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[Motorola Droid 3] Bob_760:
I'll try to keep this concise. I've been rooted since I first bought this phone over 3 years ago, I received the 2.3.6 OTA Bell update from 2.3.4, rooted again and it's been like that until a month ago.

I successfully installed SafeStrap, made two backups, and installed CM9 onto a slot, it didn't work well but it booted on the first try. I then tried MiniMoto 2.3.4 which worked perfectly, then a 4.0.4 "Motoblur" build in which enough things work to get by. All of these I installed using SafeStrap and they booted fine on the first try. They've even held up to me modifying them.:p

If I disable SafeStrap my stock 2.3.6 rom boots perfectly. If I try to restore my backup to a SafeStrap slot and boot it, it bootloops and freezes every time. I backed up my stock reset rom and tried to restore that, same result. I also tried the "Bell 2.3.6 Optimized" build I found here, which should be my stock rom only cleaned up, same result.

I've cleared caches over and over, tried copying the build.prop from my stock rom (although I'm not certain I did it correctly) and at this point I'm at a loss. I've searched and read all that I could find, but it's my phone's own default rom that I can't get to boot... Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks!

-Kurt

Reference:

CM9

[XT860][CM9] Working 3G data... finally!

Minimoto 2.3.4

[ROM - Stock-based] Minimoto v1.7 XT862/XT860- Less is more.

Motoblur 4.0.4

[ROM]Motoblur + Android 4.0.4 -- [Development Discontinued]

Motoblur 2.3.6 Optimized

[ROM]Stock Motoblur 2.3.6 rooted, deodexed, zipaligned, optimized[xt860]CWM
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
you are trying to restore a stock rom slot backup, to a rom slot?I think that some modification is needed, maybe as simple as adding a file.

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could try an advanced restore, and just restore data over minimoto, wipe caches before booting.

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do you want the data or the system restored?

backups and rom.zips work differently, don't think you can restore a stock system backup on a rom slot

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when stock rom slot is selected to boot, the safestrap's boot menu always says "disabled", that is how it works
[Motorola Droid 3] Bob_760:
As separate tasks, I'd like to...

1. Restore and boot my backup and go into it to check some settings. I guess the easiest way would be to restore it back onto my stock rom? I was under the impression I could put it in a SS rom slot. If that were relatively simple I think I'd rather it in a rom slot. (adding a file?)

2. Install the Motoblur 2.3.6 Optimized rom to a SS rom slot and get it to boot.

I understand safestrap is "disabled" when you boot the stock rom, I was just pointing out that my stock 2.3.6 rom works fine, I just can't boot the backups or "optimized" versions of it.

I tried to install Motoblur 2.3.6 Optimized over top of Minimoto to no avail, but I'm not sure if I did it correctly, I'm going to try that again I guess.

Thanks

-Kurt
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
your Bell 2.3.6 Optimized.zip is 176.69 MB?
[Motorola Droid 3] Bob_760:
Yeah, I got it from that Mediafire link. I see you uploaded one, I'll give it a shot but they appear to be identical.
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
check the posted md5 checksum, thats how you verify the file is the same

https://sites.google.com/site/sdshadowscollection/home/hash-checksums

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I just downloaded from the mediafire link, and uploaded it to DevHost, but didn't try it.
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
MediaFire file was not safestrap ready

see http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55372958&postcount=95
[Motorola Droid 3] Bob_760:
I thought that rootfs folder was the key, but i had only gotten that far, i didn't know how to go about adding it, i made a zip that looked the part but obvously i had no idea what i was doing xD

md5 checks out, I'll try that and report back. Thanks so much for the help!
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
the trick is added to the zip without unzipping

I use 7zip or winrar otherwise you need a zip signing program
[Motorola Droid 3] Bob_760:
I'd pulled the folder from the minimoto rom and tried to make a zip that was just the folder (in the correct place in the tree) thinking I could make a "patch" but it failed when I tried to "install" it. I had even added the folder to the motoblur rom zip using winrar but I hadn't tried installing it yet. I assumed it wouldn't work since I didn't really know what I was doing...

