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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] khrystyan27:
Hey [MENTION=2112104]auras76[/MENTION], the phone arrived. Can you help me do the root stuff?

Sony Xperia Z2

Model Number: D6503

Android: 4.4.2

Build Number: 17.1.1.A.0.402

So, what root method do you recommend me? I want the easiest one, with no complications... I just want to root, no CWM or bootloader unlock.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] auras76:
Use easyroot.see first post.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] auras76:
Way you get this error, and on mine i dont have any issue!!

You can post the screenshot with this error?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] khrystyan27:
[MENTION=2112104]auras76[/MENTION], I've rooted my device, but I can't see any root aplication... (SuperSU/SuperUser).

The install.bat reported everything was OK and I can disconnect the phone from the PC, no error, but I don't have any root aplication. :(

Please help!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
Some good news for who wants black apps for giving a black fantastic theme to the entire phone!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2812458

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silvio Scarani:
I had read a moment ago in "themes and apps", good-good news! :D
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] nosidefcp:
quick question, im on 3.5 with a rooted locked bootloader one. to update to 3.7 whats the steps?do i have to flash it from scratch or just update, flash stock kernel and flash recoveries?thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
Just follow OP instructions..
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] visitor29:
Update center shows update available (around 8.4 mb) and same time couldn't verify. Any ones know How to resolve or hide? Start getting annoying. I'm on 3.7 full wipe.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
You can hide the updates inside update manager. If this not solve your problem, cancel apk with root uninstaller and update manually, downloading apk from the Web or inside this forum (cross posting section)

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] nexx67:
Issues I'm experiencing with this (fantastic) rom (v3.7) :

- Battery drain (system android keeps device awake) but it seems ok since last full charge... !

- 36 DPI looks smaller in landscape than in portrait mode

- Walkman tells me there is an update but in update center, nothing

- Downloads manager keeps telling me the list of whole files and I cannot launch them from notification bar... weird...

And... Full wipe NOT done coming from romaur 3.6 so this post is useless ;)

Will do a full wipe when a 4.4.4 based romaur will be there, too lazy to backup-restore :-p
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] JJ2525:
Running 3.7, experiencing huge drain and phone won't enter deep sleep primarily due to these kernel wakelocks:

bam_dmux_wakelock (biggest culprit by far)

alarm_rtc

radio-interface

PowerManagerService.Display

PowerManagerService.Wakelocks

qpnp-soc-wake

qpnp-vadc-f6141200

Any advice on how to alleviate these? Killing my battery and ability to enter into deep sleep. Thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] dangermind:
So I downloaded the 3.7 ROM. Put it in 0 folder and rebooted in recovery to install it.

Aroma boots and asks me if I want to wipe my user data. I choose yes and wanted to click next.

Nothing happened.... So I tick back... Nothing happened. I tried to restrart or shut down the phone by pressing the power button 10 seconds. Nothing happnds...

:`( I HATE Aroma installer!!!!!

What do I need to do now????????

Its not like I can remove the battery or something..

Edit: the phone gets reaaaalllyy hot! :o
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Unfortunately, System UI has stopped in D6502..

i tried your guide and tried other method too:

Select “wipe data/factory reset

Select “yes”

Go to “mounts and storage”

Select “format /boot”

Select “yes”

Select “format /system”

Select “yes”

Back out of that menu to the main one again and select “advanced”

Select “Wipe Dalvik Cache”

Select “yes”
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ryudovn:
dont have any battery drain. My phone deep sleeps like a baby :good:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] chrisvuong:
This is what i did to solve this problem..Flash the rom again (without wiping anything). Problem gone and you still keep you phone set up! Now everything up to date. Try it
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] dangermind:
Now it asks me to choose between d6503ub d6502ub d6503lb and d6502lb. How do I know what to choose??
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] squall_kay:
D503 for LTE, D502 for non LTE model. Lb is locked bootloader while Ub is unlocked bootloader
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] dangermind:
Thanks!

