yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Android Development] jaideep1in:
nope. Once you re-lock The Bootloader.

Just flash a stock firmware, COMPLETE, using its FTF. Everything shall work as a charm :) As if it is New, fresh out of factory ...Untouched....

OR, once you re-lock your Bootloader using your OWN TA backup, you can use the sony update manager to "restore" your phone.....

But I personally believe in downloading its FTF using XperiFirm....
[Xperia Z Android Development] yashkadam0012:
there is any kernel for battery saver....I am on 4.4.4 .283 stock UB
[Xperia Z Android Development] jaideep1in:
Since you are talking about the TA backup, I presume that you want to unlock your bootloader.

1) So, IF you have NOT unlocked your bootloader, your DRM and Bravia are Functional.

You CAN update using the sony updater (SUS)... The only thing is you shall LOSE your ROOT once you update ( i am talking about SYSTEM Updates )

2) If you HAVE unlocked your bootloader, kindly DO NOT use the official Sony updater for SYSTEM updates. It will BRICK your device.

I do not know about the exact use of DRM and Bravia, kind of never used them really. So, if your phone is already out of warranty, I highly recommend you unlock the bootloader.

The installation process for most of the ROMs gets way too easy. Plus you get far too many customizations on the kernel.

3) If your BL is Unlocked, Just install a kernel that supports Undervolting . Undervolting and or Underclocking increases the battery Life.

about performance too, you can overclock your device. you can change different handlers (governors/schedulers/profiles) to optimise the battery life. I really haven't actually measured it, but theoretically, it should increase your battery life...People say so.

(I use the Zombie kernel and i like it :) But please, kindly read up extensively on these 2 topics before starting to fiddle with the voltage and speed values of your phone. First timers also need some balls to play with their own devices :P mine was for 40k (I am a MBBS Student), so i did hitch for sometime before unlocking my Z and fiddling around with a new kernel...

as far as speed is concerned, you remember the notification drop down and the settings menu being a bit laggy in the stock firmware, well, its not so in this ROM, so yeah its in a way faster than the stock. Plus you can Choose what all crappy stock softwares that you want or not want. Improves performance again :)

Bugs, ermm. None "discovered" as of now by me :) and I like it :) just waiting for this guy to upload the LP version....

and 4) as i have said above, if ever, you choose to RESTORE your Trim area, just restore it and flash the latest FTF ( do not exclude anything in Flashtool)

You can use "XperiFirm" to download the most appropriate FTF.

It will become new, out of the factory :).

Cheers!

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yep, use Zombie :)

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/orig-development/kernel-zombie-t2978776

Undervolt ur device, use intellidemand

reduce the vibrator strength

install greenify

switch on the stamina mode ( i need to verify if it works or not :P )
[Xperia Z Android Development] xx_Niresh_xx:
Hey pandemic,just wanted to ask few questions...for example when i unlock the bootloader but have the backup with drm keys etc...and when i flash the stock firmware .ftf and install the backup ,will i still recive new updates ? or will it be over with my new updates ? and yes i heard the camera gets a lil bit worse when you root your phone and ulock the bootloader ? coz i really use my camera daily and i really use the phone often 8 hours per day for sure..so i need something that not drains my battery..would you recommend this ^^ ? cheers :)

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ohh maaaan thanks for this ^^ !!! No thats not my first time to root a xperia device but this seems to be a bit different than on my S,and U :D ....i wanted to do TA Keys backup but i must first root the device,so what do you recommend to root my device ? a one click root tool or what ? and yes the phone ist fully stock, official .292 firmware 4.4.4 and locked bootloader..
[Xperia Z Android Development] jaideep1in:
Well, I used Towelroot to root my phone. that worked fine, really. You can try that . I hear there is something called as "KingRoot" out there. My friends were mentioning it. ( It comes with an app called xmodgames ) :P

But i guess since your thing is updated... you might have to revert to some older firmware first...

Please google it man.

Use Xperifirm to keep the latest firmware handy :)

and, dont thank me :P just hit the Button :D.:p:p
[Xperia Z Android Development] xx_Niresh_xx:
Just one more question :D since this ROM is for locked bootloader ^^ so when i install it,and then later flash the stock .ftf firmware...and do my TA Keys and DRM Backup,will i then still get updates from sony ? coz i still have one year warranty on mah phone :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] jaideep1in:
This rom is for Locked AND Unlocked Bootloader .... mine is unlocked.

