yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 General] rpinheiro:
The Kernel has a different compilation number but the same version-release as d6503 .314 and the D6543 .314

PS: Yes, the same as the old version. HSDPA/LTE/4G icon together with Wifi enabled.

Kernel 3.4.0-perf-g46a79a0

The baseband is also different from .55 version.
[Xperia Z2 General] ogunja:
This will be for a long long time but in Brazilian roms, even a feather.

Edit..

FTT ready and mounted, causing root and deodex this release.

Soon upo all.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Ok, I reverted back to D6503 DE .314 firmware.

I don't know, I'm not trusting this BR update. Don't know about you guys, but I've felt the double tap to wake too stiff, as if you had to double press harder to wake it; my SmartBand simply didn't vibrate on any notification at all, not even reinstalling the app worked. And then there was this HSDPA/LTE/4G icon always on even on WiFi issue - and both the WiFi and H arrows working at the same time... :confused:

I don't know, it all seems too weird. Anyway, the firmware upload to Drive is on 76% now... Shouldn't be long...
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
[MENTION=4445369]Sayid_the_Lost[/MENTION]

Sorry for the long delay, man. I've just remembered you asked for the model of the antenna adapter. It is the EC228.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Here you go, the latest Generic BR 17.1.2.A.0.314 FTF download link. Opening post updated.

Enjoy
[Xperia Z2 General] ogunja:
My update for this mega 92%.

I appreciate if you can leave mirror you guys.

Edit...

[MENTION=4519790]Tiu Fiu[/MENTION]

Link is Mega: http://goo.gl/0vW116

Thanks Bro..
[Xperia Z2 General] kinsah:
I´m waiting a ROOT method to perform my upgrade (Generic, no brand). Anyone?
[Xperia Z2 General] davidsonreis:
wOw, appeared to me also! updating.. :)
[Xperia Z2 General] UnderrTaker:
Hey guys,

Even with this update, people hearing me muffled in the calls.

Isn't there anything I can improve? It's like I'm speaking with a pillow in my face...

The update says that the conversation quality is improved, but it's not truth.

Please help me, I'm very happy with the smartphone, but I use it for everything but conversation (only with headphone or set to "viva-voz").

PS: Forgot how can I say "viva-voz" in English.

Thanks!
[Xperia Z2 General] rpinheiro:
Did You try to disable noise supression/cancelling in Call Settings?
[Xperia Z2 General] UnderrTaker:
Yes, it's disabled.
[Xperia Z2 General] ogunja:
Deodex rom by Ogunja link- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2847594

Enviado de meu D6543 usando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z2 General] hitsukun:
I would like to understand the difference between odex and deodex apps...can someone explain to me?
[Xperia Z2 General] TicoVillas:
Busybox anyone?

What's up guys;

Anyone tried to install the busybox?

I'm trying to install it so i can use Viper's Audio but it isn't working, it just say that instalation failed then tell me to try to install in a different location, but still nothing, always fail.

Has someone tried and successfully install the busybox?

And what about SuperSU, how i update the binary? Installing the updated app does the job? Because the instalation always fail.

I have a Stock .314 rooted ROM;
[Xperia Z2 General] viniciusluciano:
Guys.. Anyone having problems with this update??

Here seems the Stamina isn't really working so my battery is running really fast low...

Did I miss or now we have no way to take the Carrier name from notifications? It used to be in the More options in menu...

And I had a full wipe update through the SUS
[Xperia Z2 General] ogunja:
Then the difference

Odexed

On the file system of Android always appear in the case of a odexed ROM, files with the extension ".odex" in the same folder of apps system. This extension means "Optimized Dalvik Executable File", and it is outsourced components of each application framework.

Example: in the folder / system / app / you are next to the file "Browser.apk", also the file "Browser.odex" to.

Contents of a file .odex

What is the function of files like this? As already noted, in them are outsourced components of the framework. In addition, the files also contain information specific boot each app to the Android system. With this program libraries can be loaded directly (for Dalvik cache) without them needing to be chiseled by the APK file system.

advantages

Applications start faster, because the important libraries were already loaded.

The APK files are smaller and take up less memory.

disadvantages

It gets harder to do the modding, hacking and theming of applications, because parts of the code are outsourced and are outside the APK.

When you want to delete system apps, you should also delete the .odex file, otherwise errors may arise.

