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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] looney_tkp™:
android l navigation bar would be very useful Bpaul:victory::cool:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crashoverride2786:
[MENTION=4074348]BPaul[/MENTION] Any updates on the next releases?

Plus I noticed that Play store keeps crashing when using PA Gapps availaible here: http://xdaforums.com/paranoid-android/general/gapps-official-to-date-pa-google-apps-t2943900
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
Just add:

qemu.hw.mainkeys=0

At the end of the build.prop located in system/

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] looney_tkp™:
thanks [MENTION=5719919]Kusay_1[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
Use the thanks button,m8

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] YoBob:
How to disable back, home, menu buttons on this device when software keys are enabled?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
Go to system/usr/keylayout/clearpad.kl and open it and delete all its content,without deleting the file itself,so that the file is 0 bytes, and reboot

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] looney_tkp™:
sure it works when restoring backup but it cant convert apps into the system... :confused::confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] allex201108:
Eta

any news about next release?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
He said he was going away for a while

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
hikari-lrx21v-20141229.zip - 189.60 MB - my old build.

Changes:

Android 5.0.2

Some patches for keyboard
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] prat.cena:
[MENTION=4074348]BPaul[/MENTION] any update for xperia ion...mainly we want network fix and camera fix...hope you will provide that update soon
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
no updates for ion. I can't yet solve the above problems.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] m0nm0npalam0n:
Does this fix the random crashes on certain apps like Clash of Clans?

on the hikari-lrx21v-20141219 build... Clash of Clans crashes after using it in a couple of seconds.

Please help to fix... i really really love it... havent tried it yet on HDMI though... :highfive:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] looney_tkp™:
nice nice nice Bpaul...does it lag ??

and what about ram usage ? because the previous build eats more than average ram :D:D:cool::cool:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hummerh2back:
Hello everyone ...

If you want to use this firmware from BPaul, then give him the money, but who can, that he has repaired his phone and was able to do for you great firmware, because BPaul trying for you, and you try for it ... Sorry for offtopic!

BPaul, you're the best of the best of SONY!

:o :good: :highfive:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] YoBob:
Flashing this over current lollipop build will not change any system data, config etc.?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mariovp:
Solved kernel issues?

Has the latest release solved the kernel overclock issues on Core 1?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crashoverride2786:
Nope the core 1 over clock problem is still there.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x_man9989:
hi guys

i used to have sony xperia acro s and it was one of the greatest cell phones that i had

after some years now i have it again

i decided to update the software version

now the question is: is this rom better than the last official rom?

im sorry that i couldt read your ideas. does it have nerve wracking problem (bugs) with this unofficial rom?

is it a perfect rom or its a kind of new experience?

im grateful of yours replies.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
5.0.2 on testing.

But not a lot changes...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x_man9989:
oh well

i downloaded the last version to install

seems like the acro s's owners are luckily

thank you BPaul
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x_man9989:
i installed this rom

but unfortunately it doesnt work

at first flash tools occurred with an error and then when the cell phone began to start it hanged when android icon was shown

so i had to install official 4.1.2 rom to repair my cellphone

did anyone test the last version?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mariovp:
Latest version

I have installed the latest versión 29122014 on my Acro S, I didn't have problems installing it and works fine so far. I had aosp 4.4.4 before and this has far less bugs. The bug relating to core 1 overclock appears to be solved (proof in screenshot). Only problem I notice is that the phone is left with too little memory for apps and the phone got slow and showing space warnings after a few installed apps. Has anyone tried to change the partition size and then install this ROM?

Resize thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-s/s-development/tutorial-increase-data-partition-t2821058

Thanks to developers for their amazing work!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mahmoud Halem:
i didn't install the last version yet .. but the memory bug happend with me many times .. i don't have much apps .. and i alwayes delete about +12 app when installing this rom + gapps ..

the problem happend after update some apps from the play store .. i think the old files didn't removed or i don't know really ..

i downloaded the last version but not excited to install .. any one feels any different between the 2 verions ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crashoverride2786:
The latest release is very stable. My phone never lags at all. I also removed all the junk google apps to free up ram. Also using greenify. Also enable force GPU 2d rendering in developer options this will speed up the phone. Also set animation scale to 0.