I am going to shed some of my knowledge and you decide :P. I hope others find it interesting too

The thing is TA stands for Trim Area.

The Area that can be Trimmed Out of the Bootloader sequence xP.

So, here's the thing. If i am wrong, please enlighten me.

The bootloader is the program that mounts the kernel (which apart from being a Software Hardware Interface, becomes the secondary loader and mounts the OS and stuff)

The TA is the partition that holds your hardware keys, simlock status and Bootloader unlock status, DRM keys yada yada yada that are unique to each Sony Phone.

The Bootloader checks the TA partition before mounting the kernel. Its just how Sony has designed its bootloader ...

Unlocking the bootloader means that you can now mount your own kernel. Different.

Now, in Order to protect its copyright and other non-open source crap, Normally, Unlocking the bootloader erases the DRM keys and the license for the Bravia Engine and puts the BL unlock flag to 1. Seriously, that is just how SONY made it.

SO, THEORETICALLY, if you DO NOT unlock your BL, and also DO NOT specifically send in Kernel Mode commands to damage your Trim Area, It should NOT get disturbed.

Therefore, If you are installing this ROM in its Locked Bootloader Mode, You still keep your DRM keys. the TA is NOT Wiped.

Backing up TA comes in handy when you are unlocking your bootloader.

You unlock ur BL, and it erases your TA (sets the bootloader unlock flag to 1 )

Now imagine you brick your device. And you take it to the service center. They will say that your device has been bricked as a consequence of your own actions. That you probably sent some bad commands from the kernel mode and it hard bricked your device.

So, what you do is, you meet me :cool:. and I tell you to restore your TA to what it was originally ( with its BL unlock flag set to 0 ), basically, Locking back your BL and Flash stock FTF and take it back to the service center.

This time, they wont come to know that you had R*ped your device and you manage to obtain a get out of jail free card :P

SO, all in all, the answer to your question is if you do not Unlock ur Bootloader, it does not erase your TA. SO, if you flash back stock FTF, it shall work as if it is new from the factory.

ALSO, since developers love playing around with Build.prop file, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you DO NOT use "SYSTEM" updates OFF the Sony update manager while you are using this ROM. you can, however do App updates :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] xx_Niresh_xx:
Man i love you :D xD okay I am going to install the rom,just can you give me the link coz i dont see the link for 3.5.5 o.O just the link for OTA not the normal for zip,should i install first 3.0 and the ota to 3.5.5 ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] jaideep1in:
AHHHHHH. i would have sent some angry comment, but i'm too drunk :P

The OP might be a bit confusing for you. So, here are the 2 links for the 3.5.0 zip

Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/download/9g...mate_3.5.0.zip

Mega: https://mega.co.nz/#!MBFBHZKQ!9s9Hfp...4PmHAcy2o2wKAI

do a clean 3.5.0 install and then flash the 3.5.5 over it

(psst. keep a Nandroid backup of your original ROM intact if this does not work)

(psst. psst 2. keep a FTF handy if all hell breaks loose)

(psst psst 3. First use CWM to install it. Because i had problems installing it with TWRP on MY phone )
[Xperia Z Android Development] xx_Niresh_xx:
haha :D i will do a backup,and i have allready a ftf prepared :D ...i just istalled the revoery with CWM,TWRP,and Philz Touch..but okay i will switch to CWM when i start installing :) thanks fot the tipps :highfive:
[Xperia Z Android Development] gripfly:
I guess you won't be able to restore the TA after hardbricking your phone. I think the only way you could restore the TA after a hard brick would be unbricking the phone first.

I don't know much about the test point but I guess you could unbrick your phone like this user here in Z1: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2682255

I'm not sure but if I remember right SUS doesn't work anymore?

Right but it can cause also stability issues and damage hardware.

I just want something to add: Never restore a foreign TA-Backup It will cause a hardbrick. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] jaideep1in:
1) lets say he somehow manages to damage the camera. Lets say he somehow manages to kill his battery. Bricking is a term I dont confer to only the ram, motherboard, processors or the eeproms. there are speakers, the waterproofing system...yada yada.

