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[Xperia SP Android Development] bhargav1991:
My experience

i was fed :crying: up using xperia sp and thought i made a bad decision in buying this device.

so i started flashing different roms on it to see if it could help.:fingers-crossed:

the official out of the box firmware was crap (low ram,laggy,touchscreen issue etc):(

i flashed this rom and completely changed the way i look at my phone now.:laugh::D

MY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS ROM

-first boot does not detect sim card

-no wifi

-baseband unknown

-second boot all the above problem solved

-no internet through sim card(2g/3g)

-apply the internet settings manually and it works

-altough there is one PROBLEM gmail contact sync:rolleyes:

-in the contact app it does not show google account .

hope this problem is fixed in the next version

apart from this problem i am very happy with this rom nice stable, snappy, touch sensitive rom.

THANKS NEILDOWNX
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Thank you for a comprehensive feedback report

We can fix your google sync issue - please see my second post for the FULL Gapps

....this will restore complete google apps and sync back to your device.....

This Rom has limited Gapps for obvious battery performance gains

I might have a look at restoring a few popular google apps in the next release
[Xperia SP Android Development] bhargav1991:
ahh just ignored that !

it works !

so you made it PERFECT haa.

THANKYOU.
[Xperia SP Android Development] CrimsonCrap:
Progress Bar fixed?

Sorry if this has been asked before but is the progress bar fixed in the install/uninstall dialogs?

If I remember correctly, it was misplaced in stock rom.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Not sure of the complete bug fix list for .207 I can't find one anywhere at the moment

However I have not seen this issue in my current .207 Rom
[Xperia SP Android Development] Zulfauzi:
thanks for this great stock rom..just want to share,im on LB flashing using TWRP, Wipe chace&dalvik/wipe data/wipe internal storage..flash rom/flash superuser 1.93/flash yourzgapps 4.3..for those who want a slim n tiny gapps,just google it " yourzgapps 4.3"..thanks dev!!
[Xperia SP Android Development] bhargav1991:
issue !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoKIE2MQzro

having this issue .

it happens randomly .
[Xperia SP Android Development] mlekopan16:
I have it too, but my phone got after 5 seconds reboot and then everything is fine. That was on ExistenZ a lot but here is a little less ;)
[Xperia SP Android Development] ironshadow2:
root is not working.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Not sure what this is all about, it would seem it could be related to a hardware issue

However I have NOT experienced this on the Xperia SP with my .205 or .207 rom's

Have you tried reseting the screen time out to something else?

There are issues with this mobile on flat surfaces by where the touch screen issue is exasperated

Try a rubberised case or try using the mobile in your hand and see if the same issue happens

I notice in the video the mobile is placed down on the flat surface - this could be causing the issue

Xperia SP mobiles have a bug when on flat surfaces, all my Rom's have a little fix to try and eliminate this issue

have you tried rooting with towelroot?

As explained in the first post you may need to root after installing this rom
[Xperia SP Android Development] ShinOrochiX:
To the OP,

When you say ".207 v2 Improved Battery and Deep Sleep mode (few extra lines in buid.prop)" what exactly do you mean by this? I want to fix the battery issues on stock, could you be more specific?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
You only need look in the build.prop file at the last entries they explain all...

There is very little documented on these tweaks, but with my extensive research and testing I found these are the most favourable

(They may also work on CM - not sure about Miui rom)

Here are the extra lines:

#

# Power and Battery tweaks

#

ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0

pm.sleep_mode=1

ro.config.hw_power_saving=1

dalvik.vm.verify-bytecode=false

dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=y,o=v,u=y

as always if you are using these on any other rom than mine always back up first

...and make sure these lines DO NOT already exist
[Xperia SP Android Development] ironshadow2:
Thnx, your rom is really good, fastest stock ROM so far with good ram management.

