yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
They should work, Bravia Engine works for me it is activated by default on the first boot

Not tried X-reality
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
help :(

thank you . i was looking for something like this but while i tried to flash the zip through cwm , it shows

-sysmlonking & correcting permisssions

set_perm : some changes failed

E : error in /the location of the zip

(status 7)

aborted :crying:

hope it is noob friendly thread :(
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
First you need to be rooted and have an unlocked bootloader

Then make sure to place the .zip file on SDCARD (not on internal memory)

then wipe/factory reset and install

if that still fails you may have a corrupted .zip, try downloading again
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dark Mist:
Upload on Mega please.Mediafire link keeps breaking.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Okay no problems will upload shortly .207 first and .205 later
[Xperia SP Android Development] isotonik:
Awsome this is all i need for my phone.

THANKS
[Xperia SP Android Development] lanluckez:
I got a problem, mate. How can I sync my contacts? Did you erase the sync app?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
google Gapps

Yes I did as it is useless to me

Download this it should reinstate the google sync apps and everything you will need to get Gapps fully working

you need the 4.3 version

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/gapps-light-edition-google-apps-android-t2548351
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
Fixed. Cool. Yes file was corrupted. My bad
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Thanks for the feedback.....
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
.: Updates in second post :.

For those that require a Reboot Menu - with Power Menu features:

Please visit this link and install the ODEX_Shutdown.Reboot_1.205.zip

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2672564

Tried and tested working on current .207 stock ROM

For those that require complete Gaaps

Download this to reinstate google sync and everything to get Gapps fully working

Select 4.3 version from here http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/gapps-light-edition-google-apps-android-t2548351
[Xperia SP Android Development] Rasik199:
Hi nice Roms installed. 205..... Is the ram management any better in 207?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
After some weeks of using .207 i noticed that this runs much smoother

Camera seems to focus faster than before.

..........as for RAM management it seems the same as .205, however others say it is much better!!!

General stability and improvements
[Xperia SP Android Development] Rasik199:
Doesn't Williams n doom kernels work on these?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
YES it has been mentioned by members that these should work on stock ROMS such as these!

I have not tried them as I prefer the supplied kernel with .205 & .207
[Xperia SP Android Development] axiopolis:
I think this is the best 4.3 rom. Fast, smooth, very good ram management. Only one strange thing, after every restart android is updating, i don't now why. But congratulations to dev for making my XSP finally usable:D
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Thank you for your kind words.....

The android updating message could be due to the removal of the boot and shutdown animation apps and is nothing to worry about.....

I will look into this further on my next updates....!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
.207 Rom update v2

Current release includes:

.207 v2 Improved Battery and Deep Sleep mode (few extra lines in buid.prop)

.207 v2 NEW Simple Shutdown & Reboot menu (edited framework android.policy file)

.207 v2 Faster Charging time

.207 v2 Removed 40MB of more Bloatware (see list below)

EnchantedForest.apk (aka theme)

MediaUploader.apk (aka picasa uploader)

SmallApp-Calculator.apk (aka annoying small app popup)

SmallAppsLauncher.apk (aka annoying small app popups launcher)

SmallAppManagerService.apk (aka annoying app popup manager)

SmallApp-Notes.apk (aka annoying small app popup)

SmallApp-Recorder.apk (aka annoying small app popup)

SmallApp-Timer.apk (aka annoying small app popup)

Skin1.apk (aka theme)

SomcConnectivityCenter.apk (aka Sony bloat)

textinput-chn.apk (aka Chinese keyboard)

......no need to factory reset if coming from .207

simply wipe all caches and install over .207 then reboot and enjoy

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For those that do not want the hassle of downloading the whole ROM again

I have created a simple "updater script" to add all the improvements to the .207 Rom

The attached script will update your current .207 to v2

The script will also create a backup file of your build.prop in /system
[Xperia SP Android Development] mlekopan16:
Hi NeilDownx. I used your rom for about 2 weeks, yesterday updated to v2 version with your script. I think this is the fastest and batery saver rom available here now. I have (in v1 version) 5,5h screen on and 2 days standby from 95% to 10% (I used 1.0ghz, not 1.7 ). This is huge difference from Existen 4.0 on your advantage. Thanks a lot for this great cutted rom :)

Have anybody used with this rom Wiliams kernel v6?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Thank you for your feedback much appreciated........

I do try to keep things simple and yet the old not so well known battery/performance tweaks still work for many of us.