---------- Post added at 10:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:49 AM ----------

So I woke up this morning. No change. Battery didn't even run out.

After I drunk my coffee it finally turned of and now I put it on the charger again. So let's try this again. If the same thing happenes I'll never flash anything again with aroma installer T_T
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Mr.R™:
Read the op, it's all right there, put the file on the sdcard, you can't opt to wipe everything when the install file is on the device
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] visitor29:
I done couple tests and found: Update center are in standby until installing doomlord v9
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] s7icky.com:
NO black apps in this rom?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Mr.R™:
In progress
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] s7icky.com:
sweet thanks for the quick reply
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bighit101:
proximity sensor issues

Hey, been using v3.7 for a few days now and over all Im loving the Rom. Thanks! Only concern (really annoying one) is that the proximity sensor has issues now. The screen turns darn when near ear (which it should) but then it never lights up again when moved away from ear. I have tried alot of things mentioned online:

a.cleaning the screen/proximity sensor area

b.tested proximity sensory via going into secret phone menu

c. made sure the screen protector is not blocking/obstructing the sensor

d. Lastly, tried using Buildprop editor to disable proximty fully but I would like to actually have it working normaly instead).

So any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] chrisvuong:
i dont have that issue. Im using leather case for my phone and installed "Auto screen on-off"

which is using light proximity. Everytime i close the cover,screen turn off, when i open cover-it turn back on instantly.

so that mean proximity works fine.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] visitor29:
I have same problem with sensor + I had problem with Google map navigation, it's kind of switching off(approximately once in 2-3hours)after good time using (it's not really handy if you are in different country and strange city and in busy traffic + if you don't know where to drive) and talking more then 1hour not possible on 59.59 phone call dropping off, have to recall after (love long conversation with girls :D) .... Have no idea rom problem or operator.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] dangermind:
I tried again and now it did work. It doesn't wipe the 0 folder so that could not be the problem.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Carphedon:
I had the same problem, my proximity sensor was faulty and had to swap my device. Are you sure the sensor was working in service menu? When covered screen says ON, when uncovered screen says OFF. If it keeps saying ON the sensor is faulty and keeps reporting covered.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hirikarus:
i have battery drain issue.

stock rom is better battery usage than 3.7.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
Try disabling the location inside the Google options, I solved doing this
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hirikarus:
it's disabled. btw it's look like draining too much when i playing game "Rival Knight" just five 5 or 10 mins drain battery around 5-8 percent

sorry for my english
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
Uhm strange.. battery drain is whenever the phone is on, not only when playing games..
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hirikarus:
i'm trying to install again maybe its better than before.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
Make us know..
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jiggyb21:
That game killed my battery like nothing I've ever seen before. I had to uninstall it.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] s7icky.com:
why do i lose root everytime i install thhis.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] squall_kay:
i received notification from Software Update on .438 update.

i thought this rom should already in .438?

anyway, is it safe to update or just ignore?

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] chrisvuong:
Try to Re-flash the Rom without wiping anything (repeat steps that you made from 1st install), then problem gone!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] prking07:
Auras76, quick question. The sound mods and volume boost made to you rom are kernel related or other. Can they be made for stock rom for people with locked bootloaders?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] nbone:
I can't hide in my phone
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hirikarus:
just try to change governor to ondemand.

more deepsleep but lag when playng game.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] triggaz:
Clean install 3.7 with sound mod from Aroma = earphone volume is great now, it sounds like it supposed to :D
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
The Black Apps for .438 are ready!! Just go here!! No more annoying grey :P

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/themes-apps/mod-pure-black-transformation-pack-v1-t2815455
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Mr.R™:
It's for 402 says so in the op :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
Here I Am Presenting You Another Black Transformation Pack Mod For Android 4.4.2 Deodexed 402 Firmwares. This Time Completely Pure Black Experience. No More Ugly Grey Look In Black Apps. This Pack Contains A Modded framework app. So Pls Don't Use Any Other framework-res Related Mods With This Mod. U Will Lost The Black Look.. This Mod Will Work In 438 Firmware Update Too...