Deodexed

In Deodexed no outsourcing of programs or other application components libraries. Everything is within the APK file from an app. For applications that already existed in Odexed version, each component is reinstated to the APK and defined as new file that takes the name of "classes.dex".

advantages

It is much easier to do modding, hacking and theming apps, because all files are inside the APK.

It is also easier to delete system apps, because only the APK needs to be deleted.

disadvantages

The program libraries can not be loaded beforehand, and this delays the start of the application.

Also the boot process is slower, because the contents of the APK must first be decompressed by the system (direct access is not possible).

Both disadvantages are mitigated, because with the passage of time and with the use of the applications Dalvik cache fills up again and if there temporarily save the necessary files. Long load times reappear only when it clears the Dalvik cache in Custom-Recovery.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Have you installed [NUT]'s XZ Dual Recovery? If so, busybox will not work... It is a long know issue with XZDR, no solution.

If you really want busybox, you'll need to uninstall XZDR (it is easier to just reflash the firmware and just root it without XZDR).
[Xperia Z2 General] TicoVillas:
Tiu Fiu;

I didn't, my phone is completely stock, just rooted, nothing else;

:(
[Xperia Z2 General] TicoVillas:
Guys, i got it;

Just rooted again with Easy Root V12 and installed busybox app.

I've also installed a modded SuperSU which the binary actually updates normally;

Now i'm installing Viper Sound, tomorrow i tell you guys what i think.
[Xperia Z2 General] fgar82:
Chego a atualização 17.1.2.A.0.314 para o Z2 Brasil com tv digital.
[Xperia Z2 General] viniciusluciano:
Guys have you realised that the Sony apps are outdated?!? My Xperia ZQ has a newer version which I had too on Z2 before the update, and as I try to update it says I already have the newest version...
[Xperia Z2 General] TicoVillas:
Blown away!

Guys, i have just one thing to say;

If you like music, INSTALL Viper's Audio right now!

It is amazing what it can do to your music e movies, it's like a kernel audio drive but without the need to go so deep into modification, you just need a rooted phone and busybox.

The app has a lot, and i mean A LOT of audio customizations, when you install it ask to chose the driver to download from normal audio optimization to super audio quality, ther's a warning about processing and battery life but don't worry, i've already tested and it didn't any impact both in performance or battery life and you will get AMAZING sound;

The sound of the speakers have a good improvement, it's louder, but in any moment it breaks the sound, it seens that is pushed to the limit that it can actually handle, at maximun volume thers no problem and you get a better stereo audio, great for movies, also your ringtones and notifications now play in both speakers.

The headphones just blow you away, it dind't get much louder, but is a good impovement, but the sound quality is absurd, my music are all mp3 320kbps independent stereo, so it's a prety good quality (not flac quality, but preaty good) and the driver/app just elevated then to a wholw new level, the stereo is much more noticeble and you have bass and clarity improvements, both can be tunned a various levels to your liking, my JVC HA-fx1x have a superb bass and good treble, but the app got it even better, the sound is now crisp and clear and the bass strong and distinc, it dosen't get in the way of the music.

I don't know how this guys did it, but is amazing how the quality is improved, in the app it says that the audio is deconstructed and that's got to be the secret.

Here is where you can download the app and test it, let us know if you guys got as much impressed as i.

http://vipersaudio.com/blog/?page_id=48

And some screenshots of the app, it's im begginers mode, in expert you have a ton more options.
[Xperia Z2 General] viniciusluciano:
Thanks bro I'm gonna consider your advice! I usually have audio from my Bluetooth headset (SBH52) and it already performs great! Thanks again
[Xperia Z2 General] Fernanda8175:
Guys, I have some news!!

I bought my Xperia Z2 in Sony Store here in Brazil, with a corp discount! I had 20% off!

In last friday Sony has delivered my Z2. I thought I wouldn't like Xperia, but I've liked so much!! But, let's talk about earpods!!

My Apple Earpods doesn't worked, like I expected, and I used the original inbox earpods for one day. Last month I bought a new Apple Earpods, because my has broken the mic, and he was delivered last week as well. So, I opened the new earpods and I tried on Z2 and they worked! It's so strange, but the new earpods worked!!

Might be the differences between broken mic, I don't know, but now i'm using my new Apple earpods usually, even after update .314.