2)SUS refers to whatever is available now man, the inbuilt updater. SUS/ PC companion... whatever. you know :P

3)Thats why i said read up extensively on those 2 topics. No body is dumb enough to start fiddling around in unknown areas :P

4)foreign TA- Backup??? u mean some one else's TA backup? If thats the case, i agree :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] gripfly:
1) That would be rather called a damage or malfunction but not really a brick. Wikipedia describes really good what a brick is:

"The word "brick", when used in reference to consumer electronics, describes an electronic device such as a smart phone, game console, router, or tablet computer that, due to a serious misconfiguration, corrupted firmware, or a hardware problem, can no longer function, hence, is as useful as a "brick"."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_(electronics)

Btw.: Yes, I saw the bold I. But you can't write something how you look at it instead what already has a "clear" definition. (What a bad sentence.. don't know how to write it in a better way but I hope you get what I mean :))

2) Ah I see. Ok yeah you tought like this. I make a clearly differences between these programs even if they do the same. A while ago I've tried SUS (SonyUpdateService) and it didn't worked anymore. That's why I wrote this.

3) You just wrote the good things and I wanted to add this to your post. I have nothing to complain about your post ;)

4) Exactly. it must not only be the ta of another device. That's what I wanted to say.

Btw. Let's stop here before it ends in a discussion which would be off topic :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] moroxoro:
IS THIS ROM SUPPORT tap to wake ??? it is very important to me

1-tap to wake

2- record calls( this in the rom but max 30 min )
[Xperia Z Android Development] genziutek:
If you want tap to wake, you can try lighting kernel and app like trickster mod to enable it
[Xperia Z Android Development] ahmadzxc:
i installed the latest version 3.5.5 ota

and in the setting it still 283

version and existenz version 3.5.0

is that right??
[Xperia Z Android Development] airlessproject:
That information is just not updated, if you installed 3.5.5 ota you are on 292 and 3.5.5 regardless of what Settings->About say.
[Xperia Z Android Development] I_M_Ken:
help...

deleted... sorry.

will try something again before i post the issue.
[Xperia Z Android Development] TheTechnolgyhelper:
Hi ,

I don't really like the Style of the Lockscreen. Can we get a flashable zip with the original Lockscreen ? :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] jaideep1in:
You can try using the xperia xposed module that came along with the rom/ download it for xposed...to try and change the lockscreen
[Xperia Z Android Development] Diatomix98:
There's an option for that, go to personalization/lock screen settings.
[Xperia Z Android Development] TheTechnolgyhelper:
Ahh thanks for you help :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] r.ifat381:
X reality engine mode turn off automatically after every reboot....how to fix it?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Fodor Gábor:
Stamina mode is on?
[Xperia Z Android Development] r.ifat381:
Yes stamina mode is on....
[Xperia Z Android Development] comax70:
someone has lag problems applications??
[Xperia Z Android Development] Fodor Gábor:
If the stanmina mode is active,then x reality turn off.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Chronic2k13:
I keep getting Google play services has stopped on reboot!!! Can anyone help please? Many thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z Android Development] edwuard:
bro i have same problem nobody help me so i switch to another rom and my z work great this is a bug that nobody have answer they tell me to ask google this is why i change to xperia z dual ultra v1 by rajeev awesome rom give it a try
[Xperia Z Android Development] r.ifat381:
never faced this ploblem...you can try with a fresh installation ....
[Xperia Z Android Development] Sammy612:
Happens with me as well!! At first the rom was working perfectly now this happens at every reboot! :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] piyush95:
Uninstall and delete Google play services from system/app

And then reinstall it as normal app...
[Xperia Z Android Development] TrueFriend-cz:
1. Last version boot.img is edited with included access to recovery (volume up)? Thx (if no how i can access to recovery?)

2. This rom is for GSM or CDMA version Xperia Z? (i have GSM l36h)
[Xperia Z Android Development] m1ko8:
Does will be Existenz for Lollipop ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] dennocro:
Hello, I have 3.0.0 existenz and I want to instal 3.5.0, but I want fresh install, can I just update to 3.5.0 but I will istall all apk that I need from market again... I screw few things now and I cant connect to gmail, and phone is a bit slowly?
[Xperia Z Android Development] edwuard:
Same thing happened to me bro only help here is from a member of xda and he tell me to ask GOOGLE and my decision last is changed to another rom and I make a difference rom without this bug so, is youre decision bro only change the rom
[Xperia Z Android Development] Aby2012:
Hello My friend,

If i Understand you correctly you want to flash 3.5.5 (fresh Install) Do the following

Wipe Cache

Wipe Data

Clean Install 3.0.0

Wait until the phone reboots and you see the home screen.... now reboot the phone, go back to recover

JUST FLASH 3.5.5 ONLY...After the installation is completed the phone will reboot couple of times ( I Strongly recoomend you to reboot your phone 2-3 times more to get the ROM Stablelised )

Trust me after this your phone will Smooth and wont be slow anymore .

