yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Furma:
tnx for help but i went and flashed sony ftf and this rom afterwards and now camera works

i uninstalled bgdefocus because people with same issues wrote that reinstalling that apk helped them solve the camera bug..
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] funky0308:
Can't say much, I have fully working ROM (I'm still on NUT 757, I'll flash 4.1 as soon as I get home), I gave ihackers bgdefocus.apk that I'm using every single day and have absolutely no problems with it.

But I really doubt bgdefocus could be issue in problem you have/had.

I have had broken bgdefocus and only thing that wasn't working was bgdefocus, camera worked without any problems...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] pezhman32:
a question, I wanna encrypt my phone (because of many important files and images which i dont want to be stolen). after that, doese my sd card readable in recovery mode? i mean that if i wanna install another rom in future im not going to have any problem?

thx.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Raxtinhax:
If my C6902 is already on Firmware - 14.3.A.0.757, All I must do is just flash the rom, nothing more?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yoorie016:
Are you running in google edition?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] syraleo:
I've been wanting to install a custom rom for my z1 but i can't seem to find reliable info for Build Number 14.4.A.0.157, android 4.4.4

is it possible to unlock and install a ROM with this build number?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] -Happy Feet-:
Hey

Many threads here at xda for rooting the Xperia Z1, search at the forum.

Look at this Thread for unlocking the bootloader http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] kathanpatel1001:
[MENTION=796349]syraleo[/MENTION] try first playing with locked bootloader from your post i think you are new to all this, first root your phone then install nut's dual recovery then you can just flash iHackers 6.2 directly to your phone with 157 firmware version...

For root follow this link -

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2933298
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] syraleo:
I have rooted my Z1 already, but this part confuses me.

Install Kernel.ftf for C6903 (.133) or Kernel.ftf for C6902 (.108) with Flashtool to get compatible Kernel and Baseband.

I assume mine is more updated.

What i want to ask is can iHackers 6.2 work with C6903 .157 ?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] kathanpatel1001:
[MENTION=796349]syraleo[/MENTION] yes it will work with C6903 + .157 firmware...and dont assume your Z1's version find out which you have exactly or else you may brick your phone...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] TheG4brieL:
I can't access recovery. I'm on 6.2.1, trying Quick Boot app from Play Store but after restart, LED turns red and restart my phone normaly, like there is no recovery. Someone has the same?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] HeinekenAmstel:
I got it to work by setting my keyboard for one finger use. No, i am not running the google edition, i have flashed the aroma version 6.2 from the original post
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] tofclaire:
yes fresh install, wifi works without the addons zip (as said slayer2333)....but curiously i need addons zip for make working timeshift (i like and use it :victory:). Same with aroma edition.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yoorie016:
hi there, there are two procedures you can do, first, install your recovery via PC, but there's a chance that it will remove your ROOT and will not install your recovery. Check first your root permissions just to be sure. Second, download a flashable recovery by NUT then copy it into your external SD card. Now flash a .157 FTF then root it. after you install the 6.2 ROM, don't yet restart because you must install a flashable recovery by NUT then turn-off your phone. reboot your phone if it will run with recovery. if you're successfully rebooted to recovery, flash the 6.2.1 patch and restart your phone, you dont need to wipe cache and dalvik for the patch.

For anyone who read this, kindly please share your own steps in re-installing a recovery incase it was lost during the 6.2.1 patch.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] syraleo:
no mine is 157 c6903.

I just wanted to know if 6.2 will work with .157, since it does, i went ahead and installed it and it works fine.

Funny thing i noticed, if you go to Power Management, scroll down, it says Buttery Usage, hehehe, not sure if its the rom or just Sony.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] tofclaire:
power off and try to access recovery by press vol+ when you restart, just after the light.... or flash recovery by fastboot ("fastboot flash recovery name ofrecovery.img"), then restart and press vol+ after light
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] shingers5:
Back on this rom and love this version quite alot..... Nice material theme and some useful additions
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yoorie016:
i never thought of flashing that recovery.img :P haha! thank you!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] shingers5:
Or use quikIMG and flash in fastboot mode as it never fails
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yoorie016:
that was intentionally added by the dev, just for fun only. the rom, according to iHackers, contains 20 of them. try to look for the remaining 19 :D

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haha.. what i do was i reflash again the .157 FTF just to regain my recovery. :P