Thanks for great ROM.
[Xperia SP Android Development] ShinOrochiX:
Thanks for the reply, could you briefly explain what effects these build.prop lines would have on my device? For example would it help deep sleep or help prevent battery drain?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0 --------puts the phone into a deeper sleep when on standby

pm.sleep_mode=1 -------powers off the cpu in sleep mode thus improving battery

ro.config.hw_power_saving=1 --------battery saving

dalvik.vm.verify-bytecode=false -------better cache/memory performance

dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=y,o=v,u=y --------improved RAM management

You actually need to do various combinations of other things to get better battery performance:

Only use wifi when needed

Use the inteli3G app to only use 3G when needed - using 2G will give you and extra 2-3 days battery

Turn off the dreaded google sync and any update feeds from twitter/facebook

The way we use our mobiles these days if often the real source of the battery drain - (not to forget the bloatware too)
[Xperia SP Android Development] Gamer4Life:
does it work on lbl
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
That is a good question, however as the first post states you should ideally have it unlocked

I have never tried it on a locked boot loader, you can be the first to trial it if you like????

This stock Rom came from my unlocked boot loader mobile

Sony provide a very good reliable unlock service for free on their website

The only drawback to any boot loader unlock method is a factory reset also performed at the same time
[Xperia SP Android Development] edi194:
If it's modded stock it will work on LBL, but (to confirm) someone must test it
[Xperia SP Android Development] Gamer4Life:
I am still quite a noob, i can't afford to brick my phone

What am looking for is a rom that doesn't use the new merged storage system used in slimkat and paranoid roms :'(

You may ask why but i only have a 1 gig sd card, that's why...

Suggestions are welcomed, also i can't unlock my bootloader because my phone doesn't allow bl unlock (carrier restriction)
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
This Rom doesn't have any merged storage and as mentioned earlier by another member you can flash this Rom as it is pure stock

That's another valid point, members on carrier locked mobiles can have issues trying to unlock the boot loader and brick the device

I have never had an issue with unlocking or rooting a mobile as I always work with sim free mobiles.....

Bricking is a thing of the past these days - if you have an original manufacture stock ftf file you can alway flash out of any brick or catastrophe
[Xperia SP Android Development] Gamer4Life:
I have already unlocked my phone, it can read any sum card, but i read somewhere in here that if your xperia sp came from Orange carrier, you will never be able to unlock your bootloader...

By the way, about Bricking phones, recently i had an offer from a friend to trade his bricked z1 with my sp, and i refused, his phone went dead after it ran out of battery, and then wouldn't turn on, it would just blink with a red light, also it won't charge anymore... You made me regret that i refused such an offer
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I read a lot of stuff, some of which is utter bolognese sauce, you need to spend time sifting thru all the fluff to find the right answers.

Yup I had a few mobiles do that, blink once and not power on, luckily I had factory ftf ready and got them back from the dark side....

Try the Sony boot loader unlock website here

You can always back up stuff first with the sony SE software (aka sony bridge for MAC users)

Have the sony ftf ready with flash tool if all goes black .!.

The worst case is the orange SIM lock comes back.... (that's what I read somewhere)
[Xperia SP Android Development] amigo911:
Congrat we got 100+ now :3 :*
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dominating:
Okay so i started using your rom 2 things i have noticed google contact sync broken had to get vcard download and when battery is low screen stays black alot of the time and i cant get to charge or do anything untill full reset.

Other then that excellent rom and thanks heaps for your work!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Thanks for the feedback, yes google sync is broken as that part of the Gapps is not there - removed!

Only the basics needed to get onto the app store are in tact - I have provided a link to FULL Gapps in the second post

Maybe you could look at "power management" and see if stamina mode is enabled - this will cause the screen to time out in low battery...

Personally nowadays I never let the battery get below 50% - I will test and get back to you if I notice a similar problem when I let the battery get lower
[Xperia SP Android Development] snookermeaw:
I have a problem. Can't turn NFC on.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Sorry that feature was removed however just place the 2 files attached in the App folder and reboot

it should then start working again

This is NOT a flashable .zip
[Xperia SP Android Development] Zulfauzi:
yess...it works on LBL...have test it since last month,no issue so far...but after flash this rom and gapps,u need to reinstall cwm/twrp manually... [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
[Xperia SP Android Development] snookermeaw:
Thank you. There is another thing. I want to set a ringtone for specific contact
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
The following will allow you to assign individual ringtones to your contacts so you know who's calling before looking at your phone.