I installed your uploaded motoblur safestrap rom and it worked perfectly first go! It took forever to boot but I'm assuming its setting things up. I was even able to restore the data from my backup and things look good so far! Well, to be honest things are painfully slow right now, but hey, this phone barely worked when I backed it up, so I was sorta expecting this. Now I at least have a good reference for how I had things set up.
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Feel free to discuss non-development-related topics here or ask any questions you want .

and keep dev thread clean

ROM DEVELOPMENT THREAD : HERE
[Sony Xperia L] KnightOdin:
Has this ROM the bug with the low call volumen?
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
i didn't try that

Try the ROM or wait an user to answer you

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[Sony Xperia L] adil089:
Is this ROM linaro optimized?
[Sony Xperia L] tansy:
Good morning, I have a problem with the play store (Error 491)

I tried doing the following, but still gives me the same error, I installed gapps micro:

We must close the Google account Assigned to the device.

Reboot the device into recovery mode.

Within the recovery and then select wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache.

Reboot.

And get back to our Google account.

Also try this, but I got the same error:

Delete your Google account on your device (Settings> Accounts> Google), then restart your Android and re-add the account you deleted.

In Settings> Apps> All> Google Services, click Clear data and Force stop.

Also try downloading the update from the rom gapps itself brings in updates, but the phone stays frozen.

The installation of the rom I made starting from 0.

Any solution, thank you very much.

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[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
No

next update , i will try

Use is some optimizations

It's not ROM side problem, it is Google play store server problem

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[Sony Xperia L] tansy:
Thanks for answering, but installing another rom 4.4 this problem does not happen to me, later I have to try again if it works
[Sony Xperia L] mvv1277:
Hi,

I am having same issue with play store (error 409). I don't have any problem with play store on Liquidsmooth. This issue for AOSB 1.3.7. is also reported by many users having other devices.

One more thing I have observed is, I am not able to download anything via browser. (WHen I tried to download tubemate and whatsapp from website) I am getting error "Download unsuccessful".

Please solve this issues .
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
can you provide logcat please

+ you mean it is ROM side bugs with play store ?

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[Sony Xperia L] mvv1277:
I'll try once I go home and have my laptop.

Yes, I have also seen same issue reported by HTC one X users also.

Check out here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=55365683

BTW Thanks for awesome ROM and your hardwork.:good::)

EDIT:

I don't have much experience with taking logcats but I am attaching file here. Please take a look at it. Hope you'll find it useful.

I started taking logcat when I pressed "download" button on play store.
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Hmmm

if it ROM side bug (which i am nearby to be sure from that)

That we will must wait the team to fix it

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[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
ya its a rom bug..changed d rom n tried..!! but anyway great to have aosb..kudos to u :D
[Sony Xperia L] KnightOdin:
For the people that are using this rom:

Dou you have the bug with the low call volume?

Thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia L] Stronger1101:
Good day.

It's not a server problem or the playstore, is a rom problems even when I try to download any file from the browser says there was an error in the download.

Install Aptoide and says there is no connection to network.

I think it's a problem when using this Connection rom or can not write in memory.

Sorry for my bad English.
[Sony Xperia L] tansy:
Strongly agree
[Sony Xperia L] mvv1277:
Hi,

It's definitely problem with connection. I have attached logcat in previous post.

May be developers will look at it and solve it soon.
[Sony Xperia L] adil089:
Hi guys just wanted to ask if this ROM had a custom density changer. Because I want to try it out.
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Check attachment :)

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[Sony Xperia L] adil089:
Excellent. Thanks a lot.:thumbup:
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
I have fixed it + download via browser works fine too now

But the still import contacts FC is no there

If it not major bug for you

I can release the new version :)

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[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
Ya release it .!! Im using it with d bug as well.,great rom man!!

Love it..
[Sony Xperia L] eotpeot:
hope release soon :laugh:
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Done

Check the development thread

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[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
Whoa awesome man.. Downloading ..thanks ! :D
[Sony Xperia L] Matheus Silva Rodrigues:
Some forced reboots here
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
i didn't faced that

Are you on clean install ?