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Hi everyone,

I just notice that when i plugged-in my earbuds (from Sony), then received a game notification, the notif's volume cranks up that its so loud that you'll actually hear it even you're not wearing them. It also happens when i tried to use the earbuds while changing the volumes in settings. I maxed the volumes for notification but when im listening to music and received a sms or game notification, the issue doesn't happen.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] KWOKSFUNG:
Did u use the audio mod provided in aroma? and volume boost stuff?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yoorie016:
yup!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] KWOKSFUNG:
It's good that u tell iHackers about the problem, but I would recommend u to use dreaming on music instead :)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] TheG4brieL:
There is recovery or should be. After patching to 6.2.1 we should have recovery. Tried to install NUT's recover but then I got stuck at Sony logo. At first try, when I instal this ROM, I've tried to instal NUT's recover after installing 6.2 and 6.2.1 patch and stuck at logo. [MENTION=4976309]iHackers[/MENTION] can You look at this?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Lord Takyon:
Had the same issue, lost recovery and nuts one kills the phone. Tried twice and gave up.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gaseoso:
Hi guys: I Hope this can clarify something about installing recovery, installing or patching if you have that loss, I managed to reset it using the method to root using kernels .108 and .157. Normally the recovery ey lost is impossible to flash as the binaries are His also have been lost, so try:

1- Flashing kernel .108 (only kernel).

2- Make root(method towelroot).

3- Install recovery nut ( from PC)

4- Flash .157 kernel (only kernel) Anything that you try out this was able to take the Sony.

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298

I hope you might help. ;)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] TheG4brieL:
Have You installed BusyBox app from Stericson? I've install again 6.2, then patch 6.2.1 and I was able to enter recovery. Turn phone and when led turns green I hold vol+. Then I have installed BusyBox 1.23.1 from Stericson and can't access again.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] cashflow67:
In Nut's topic, he says DON'T TOUCH BUSYBOX. Because installing or updating busybox will break recovery. Install 6.2, dont reboot, Install 6.2.1 dont reboot, power off phone. Turn on again and you will be able to enter recovery
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] TheG4brieL:
So what if I uninstall BusyBox via app?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] cashflow67:
Dont touch Busybox man! Dont you understand me? Dont touch. But if you say I want to cause a trouble, ok go on! Uninstall or install busybox. I say you again. If you want to enter recovery, Dont touch Busybox!!!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] iHackers:
You guys have no idea how nice it makes me feel to know that there are such generous people who are willing to support me to such an extent. Thanks a lot guys. :)

You know what, a little while back, when I had a properly working device, I couldn't impart the time this project needed because of my real life issues. I feel really bad about that now when I have the time but not the device. As I mentioned earlier, the new version with most probably everything fixed and some other improvements as well, has been lying ready with me since the last weekend but I have been waiting and waiting for a device to test it upon.

Asking someone's phone to test ROMs seems very demanding and weird to both me and them, no matter how well they know you, they always have a doubt in their minds that while testing I may screw-up their phones. I am sure you get what I mean. That's why testing a ROM on your own phone is the only best option.

While it would be more than amazing if you guys could raise enough money to buy a new phone but it would be very hard as a new Z1 costs around Rs 25,999 i.e. approx. 415 USD and getting it repaired might cost at least half of that if only the display is faulty and maybe more if something else has an damaged too and I am not sure that it would be a right option but seems to be the only option.

Anyway, let me know what you guys feel about this. Up until now I never thought that this could be an option. So, thanks again guys. :)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] cashflow67:
Actually it is possible. I can donate a little, but All we can combine our money and we can do this :) And ihackers, you should pray the God, because in my country its price is 650-700 USD :D
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gaseoso:
I think it would be a small detail, that together we managed to make the developer of this fabulous Rom has a device with which to work, among all the friends that we're here, putting some would achieve much !! And contributing our bit we can benefit in the future from version 7.8 ... I've seen it on amazon for about $ 300

As we would by donating directly to the developer or with another account ?? Count me [MENTION=4976309]iHackers[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] deconfrost:
flashed mine from stock rooted 157 with full wipe, then flash 6.2.1, reboot, everything works, recovery is there, so far not a single problem after 24 hours
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] TheG4brieL:
I know what You say but I don't want to reinstall the whole ROM so I just want to know that can I uninstall BusyBox without a problem.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] cashflow67:
Man, if your rom works now good, dont do anything. but if you say I will flash something or install something, do as I asked. But dont forget this. ON SONY DEVICES, ONCE YOU LOST RECOVERY, YOU HAVE TO FLASH WHOLE ROM AGAIN WITH BEGINNING. I suggest you once flash stock rom, then root then install recovery as it was told instructions. Then, in recovery flash 6.2 but dont boot, then flash 6.2.1 then power off device. And you will have recovery and all other good things :) This recovery partition in Sony is addicted to boot partition, so We cannot flash roms or any other things freely. We have to be careful what we are doing or we have to flash all Rom again :(
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] iHackers:
It would be amazing if you guys could raise enough money to buy a new Z1 for me. Actually, it costs same (~415 USD) on amazon too in India. BTW, you can use this link or the link in my signature to send your generous donations. Thanks a lot guys. :)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] cashflow67:
I dont understand about this internet donation system. But I will examine website you have given and I will try to donate. If not, I will send you money with western union :)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] iHackers:
Thanks mate. If you want I can put the details of my bank account too on those links I provided previously.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] buckfyter:
PayPal 2Y100759XN275270H
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] cashflow67:
What is this?

