yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia SP Android Development] bitsnpieces:
The first one gave a parse error, the second one just says app not installed. I've checked security settings to allow unknown apps and such, any ideas?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dr.TheMaster:
I think you need to install it via root explorer and give it the correct permissions ..
[Xperia SP Android Development] bitsnpieces:
Dang, having no luck at all

Using Root Explorer and still the same errors.

Tried it using an SD card, same thing.

Tried changing permissions and it just says that some permissions can't be changed (eg. SD Card)

Something I'm missing? :(

I guess even if I can't get it to work (although, if there's a way, I'd prefer to), is there an alternative widget?

I've tried all kinds of widgets but they're all static images, and I don't want live slideshows... I want one like Sony's. I remember one of Android's really old old ones was like that, just not as nice looking, but can't find it anymore... :/
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dr.TheMaster:
try changing permissions with a different app (like ES file explorer) and it should work :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] bitsnpieces:
It isn't working - I read somewhere else that it needs to be on KitKat, which I'm guessing the ones provided here also need to be on KitKat - unfortunately this pure rom is only Jellybean :(

If this is the case, guess I'll have to use a stock widget, but still haven't been able to find one that functioned similarly to Sonys...
[Xperia SP Android Development] Dr.TheMaster:
look for it among these :)

http://d-h.st/users/Ben Ling
[Xperia SP Android Development] nandan21:
Can someone give me clock and weather widget for this rom? Since i used the link from the last post and it shows a parse error on my xperia sp.

Thanks Nandan
[Xperia SP Android Development] Fahome10bd:
V3 download link not working and for media fire Direct Access Denied :confused::confused:
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Must be a glitch with the site all working fine here now!!!!
[Xperia SP Android Development] dorolan05:
Will be2 working on lbl?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Ghostv33:
Miui 7

can plz port miui 7 for xperia sp? will like that very much :D
[Xperia SP Android Development] Megani:
Hello,

Is that possible to keep "throw" ? Because it's very usefull to look xperia's movie on TV.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
AS far as I am aware all the prerequisits for that to work should all be still intact

You may need to have a look at the wifi/bluetooth settings first

Throw will only work if you have a reliable connection set first

Also have a look at the DNLA settings

If it fails you may need to update the sony media apps via the google play store

Restart and try again!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
This will work on LBL!!!! tested working Okay
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Install the 'miui home launcher' from either the google play store (not kept up to date)

or more reliable source from here http://zhuomian.xiaomi.com

click on the big orange button to get the launcher app

it gives the look and feal of miui without installing miui

...and you still have access to all your fav themes too without an account
[Xperia SP Android Development] beodo:
Hey I had stock .205 and tried to flash Stock ROM 12.1.A.1.207 v3 FINAL from recovery. It failed and ended stuck at sony logo.

Got an error while installing. Restored recovery and tried to install C5303_signed_12.1.A.1.205.zip from recovery with the same result.

Finally I had to install a diferent rom.

Sad, because I was looking for something like that rom, an original rom for stability without all the pre-installed sony ****.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Download it again, it prob corrupt zip along the way

Make sure you wipe caches (partition and dalvik)

then flash rom

wipe cache again and reboot

you could always extract the boot kernel from the rom and flash that seperately to fix other errors you may get with bootup
[Xperia SP Android Development] S O N Y:
It says failed

No.it's fixed.
[Xperia SP Android Development] arie2005:
google play app is not compatible with my device

Hi,

Working great the rom, but i had some issues with getting a app from playstore.

When i try to load funda (it a housesellingapp in the netherlands) i get a meassage that device is not compatible.

Do you have a solution for this?

I als try to load gmon app, gives the same error.

thanks, greetings arie
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Check your date and time settings then check your region settings are set correct.

seen this a lot before where google play refuses apps based on your region!!!
[Xperia SP Android Development] biswatmak:
How to remove google play framework and all Gapps from the ROM completely ?