I have started using the williams v6 kernel over the last few days, as I prefer "smartassv2"

Seems stable enough, no reboots or glitches!!!
[Xperia SP Android Development] amir-kia:
I flash .207 v2 on stock .205 rom but in build number it show .205 build . why ?

also i cant install app or connect to Mobilego and apk installer from pc

what .207 v2 media fire link is 375mb but mega link is 435mb ? they are different ? i flash mediafire link that be 375mb .
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
curent issues

Build version was edited incorrectly by myself and only effects v2, it is not an issue to worry about...! only cosmetic and is .207

I am uploading a version with correct entry but it won't solve your other issues.....

There isn't any size difference between the links that I can see from my end they are both the same file!

Not sure why you can't connect to the pc as nothing was removed that would effect the pc connection

If you can find what dependancies the app requires we can probably find a solution

are you trying to connecting via usb or wifi? did the app work on my version .205?

have you installed the app from google play store?

If you have installed .207 v2 over another stock .205 Rom this could be your issue...

You need to factory reset if coming from another ROM
[Xperia SP Android Development] amir-kia:
befor install this i be on full stock .205 rom . i have not problem atall , after i flash .207 v2 rom by factory reset and all wipes phone work nice but only problem is that i cant connect to pc programs like mobilego or apkinstaller for restore contact and apps . please you test apk installer for install app from pc see do you have unknown error while install app or no .
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
If you post links to the files you would like me to try, no problem yes!!!

There is more than one apkinstaller app, which one do you want me to test?

As long as they are both on the google play store and you can supply links to the ones that you have issues with....

.....an unknown error would mean the app has been tampered with or is faulty or not compatible with your mobile/android version

Have you tried installing apps from the sdcard with apkinstaller - this worked for me in the past!
[Xperia SP Android Development] Nilloooo:
Phone keep updating :( and maybe can you release a sound pack ?or link to one
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
can you please expand more on your problem,

- which version keep updating, and what way or how does it keep updating?

- what sort of sound pack would you like?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Nilloooo:
well i have version 207 every reboot my phone keeps updating the installed apps. Is version 205 better

And some orginal sony sounds :)

but i like you rom a lot ;)
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
.....android will update on reboot if changes have been made or cache files deleted

this is normal, nothing to worry about but it shouldn't do it every reboot!

.207 is the better Rom faster and smoother

I will endeavour to make a flash able zip collection of sony sound files from my original stock Rom

It may take me a while to find them as I have deleted so much stuff I can't find any at this time....!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I found the .207 rom sony media sound files, unzip to pc or sdcard (this is not flashable)

Then copy them to locations of your choice, then restart mobile for media storage to detect new media.

download sony sounds here

If you need a flashable .zip let me know....
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Extra Battery Saving Tweak

For those that require extra battery saving with Auto switching 2G/3G/4G that is stable:

I have been looking for an Auto 2G/3G switcher that actually works for a while now, and have tested a lot of Apps that claim to do this but most only allow manual intervention

A lot of other apps that are automatic switching will only work on Cyangenmod based Roms....

Then I came across a combination of Exposed Framework and Intelli3G that are stable and work on Sony Stock Rom's

First please visit this link and install the exposed framework

To avoid issues follow the instructions in the above link and then install the Intelli3G App from the google play store here

Now open the exposed framework app and enable the new Intelli3G module, reboot and then open Intelli3G App and enjoy...

Tested working on rooted .207 stock rom, only issue I have seen is the auto switch to turn 3G/4G back on has a little niggle when you combine certain settings

As I do not use DATA or 3G often, it is a great combo to turn it all on automatically with one button when needed and off again without going thru 5 android menus

However with lots of settings to choose from I am sure someone else will also find it very useful

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK - Be aware for removal please follow the developers instructions and always have a backup before making any changes
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
sorry something happened wrong . i have downloaded and flash successfully. but i thought it will be 100% untouched but first i got chinese MIUI and then i tried to sync my contact. but i cant . there is no such option. maybe for removable of important gaps. and when i tried to add contact, everytime it says unfortunately contact is dead lol. i forget to backup even :(:(:(
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
You have an option to select either Miui or normal Sony Stock Launcher, find the mihome app from system menu/apps and clear the "default" setting or remove the app (this will reinstate sony launcher)

then Download this, it will reinstate the google sync apps and everything you will need to get Gapps fully working again

you need the 4.3 version from the download link

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/gapps-light-edition-google-apps-android-t2548351

flash from recovery
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
Awesome!!!

Let me share it with my friends now :3

You really know what to keep and what are not.

