yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Maybe I should rephrase that.... and not have quoted RAM

the Xperia comes with 8GB internal storage and 1GB RAM

...of approximate 2 GB firmware and 5.5 GB “Internal storage” for music, pictures and movies, and downloaded applications and their data.

there is then about just under 5GB available for your for music, pictures and movies, and downloaded applications and data

Even after removing most of the bloatware maybe I still have that approximation wrong, HOWEVER that is the figure my mobile is telling meh!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Cool stuff

...over 200 downloads since posting my ROM

Thanks :D everyone

I hope it exceeds my Miui V4 port rom 1000 download expectations!
[Xperia SP Android Development] Rajeev:
And u got "6" thanks ... That's very sad.. Any way keep up the good work..
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Thanks for the comment

It doesn't bother me that members forget to hit the thanks button

I do this for the experience and enjoyment of giving something back...!

I don't expect anything in return
[Xperia SP Android Development] Rajeev:
Proud of you.. Keep up the good work..
[Xperia SP Android Development] lloyd06:
slim .207

waiting for this

nice rom mate
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I have tried .207 but wasn't happy with all the extra Apps that appeared and also Sony SU kept telling to update the mobile!!!!!!

Waiting for a cleaner stable generic UK version to appear that I can work with before I can provide a slim .207 for the community
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
12.1.A.1.207 Rom

For those that were waiting

Here it is 12.1.A.1.207 Generic Slim Rom now tested and uploaded
[Xperia SP Android Development] Furrydaus:
This is something you don't see everyday. Usually people create stock ROMs and just delete stuff here and there and call it theirs but I was quick to change the stereotype looking at the work you have done in improving the Sony Stock Firmware. I would suggest removing the extras from it and create a ROM with bug fixes and less of bloatware you place in to replace the Sony bloatware. It kills the idea of a slim ROM if you're going to add things inside. I recommend just placing in technologies such as xreality and such to further improve the phone aesthetically and also maybe improve the user experience. With that out of hand, this ROM can be quite a competition to other stock ROMs out there providing a true slim experience. (Hopefully yours doesn't compete with my upcoming ROM haha)

Regards,

Furrydaus
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I agree adding stuff back into an already bloatware free Rom defeats the object of a slim Rom..... thank you for your kind words and I look forward to your upcoming Rom
[Xperia SP Android Development] Furrydaus:
Haha I bet everyone is now. More pressure for me hahaha ;)
[Xperia SP Android Development] aqua9teen1:
The OP said your ROM must be unlocked, so my question is, does Bravia Engine and X-reality work?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Out of memory can cause reboots make sure you have free RAM for the mobile to function - installing too many apps, videos, music can cause this known issue

Try not to use williams kernel unless you are certain the MPDecision is disabled

ONLY use my stock kernel inside the Rom

You can flash this with Flashtool after you have installed the ROM or before what ever way you choice

Wiping and factory reseting then Reinstalling the ROM can resolve most issues also
[Xperia SP Android Development] Sam spancer:
Having a smooth experience over here.

If the ram management cud be a lil better it wud be more perfect.

By d way i am gonna use this rom as daily driver.

Js one thing i want to know. Why battery charging is so slow.?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Don't install too many apps - restart every few days - refrain from using tweaks and app killers

I use this as my main daily Rom hence why I share my works - my Roms are my own daily's

Have noticed battery charging very slow while connected to a computer otherwise I have better charging times with mains adapter
[Xperia SP Android Development] Sam spancer:
Can i flash z2 system ui which is available on xda for 4.3 stock roms..

I have once flashed z2 ui modified by ttmaster bt then system ui got corrupted

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Can u also suggest me that there is a function in titanium backup that is convert dalvik into rom.......

Is it helpful

I did it and i got no bad experience bt i think system memory will be full.

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This rom support init.d? If no then how to implement
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Cannot recommend Z2 Ui as I have read some bad reviews on certain Roms such as stock

I do not use Titanium backup so cannot comment

I suspect that stock rom v3 does support init.d scripts, try it

However I do not recommend tweaking anything more as we have a good fast Rom

I used to use init.d tweaks in the past but there is not need these days.....