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[Sony Xperia L] faizalotai:
@David

I've submit some bugs in bugs report tab but i guess its ok to ask here too..did you experience black navi and status bar when using lower dpi??

Experienced that issue twice and also with theme's applied
[Sony Xperia L] tumpakmotorvega:
I have a problem with binding folder from external sdcard and internal. It works good with foldermount.apk but it has limitation in amount of folder binded. I need to use directorybind.apk in this rom cause it has unlimited folder-binding. Thanks a lot david. It is one of my favorite ROM now:victory:
[Sony Xperia L] Matheus Silva Rodrigues:
Yeah,i'm always make a clean install
[Sony Xperia L] eotpeot:
i hope new nightly update is fixed all :laugh: and i hope release today :D:good:
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Well , there is a problem

The main developer (hany) told me that he going to configure OTA and add xperia L to the ROM website

But he didn't do that for unknown reason and not going online from that time

Anyway, if the dev not going to configure the OTA

i will remove official title

And i will keep updating the ROM weekly :)

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[Sony Xperia L] mkguru:
@ david

First of all the rom is very smooth and also giving me good battery backup.

But im facing restrictive access error when copying files from internal sd to external sd and i dint face it in cm11 rom.

Could u plz help me out?
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
i am able to copy via default file manager from internal to external

Can you be more clear in the problem ?

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[Sony Xperia L] mkguru:
Actually i used root explorer first, here is the ss of what i got.

As u said i used default file manager also, all it says was copy failed.

Even though i changed to "grant" in default access in superuser, still prompting window is coming every time i do an action that requires root access.(Just my thought this may be a reason for that problem)
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Well, it works fine in default file manager without root

And it worked using root explorer !

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[Sony Xperia L] mkguru:
Thanks for quick reply. Well, then i'll wait for the ROM update hoping that the problem will be solved for me.
[Sony Xperia L] Gregorypac:
Question

David

The rom updated daily everyday?

or is it time consuming?
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Well , i was will not reply

But i think you (and others) should know that i maintain 4 devices for liquid and AOSB for L and working on multiple things and have real life things (i am not machine)

It less than one week that you received latest update with AOSB and about liquid

You receiving every 2-3 days a new update

So you should be very happy with

Because there is devices that didn't received updates for months

Anyway , if you (and other members) think i am "lying" and consuming the time

i will remove this device from devices i support

and thanks for that disrespect

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[Sony Xperia L] eotpeot:
appreciate :good:, it is important ;) .

the developers work hard for this device, keep working David :D
[Sony Xperia L] b00tbu9:
In any of the builds GPS is working without issue..?
[Sony Xperia L] mkguru:
Right from the first build it is working fine.
[Sony Xperia L] therockvsscsa:
Installation issues

I have a xperia l, unlocked and rooted. Was running Omirom

I tried installing the ROM via CMW v6.0.3 and it fails with error

"Set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed

E:Error in /external_sd/aosb_taoshan-ota-b43616a005.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted"

Please help me... :(:(:(:(:(:(
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Follow instructions in post #3 in dev thread

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[Sony Xperia L] b00tbu9:
I disagree on that... the locking of GPS takes a lot of time :( I tried many times still not working
[Sony Xperia L] helo123:
Gps locking takes a lot of time..

I think network and wifi based location determination not working
[Sony Xperia L] bvren:
Hi can I use thunderzap kernel with this ?

thanks
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Yes sure

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[Sony Xperia L] SyahirLala:
Need help with GPS

Still no GPS fix? I'm currently running the second update of AOSB.. :(
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
i don't know the problem

Some say it works and some says its not

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[Sony Xperia L] Pyr0_Bl4de:
WiFi not working came from .17 fw (C2104)
[Sony Xperia L] Hipom:
Flash a custom kernel!:)
[Sony Xperia L] Pyr0_Bl4de:
Tried Phantom kernel v16 , still not working. Is there any wifi fix zip for XL
[Sony Xperia L] Hipom:
Try thunderzap...or try a clean install of the rom..
[Sony Xperia L] kyasa85:
Slim recents doesn't show every time and wallpaper on lock screen sometimes is squeezed horizontally
[Sony Xperia L] primemonitor:
SystemUI FC