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None that i have seen, I have close to 60 APPS installed on my phone..

Could you list out a few where you are facing the issue?
[Xperia Z Android Development] gaganailawadi:
hii, i am on http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-unofficial-t2975458 rom which is lolipop, want to give this rom a try, please can you tell me the procedure ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] TOKKY911:
First, change your recovery (CM recovery) to THIS and then make a full wipe

~ Clean install v. 3.0.0 and superSU (if you need to root your phone)

~ Reboot your phone till it complete

~ Flash v. 3.5.5 only and reboot.. Enjoy :laugh:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Cr33D OrB:
Help.. [Some Q's]

So some questions:

So cant easily install Rom (and SuperSU, Of course with wiping..)?

And HoDorKernel compatible with this Rom,isnt it ?

Btw F2FS Working here ?

THX !
[Xperia Z Android Development] Cr33D OrB:
Let u time With LP .;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Cr33D OrB:
EDIT : Sdcard Fix include ?

..
[Xperia Z Android Development] agha_jo0n:
1.Yes

2.yes its compatible

3.i dont know

4.yes
[Xperia Z Android Development] Stupidchavs:
The future of this rom?

Hi [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

Once again, great work on the rom. I've been super happy with it even though it hasn't been updated in a while.

Was wondering if you had any plans for the upcoming lollipop update?

I'd rather wait for your version than update to the official.

Thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] tsyssampath:
Awsome.... thank you man ... :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] Cr33D OrB:
.. (?)

Yeah also AS LP is in its early stages..

However,

didnt understood correctly what [MENTION=5882170]agha_jo0n[/MENTION] said

So can u easily install (coming from LP Cm12/ RR) the Rom with wiping data &factory ?

:D

THX !

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Sry for inconvience.
[Xperia Z Android Development] specter16:
Question!

hi

i just wanna ask something about the eXistenZ weather/clock widget

how to make the widget fully transparent (no background)

is there any way to make the big widget is the default one without enlarging it (without sliding down the widget)
[Xperia Z Android Development] TonyStark R.I.P.:
Threads cleaned.

Please do not push ANY rom dev for system updates.

Thank you for understanding.
[Xperia Z Android Development] dave_id:
hello

for a fresh new install

do I have to start from version1.00 then update?

thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] Tutadse:
No, you have to install version 3.5.0,which is a full Rom and then update to 3.5.5(only small update)
[Xperia Z Android Development] dave_id:
Ok thanks, was about to do that but it was better to ask to be sure;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] hijagdeep:
When I double tap status bar or long press status bar , why it opens google plus ..?

How to disable that feature....?

Sent from Sony Xperia Z 4.4.4 Rooted
[Xperia Z Android Development] LosserKlosser:
The DEV mentioned in an earlier post in this thread that he would do a Lollipop version. I don't know if he changed his plans on this - but so far the answer is yes.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DaRk MaDnEsS:
official lolipop (from sony) isn't released yet so he is still waiting
[Xperia Z Android Development] LosserKlosser:
Yes, of course.

Sendt fra min C6603 med Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Android Development] dave_id:
ok I've installed it, and it's all good, except for the email application that forces close

what can I do to fix it?

thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] Cr33D OrB:
Easily try another E-Mail APP (?)

E.g. K9..
[Xperia Z Android Development] dave_id:
except all the email accounts were already sorted out and that I don't really like K9, but thanks;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Cr33D OrB:
K9 was just an example.

There are hundred More

EG. "Aquamail" try that.
[Xperia Z Android Development] bolbatos:
I'm using eXistenZ v1.5

What is the best method to upgrade to v3.5?

Fresh installation or

From eXistenZ Ultimate v3.x.x:

Backup your datas with Titanium backup or Sony app.