Can I just delete them with 7zip or extracting app and then flash ?
[Xperia SP Android Development] biswatmak:
Can't enter recovery anymore after installing this ROM. Need Help
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Either reflash the kernel image from within the rom

Or you need to use the camera button to enter recovery as mentioned in my first post "Special Instructions"

If you have used another recovery or kernel then try the volume up or down key
[Xperia SP Android Development] destiny4life:
Just wondering if anyone can provide me that stock green theme and photo viewer widget for this phone. :angel::angel::angel:
[Xperia SP Android Development] beodo:
I think the first problem was that I didn't use CWM recovery and that's why I got errors.

After that I had to install a kernel to get to recovery again, and then I installed an official cyanogenmod rom.

Tried to install your rom again, installed with cwm recovery with no errors, but now the pone turns on, I see the sony logo, the leds turn on from left to right and the phone turns off.

Maybe I shoud install first stock kernel .205 or .207, and then flash your rom? I would really like to give it a try.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Just download v3 ONLY install the kernel from the ROM then

1. Wipe/Factory reset

2. Flash ROM with CWM

3. wipe cache

4. Reboot and enjoy

wipe factory reset is needed so as to not get boot loops
[Xperia SP Android Development] balazs312:
Good to see you Neil that you still take care of your topic :) Is there any chance that you will update this rom in the future, or you finished the develompent permanently? :/
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
The furture has many possibilties.... at the moment I am testing a few variations of android 5.1

May continue development if time is on my side!
[Xperia SP Android Development] MAP-76:
GAPPS Link Needed ASAP

Can anyone please provide the original gapps link for this rom? :confused::confused: Or say the version of the original gapps?:confused::confused:

as the one provided in the second link is not working and i am having app optimization every time i reboot with the current one. So, it is a huge problem.

Thanks In Advance :):)
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Took a little time as this is almost 2 years old now - will update the link to reflect new gapps finds

get the 4.3 Jelly bean version from the below link

http://www.teamandroid.com/gapps/
[Xperia SP Android Development] MAP-76:
Clock Widgets Needed

Thanks and please provide the link for the stock xsp clock widget . really need those

and it is still updating after those gapps
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
one of these should get the clock widget working

just place the one you want into the apps folder and restart

as for the otimizing on boot

if the feature is avaliable -You didn't happen to switch to the ART runtime?

switch back to Dalvik runtime that should sort it!
[Xperia SP Android Development] MAP-76:
There is no option to change the runtime in 4.3 jelly bean
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I am currently running untouched lolipop 5.1 cyanogenmod and have the same issue also?!?!?

I still suspect it is something to do with either Gapps or corrupt DATA

A fresh install without Gapps works flawlessley!!!!!!!

As soon as I put Gapps on it all goes belly up.

Going to restart as little as possible till I can sort the issue once and for all!!!!!!!
[Xperia SP Android Development] MAP-76:
did u find a way??? And can i uninstall or completely remove gapps ?? how??
[Xperia SP Android Development] beodo:
Sorry for bothering you again.

I just flashed the kernel kernel.elf from from the rom file C5303_signed_12.1.A.1.207v3.zip via fastboot, and same, sony logo then turns off, can access to recovery after flashing the kernel pressing several times volume up. And I can't flash the kernel.elf from recovery...
[Xperia SP Android Development] firexp2014:
Very fast and smooth ROM

First of all congratulations for this excelent ROM.

After trying a few roms, this is the most stable one. Very fast indeed.

Only problem is constant android applications updatig onreboot.

Is there any solution ?

Thanks in advance
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
....YOU need to use flashtool to flash .elf files

Nope no clear solution only to not reboot as often...!