I already installed this and... I read the OP ;)

Edit= I made Rajeev change the OP title so that this is more clear that can be installed both on .432 and .402 ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silvio Scarani:
On my Z2 unlocked bootloader, installed v3.7 yesterday but instead of the stock kernel .438 i directly flashed the Z2 DoomLord AdvStk Kernel fw438-05 and everything works fine.

After a first reboot i also flashed the Z2 Black Transformation Pack 442 v1 and everything always works fine. :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
Good man ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silvio Scarani:
Do experiments, sometimes i succeed :o.... often no. :eek:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cosmic76:
Hi and sorry for question...

if i am on monxdfied 3.03 based rom.438 and locked Bootloader, i can dirty install your rom?

From step 9 without step 10,11 and 12?

9 - Install rom

10 - Install dualrecovery for LB

11 - Power off the device (on advanced-power off)

12 - Install

Kernel and baseband .438 d6503 or Kernel and baseband .402 d6502 with flashtool if come from another firmware

13 - Reboot

14 - Enjoy

tks in advance
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
You have to full wipe in order to have a clean installation and no sort of problems. You can avoid to install .438 kernel baseband because you already did it. So, follow the instructions, without installing kernel baseband. If you want you can backup 3rd apps (apps that you installed) with titanium backup. If you backup some system file, you will encount problems. Bye :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jackdoan:
help unfortunately 3.7 not working with D6502

---------- Post added at 06:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:22 PM ----------

help me!!unfortunately 3.7 not working with D6502 i tried more than 4 times.. "system ui has stopped" error
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] zzcat:
3.7 and Battery Life?

I'm on 3.6 with DoomKernel and have been getting by far the best battery life I've ever experienced on a smartphone of any kind (and I go way back!), including noticeably better screen-on and sleep numbers than earlier versions of this ROM.

My question is for those who have gone to 3.7, either with stock or custom kernel: What kind of battery life are you getting compared to 3.6, or earlier? I have hesitated to flash because of this question, but I'm tempted by the good reports about sound and general fixes. Also 3.6 seems to have some issues with the camera, so I'm anxious to check out the update.

Yes I've searched the thread but just a couple of comments about poor battery life, not very reliable sample.

I'm a busy professional so I don't take clean installs lightly! Thanks for any input.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mrpeev:
4 - Install the latest dualrecovery for LB [NUT]

5 - Download and copy to sdcard the latest dualrecovery flasheable for LB [NUT]

there are so many recoveries and I got confused :confused: can U help me...I am total noob here in this Z2 stuff, sorry once again for those stupid questions....and after step 4 do I need to do something else on step 5 except just copy the latest flashable dualrecovery for LB to SD card (I guess LB is for locked bootloader)

edit : I managed to install the recovery but now I cant install flashtool cause of this error http://prntscr.com/42zljj

any ideas ?

regards
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Personally, I'm getting much worse battery life on 3.7 than 3.6. I would stay on 3.6, especially if you are experiencing really good battery life. I'm waiting for 3.8 in hopes that it will fix the battery life issues.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Mr.R™:
Battery life is fine afaic, but then again I do use - 60 undervolt :) actually managed to get a full days use out of it :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silvio Scarani:
I confirm v3.7 battery drain higher than 15/20% compared to v.3.6, hope in a fixing with v3.8. :rolleyes: For the rest the Rom works great. :good:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] chrisvuong:
Confirmed battery drain! :). But no other issues!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
Waiting too for a possible 3.8 that solves battery drain problem :) all other is working perfectly ;)

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] zzcat:
Thanks for the input, I'll follow your advice!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cdorepm:
help me pls

1.cannot connect to hdmi tv using mhl-hdmi cable

2.x-reality automatically turned off

anything to do with this rom or any wrong step or my noobness?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Jackos:
This is actually a STAMINA mode bug (feature?), Xreality get's disabled when you enable it. It's not RomAur specific, it's a Sony bug that is present in all current firmwares as far as I know.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bigxie:
I noticed that MP Decision was disabled by default, causing all 4 cores to be online.

