the time being.
[Sony Xperia ZL] andrewff2:
Hi guys,

A small question here.

After flashing from TWRP beta3 the message "com.android.phone has stopped" keeps popping... anyone is with this problem?!!?!

EDIT:

Herm just ignore... just used the boot.img then re-flashed all is working now
[Sony Xperia ZL] imkentoy:
I experienced failed to flash before prior on updating it to Beta 2. What I did I downloaded the full beta 2 rom and flash, now every update I received It will be flashed by TWRP once you've download and install via paOTA. ?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ammo90:
There is new update today..Really happy this ROM is getting the support fastly...not update yet, will do it later.... thanks a lot man..
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
New update? When? Where? How?

There's no new update, the latest version is 4.2 BETA3 (02/04). New builds will appear every Tuesday :p

EDIT: Ah you probably got a PA Gapps update, not a ROM update.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ammo90:
oh.. :crying: just realize after I checked it again. Yea it was PA gapps update.. Maybe I was waiting for rom update too much.. lol..

Thats why I didnt see any update on this thread by you. sorry for confusing.
[Sony Xperia ZL] andrewff2:
guys,

a stupid question!!

in imersive mode i wrongly tap "not ask again" for the pie mode and i really liked that...

Where`s the way to enable that pie mode again1!?!?!
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Settings>Backup & reset>Reset preferences
[Sony Xperia ZL] andrewff2:
Thanks dude! :D awesome rom by the way
[Sony Xperia ZL] devilsshadow:
So, I still have superSU as root manager even though I remember reading update 3 replaced superSU with superuser? Is that a problem?

Also any reason to flash the new gapps update or can I just wait for beta4 and flash new gapps and new build then?
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
We've chosen to stick with SuperSu.

You can flash the gapps updates or use the Play Store to update, it's your choice.
[Sony Xperia ZL] devilsshadow:
Oh thank god. I tried removing superSU and installing superuser but that didn't work out too well so I hat to go back to superSU.
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
4.2 BETA4 is up!

Changelog

Odin specific:

-Fixed flashing error

-Kernel optimisations

-Forced USB fast charging

Btw ART is still borked (it's the same with most devices) so continue to use Dalvik for now.

;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Try setting the min CPU freq to 486Mhz (Settings>Performance>Processor>Minimum CPU frequency)

Then tick 'Set on boot'.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ammo90:
Now, this is the real one. LOL.

Thanks a lot Superhanss.. downloading now..
[Sony Xperia ZL] acabreram:
Downloading! Thanks bro!!
[Sony Xperia ZL] acabreram:
Bro i love this ROM! but in some parts is missing translate and xperia settings i haven´t available intensity vibration

Thanks!!
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Translations are being worked on. Can anyone else confirm the vibration intensity bug?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Luchoc:
I thought it was a feature (??)

Jk I thought it was only available on the Z, but yeah vibration intensity's been blacked out all along. Never really bothered me though.
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
Yup it turns out Yuga and Odin use different paths for the vibrator hardware, which would explain it.

I'll fix it in the next build.
[Sony Xperia ZL] devilsshadow:
CM had the greyed out vibration thing for the longest time. I always assumed that's just how it was supposed to be. That the hardware was unavailable for direct control by the rom (sorta like how FM radio is missing). Never really bothered me either tbh.

As a sidenote, I flashed the latest CM11 nightly to take it for a spin (i've been on cm10 stable until you ported AOSPA over) and to my dismay i realized they took out PIE controls and replaced them with that autohiding softbuttons thing that is dreadful to use.

What CM did have that i found interesting was a performance mode quicktile. I looked through the options and couldnt find anything about it. I'm really curious what it does, how does it improve performance/battery life? Does it just UC/OC? Could it be ported over to AOSPA? For now it's the only feature CM11 has over AOSPA and it would be nice to have it here as well.
[Sony Xperia ZL] SuperHanss:
In CM, it basically allows you to switch the performance mode to balanced, performance or powersave. I believe it achieves this by adjusting/limiting the CPU frequencies.

PA handles performance settings differently to CM, so I doubt this feature will make it to our builds. I'll suggest it to em' though.
[Sony Xperia ZL] devilsshadow:
Yeah that's what I thought (limiting CPU freqs that is)

And thank you for talking it into consideration. Again, not a big deal, but I could see it as a great feature for those that hate battery saving apps. Just have a handy toggle that gives you a extra bit of juice without having to manually fiddle with the frequencies.