I Will buy STH30 in USA as well, might be that I Will use him!

I Now, this is so strange, about the Apple earpods, but now I'm so happy with my Apple earpods!!
[Xperia Z2 General] hitsukun:
Hello Guys!

I just installed viper for android! but i am really newbie in sound specs and configuration!

does anyone have tips to setup the audio for phone speakers???
[Xperia Z2 General] kayohenrique.md:
Root for Z2 D6543 - 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware without downgrade

Hi m8s!

Just passing by to say that i have sucessfully rooted my D6543 device 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware with this method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900

Its is very easy, like one click root methods!

Cheers =D! Peace!!
[Xperia Z2 General] ogunja:
Some people are getting the rom 314 to Vivo. Someone here had this update?

Enviado de meu D6543 usando Tapatalk
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
It is available. Downloaded. Uploading now.

Here you go.
[Xperia Z2 General] TicoVillas:
We are glad it worked;

Even if i hate the earpods and think they suck, you're the one that must be happy with your phone, lol.

Now what you can do is install the Viper's Audio to improve the sound quality of you earpods, maybe? And let us know how you like the STH30 after you test it.

Dude, in begginers mode is really simple, just enable and use the equalization to your liking, speaker optimization on and also enable eXtra-Loud, mine is set to "Moderate" and the soud is pretty good, i listen to music in the shower, with the phone in the sink i can listen to good music even with the shower on.

The real game changer is in the headphone settings, but again, the settings got to be what you like, what you is confortable with, i like good bass e crispy sound, you maybe diferent, so you realy have to test it.

I've tested expert mode, but you don't need to go so deep, unless you have a very, very good headphone.

Here is the settings explained:

http://vipersaudio.com/blog/?page_id=43

Look at my screenshots and see if you like this configuration.
[Xperia Z2 General] Fernanda8175:
Hi!!

I installed Viper's Audio, but he need Root access. Root with Locked Bootloader avoid warranty?

I founded this tutorial here : http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/general/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619

We can do him in our BR model?
[Xperia Z2 General] TicoVillas:
Sup;

No, it doesn't void the warranty, even unlocking the bootloader theoretically doesn't void, but i don't see the need to unlock it.

Use this method to root it:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900

Super easy and straight foward and should work in any .314

;)
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Actually unlocking the bootloader DOES void your warranty, it says so Sony's unlocking page.

Rooting, however, does not. Or at least I never heard a single word about someone having warranty denied because of root on Sony smartphones.

Sony provides the bootloader unlock as part of its "support the development" policy - such support as been claimed as one of the main reasons some top developers moved to Sony devices when Xperia Z was first relased (back when Samsung would insist on not releasing source code files and documentation for their Exynos processors, which prevented many developers of doing a lot of things on the Galaxy S2 and S3).

The reason why bootloader unlocking voids your Sony smartphone's warranty is, basically, because if you mess up and flash the wrong or a faulty Kernel, you can pretty much destroy your smartphone's hardware (for instance, a very messed up CPU/GPU overclock that fries said processing unit), or at least the very link between hardware and software in a way that no recovery system or tool can repair.

By rooting, the most you can do is delete a file somewhere and mess up your OS, which is still recoverable - you may lose all your data, but you can still get your phone working again.
[Xperia Z2 General] TicoVillas:
Tiu Fiu, you're totally right;

I said theoretically because if you don't screw up, backup your ta partition and everything, if you have a problem and back it up and lock your bootloader again the warrant won't be voided right?

Anyway, to this date a don't saw the need to unlock the bootloader if you don't want to do some serious mod.

Anyone else tried the Viper's audio to give me some feedback? I wanna know if it impressed anyone else like me, lol.
[Xperia Z2 General] peterf9:
New update available. Downloading...

Nova atualização disponível! Baixando agora...
[Xperia Z2 General] Ricardovet83:
Yes, and again it is necessary use the computer....and i didnt noticed anything diferente....
[Xperia Z2 General] TicoVillas:
From: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/2...-a-0-323-hits-vodafone-uk-and-germany-owners/

The update seems to be Vodafone exclusive and is done to support video calls.

Let's wait to see any more news.
[Xperia Z2 General] Sayid_the_Lost:
It's the .323?
[Xperia Z2 General] Ricardovet83:
no...it still the same number .314
[Xperia Z2 General] Luhccas-X10:
It's just a revision update.
[Xperia Z2 General] UnderrTaker:
Hi everybody,

Any of you is facing that terrible microphone sound during calls?