This could be the cause of battery/heat issues.

You can just reenable it via the included performance control app, Trickster Mod, or any other number of kernel tuning apps.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] alinghi100:
Just tryed.. I'll give a feedback soon
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Nice to see some improvements here, i'm getting my Z2 soon so i'm a bit confused whether installing RomAur or Monx ROM! i'm an early Z1 owner and i was using RomAur back then, anyways i'll try the two Roms and give feedbacks to each one of them. good luck guys
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mefistoooo:
can I install only CallRecorder mod from this rom? how to do it that?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bsmithvc:
Call recorder by skavlex work great better sound quality than the xposed module. Also adding MP Decision in performance controls greatly increases battery life!!!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] stanley08:
NEW FIRMWARE ALERT!!!

VERSION: 17.1.2.A.314

Official Changelog

-Enhanced voice call quality

-Improved touch function and -performance

-Charging improved when battery is low

-Overall performance and stability improved

-And all of our latest bug fixes and improvements

DOWNLOAD HERE

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/general/firmware-17-1-2-314-t2819192

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/general/ftf-android-4-4-2-middle-east-17-1-2-0-t2819783

Time for a new ROM base! :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] auras76:
Today v4.0, but only for d6503 for now.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] chrisvuong:
thanks, but why not 3.8?! Big change?:D
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] auras76:
Many changes and improvements on this fw.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silvio Scarani:
Beautiful news, Auras, thanks. Can't wait. :victory:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] s7icky.com:
Awesome :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] blazingcaloy:
hey guys i just came back from a long hiatus from flashing. i just have a newbie question. what does "FTF WITHOUT TA

" mean?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] waynekirby:
When flashing an FTF through Flashtool, make sure TA partition isn't flashed (you'll see it when you load the FTF up in Flashtool
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] brockyneo:
Cannot wait may I ask is it needed to full wipe as I've just set up 3.7 lol :laugh:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Acetherockr:
Crashes Randomly + Restarts?

Hey guys! It's been a long time since I've been romming/flashing, plus I've never owned a Sony device so please excuse my lack of knowledge. :p

I bought a Z2 from swappa and it was running RomAur 3.2 (I think?) Either way I had no problems so I decided to download and flash 3.7. The only two problems I'm having are 1: Battery Drain (I understand that this is a current issue with 3.7) and 2: My device will randomly freeze and reboot straight to the Sony boot screen. From there it powers up just fine and works well until it decides it's time to restart again. It's totally random.

What Kernel should I be running? I'm unfamiliar with flashing custom kernels.

What firmware should I be running and how do I update it?

TL:DR:

Noob that hasn't had a rooted device for way to long, first time Xperia owner.

Thanks in advance :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cimbomege:
Hi! How can I enable ART? There is no such a thing in Developer Settings.

D6503 cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] adamsmth663:
ART is in 4.4.4 or Android L
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] tyteen4a03:
Flashed everything according to the unlocked bootloader section (selected UB because Unlocked Bootloader.. right?), but when I boot into system systemui keeps crashing. Another factory reset didn't fix it.

How do I fix this?

Also, the installer hangs if I switch from Don't wipe to Wipe, then to Wipe again.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] flumps:
lol i got around to upgrading to 3.7 only a couple of hours ago....now i have *get* to do it again :0 :)

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getting bootloop with 4.0, works fine with 3.7.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] [[ Cold ]]:
the download link for v4.0 is not working right now
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silvio Scarani:
Can not download v4.0, Mega will always on black waiting circle... perhaps occupied by too many attempts. :eek:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] flumps:
double post
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] auras76:
you flashed kernel for 314?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mehalaktas:
Hi

I downloaded v4.0 and put it on the mobile phone. I checked the MD5 and it is correct but When I tried to flash the rom the Aroma installer did not start. Is there any sollution for that. Do I need to redownload the rom