I have same issue on 5.1
[Xperia SP Android Development] unclegreggy:
is this rom DEODEXED?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Nope it still retains the odexed files
[Xperia SP Android Development] unclegreggy:
ohh okay thanks :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] Ajay.Alinkad:
can i move/install apps in external sd card ????

what about BE2 ?????????
[Xperia SP Android Development] armivzla:
There is no way to place the Spanish language? :(
[Xperia SP Android Development] krshubham:
Does this rom supports the illumination bar effect in album and music like sony's stock rom?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Yes place the attached files into the appropriate folders in your rom and restart

(This is not a flashable zip) You will have to manually put these files into the rom

It contains all the file needed for the spanish language keyboard and dictionaries
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
If you are rooted this should be possible yes

This feature should work as it is still a sony stock rom!

You may need to update the sony music/video apps from the market place to get all the features working
[Xperia SP Android Development] masesaco:
I have this ROM instaled, and can say you for sure that you can't install on, or move to external SD card directly (the option to do it doesn't even exhist on settings).

However you can install the app FolderMount, and move the data of apps after the instalations are done.

You must follow correctly this tutorial to do it... and i mean CORRECTLY... attention to the red writing, it's important!!!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2413093
[Xperia SP Android Development] ikoti:
what about f2fs ?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Ghostv33:
the bottom lights dont light up as natural :(
[Xperia SP Android Development] ikoti:
how to install on CM13?
[Xperia SP Android Development] biswatmak:
Are you serious ??
[Xperia SP Android Development] CamBuff:
Does it work on Xperia SP C5302? Or only for Xperia SP C5303?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I did read somewhere it will work on both not 100% sure the member actually got it working
[Xperia SP Android Development] Andreus94:
how to add the small apps?
[Xperia SP Android Development] uradryct:
Terry could you do a complete description of how to do a clean installation?

I refer to what i have to do, like:

1- Repair your phone with PC Companion

2- Flash this rom .207 in flashtool

3- Root whit towelroot

4- Instal cwm 4.4.1 with bat

5- etc

Really, i dont know hot to do work pretty my c5303

With your rom my phone is laged, with the "masterrom" my phone is laged an have issues with wifi too. With CM (11, 12.0 or 12.1) have issues with data conection/SIM read and its laged too.
[Xperia SP Android Development] zozo77:
often loosing connection to mobile network

Great rom. Very fast and reliable but my phone is often loosing connection to mobile network with this rom? Anyone else had that problem with this rom. Is there any possible solution? It doesn't happen with other roms. I have strong, high quality signal from mobile network. I'm in Europe, Croatia.
[Xperia SP Android Development] uradryct:
I have locked bootloader
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I was confirmed working on locked bootloader by other members, the procedure should be the same!
[Xperia SP Android Development] uradryct:
but i can flash a .img :(

and then i can't install a .zip because i don't have recovery and root :(

¿I have to use an stock rom from "Sony Companion"?

When I restore or upgrade, the lastest firm is .205
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Do not have instructions for installing on locked bootloader

IF you want to use .207 ROM you will then probably need to use sony's official bootloader unlock site

then you can proceed

http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/

make sure you back up stuff as this process erases stuff
[Xperia SP Android Development] uradryct:
Thanks then :)
[Xperia SP Android Development] Fahome10bd:
Music beat illumination doesnt work on Music app. anyway to fix it ?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Fahome10bd:
this problem fixed after updating Music app.

Can i use twrp instead of cwm ?
[Xperia SP Android Development] Mas20:
this is one of the best rom i habe ever seen...

even 2017 this rom still viable...

bubi face small bug, after installing this rom, my xsp cannot offline charging, i have trying with metode fix offline charger, but no one work...

Anyone can help me ?

btw i am using 3 in 1 recovery... twrp, philz and cwm....
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Never had this issue pro due to fact I follow instructions of tried and tested methods to root

It pos has something to do with your root method and recovery files messing up

Use towelroot (google that) method and then reinstall my rom over the top that should put back the original cwm recovery

If that still fails look for the latest original doomlord threads and use his methods - they always best ones to use
[Xperia SP Android Development] beodo:
Hey! Your room looks very interesting to me, as I tried several others, but none of them convinced me, as the camera for example it's quite worse in oter roms different than stock based.

The thing is, always I try to flash your room, I end in bootloop sony logo.