I'm pretty unsatisfied with the phone because everyone asks me to call in a fix phone instead of my Z2.

If it's a Brazilian junk rom, which rom are you using? I don't care about D-TV.

Thank you very much!
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
No problems here... Are you sure noise suppression is off? Check call configurations to be sure.

If you don't care about DTV, my suggestion is pretty much any other .314 firmware. I'm using the German unbranded one. I tried the Brazilian .314, but it felt too much like the old buggy .55, so I switched back to the German. Don't really know why, but it felt (to me) like a "just to shut you up" update, almost as if they just changed the revision number of the old firmware and sent it to the wild, just so we would stop bugging them so much...

Call me pessimist, skeptical or whatever, but I honestly don't find it too hard to believe something like that could happen in the land of the bananas...
[Xperia Z2 General] UnderrTaker:
Thanks Tiu Fiu,

I will look for german version! I think the terrible call is related with our "great" Brazilian version.

One question, this is a not-rooted rom? There's a call recorder function?

I'm missing these two features since my Galaxy Note 2, but I'm happy with the Xperia homescreen and functions.

Thanks again!
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Every stock ROM is not-rooted out-of-the-box, you have to do it yourself every time you flash a new firmware (and it is rootable, like all .314 ROMs).

It doesn't have call recorder on the stock caller, but there are apps and Xposed modules for that (I'm not sure which ones, I never tried any).
[Xperia Z2 General] Luhccas-X10:
To me, everything are running fine.

Felt the phone a bit better and screen brighter. (less agressive auto brightness)

Camera are loading faster from idle.

White balance are less cold too.

Didn't tested video yet.

Battery till now remains fine as before.

Don't know what happens with some of brazilian Z2 that simply don't "match" with our regional ROM.

I think I'm just lucky with my phones. (and with Sony)

Sent from my AWESOME Xperia Z2!
[Xperia Z2 General] ogunja:
I noticed that the new version is R6A while the other was R5A, created the FTF but gave only 22 megs of flash file to give flashtools checked by the system that did not update to R6A.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Could anybody using this R6A update post a screenshot of your main homepage?

Just want to check if this update has fixed some old issues, like the H/H+/4G icon being "separated" from the signal bars, the 4G/LTE icon change (it appears that all D6503 .314 ROMs have the LTE icon instead of the 4G icon), that annoying H/4G icon showing up while connected to a WiFi network (in other words, both H/H+/4G icon appearing at the same time as the WiFi icon on the notification bar.

If all those issues have been addressed (which would explain the revision update), then I'll flash this new firmware (downloaded it yesterday, haven't uploaded it yet until I know for sure if it is worth).

Also, anybody using this R6A update, does it feel anything different, I mean, at all?? Double-tap-to-wake feels smooth, is it smooth on transitions, things like that.

Thanks in advance, fellas :D
[Xperia Z2 General] Luhccas-X10:
[MENTION=4519790]Tiu Fiu[/MENTION], i don't use double tap to wake but the transitions was butter smooth since R5A to me.

A lot better than .55!

As i said, battery on .314 has been improved a lot and in this update they kept performance.

Camera are better now, i feel.

The pictures looks warmer (what i like) and less oversharpened but greatly clear.

The sound remains good, but no dual speaker ringtone.

Call quality to me never was a problem so, i can't help with that.

Oh! The most important thing is that the phone now takes longer to get "hot".

Played few games today and normally 15 minutes after the phone gets really hot but now its just acceptable hot. (as every phone)

Sent from my AWESOME Xperia Z2!
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Thanks for the quick reply, brother. I also noticed those many upgrades/bug fixes when I flash .314 firmware as well. I you ask me, this firmware is quite good and does the job for a while, no need to push a 4.4.4 update if it comes as buggy as .55. Again, in my opinion, Sony can take its time to make a good 4.4.4 update, keeping all of the current benefits of this .314 ROM. If they push a buggy 4.4.4 update, as buggy as .55, then I'll be sticking with this one for a few more months.

If it is not too much to ask, could you post a simple screenshot of your homescreen?