The core 1 bug is still there. Just keep CPUz open and bring the notification drawer up and down. Make sure to set CPU clock to 1.5ghz in no frills CPU control app. You would notice that Core0 max out at 1.5ghz but core1 Max out at 1.89ghz. In short cpu clock settings are only applied to core 0.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] m0nm0npalam0n:
have you tried replacing the kernel with the old one (20141211)?? it fixes the core1 issue for the 20141219 build. :good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crashoverride2786:
Yes! I am aware of this fix. waiting for an official release.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] viper.:
On v5 i am getting many FC even on "stock" apps like chrome. Anyone else getting force close in apps?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] m0nm0npalam0n:
I just tried the new update.. it seems at first install, both cores are staying at max but after a couple of reboots and hours... it seems that it stabilizes on its own without flashing the old kernel...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crashoverride2786:
I think you are misunderstanding me. The cores are designed to go up. this is not the problem I was talking about.

You can set the Maximum frequency using no frills CPU app. When a maximum frequency is applied using the app, this setting is applied only to core 0. Core 1 does not reflect the setting applied. That is the bug. I don't know how to better explain.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] m0nm0npalam0n:
Haha yeah sorry i just misunderstood you... i just realized it when i read again your reply... :D

Is there any workaround for this??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DvDwx.:
i'm using the hikari-lrx21v-20141219.zip with old kernel(hikari-lrx21v-20141211.zip) and everything works properly... i'm stay without time now to start my ROM... but sony already released the Lollipop Update notice on February... so on end of this month i will start make my ROM and release the topic about it ;D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
Until 5.0.3 come out and gets ported, I'm not touching this rom again, apps keep closing and i cant use the phone. However, i have to say, Nice work bpaul, nice work.

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x_man9989:
while im installing the rom from recovery at first an error appears :

warning: no file-context

i tested with 2 latest version but i got the same problem

whats the problem?

seems like it successfully installed

but when the cellphone begins to start when google (written) and a lock icon under it appears it dosent continue and the device crashes.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] viper.:
V6 is much better then v5 . almost no fc on my phone

Xman9989 you probably have broken files whrn you download -its not downloaded full?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x_man9989:
my friend viper i downloaded successfully

yes at first i was uncertain about files (rom) then i downloaded another rom and installed it from recovery again but unfortunately the same problem was shown

while the rom installing it is being shown (Android is upgrading) it goes on and finish to 100 percent

but when android written and the luck icon was shown, the cell phone was hanged

i dont no what kind of problem had caused

i have installed a lot of roms but i never saw the problem like that

another thing that annoys me is that no one has idea

now im going to be fully disappointed and never mind to install android 5 on my xperia acro s
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mariovp:
apps closing issues

I have some problems with apps like Facebook, runtastic and chrome closing without a force close warning, also sometimes WhatsApp doesn't get notifications, like it isn't working in background, it this related to the unfixed memory leak problems? Anyone else have these problems with the ROM?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
I did

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mariovp:
Did you find a solution?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
There is no solution to this for now, the fact that lollipop came with a nasty memory leak, combined with the device not having even a gig of ram, its gonna be hard, i have lollipop on my tf300tg,and its working fine, from what i experienced

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] looney_tkp™:
my xperia acro s( lollipop rom ) just had a sudden death, its off and shows red led light when i connect my charger...is there any solution to that ?

i have tried holding power button +volume up + down at the same time but it doesnt work
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
Id say, let it charge a bit, then hold power+volume up a bit

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] looney_tkp™:
i have tried that bro...it doesnt work : (

am sooo sad...my pc cant see my phone and it only shows a red led light when i try charging

is there any other way ???? plsss help
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
Does it not see the phone on fastboot or flashmode?try plugging your phone to pc while holding the volume up or Down button, if that didn't work, i think your phone is dead m8