SystemUI started FCing when I rebooted after activating the GravityBox module. I even disabled Xposed from recovery and cleared cache/dalvik. I somehow navigated to the Xposed app (even with systemui continuously FCing) and unchecked the GB module, but still no use. :(

Any solutions?
[Sony Xperia L] kyasa85:
So many features built in and u still need gravitybox!?
[Sony Xperia L] primemonitor:
I wasn't able to find the option to hide clock on status bar, thats why I wanted GB, but nevermind now, I found the option : Settings>Date & Time>Clock Customisations.

And GB also works fine now, after reflashing the ROM (had to factory reset, though :()

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I'm having another problem now, might not be ROM related, not sure though...

When I first played music in this ROM, everything worked fine for 10-15 minutes, then suddenly the volume got really low, like less than 50% of the full volume, tried everything after that, but still volume won't go up. Tried all kinds of media players and looked around all of their settings.

Its gotten to the point that when I hit play, the music starts at full volume and immediately goes down to less than half of the max. output. Even if the volume is at full :crying:

But here's the twist - when I play any system file, like a ringtone or my alarm, or like the the driving mode speech, the sound comes out absolutely fine, at the maximum volume :confused:

I have installed V4A from my end (even though I think the ROM already has it as the DSP manager, but interface was a little different, and couldn't find the "Expert" layout). Even tried by disabling it and, and then by uninstalling it altogether, still low volume in all the media players :(

Clean flashed the ROM, still problem persists, moreover I also faced the exact same issue on LiquidSmooth (one of my favorite ROMs), which is ultimately why I thought of switching to AOSB.

Please help me find solution to this problem, or tell me if anyone else is facing this too.
[Sony Xperia L] primemonitor:
Solved it myself, just turn off the driving mode, volume's back to normal levels even in media players. :)
[Sony Xperia L] Delvator:
WiFi not working just work for 4 or 5 days after that wifi still searching can't connect and sometime the phone will be reboot cause searching wifi

and can't play game like aspalt 8, call of duty ect. :( have a special setting for play HD game ?? because i can play game like 2048, ect
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
new nightly settings fc.. replaced from previous version worked

whats new ? changelog?
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
o.O

Thats test version

When new nightly is up

i will say that -_-

Used for 1 and half week and everything running fine

You are on clean install ?
[Sony Xperia L] Rohan purohit:
works fine :p
[Sony Xperia L] nspawar:
I congrats to developer team for making aosb rom...

AOSB is so smooth and fast rom...everything works fine for me...gps...playstore...etc etc...

For dpi, i m using Nova launcher...

I have just facing one bug....how can increase the volume, means this rom have low call volume bug...?

When i put a call on loudspeaker, i get a very low volume...that is nt hearable...

So...is their any solution for low call volume bug...
[Sony Xperia L] mohsen8710:
Not yet
[Sony Xperia L] c4v3:
emoji

Emoji don't work on Instagram and others app. How I can fix emoji?
[Sony Xperia L] stihlkata:
wifi

my wifi dont turn on
[Sony Xperia L] LeniwyKalafior:
OK. Everything is great (many features :) superb :)) but with one major thing that is very important.

Battery life: 4 hours since I disconnected charger and i'm with litle over 50% of battery left (few calls and sent sms, maybe 20 min of browsing web and that is all). I use the same apps as in previous rom (carbon) or even some less. Battery saving is on, greenify ussles apps etc.

Anyone have similar problem?
[Sony Xperia L] bkisku:
i followed the exact same steps but my wifi and bluetooth are not wrking .
[Sony Xperia L] CodeZero:
MOTOROLA X Boot Animation for xperia L :fingers-crossed:;)

01- Do a nandroid back first..

02 - Download bootanimation.zip To Your Phone.