The only one issue I got about the root access. I saw there is already supersu but it's not prerooted.I have flashed updated supersu and now all working like charm. Incase you could fix it for others. And don't forget to make another one for us.thanks in advance
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I am working on making it pre rooted, using the towelroot app after installing any of my ROM's is so much quicker than me messing with extra files and uploading another ROM :)

after all this is Sony Stock.......
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
Another question.

Everytime i reboot ( even reboot without doing anything) it optimise app data everytime on startup. You added any script? It sounds a good feature.not sure builtin feature or not cause other stock does only when i wipe dalvik and caches from recovery
[Xperia SP Android Development] Centurion13337:
Thank you very much for sharing! Works like a charm! I personally prefer SuperSU, so i've installed that one from recovery. (a recovery mode besides reboot in the shut down menu would be appreciated btw, just a suggestion :) )

Really like how you've cleaned up the bloatware. Thanks again! :D
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
This shouldn't happen every reboot it would appear you may have a corrupt installation

- sometimes going into cwm recovery and go to advanced, fix permissions can fix it.

It would seem that your apps or framework folder could have improperly set permissions and not writable hence why it keeps updating......!

Reinstalling the kernel.elf from the ROM via the flashtool can also resolve the issue......

A rogue App could be causing this, if you have installed any mods such as audio enhancements, advanced app tweaks or system mod addons try uninstalling and reinstalling them!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Thanks for your kind words and feedback, I will look into a "recovery mode" for the next update

You could always try installing doomlords reboot system menu app from the play store here

If you prefer a free app here is another one here

Check out my second post for and advanced "reboot menu" - requires the framework exposed mod

Not too sure about SuperSU, it caused a few issues for me with CWM and binary update messages....!
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
Alright if don't wipe data but just flash elf through flash tool there is chance to be fixed??
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
...thats right yes no need to wipe, make sure you just clear the partition cache and dalvik cache

that way it will flush out any crap that might be left over
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
i just did it . still after second reboot , it is optimizing 34 applications ( all my user appS) , so i do you think it can be for any specific audio enhancement script ? or it is running any init.d script at boot ?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Nope there are no init.d scripts in any of my Rom's neither do I use any enhancement scripts!

It does effect one of the audio enhancement scripts floating about xda not sure which one

If you have one installed try removing it and see if that makes a difference

If you are restoring DATA from a backup it could be that something is corrupt maybe??

You could try re-rooting with towelroot and then reinstall SuperSU access again...!

you may need to start again and with a factory reset without any other apps or data,

then put stuff back one at a time till you get the issue again, that way you can pin point the action that is causing this issue

It could be anything from corrupt data backup or Gaaps to a rouge app from the play store.......!
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
Yes i am going to erase data.

Will let you know update. Sorry for bothering you as those are actually not rom issue

:)
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
No problem glad to help, you have no need to be sorry as you are asking valid questions!

You have a genuine issue whether or not it is ROM based is beside the point.

All this will hopefully help others if they too have issues like yours

keep us posted....
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
Alright so the problem was with the gaps you gave me

Now I am using it without any gaps and working awesome.600 mb ram free on startrek up :3

New issue: somehow it is not flashing Williams kernel but only stock kernel
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Try one of these Gapps, make sure you select the right one for your ROM version with reference to Gapps-jb in the link

https://goo.im/gapps/

Make sure you follow the instructions on the williams kernel thread post about installation otherwise it will not work

You can always try flashing the kernel with flashtool instead of flashing the .zip that might work better
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
I have replaced williams kernel v7 in your zip and working awesome.yes gaps working awesome.i have tested every single rom of xsp in xda and till now this is beast and best

Two questions :

Where can i find the miui apk in your zip

And most imporantly ,if i want to run another zip in your zip what should i do?

Say i want to flash speedydroid zip after rom and kernel in cwm by using ypur rom.

What i need to do? Please? :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
To permanently delete Miui launcher from the ROM so it won't come back after a factor reset goto to system/etc/product/applications

and remove the com.miui.mihome2.apk

To add other contents to my ROM you just simply need drag and drop the new content into the rom into the right folders

However you get better results using WinRar software as this keeps the integrity of the Signed zip intact and there is no need to hit save

(this method updates the folder contents with any new files and any existing files are then over written/replaced)

The only issues you will face doing it this way will be the permissions so you may need to edit the updater-script file and add any lines as required
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
Neil bro where can i find bootanimation.zip in your rom?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
You won't find that anywhere in my ROM, as that file was part of the removed items list

Any boot animations you get are generic and default to android, if you want to get rid of the default boot logo altogether you need to mess with build.prop