If you are needing init.d support there is a thread on the forum that claims to turn it on with a simple zip file

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1422061
[Xperia SP Android Development] Sam spancer:
Can any one suggest me why smtime.back button not works,I can see that keyboard app is related to back button,so smtime it takes time to keyboard to popup nd smtimes back button not work.

May be u know abt that how to fix neil
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Try clearing the cache/data for the keyboard app
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Sony Music App update 8.5.A.2.10

Sony Music App update 8.5.A.2.10

The Sony Music App updated again see attached
[Xperia SP Android Development] jangid:
to op

[MENTION=4729744]NeilDownx[/MENTION] Hey this is the best stock rom.. In terms of speed and elegance..

But it lacks z3 home and themes widgets.. So i manually pushed them into them into the system... As i know ur rom is odex.. I dont know but i always get android is upgrading

Soo i tried odexer tool and give cmmonds odex all.. Classes.dex is enabled stll getting android is upgrading... so?? what can be done now?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Android upgrading is an issue with an incorrect google GAPPS - uninstall Gapps and then try another Gapps version

Actually you have just slowed your mobile down with the odexer tool - loading app times will now be slower....!
[Xperia SP Android Development] mn399:
Does Z3 home reduce rom speed? Does it affect free ram?

Where is z3 home for stock based rom?

NeilDownx do you suggest z3 home for your rom?
[Xperia SP Android Development] jangid:
bt i dont use gapps in 4.3 .. never ... i installed your rom correctly ..no prob in that

bt when i manually push some z3 themes .. z3 home and z3 keyboard .. and reboot all apps i pushed wrked fine ..but after that it always show android is upgrading .. .. i read somewhere on xda this is because of some apps are not odexed ..so i odexed it using odexer tool !! t still no luck [MENTION=4175406]mn399[/MENTION] z3 home slows a lil ..and there plenty of z3 homes for 4.3 check in cross device developemnt .. and if you want speed then stick to z2 home or the default one
[Xperia SP Android Development] Mostafa3oda:
using william kernel v8 ... but can u tell me plz what is MPDecision and how can i disable it ... srry for noobie question :))
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
look in system/bin/

there should be a file called MPDecision

make sure it is renamed to MPDecison.old

thats it .....!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Sorted try this to stop the android is updating issue

*** Remove files classes.dex from APKs/JARs in /system/app and /system/framework that have classes.dex ***
[Xperia SP Android Development] jangid:
I dont know.. How to remove classes.dex from system/app .. As i know It only contains apps and their odex files... Bt where are classes.dex files??
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
look in

/system/apps/

/system/framework/

remove any classes.dex files with a root file manager

(always backup first)
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
NEW Sony App updates

Official sony app updates

Album App updates to version 7.0.A.26

Music App updates to version 8.5.A.3.2
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Sony Official App Updates

Official sony app updates

Album App updates to version 7.1.A.0.22

Movie App updates to version 8.0.A.0.8
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Downloads Update

To date here are the download figures for my Roms

12.1.A.1.205 - - - 989 downloads since August 2014

12.1.A.1.207 - - - 1097 downloads since September 2014

12.1.A.1.207_v2 - - - 1699 downloads since October 2014

12.1.A.1.207_v3 - - - 1354 downloads since February 2015

....some staggering download figures and yet the thanks button shows a different story meh!!!

The world wide web is a strange place when it comes to a simple thank you!

Maybe my works are not that good after all?

- - - - A BIG Thank you to all those that support my works - - - -
[Xperia SP Android Development] Faryad:
Query

Hi,

Thanks for your great efforts. I used to have Cyanogen and it really made my phone buggy and slow. I'm going to install yours using flash tool.

Just one question:

After installing your ROM, do we need to install a kernel as well or your kernel is good enough?

I tried to restore to the stock firmware and I managed somehow! Now it is on stock firmware but I'm not sure if I lost my unlocked BL, recovery, etc. I want to test your ROM using flash tool.