03 - Using Any Root Explorer App, Mount System to RW.(Auto Mount Some Apps - Like Root Browser App)

04 - Copy bootanimation.zip & Paste it to System/Media (Replace This)

05 - Set Permissions to 644 (Screenshot Attached)

06 - Reboot & Enjoy (Don't Forget Backup Old ;) )

07- Doon forget to hit thanx:laugh:
[Sony Xperia L] Piyumal95:
Nice One Bro... But Don't Copy My Instructions..

Keep It up..:good::good:
[Sony Xperia L] CodeZero:
I will keep in my mind that next onwards i will not copy ur instructions sorry bro ;)
[Sony Xperia L] Piyumal95:
ok...:fingers-crossed::)
[Sony Xperia L] CodeZero:
if u liked my bootanimation than plz hit thankx :D:D@Piyumal95
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chadmasta5:
Is the Amazon app store on the fire tv the same one as the apk that you download from amazon's website for other devices? If not, could the version for the fire tv be extracted and installed on another device?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nyder:
No it's not the same, it's built into the home menu thingy.

As for installing it on something else, no idea.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PLAGWEZ:
I don't think so.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] zavien:
I'm not exactly green her, but i tried to run wicked v4 rom using safestrap to install. I am soft bricked, am able to acces recovery, download mode. I'v searched and downloaded, redownloaded, and downloaded again a list of packets that, when used with din will allow me to down grade to mk2 i believe so that i can access my device and start the process over again. I can not for the life of mrick my deice that has been down 2 dayse find the right mirror that will allow me to unbrick my device that has been down 2 days. help please, and it is appreciated.

p.s

i can not access the SS home screen and i do have a nandroid back up. thanks in advance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] zavien:
half way there

got beyond that point.. now odin keeps failing during the flashing process.

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I337MK2_Full_Odin_Tar.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
What firmware version where you on? You may not be able to flash mk2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] zavien:
frmware

i was on i337nc1 firmware......

i had tried to flash wicked rom, and it is sayng that i need to connect to kies to reinstall custom firmware but kies is not registering the phone at present
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
Alright, some of this will help http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=55338138

Download the nb1 tar file. Flash that in Odin
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] zavien:
thanks

downloading it now!!! much appreciated in advance
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
This is a stable beta build

Xperia L builds ChangLog :

01/11/2014:

1-updated sources with latest AOSB changes
2-performance improvements
3-theme engine fixes
4-switched back to CWM recovery (latest version)

14/9/2014:
1-fixed play store bug and it works fine
2-fixed download via default browser and it works fine too
3-update to latestes sources

10/9/2014 :
1.initial release
2.using PHILZ Recovery By Default

Bugs:

None

Taoshan specific bugs:

none so far
if you find anything use dev-db bug report

CREDITS

our god (ALLAH) for helping me done this

Sony

varunchitre15 and freexperia

Me (MegaR00T)

Final Words :

i worked hard to done this

if you wanna support me just hit THANKS button :)

ScreenShots Can be Found on ScreenShots tab above or Here

and please keep thread clean and use Q&A THREAD
[Sony Xperia L] david makarove:
Install instructions:

Be sure you unlocked your bootloader

first time only

1- power off the phone:

2- hold vol+ and plug usb to boot into fastboot (blue led)

3- fastboot flash boot boot.img (from aosb zip)

4- fastboot reboot

5- enter recovery, on boot press volume up 2 times

6-Wipe /System , and Do Factory Rest

7- flash rom (link in post #1 ) zip

8- flash gapps (link in post #1 ) zip

9- reboot

10-enjoy

Note : steps 2 and 3 and 4 are only if you are come from jb

FAQ :

Q-NFC Not Turned off ?
A-just check its box in sittings and reboot you will notice that it turned off
Q-Quick settings icon not fully visible ?
A-Go to settings and change density from 240 to 220 and enjoy
[Sony Xperia L] koplax antiek:
You rock man ...
[Sony Xperia L] basuraunak:
The Steps are for those coming from jb right?

please separate them out to prevent confusion.

Another feature packed rom with great customisation.

Great work buddy
[Sony Xperia L] Lokesh Kumar:
Congrates david makarove, will review it soon