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Yes it will be better :)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] iHackers:
Thank you very much for your generous donation. It very much appreciated.

Done.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] moosebreath:
Where can I find the 6.2.1 update? I can only find the 6.2 rom
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gaseoso:
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Sorry, I was wrong to paste, hopefully now be visible. Thank You ;)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] bsmstar:
Sp not true man.

On ihackers 5.1 I didnt have recovery. I downloaded it from nut website and installed it via pc on usb debugging method.. Then flashed this rom. Then the ftf of kernel and bootloader.

Anyway

Guys.. Can anyone test this for me? Mhl is not working, the phone detects it but nothing on screen and when I click tv settings in the phone from status bar it says unfortunately tv settings stopped.. Any help with that? Yes I know I can mirror screen wirelessly, but still..
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Pryx:
Sent my donation today. Not much, but hope it helps (at least a little bit) :)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] iHackers:
Please... Its not the amount that matters, its the munificence that does. Thanks a lot for your generous donation.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] listek1992:
Hi, i hve strange problem.

I am on 157 rooted and i had recovery. I installed zip from SD card Ihackers 6.1 Aroma and now i dont have recovery and i cant use Xposed framework, while i try to install there is "mount: permission deined (are you root?)......cp: can't create ' /system/bin/app_process.orig Read only file system'.

Have i flash kernel only 133 on 157 firmware?

And why i cant get to recovery?:((

Please help me as fast as u can
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] gaseoso:
1. Download and install Flashtool from here - http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php

2. Download these three files

* C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf

* C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf

* rootkitXperia_20140719.zip

3. Run Flashtool and Flash C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf

4. Exit Flashtool

5. Root your phone using rootkitXperia_20140719.zip , Extract rootkitXperia_20140719.zip , Connect your phone with USB Debugging ( install adb drivers , install PC Companion adb drivers will get installed , exit PC Companion before executing install.bat ) , and run install.bat

6. Run Flashtool and now flash C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf

Push recovery before flash .157 !!!

This is the original thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2933298

Thanks to. [MENTION=223809]cube[/MENTION]andCube [MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yapanitz:
I've been playing with my phone lately with this ROM and now I've gone crazy!

I wanted to do a very clean install of this ROM.

What I have planned is first install a .157 firmware, install NUT's dual recovery then lastly iHackers' ROM.

Do I still need to root the stock .157 firmware before proceeding with the rest of the steps?

Thanks in advance for the input guys!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] darsh11192:
You wont be able to install Nut recovery without root...

P.s. The op has shown the method of installing the Rom...

Still everyone has questions...

Please read the instructions carefully about rooting and installing this Rom..

Thank you
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yoorie016:
Definitely you need to root your device before you proceed to iHackers.

you can use this trick to root your .157 without downgrading just to root your device> http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2933298

then after that, install recovery then start the magic :D
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yapanitz:
I am fully aware of the instructions as stated by the developer. I just want to start fresh as if my phone was fresh from the box :D

So after installing .157, root my phone, install NUT, then install iHackers. Did I get it right? :o
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Fladder72:
selinux?

Installing Vipe4android fails. Maybe because selinux is missing/deactivated in iHackers 6.2?

SelinuxModeChanger says "no selinux"

FauxClock says "enforcing"...
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yoorie016:
yup! :D to have a clean installation, wipe your data and factory reset (Dont forget to backup your SDCARD!) then flash the ROM, skip restart, flash recovery then turn-off your phone. i recommend it cause you may check first your newly installed ROM to check if the recovery runs properly and also your device. if you didn't find any issues after installing the ROM, try now to flash the 6.2.1 patch then reboot (You don't need to install again the recovery). that's the steps that i do after i install a clean .157 FTF.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yapanitz:
Thanks for the confirmation! Apologies if I have to post this here instead on the Q&A thread. I just realized that a while ago.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] slayer2333:
For now i was able to fix:

-Missing Arabic Fonts

-Issues with BusyBox

My method was quite dirty but i simply deleted the following folders from the 6.2 Rom zip:

-bin

-xbin

-fonts

Then i copied the same folders from another custom ROM (Distriker 5.0) and put them inside iHacker's 6.2 zip then i installed the ROM.

Now both busybox and arabic fonts are working, so Viper4Audio is working as well.

Not sure about the impact of this solution on battery though, i will report by the end of the day.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] midhunbhayi:
Really.. Very Nice Rom. First time am using ihackers Rom. But in this rom, I am not able to activate certain features of greenify donation app. It's telling feature not supported in this rom. Also xposed module screen filter is also not supported. Its very important feature I use in other roms for my z1. Please help me in this issue.find attached screenshot
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Özgün Özerk:
I'll donate for your new xperia z1 (or for the repair for your old one) after 15th march dude. I'm getting a credit card on that date.