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] x_man9989:
but i dont think it was dead

the cell phone response to the charger

he said that led blanks (red)

if the cell phone was dead, i wouldnt blink

loo ney have you tried to flash it with the official 4.1.2 rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
New release: hikari-lrx21v-20150113.zip - 189.59 MB

Changelog

Android 5.0.2

Update DASH (Sensors)

Some memory leaks fixes

Some other small fixes

PS: Found one bug, when open TWRP, cache partition fill fully and after boot OS network now drain battery.

If you have problem with battery drain, go to CWM and wipe cache partition.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] muratbaizhanov:
i did a fresh install v7 over v5. phone stucks at google logo with unlocked icon. did try reinstall. 1 interesting thing - my twrp changed the theme to lollipop.

did try wipe caches.

nevermind. solved it by installing the rom one more time without any wipes. the OS booted.

Now, after first boot i've flashed gapps (recommended ones) and now i have gplay services FCs every 1-2 seconds. did try another gapps (pa gapps) - no luck

dont know how to fix this.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] viper.:
twrp theme was changed back in v6.

Havent tried v7 yet but i had the same situation( on v5) with gplay services as you do.

No FC ..or very very rare FCs on v6.

On v5 i have installed full gapps , on v6 i go for minimal. Maybe that plays a role in FC too?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
Haven't had an app fc, but I've had numerous phone fcs, I've been on 1512 max, phone didn't get hot out anything, but kept rebooting in some situations, two times in a row when tried to play a certain part of a video locally, now I'm on 4.4,might try again with the provided uc kernel, if the memory leak fixes weren't kernel changed

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] looney_tkp™:
it cant connect to my pc...the led light is all that shows

hmmmmmmph :crying::crying::crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adiawie:
do u have acro s stock rom .ftf... try to run .ftf file via flashtool....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
He said that the phone isn't recognised, how can he flash the .ftf

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crashoverride2786:
I flashed the v7. Everything looks alright.

Bugs: Google play services keeps crashing. But using PA 5.0 gapps (pico) solved it. Also while using gapps from PA, Aosp keyboard keep crashing, so I am using Google keyboard.

Also noticed that location through mobile networks do not work. GPS is working.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] schnuff*1:
For me also all looks good with V7. Keyboard keeps crashing - without gapps and with gapps from PA.

Playstore is o.k. for me, no problems. Battery drain is not present like described by BPaul. The phone is very responsive and battery friendly.

Nice work so far!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crashoverride2786:
Just found a bug. Loud speaker does not work when on call.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mariovp:
Questions about V7

I was about to flash v7, I currently have v6 installed, but I have some questions, hope you can help me. :p

Is loudspeaker on calls not working on V7? It worked on v6 :rolleyes:

Is the kernel overclocking issue solved?

Also I have noticed that the GApps force close only happen when using Google Now launcher, I haven't had that problem using Nova Launcher, hope it helps!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] YoBob:
Apps suddenly random force close for no reason when I open them. No clue what triggered it. Rebooting, wiping cache, and dalvik cache has no effect.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
++ This bug found in rom
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] YoBob:
How to extract /system from regular ROM zip file?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
You just open the zip and extract it?

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] YoBob:
No you can't. Extracting zip just extracts META-INF, boot.img etc. Can't access files in /system.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Kusay_1:
Its a dat format file

"Insert inspiring text here"
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DvDwx.:
any news about updates based on [MENTION=6043081]mickybart[/MENTION] and [MENTION=5064452]billchen1977[/MENTION] ROM´s and f2fs/ext4 support to Kernel [MENTION=4074348]BPaul[/MENTION]?