Touch Applications.

1. Touch Contacts.

2. Scroll and touch the required contact.

3. Touch settings icon (three dots) top right.

4. Touch 'set ringtone'

5. Scroll and select ringtone.

6. Touch Done.

7. Touch Done

8. The contacts ringtone has been changed.

(If there is only one ringtone avaliable you can add more to the system/media/audio/ringtones folder as required - always reboot after adding new audio files)

Please note this may NOT work for incoming text messages you will need to use a third party app for that such as "handcent" from the google play market store
[Xperia SP Android Development] sgcapili:
Can I install this coming from another ROM (CM11)? Or do I have to flash the stock rom first then root and install CWM, then flash it.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Furrydaus:
It is recommended to flash stock although you can directly flash the rom
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
You need to do a factory reset and wipe
[Xperia SP Android Development] sgcapili:
[ROM] [JB 4.3] Sony Original Pure Stock ROM 12.1.A.1.205/207 v2 [SLIM]

EDIT: I realized that it was the SuperUser root app. Why is the clock and date on the lockscreen not centered?

Thanks! I get it now, when you do a factory reset/wipe data, it erases the currently installed ROM, am I right?

One more thing, what do you mean by the SuperUser included, the superuser mod? Or the SuperUser root app?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
YES the current ROM is erased when you factory reset/wipe data!

(If you have boot issues you may need to flash the kernel in the ROM)

The lock screen clock and date should be centred on the current .207 ROM

(all themes and lock screen settings are original not modified)
[Xperia SP Android Development] nuffins:
Hey is it possible to get a download for the software update app as the media apps are out of date in this rom?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Try this here http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/12/new-walkman-update-8-4-a-3-1-brings-folder-support/

that should get you updated to the lasted release

Failing that I could upload sony update UpdateCenter.apk as attached into your app folder and restart the device
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Sony Apps Update

Sony Walkman/Video/Music updated to latest versions see attached

enjoy :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] nuffins:
Thanks mate, just moved to this rom from Omni and it runs so smooth, multitasking is way better than on any of the cyanogenmod based or omni roms! Btw, what are you working on at the moment? [MENTION=4729744]NeilDownx[/MENTION]
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Thanks for the feedback...

I am working on a new stock .207 rom v3

Will be adding battery/performance tweaks that I use to get 6 days, however it is taking a little longer than expected

Will be creating an optional installer for some of the popular stock items such as NFC and google sync

Will also be looking at integrating something new from the latest Sony mobile Z/E ranges

Update:

version .205 has reached 557 downloads since Aug

version .207 has reached 710 downloads since Sept

version .207 v2 has reached 926 downloads since Oct

Thank you to all that support this Rom :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] mlekopan16:
We will wait for this update <3

When I flash this rom, I told myself that I don't need anything else...and I don't need to today ;) you doing very good work for us. Thanks :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] tomzzi:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=si.amzs.phone

Can someone try to install this app? For me it says "device not supported"? On stock .207 is working fine.

How to add more languages to ROM?

And wi-fi connection is lost from time to time as in stock rom. Any way to improve this?
[Xperia SP Android Development] daubh:
SONY optimisations?

Does this stock ROM use the Sony Qcom proprietary optimisations?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
If you are referring to Qualcomm-optimised Dalvik and Bionic libraries NO it doesn't

These optimisations are for android 4.4 only
[Xperia SP Android Development] CrimsonCrap:
vpn apps?

VPNs not working. As soon as I press the connect button in any VPN app, nothing happens. A loading icon appears then disappears immediately. Please look into this as I rely heavily on VPN apps and this bug makes this ROM unusable for me. Its a shame too because this is by far the smoothest ROM I have tried. Could this be the result of something that you have removed?