Reboot in recovery, Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik Cache

Flash the rom.

Restore your datas (It may cause problems!!!)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Natschlaus:
I wouldnt restore data from apps when updating from 1.5, it will slow the system for sure.

I tried it several times and always had problems.

Best is to do a complete fresh install of 3.5.
[Xperia Z Android Development] bolbatos:
1.5 - > 3.5 got brick:( flashtooling stock
[Xperia Z Android Development] Natschlaus:
You updated from 1.5 to 3.5? I think that isnt even possible.

In general, even with only OTA updates, I always get slowdowns. Thats also the reason why I dont even upgrade from 3.5 to 3.55.
[Xperia Z Android Development] golfgtiedition30:
It's been a while since I've flashed this ROM, so I'm just checking.

I have UB running cm12.

To install..... Do all wipes and flash ROM or do I need to bother flashing ftf?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Diatomix98:
Just wipe and flash as usual without flashing ftf. Remember to flash using philz recovery as twrp can't handle such big file size to be flashed which you will eventually brick it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] SzczYpior_n1:
Hi!.

Is there any way to install the latest Sony apps, like Album, Video, Walkman, by update center as in stock?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Cr33D OrB:
It should..

Try it and let US know ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] SzczYpior_n1:
I mean, that update center says, that the device software is up to date, even though is already newer versions.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tg2012:
Try updating the app via Google play store. Same happens with me.
[Xperia Z Android Development] LosserKlosser:
You shouldn't need to flash FTF if you are on UB with recovery. Just wipe and flash zip.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Vmo x:
is it worth going back to this? Lollipop seems to still have various bugs and not much mod support..?
[Xperia Z Android Development] mohdsubaie:
There is no stock lollipop for Xperia Z yet so you can't really compare a stock based rom with a custom CM or Aosp lollipop roms if that is what you are comparing
[Xperia Z Android Development] Vmo x:
well lollipop with CM12 definitely has a lot more battery drain, and there is a little bit of lag etc.... its just basic little bugs im comparing, i understand that you cannot compare because its completely different Firmware. but still
[Xperia Z Android Development] Diatomix98:
Just to inform you guys, stock lollipop is starting rolling out in some countries now. ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] LosserKlosser:
Yeah, let's hope Niaboc isn't sick of making ROMS for XZ just yet :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] nielneal:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

he has done some seriously godlike modification and customizations in xperia z2 lollipop firmware which would be released as eXistenZ Y , i guess he is currently finalizing that rom by creating new thread for release then i guess it would be ours turn of all new godlike version of lollipop i.e eXistenZ ;) but maybe in meantime he will do rest because he has done really very much hardwork for that z2 rom;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] LosserKlosser:
I'm definitely going to donate when time comes.
[Xperia Z Android Development] khan663399:
I am gonna wait for niaboc79. Not interested in lollipop stock rom from Sony. For me existenz y is the next update for my XZ.
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Here's what you should have on your Xperia Z ;)

This is my Lollipop rom made for the Xperia Z2.
[Xperia Z Android Development] nielneal:
wowowowhohohohoh thank you so much bro;)

i am also not going to flash official lollipop will wait for yours rom because for us official lollipop """eXistenZ""" is worth waiting from niaboc79;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] langeveld024:
Off course we don't update to stock. We all stay with existenz KK till existenz Y was born for Z :D

[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] already checked ur thread in Z2 section, looks really cool!
[Xperia Z Android Development] hectorfgd:
Waaaaaooooo ???? you are the chosen one [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z Android Development] golfgtiedition30:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] thank you for your work.

Will there be an option for a new dark rom?
[Xperia Z Android Development] FakeSmile:
So it will be custom rom. Is there any way to add active display (pocket mode) like pac rom and DU??
[Xperia Z Android Development] khan663399:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION], any request for donation? If yes let us know. I am ready. I think others will be ready also. [emoji2] [emoji1] [emoji113]

THERE HAVE A THANKS BUTTON
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
I am saving to buy a Z5 as I will skip Z4 ;)

Feel free to help me :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] niaboc79:
Done ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] khan663399:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] Done from towshin663399@gmail.com
[Xperia Z Android Development] LosserKlosser:
I will donate the 29th of this month. How much is a good donation? Can't wait for XY to hit the Z :D