...my project already started but what i already maked someone on Sony Cross Device already developed too.. but to generic sony lollipop(AOSP/CM12) OSB devices... if you want try (i already tried too and worked smoothly) go there and get on their topic´s(just search about Z3Home.APK NoN-OSB too to change to better compatibility ).

until sony no release he lollipop updates to Z2/Z3 devices i will not release my project because have lot issues about compatibility (Framework/UI) =/

:highfive:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rd. Vortex:
Thanks for the great rom (V7). Had to use Paranoid Android Gapps thought since the recommended ones failed to install. The ROM seems to work ok on quick one day testing, although the device constantly seems to be out of RAM. As people have mentioned in earlier posts, network location doesn't work, only GPS.

Also, doesn't this ROM have any auto brightness at all? Under display settings there is no option for adaptive brightness. Due to this I have to use Lux to get automatic brightness which makes the RAM issue even worse, especially since sometimes even Lux gets unloaded from memory.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] viper.:
Strange i got few contacts under different ringtone then others (which are on ringtone for everybody). And after some time that different ringtone just dissapear when i go back to contacts and when i press set ringtone theres nothing selected . using v6, also nobody else uses my phone so it must be bug in v6 probably in v7 too.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DvDwx.:
while you stay using the music player (any) on 2nd plan and use another app on 1st plane sometimes you hear glitches while reproduce the music... on v6 and v7... that is kernel problem.. i already re-compile here and fixed the problem :D
[MENTION=4074348]BPaul[/MENTION] .. Where are you?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crashoverride2786:
The phone is constantly running out of memory now. And several apps are always restarting. [MENTION=4074348]BPaul[/MENTION] do we have a new release?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] allex201108:
CM

Will you release CM based version?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
Temporary my phone died and i can't test the build.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crashoverride2786:
Oh no! This is a disaster! :( Hope you get it fixed fast!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DvDwx.:
:( bad news to this developing project... if you need a beta tester, i will stay here ;D

... still waiting sony release the Lollipop FTF Updates to Z'x' Series =/
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DvDwx.:
[MENTION=4074348]BPaul[/MENTION] ... any chance in your AOSP source base can be used to make Paranoid Android (5.0 ALPHA 1) "Port" ROM ?

later when I get home i will study the sources... Nexus 4 (MAKO) source is available =D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mariovp:
Battery Drain

Battery life on this ROM has been very poor even with all apps Greenified except for Whatsapp, Is this happening to everyone?

Also... Has the development of this ROM stopped? :crying:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] YoBob:
Has anyone tried flashing Xposed? Will it work?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
Wait for a week ;)

I need buy the phone (remain ~100$ for one new acro)

Downloading and installing Linux on VirtualBox

Then downloading about 20GB sources based on android 5.1.0_r1...

Build all...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
50% done :)

I think buying acro S will not be useless. Since I wanted to take Xperia E4.

I think it will pay for itself?:):)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] wcypierre:
Does this rom supports bluetooth low power(BLE)?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] darrensumaoy14:
Does the last build for this ROM is usable/stable?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DvDwx.:
Nice to hear about continuity to this project ;D

soon when i have time i release my *ROM (Modification Patch based on AOSP or CM12 with Aroma Installer)

:highfive:

i already get a new phone but i still have my XAS ;D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
You can try to port XZ3 apps from 5.0 sony software to this rom?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DvDwx.:
Port only Apps to this is easy... the major problem is port Framework.. and Small apps...

Soon i will get more time to can make it ;D i will make a patch to install by Recovery to install Xperia Home, Major APPs and something more... but port framework and small apps without get any error get more time to do it.. when i complete the basic i make a thread about this "Patch" ROM... i will try make this installation by Aroma ;D

Good Developing :highfive:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] YoBob:
I can access only CWM for recovery. How to access TWRP, because sometimes, I can go into it, but i do not know exactly how to go into it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] optimus.prime:
Tap your screen
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] eswawan:
development is dead?:(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
No. I work with kernel :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] crashoverride2786:
[MENTION=4074348]BPaul[/MENTION] We haven't seen update from you in ages. Please don't give up on our device yet. Looking forward to the next update!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
New kernel in trash. Work with firmware now and using with older kernel :)

https://twitter.com/empirebband/status/588356617428545536
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DvDwx.:
the Xperia S Source don't help to develop a new kernel to Acro S?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
I tried to port billchen kernel to acro S, but has a lot issues...