I did a full wipe, then flashed with no errors.

So I flashed with flashtool the file kernel.elf using flashtool. Same. Finally I had to flash a different kernel to get recovery back, as even after flashing the kernel inside your room, I counldn't get into recovery...

-Is the file inside the .zip kernel.elf the right file to flash??

-Maybe this happens because i'm using twrp and not cwm?

I would really like to try this room, do you know where mey be my mistake?

Thanks!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
recovery software versions could be an issue I had a few issues with different versions of recovery

Yes kernel.elf is the right file

Try another version of CWM I never did like TWRP

However did you remember to reset cache again once you flashed the ROM

very important part to clear all cache partitions / dalvik also after any rom flash

DO NOT flash gapps either until after first successful boot

Sometimes persistence is all that is needed

These things do not always go smoothly and I have no idea why it works for some and not for others

It is just luck
[Xperia SP Android Development] beodo:
After flashing the kernel.elf inside the room, shouldn't I be able to acess to CWM?? Because I can't.

Flashtools says flashing was ok, so I don't understand...
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
It should be there you may need to try one of these three options and see which works

Volume up

Volume Down

Camera button
[Xperia SP Android Development] beodo:
cwm works with camera button, from cwm I get an error and it doesn't install.

It says: some synkinks failed
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
sounds like a corrupted download try downloading the ROM file again

and use recovery to wipe and reset the cache do not use flashtool

Also make a copy of the rom file before you extract the kernel, you could be effecting the ROM file as it is signed!

Use the untouched copy to install the ROM
[Xperia SP Android Development] beodo:
Hey! After a bad flash of one of you roms, it looks like at least cwm was installed. So I downloaded a fresh v3 and flashed it with no errors using cwm.

Wiped all and after install wiped cache. It still won't boot, gets stuck at sony logo and turns off.

I will try v .205 and v.207 and if it is still the same, I think I will have to look for another stock based rom, or go back to original and remove bloatware myself.

Thanks for the support!
[Xperia SP Android Development] beodo:
[/COLOR]ok thanks! btw, inside the C5303_signed_12.1.A.1.207.zip ther's the kernel.elf file, but inside the C5303_signed_12.1.A.1.205.zip i don't know where is the kernel file, I only see a boot.img file
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
kernel.elf and boot.img files are one of the same and do the same thing

if you use flashtool to flash the boot.img file you will have to manually select img from the file drop down menu list as elf is set as default

This option is available when in the flashtool kernel file view window - look to the bottom of the window you will see elf you will need to change this

If you do not select the option to img you will not see any boot.img file in the file folder search

This is a little irritation that always confused me where are my files why cannot I see them (flashtool will only show files that you tell it to look for)

It might have been update since the last time I used it a year back but I doubt that feature will change much as it keeps the clutter down on the file view window!
[Xperia SP Android Development] beodo:
Hey! Finally I solved it, it took some time though.

I tried to flash other stock-based roms, had the same problem. So I went back to stock, and from there I was able to flash your rom with no problems.

I still don't know what happend, I was in a 7.1.2 rom, it was working fine, but the camera quality is much better in stock, so I decided to go back.

Thanks for your support! Not many people keeps supporting this device, but it has a decen amount of ram and big enough screen.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Glad you have the patients to see it all thru... I commend you on your bravery!!!

Even I had my moments of sheer frustration when testing stuff as to why sometimes it works and other times it would fail.

Sometimes you never actually know the reasons why but the euphoria when it all works is well worth the effort.

I have moved on to lineage (aka the new Cynagenmod) on the SP, cannot believe they still support our mobile.

I wouldn't recommend lineage yet as I have not been able to get any version of google apps to install without some sort of odd error
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Try flashing the ROM and Gapps with TWRP. Flashing with CWM gave me errors.
[Xperia SP Android Development] beodo:
Hey, Thanks! The thing I don't like about non-stock based roms is the camera, original has much better quality. Lineage I haven't tried, give a heads up if it's good!
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
I am using the default recovery installed by lineage (which is very basic and functional) however no matter what I try it just hangs installing open gapps??!?!?!?!?!