Cheers
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Stock Kernel installs with this Rom plus you get cwm recovery - if you restored stock with a ftf firmware you may have lost BL, recovery, etc.

If you lost recovery you can use this to restore recovery http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2646193

Then install my Rom via recovery
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Sony Stock Album update

Updates Official Sony Stock Album App from 8.0.A.0.8 to 8.0.A.2.4

see attachment for updated Album App
[Xperia SP Android Development] glarage:
Browser

Hi Neil,

Still with V2, and alls working good.

Just one thing i removed Chrome apk: system/app/chrome.apk

system/app/BrowserProviderProxy.apk

data/app/Chrome apk

data/data/com.android.browser.provider

I replaced by, this page , post 4: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2417086, merci [MENTION=6421239]Souleyman[/MENTION]93
[Xperia SP Android Development] Centurion13337:
Thanks for the newest update. Works great! Love it! :):)
[Xperia SP Android Development] mlekopan16:
NeilDownx, maybe you've got stock Sony weather widget? I'm very like it ;)

I'm was downloading from here:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/11/26/weather-app-update-2-1-a-0-10-allows-resizing-of-widget/

but I can't resize it like on a picture here:

http://a.disquscdn.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/1493/6390/original.jpg
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Try this one it is right out of .207 from sony stock and ignore any updates from sony update manager just incase they are causing the issue you mention
[Xperia SP Android Development] mlekopan16:
Yesterday I must reinstalling system because after add this widget I've got this all time:
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Did you drag the apk into system and reboot? That is the right way

you may need to simply reboot clear dalvik cache and everything will be okay
[Xperia SP Android Development] daubh:
SU binary is out of date

I had flashed the Canadian Virgin Mobile 0.266 (which on flashtool read 1.207 but after booting was actually 0.266) but then I received the notification to update and I installed update and got to 1.207. But after installing this room, when I boot my phone, it gives me the notification SU binary is out of date.

Should I flash SU?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
either update binaries via the superuser app

or install another SuperUser
[Xperia SP Android Development] glarage:
Hi,

Flash superSu via recovery , it's the easiet way to get root: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
:: Battery Drain and Google Play Services ::

:: Google play services - Battery drain fix ::

Recently discovered excessive battery drain and tested 2 fixes as follows

1) Go to Settings / Apps.

2) Swipe down until you find Google Play services. Tap on it. Tap on "Uninstall updates".

reboot and clear dalvik cache - thats it..... fixed!

......then if anything fails or you have fc with apps after - do the following

3) Go to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms and update Google Play services.

4) Reboot.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --

alternatively install the ’disable services app’

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.wq.disableservice

simply installing this app is all you need to do - no settings needed!!!!

(Allowing root may cause issues - continue at your own risk)
[Xperia SP Android Development] hanumanttaure:
thanks.. it's best rom

but i what in xperia keyboard learn from gmail, facebook and massage option please..
[Xperia SP Android Development] jhonecide:
How to deodex the Rom?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I have tried various tools and apps and non work very well at all, we only get a partial detox

Feel free to search the xda forum there are a few tools members have developed
[Xperia SP Android Development] lucasgta95:
How I move the clock of the lockscreen to the center???

(actually is on right side)
[Xperia SP Android Development] MCM4u:
The clock is on the right side as Sony clock widget is not included in this ROM. You have to download a clock widget ( try Digital Clock Widget Xperia).
[Xperia SP Android Development] lucasgta95:
One more question:

How I play heavy games without force close?

I used a omnirom port from this same developer and games works flawless!!!

This rom have any tricks?
[Xperia SP Android Development] flash-:
this is a stock rom but optimized so maybe you will get some +performance...but kitkat maybe better i think ...but if the omni prot work flawless why did you get back to this :p ?
[Xperia SP Android Development] lucasgta95:
Because I love Sony design :D
[Xperia SP Android Development] l2azoredge:
can someone please post the boot.img from this rom?? im on a slow connection..and accidently deleted the rom package.. :\
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
AS requested here you go kernel boot image

http://www.mediafire.com/download/5dft63ossmsdcy5/kernel.elf
[Xperia SP Android Development] l2azoredge:
thanks mate..cheers!