Also, there are a few questions I'd like to ask: Does this update uses the LTE or the 4G icon? Does the mobile connection icon (be that H, H+, 4G, LTE and so on) is still a bit to the left of the signal bars (as if it was another icon) or is it "integrated" to the signal bars? And, perhaps most importantly, as it was something that used to bother me a lot when the R5A ROM was first released, does the H/H+/4G/LTE icon still shows up alongside the WiFi icon?
[Xperia Z2 General] Luhccas-X10:
Since first 314 release the icon has been moved a bit to the left.

I thought it was normal. (my old Z1 have it in the same place)

There's some screenshots but without LTE/4G icons due to my plan on Oi:

Sent from my AWESOME Xperia Z2!
[Xperia Z2 General] UnderrTaker:
Hey Tiu Fiu,

I just installed the Unbranded Germany rom, but I'm having a hard time trying to enable my 3G connection.

I set to use 3g network and accepts roaming too. I tried to find the network again, but the internet does not work, just wi-fi connection.

Did you experienced this before?

I'm using VIVO.

Thanks.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
I don't know if it is normal on all Brazilian ROMs (it certainly wasn't on my ZQ). And it certainly isn't normal on any other foreing firmware I've used, so I can only guess it is something "exclusive" to Brazil.

My true grievance is on the third and fourth screenshots, the mobile connection icon showing alongside the WiFi icon (gives me the feeling both connections are on at the same time every single time I look at it). I guess I'll be sticking to the DE ROM, then.

That is very very odd, buddy. Are you sure the APN settings are accurate to VIVO's network? Go to "Config." -> "Redes sem fio e outras - Mais..." -> "Redes móveis" -> "Nomes dos pontos de acesso" (A.K.A. "APNs") and take a look at the one that is active.

I'm on Claro, so it is definitely different than mine, but searching on google (Google "APN VIVO") I found this for the Z1 (should be the same for the Z2):

APN

Nome: Vivo ZAP

APN: zap.vivo.com.br

Proxy: não digite nada

Porta: não digite nada

Nome de usuário: vivo

Senha: vivo

MCC: 724

MNC, deixe o valor predefinido

Tipo de autenticação: PAP

Tipo APN: Se uma tela for exibida, digite "default,supl" e clique em OK. (Obs.: em letras minúsculas).

Clique no símbolo de opções.

Clique em Salvar

The same configurations are also in this website.

If this doesn't help, then you better call Vivo and ask for help, because I have no idea what might be the problem.
[Xperia Z2 General] UnderrTaker:
Bullseye!

Thank you again! It's working now!
[Xperia Z2 General] Luhccas-X10:
This is just insane!

Sent from my AWESOME Xperia Z2!
[Xperia Z2 General] ogunja:
Patch Deodex Xperia Z2_R6A

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/development/rom-patch-deodexed-zipaling-4-4-2-17-1-t2861322
[Xperia Z2 General] lecomiquelin:
Hey, I'm thinking about to buy a Z2. But I'm in a dilemma: buy the Brazilian Z2 with smartband and DTV, and fuc*&@ bad headphone, or de internacional Z2 with the awesome noise cancelation headphone... which will you choose, or did you choose? And one question: the Z2 has a 3000 or 3200 mAh battery? I saw one in each review... sorry bad English.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
That depends on how much the SmartBand and DTV appeal to you... And, of course, warranty...

You can find the noise canceling headset for R$ 250,00 on Sony Stores (or at least you could a little while back), but if none of that matter to you, then go for the international Z2.

With the exception of DTV, the Brazilian and the international Z2 are pretty much the same.
[Xperia Z2 General] Tiu Fiu:
Thanks for the upload, brother. :good:

I've updated the OP with all the credits.
[Xperia Z2 General] TicoVillas:
Luhccas:

Notice the same thing when flashed the .314 BR

Also didn't notice any advantages so wen't back to .314 DE and i honestly think it's a little better, seems smoother.

Dual speaker ringtone can be solved with Viper's audio.

lecomiquelin:

Keep in mind that not all "international versions" came with the headphone, i've watched a lot of unboxing on youtube to try to determine if it was a model or something and couldn't guess, there's US unboxing with and without the headphone and so on in different countrys.

But if you can be shure, go for the headphone one, DTV sucks (my opnion) and the smartband is preaty useless, there's a few nice tricks here and there, but not realy a game changer over the headphone;