EDIT: After some testing I have figured out something about the error. Apparently, my device does not support the "VPNService API". I can use VPNs in any other stock ROM. Maybe this info will help you determine the problem.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Hi sorry that item was removed, please add the 2 items in the below .zip file into your stystem app folder and reboot (do not run or install them manually)

All APN stuff should work after that without any more errors!!!

this is not a flashable .zip
[Xperia SP Android Development] CrimsonCrap:
Thanks for the quick reply. It's fixed now.

Keep doing the good work.
[Xperia SP Android Development] mpiero11:
Testing...

Great job, first impressions are very good!!!

The rom is not rooted¿? Flash ok, with full wipes, but I need apply towelrot for root device.

The gapps instalk is very confuse, finally I as installed any random gapps jb, and ok

I like the launcher mihome...
[Xperia SP Android Development] aliiahmed.20:
The Rom Isnt rooted and i cant access the CWM so any tips to how to root and install cwm or just treat this as a stock 207. rom ?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Follow this it might help you further:

After installation enter recovery with the camera button

TowelRoot can be used to root these ROM's

You may need to flash the kernel inside the ROM first to gain full CWM access
[Xperia SP Android Development] zengraviz:
root isnt working anymore after updating from CWM to this, is it normal?

also :

pic host

why it look like that? any fix?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Try updating the superUser binaries then run TowelRoot to fix any root issues

You may need to flash the kernel inside the ROM again for full access rights

This version of CWM requires you press the camera button to enter recovery

Titanium back isn't an app I use, sorry I cannot offer any further support for that
[Xperia SP Android Development] zengraviz:
I fixed root by flashing Superuser from cwm

As for that titanium what i mean that i dont mean about the application itself, but look at the interface. When installing it looks so ugly. the title overlap with the progress bar. It not just for titanium backup but all application that im trying to install. Any fix for that?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Yeah the progress bar UI is supposed to be like that, it is an ongoing issue bug...!

It is only cosmetic

Glad you sorted out the root issue
[Xperia SP Android Development] zengraviz:
ohh is that so? But it bugging my eye :/ I hope it fixed soon.

Yeah its good to go now! Thanks
[Xperia SP Android Development] CrimsonCrap:
Xperia Z?

Is there a tested 4.4 Xperia Z framework zip that works with this ROM and if so, can someone give me a link?

I tried a few but I got a continuous system UI crash.
[Xperia SP Android Development] SpaceCaker:
its because sony has implemented an small line that allows something to be changed according to theme colour. sadly this moves that up a bit.

can be fixed

i had it fixed when i was working on my rom. but it was just a small line that sony added
[Xperia SP Android Development] CrimsonCrap:
There's an xposed module that fixes Xperia 4.3 bugs. This bug gets fixed with it as well. The module is called " Fix Sony 4.3 bugs".
[Xperia SP Android Development] aliiahmed.20:
been using this for about a month now

its faster than 4.4.4 and 5.0.2

its more battery friendly

the stock apps are way better than those of google

Sound quality is great during calls

I recommend it very much :good::good:
[Xperia SP Android Development] Catch22-:
I installed this rom yesterday on my girlfriends Xperia SP and it's relatively fast now (for what the hardware can do), so that's great.

Theres only 1 problem though; she can't download some apps ("Not compatible with your device" is the playstore). These are mostly dutch apps. Anyone got a clue what went wrong? Could it be that theres a different android or device version in de build.prop or something?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
The build.prop is correct and set accordingly I don't think that is the issue, the issue most possibly is the play store

Either create another play store account OR clear the play store cache /data and try again

We are now running Android version 4.3 you may find the apps you want are either for 4.4 or not compatible with xperia SP device

Clearing the caches resolves most issues with play store
[Xperia SP Android Development] Catch22-:
those were all apps which she could download whilst on stock 205. Already tried clearing the data. I will try to delete the cache & data, revert to an older version if possible.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Definitely a play store issue then, it may take you a while to get it back on track I had the same issues a few times on other devices

It really throws you when the play store acts like a daft lame sheep

Simply just try uninstalling any updates from the play store app from system menu >apps

then clear the Data and cache, reboot and try again! good luck
[Xperia SP Android Development] Catch22-:
will try it when i get home. Isn't my phone luckily, 'cause i wouldve thrown it out of the window by now. Although it's quite fast with this rom :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] Catch22-:
Didnt work. Would it help if I flashed the latest jb gapps?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Yep worth a try however you could try logging into the web based play store....

and when it says an app is incompatible, you can actually click the tiny plus sign next to that message to see why.