IHackers please continue on xperia z1!!!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] MasterHuanDuan:
Problem

I did exactly as instructed, however the phone cant read SIM card, but can use wifi

I flashed the minimal version, help.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] SamadiPour:
Hi. I'm will download nano version tonight

But before flashing it

What bugs did you experience?

Thanks all
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yoorie016:
are you're from custom rom and UBL?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] MasterHuanDuan:
Yeah
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Shroomster:
Ok, So I might have a problem... I just tried to update my firmware from .757 to .157 and flash tool is giving me errors. I have a locked bootloader c6902. ever since I updated to the .757 firmware my phone has shown under the system screens as c6903.... Could this be why flash tool doesn't update the firmware?

EDIT....just tried again. it's working...here we go!

great now i'm stuck trying to root on 4.4.4 using flash tool.....

finally! fixed and on android 4.4.4 ihackers 6.2!!! wooot!
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] ghiath ameer:
Arabic font doesn't work (blank)

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Can u upload them please?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] slayer2333:
Flash the file that i attached in my post here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2716182&page=195

How about Viper4Audio ? Is it working ?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yoorie016:
does your custom rom before runs at.157? i guess that you dont have the .157 baseband for your network. try to flash the .157 kernel.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Shroomster:
Please, tell me if I'm cluttering up the thread, I'm sorry in advance, but does the hold an drag from the center soft button not work anymore to open google now?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] -Happy Feet-:
Sometimes I have touch screen issues. I can't touch it, after screen off it works again. Have anyone the same "issue"?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] F_Spindel:
Nope, looking for a solution for this to. Trying Xposed + Gravitybox but can't find any settings for it.

Same here. Often in lockscreen it doesn't react.

I'm on 6.2 (no patch) and C6903. I think I choose AOSP-lockscreen in aroma.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Shroomster:
I'm getting an issue with the camera, where it will randomly tell me it can't save pictures to the sd card, until i reboot.

6.2 Aroma (no patch) Locked bootloader

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Any idea why this is happening? It will only save pictures to the internal memory....
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] bogdan wst:
Does the camera have any lag?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Shroomster:
If that's directed at me, no. No lag

Sent from my metallic purple honami
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Shroomster:
well, further use of 6.2 aroma has rendered the wifi antenna useless...no idea why. I've done multiple clean installs of it (starting with a fully functioning stock FTF [with working wifi]) and no luck. looks like im staying on the rooted stock rom for now....

Edit/update

Turns out my 64gb sandisk corrupted or something, nothing comes up and says corrupted not even when I put it in my computer. It just does not allow anything to be deleted or format of the card....
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] moosebreath:
I also have camera issues. Sometimes the camera hangs after taking a picture and won't save it. Lock and unlock solves the issue but the first taken picture is gone. Seems only happening when using the hardware button
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] essknete:
Congratulations! This is the best custom ROM I have ever used on my Z1. No issues at all so far... My daily favorite! Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] MasterHuanDuan:
where can i find the .157 kernel? sorry i couldn't find it anywhere

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where can i find the .157 kernel? sorry i couldn't find it anywhere
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Shroomster:
If you need the 157 kernel, google search for root z1 on 4.4.4.

Or check this thread, post #2025
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Shroomster:
Is it wrong for me to assume that post four is out of date? (as far as FTF and kernel versions are concerned?)
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] zgomot:
How do I access the Xperia Home settings app? (the advanced launcher you install in aroma) I can't find it in the app drawer, nor in settings.

edit: And no, I don't mean Xperia Xposed (KK) as that is accessible via xposed modules, or through the left pane in the app drawer.

But the settings and customization options for the advanced Xperia Launcher are nowhere to be found.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] yapanitz:
I think the launcher did not install correctly as what happened to me when I tried installing the Lollipop launcher.

I believe it is available on the add ons pack. You may try using that to get the launcher instead of re-flashing the ROM.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] zgomot:
I think you are correct. Thanks for the tip, I'll go ahead and try it now.
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] Özgün Özerk:
Sorry for noob question,

At first page it says i have be in .138 ftf in order to get compatible kernel and baseband.

Wasn't this for iHackers 5?

Isn't .157 required for Lollipop Roms, and ofc. for iHackers 6?

I'm currently on .157 build, do i have to flash .138 one before flashing iHackers 6?
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] mizukage:
that was an old steps, no nid to flash to .138 if ur rooted with recovery..just flash the rom with wipe cache, factory reset and dalvik.

look for the ROM FW required above ur quoted post
[Xperia Z1 Android Development] zgomot:
Why is it that the quick search bar always comes back at each reboot? I haven't installed any launchers in aroma, just let it install it's default one.