Infuriating as it is, I am not bothered as it is now my test mobile so I don't need google crap

would have been nice to use the play store once and a while
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
If you want to have twrp recovery permanently then try installing the fota recovery. There is a thread on huashan's xda.
[Xperia SP Android Development] Torontus:
Dont bother your self anymore. Since i meet yalp store, don't care anymore about play store or google services package. And our beloved SP say thanks ! :good::p
[Xperia SP Android Development] ikoti:
gapps do not work...
[Xperia SP Android Development] Mantarsote:
Play Store stops working

Hello, I want to use this rom but it always says "Google play store stopped working" when i try to use it. First I thougt it would need a manual update or something, but i can't install any apk files too since there is no file manager. I tried flashing the gapps zip you gave in your second post, still same. I tried all the versions you provided, same error with all of them. I do think it is something about me. For example, Album app says something like there is no memory mounted when i try to open it. So I went into recovery by pressing camera button, in there, it shows that system, data and sd card partitions are unmounted. I mount them then reboot but problem consists. Then i go into recovery again and it shows that those partitions are unmounted again like it didn't save my configurations. I am not really experienced about these stuff, so please consider that I am 5 years old :) Help me out please. I want to try this rom, but I can't do anthing without apk files and not working Play Store. Or is there a way I don't know to install apks without a file manager?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Yes play store no longer works as expected best try one of the free alternatives open gapps might work

https://opengapps.org
[Xperia SP Android Development] Mantarsote:
Hello again, and really thank you for your fast reply even after all this time. Honestly, I wasn't sure you or anyone else would answer at all :) I checked opengapps but I couldn't find a 4.3 version of it. Can I use 4.4 or something? And should I flash it before the first boot like we do with Nougat ROMs or after the first boot?

Or, let me ask something in more general. I may be outdated a lot like our beloved XSP. I just want a smooth and fast internet surfing wihtout freezing and hangs. What must I do to have that? Or is XSP just too old for it? Thanks again friend.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Generally this will be better http://www.teamandroid.com/gapps/

.. and to fix Unfortunately Google Play Services Has Stopped

To fix this we pull down our notification drawer and go to settings.

Now we’re looking for „apps“ goto google play services app info we can select „Permissions“

hit the three dots to the top and select all

now come out and go back in and unselect them all

Do this for google Play store also - no permissions should be selected once you finished
[Xperia SP Android Development] akkus0226:
Can anyone please tell me, how to boot into recovery with this ROM? Original post says CWM is pre-installed, but neither pressing vUP nor vDOWN during boot seems to work for me. I had no issues with this before on CM11.
[Xperia SP Android Development] akkus0226:
Nevermind, just got it working by holding the camera button down as well. Not sure why this is the case though.
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
Yep thats what it says in the special instruction section on the first page of this thread.

Not sure myself why, but it has something to do with the kernel and recovery that was used...
[Xperia SP Android Development] Mantarsote:
Hello again and thank you for the answer. I tried the Gapps from the link you posted but no luck, "Google play store stopped" message is still popping continiusly and I can't use it. For the mathod you mentioned above, I can't change any permissions from the menu you described, I can't find any three dots too. Something I noticed tho, the error messages start popping as soon as I log in with my Google account, not before. And even tho I can not use Google Play Store, it seems like Google Services are running without any problem because I can use Google related apps like Gmail but not Play Store. And since this rom comes with no file explorer, I can't install apk files too. Could you recommend a solution to my problem? If I can get a file explorer I can use apks to install the apps I want and I wouldn't be in need for Play Store since Google Services has no problem running. Please help, how can I solve this?
[Xperia SP Android Development] :
It's either permissions or the wrong version installed

fix permissions and you will fix the rest of the issues

you need to grant permissions for google play store app
[Xperia SP Android Development] Void77:
can i install this rom without using xposed? i didn't like xposed because they have some performance impact to xsp