Regards
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Guanaco77:
V4.0 works for me (D6503 UB from RomAur 3.7). Don't forget to flash .314 kernel or bootloop ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] flumps:
im on doom kernal v9. gets past doom kernel logo then constant reboots. does it only with a stock based kernal?

kk i can see my error, not flashing the correct kernel. thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] zantekk:
German mirror :) Directlink:

http://marco-kretz.com/z2/RomAur/RomAur v4.0 XZ2 AROMA.zip
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jiggyb21:
Any place to get 314 in zip flashable form? Or only ftf for now?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silvio Scarani:
Thanks! :D
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Is the 314 update necessary? I've never done a firmware update before with this ROM and everything has been fine. Maybe it's because I was already on the latest one, though.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alhaddad:
done the same... does supersu work for you?

EDIT: nevermind, worked after a reboot :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silvio Scarani:
Kernel-baseband .314 download mirror? Mega always in "eternal" waiting....
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] zantekk:
just uploaded it quickly for u

http://marco-kretz.com/z2/ftf/Xperia Z2 Kernel D6503_17.1.2.A.0.314.ftf
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jiggyb21:
Never mind. Just turned off Tapatalk dark theme so I could see the op better.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silvio Scarani:
Zanntek, great, great my friend, many thanks, already downloaded. :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] gregou:
I already installed it, but i can get 4G networks ! :-/

Any ideas ??

I'm in France and i have the LTE european model.

EDIT : After rebooting, everythings fine !!

But i have no longer recovery ?! Maybe is because i flashed .314 stock kernel as requested in the OP.

If someone can help me ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Monipeev:
If you really don't have recovery, just download version for computer and flash it with adb drivers installed.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] flumps:
flashing 4.0 is right pain in the ass. flashtool doesnt seem to work or it worked once and doesnt want to detect the device again.

all drivers are installed, driver enforcement disabled and flashtool still refuses to flash.

such a simple process is starting to really piss me off.

drained battery so going to try again later.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] muhammadshais:
can someone provide me with other kernel or baseband than korea ???with korea my 2g network doesnt work
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] blazingcaloy:
i think i soft brick my device im stock at sonylogo and after that nothing happens here's what i did

1 - Always flashing FTF WITHOUT TA

2 - EasyRoot Tool

3 - Backup TA

4 - Install the latest dualrecovery for LB [NUT]

5 - Download and copy to sdcard the latest dualrecovery flasheable for LB [NUT]

6 - Copy rom to ext sdcard

7 - Enter to recovery

8 - On aroma installer do a FULL Wipe if come from another FW, before installing ROM

9 - Install rom

after installing rom i suddenly accidentally reboot to system now my phone wont boot ..please help what to do i have locked bootloader
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] chrisvuong:
Unlocked BL, now i'm in, everythings fine, except NO RECOVERY. Figuring out why? Any suggestion?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Monipeev:
However, turn off the phone and flash the new kernel with flashtool. Then reboot.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] visitor29:
Thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] blazingcaloy:
im new to flash tool should i tick anything in exclude and misc?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Wont let me flash 314 because I don't have stock recovery... So basically I have to install stock recovery, use flashtool to flash 314, install TWRP, flash 4.0?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] zantekk:
There seems to be a big problem with the kernel. Playing a game heats up the phone really quick and battery drain is insane! After starting kcontrol i saw, that all cores are used permanently...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Monipeev:
Do not touch anything, just flash the kernel in flashmode.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] chrisvuong:
Any solutions for installing RECOVERY? :(, i've tried all ways but it does not work! Everythings ok but still no recovery!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] blazingcaloy:
i just reflashed the FTF build 314 and start all over so i dont need to flash kernel
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] auras76:
Enable mpdecision on performance control.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] gregou:
For installing recovery, just install XdualRecovery Installer and it will works ! I just did it and i have TWRP Recovery now :)