Let us know why it is incompatible then maybe with that information we may get to the bottom of the issue for you!

Maybe we need altering the build.prop country setting from GB to dutch?

It could be as simple as the carrier settings, are you on the same carrier as before?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Catch22-:
I dun did it!

Fixed the locale and language in the build prop editor, changed it to nl NL. Which is strange, because the same apps I could install on my oneplus which is set to en us... But I don't care, it's working again and I have a happy gf :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] nuffins:
Hey im having a problem with mobile data, once I turn it on there's no H/H+ or any 3g signal showing and I can't access the internet (I am in a place where there is definitely signal). Any solutions a part from flashing ftf and then reinstalling this ROM?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Thanks for the feedback, great you sorted it, locale setting bit obscure but it did the trick, I wish there was a book with all the answers somewhere....

hope this helps others!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Yes you need to make sure you have the correct carrier settings APN, and have restarted the mobile for them to work...!

Check you have enabled 3G also - simply enabling DATA will not work alone!!!!
[Xperia SP Android Development] nuffins:
Aw I am stupid, I found that out myself pretty soon after I asked here! Sorry for bothering you, and thanks for being so obliging and helpful! Friendly devs are the best!! Can't wait for V3! [emoji13]
[Xperia SP Android Development] Catch22-:
Yeah, I'm glad i know android quite well, otherwise i'd never figured it out i think.
[Xperia SP Android Development] az35:
exchange / activesync account

hi,

thanks for your ROM! I'd like to add an exchange/activesync account. From

stock 207 ROM i copied Exchange2.apk into Slim v2 /system/app folder

(didn't find any Exchange.apk btw) but it does not work. Is there any other

file I need?

Thanks again!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
for exchange to work:

Extract the 2 files in the attached zip and place them into the app folder and then restart the mobile

Do not run the zip or the apps simply let the reboot install the apps automatically

Active sync will require you install Gapps there are links in my second post on this thread for that
[Xperia SP Android Development] kwitu:
Just downgraded from KitKat CM11 to this. So smooth and pretty. However I had a soft brick after flashing and then no baseband issue which both are fixed now.

I've found two major issues bugging me recently:

-When you go out of WiFi range, and then come back (like leaving home etc) it won't auto reconnect, you have to disable/enable WiFi for it to work.

-Had 2 system crashes (reboots), one when ending call and one when leaving walkman app.

Is this only me or this is pretty normal to everyone else too?

Using Williams Kernel btw.

EDIT: After the second crash (walkman app) it's unresponsive again.. Could it be williams kernel or what?

EDIT 2: After pressing OFF button (the one under back cover) for 10 secs and booting it, no baseband again;/

EDIT 3: Installed default kernel (provided with ROM). Testing.

EDIT 4: Every second reboot baseband is unknown, requiring me to reboot again for it to be recognized. My guess is that I should firstly flash official stock rom before going for this one. I had CM11 earlier and just instantly flashed this one.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Ideally you should wipe/factory reset and use the kernel in the ROM to avoid issues

Williams kernel should work as long as you do the mpdecision stuff and use version 3 only
[Xperia SP Android Development] mlekopan16:
Any progress in this update?

I using this rom from "years" and I don't need to change it. It's running smooth like stock rom should be running ;) and even after many time I have it on my SP, it's pretty fast :)

Thanks :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I am still testing v3 and to be honest I am struggling to make it any better than it already is......

Pre installation of some of the framework mods are causing me problems too from first boot

What will happen is we will see a small addon package released of the apps people are in need of

Looking like v3 will be shelved and I will need to rethink my next project on this!
[Xperia SP Android Development] mlekopan16:
Remember, that "better" is the enemy of the "good" ;)