EdIT: does this rom have/create a recovery partition? Im trying to flash the recovery mentioned in the cm12.1 thread via fastboot.. It says.. Recovery partition not found. Im currently knon williams kernel 9.1..thats y i asked for the stock bcoz i thot william kernel was the culprit..
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
You should really be asking this sort of question in the cm12.1 thread Q&A - you will get a better response

However to answer the question about this Rom yes it does create a recovery partition as CWM is part of the install procedure in the system

williams kernel does have recoveries preinstalled - so you should be good to go with that!

Flashing williams kernel again may restore the recovery partition and recoveries
[Xperia SP Android Development] masesaco:
Will it work on SP C5306 LBL?

Wipe/Factory reset from phone's settings menu, or will the option show up during the installation?

Is it necessary odin, or some similar software, or just click on the downloaded ROM, from SD card?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Will it work on SP C5306 LBL?

Possibly NOT... no testing has been done on that model you will need a different kernel if you want to try it - and you need to remove the kernel in the ROM before flashing

Wipe/factory reset in recovery mode is best option (it will NOT show up during installation)

install ROM from SD card option is the best
[Xperia SP Android Development] somberchocks:
Odin's for Samsung devices.

Also if you want to install anything custom, you'll need a custom recovery (CWM, Twrp, Philz) first. Since you're on a locked bootloader for whatever reasons, you need to find a recovery tailored for LBL. Check out the thread below.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2649923

Also here's a rom for C5306 with root access and triple recoveries.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2685764

As the OP mentioned, refrain from flashing kernels not meant for your device. Yes its still Xperia SP but I'd exercise caution. I doubt it'll hard brick it or anything but it might not boot.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dark_1:
Is there a way to use other languages?

I would like to flash a clean but Sony-like ROM
[Xperia SP Android Development] somberchocks:
Just pick the language of your liking in the initial setup during the first boot?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dark_1:
Yeah, but I read on the first page that this ROM is only in English.. Or did I misunderstand something?
[Xperia SP Android Development] glarage:
At first boot, there are all languages, but not for xperia keyboard (dictionnarie) and pico TTS (only english)
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
if anybody wants the dictionaries I removed and pico TTS files I will upload them at request

See second post for removed language files

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55068746&postcount=2

I have tried porting a few other Stock Roms Z1 and Z3 with very varied unsucessfull results

However since I moved my daily mobile to an iPhone, this has opened up more projects for development for our Xperia SP

I no longer have to worry about backups and loosing my daily mobile, so watch this space......
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Stagefright Temporary fix

Those wishing to know more about the stagefright venerability should read the following:

https://blog.zimperium.com/how-to-protect-from-stagefright-vulnerability/

1. Turn off MMS settings and finally 2. Apply the build.prop fix as attached

1. Disable Auto-fetching of MMS: You will need to disable this for both Hangout and regular messaging apps.

Here’s how:

HANGOUT: DISABLE AUTO FETCHING MMS (not all Roms have this app installed)

Open Hangout

Tap Options on the top left corner

Tap Settings -> SMS In General, If you have Hangout SMS Enabled then in the Advanced uncheck Auto Retrieve MMS

MESSAGES: DISABLE AUTO FETCHING MMS

Open Messages

Tap More -> Settings -> More Settings

Tap Multimedia Messages -> Turn OFF Auto Retrieve.

2. Now download and Run the attached zip from recovery for added protection (backup your Rom first)

This file replaces stagefright entries in the build.prop file and also creates a backup of the build.prop
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Downloads so far

Just thought you may like to know the interest this Rom has received since it started in just under 12 months...

See attachments for total downloads so far!