To remove the default android boot animation add this line to the very bottom of the built.prop - be aware always backup first as your mobile my never boot again :/

debug.sf.nobootanimation= 1

I have never tried this bull.prop tweak so it may not work, the mobile most certainly will let you know if it causes any issues.....!

if you want to put your own boot animation in, then simply place one into this folder system/media/

doing this will replace the default android boot logo (no need for the build.prop tweak)

I attach the sony stock boot animation that I removed if you require it >>>¬
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Your issue with android updating after every restart could be related to gapps, I have recently updated the link to a newer gapps version that has been tested working by [MENTION=5505572]amigo911[/MENTION]

the link appears in my second post

thanks for the feedback hope this can resolve your problem
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
improved battery life

Have been operating on stock kernel with mpdecison turned off and the benefit is increased battery life.

The sacrifice is a little less smoothness.

Added to only using 2G in deep sleep mode has now given 6 days between charges

No-frills CPU with Max clock 1.134GHz, Min clock 384Mhz with interactive and cfq settings

With Xposed framework installer plus the Intelli3G app mod

if you want to disable mpdecsion then head to system/bin and rename it to mpdecision.old and then reboot

I discovered this by accident after testing willimas kernel and then when I went back to stock kernel I forgot to turn mpdecision back on.......

Hope this can help someone get better battery life
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
Yes working like charm. And its not rom issue. I used 1 week without gaps and you cant believe how much it improved my battery. Although there is still playstore and service.

So better leave gaps if u want better performance. And hope neil will bring v3 for us asap :)

Best of luck:good:
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
error msg is :

-correcting permissions.....

set_perm : some changes failed

E: error executing updater binarty in zip '/external_sd/mylocation/myzip.zip

updateting partiion details....

FAILED :(
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
can you post the exact error message you are getting while flashing the ROM in recovery

I don't think you need the correct permissions, it could be as simple as you do not have read write access....

I had the same issue the very first time I did this and cannot remember what I did.....

Give me some more info and I may be able to see what I remember what I did :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
You may find that the Rom has actually installed? reboot it and see if CWM will let you fix permissions from advanced menu

This is real simple to fix and probably has nothing to do with permissions, this one got me stumped for a whole 5 minutes LOL.... bloody ambiguous CWM messages

Try putting the .zip file actually on the root of your SDCARD and not in a folder or on the internal sdcard memory.........

Check all the lines in the updater-script have ; at the end of every line.

Then check the kernel you have installed into the ROM is the same file name as that worded in the updater-script, towards the end of my script.

Make sure you have these files here: /system/xbin/su and here: /system/xbin/busybox

Check that the .zip is not corrupted!!!!!!!!

think that should cover most if not all what could be causing the issue

.....before installing did you factory reset and then wipe cache and dalvik?
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
Let me tell you the actual story boss :p !!!

Today evening , i tried with your meta and with first try it worked !!!!!!!! yahoooooooo !

i went to meet with my friends and showed them :laugh::highfive: and they are excited too .

Just few hours ago i reached at home. and started to remove bloatware and did same.

but i was facing that error :confused: UTTTTTTTTTTT.

Then i checked again and again and again . Fail .

Then I have tried the previous zip which worked at evening . OMG this one is also showing error :(:cyclops:

I have flashed near 30 times with some of meta changes :crying: none of them worked. everytime i see an error , i was restoring backup.

After that , i left all my hope and asked help at you. you just replied me and your comment gave confident :D this time error was also showing but i didnt restore . and reboot . YOU KNOW WHAT ? it worked :highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive:

So can i simply delete all thoses permission commands to avoid those drunk cwm error :D

Btw , i wont oil you much but you deserve a hug :)

regards
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
You can delete permissions for now but you may have future issues with read writes and superuser

you still need to set the correct folder and file permissions someway either thru CWM advanced menu or with an app (not had to do this but I am sure there is one)

If you face issues always best to go right back to when it worked then start going forward, that way you find the problem quicker.

Always keep an a few backup roms at each stage of your trials, I have one untouched rom and one or two development roms so I can go back if anything messes up

You probably removed something important while debloating

However after a little more thinking the updater-script should have all the correct settings, I recall now that I added something to fix this issue I had also

No idea why you should be getting it now as my script is fine.... but like you said you may have one or two folders without permissions set

where did you get this new rom from? can you link to it so i may have a gander and see where you may be going wrong

Never think you have failed, only think you are gaining more experience....

You won't oil me much, now that sounds ambitious coming from a tourcher of noobs :)