But i still have troubles with 5.1 build.....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
The last stage of the test and will soon release.

Bug fixed: With don't turn off Bluetooth after file send.

Bug fixed: No worked loudspeaker also fixed BT headsets (but not tested)

Bug fixed: No reduction in the maximum frequency of the second core

Bug fixed: Backlit softkeys

A bug with the departure of applications and other bugs corrected with the update to Android 5.1.1

Add new other bugs, possible :D

Now I need fix some SD card issues and need fix Recovery. Also need to add file manager and test with Google Apps.

All this will be done a little longer than before, i little busy.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hitman-xda:
Waiting for 5.1.1 , #excited to test that one
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Rd. Vortex:
Great that someone still develops for such low activity device. Personally I have a slight problem with the current version of this ROM. If I set my 2.4GHz WiFi to channel 13 my Acro S can no longer see the network. All my other devices (with the exception of HTC Desire) can however connect just fine. Any suggestions on what I should do to make ch13 work? It would be the best channel in my area since it's by far the least used.

Also, will the new 5.1 build actually have the adaptive brightness that current version is missing?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DvDwx.:
[MENTION=4074348]BPaul[/MENTION] ... any news about New Version release date?(or it have too much bugs yet..)

i see on your twitter the Screenshot about that new update :highfive: // Link
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] YoBob:
Phone is running out of space, so I changed terminal and open ability for all apps to be stored to SD Card. What will happen if i update to 5.1 when you release it? will my apps automatically delete itself to make space?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] eswawan:
how about change partition layout, add 1gb to /data partition maybe??:fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mariovp:
Hi, have you tried resizing the partition in your Acro S?

If so, how?:D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
BETA TESTING!!! :)

Download link:

hikari_5.1.1_images.zip - 201.25 MB (Blue button "download now" for downloading without any downloader)

Small changelog:

Maked long hard work with source and kernel...

Now we can flash recovery to FOTAKernel partition. i.e we has now "Recovery partiton"

Now android-5.1.1

Fixed loudspeaker

Fixed bluetooth bugs

Fixed apps crashing

and a lot more...

How to install it???

Need

root

and enabled

USB debuging

in developers options

When unpack downloaded zip we see 2 img files and 2 recoveryes

1. You need flash recovery

Pick you recovery, CWM or TWRP.

Then copy to your internal phone storage (/sdcard)

Open ADB Shell, you can found adb.exe in FlashTools

- In windows explorer hold SHIFT key and right click on

x10flasher_lib

folder, and select "Open windows commander" or something like here

Connect phone and write next:

Confirm superuser request on phone and write next:

See my window >>

2. You need flash images.

- Open FlashTools (is very simple for simple users)

- Click flash button

- Select fastboot mode

Reboot phone

to fastboot. (Power off phone, push vol up key and connect USB)

Then in Flashtool

1. Select sytem to flash

and open system.img from ZIP (wait minimum 6 minutes)

2. Select kernel to flash

and open boot.img from ZIP (wait minimum 1 minutes)

3. Reboot device into system

See my window >>

Done!

3. Boot in to recovery in phone and

make wipe data

Done, you can flash 5.1 google apps and boot phone

PS: For ION users need wait a 2-3 week...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] optimus.prime:
Very nice, will try later
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BPaul:
Hi.

Here new kernel with fixed SD card (possible fixed :D) boot_07_05_15.img - 6.94 MB
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] adiawie:
thanks@bpaul. I flashed with your old boot.img , is it need to do overall installation . or just re flash the kernel .?

im suddenly disable MTP , how to enable MTP? i cant find any key... thanks