Version V3 this year had double the amount of downloads compared to the first release back in Aug 2014

Thank you for all the support!!!
[Xperia SP Android Development] Buleste:
I thought I'd give this a try as I've been having issues with my generic stock .207. All in all I like it however I did have some strange issues. Pay Pal and BT Wifi apps couldn't be installed because they weren't compatible with my phone even though they work perfectly with Full stock.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Try clearing the cache and data from the google play app and see if that works

If that doesn't work it could be a possible root issue - some apps do not like root for obvious reasons
[Xperia SP Android Development] Buleste:
First thing I tried was clear cache and data from Play store and services.

Unfortunately they work fine on every other rooted ROM I've tried just not this one.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Ryan2400:
Perhaps you could try using root cloak module from the xposed installer framework:

www.repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak

Try disallowing root access to the apps that dont work

Please hit the thanks button if i helped. :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Goto recovery clear partition cache then clear dalvik cache and restart

Have you edited any files on the mobile such as the build.prop? or added init.d support?

Any other mods applied?

Both apps have recently had updates so this could be the issue and not the ROM!!!!????

You could always try removing your google account from the mobile clear all the DATA from all google apps not just the play store

Restart and add your google account again and try once more.....!
[Xperia SP Android Development] Buleste:
Dalvik cache was cleared.

Not edited Build prop or added init.d support.

Again both apps work fine on standard stock 207 that is rooted and both updated perfectly.

I'll be honest, whilst I like the ROM I've gone back to my old Stock ROM.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Thanks for the update - it could have been any number of issues that caused your issue, the play store app is not reliable and is quirky at the best of times!

There either is something in the build.prop that the play store is picking up on or it's a fluke that the recent updates have resulted in both apps not being compatible with .207

This version .207 rom is actually built around an Australian Rom release - when I experienced compatbilitiy issues on the play store clearing the data and cache resolved that for me.

However the only major issue was with the Natwest app due to root and security issues that evokes, once root was removed the Natwest app installed okay!!!
[Xperia SP Android Development] Megani:
Please, can you create an other rom v4 ?

It would be perfect if you purpose a rom fully deodexed without MP Decision or anything else.

But giving possibility to customize.

Thank you !
[Xperia SP Android Development] nain18:
can I flash it on .205 or need to update to .207 first?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I am working on that one right now!!!!

You only need Flash v3 - it has all the previous updates included

(My Roms are not incremental - you do not have to flash previous ones to get all updates)

.207 v3 Final Release with all tweaks to date and disabled MPDecision - plus google sync with updates to popular apps
[Xperia SP Android Development] supermax3:
hotspot shield or any proxy dont work on this rom and please deodexed in next version..

thanks
[Xperia SP Android Development] Megani:
Hello,

Thank for your work.

Can you add an advanced volume control in V4 rom please ?
[Xperia SP Android Development] bitsnpieces:
One question - I have no micro SD card, can the internal storage be used as a physical storage space also in this build? Or will have I have to have an SD card?

An example of this need is the camera, where it says no SD card detected, will this build allow me to use the internal storage as the SD card rather than having to physically use a micro SD card?

Finally, I'm currently using a different custom rom running .207.

Can I flash .207 final version (v3) from the get go (after formatting and clearing data, cache, etc of course) or do I need to flash from v1, then 2, then 3?

Thanks
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dr.TheMaster:
You don't need to flash v1 then v2 then v3, v3 already includes latest tweaks and it has v1 and v2 included , just flash v3 with wiping data and cache and dalvic and you are good to go :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] bitsnpieces:
Thank you - good to know (confirm :))

Installed, going good so far

Only thing I'm missing now is the gallery widget where you can scroll through your photos and videos very quickly - best I've seen. All of the Google alternatives just don't feel as smooth or cool... anyone for an apk for it? :(
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dr.TheMaster:
You can try these APKs, they should work :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2309137

by the way press thanks if I helped :D
[Xperia SP Android Development] bitsnpieces:
Thank you

Unfortunately, the photo album link didn't work lol

Will look through the thread for mirrors when I get the chance, and maybe search Google now that I know what it's called :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dr.TheMaster:
you can try these two links :)

http://d-h.st/Pp3J

http://d-h.st/Di0

and you are welcome :)