yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Changelog:

V1:

Initial release

V2:

Limited Power usage During Sleep, deep sleep, sleep or idle

Lowered policy Scan

Disabled background logcat

Tweaked telephony

Added graphics tweaks for unreal graphics engine

Changed scrolling friction

Changed to GPU graphics composition

Disabled max layer comp limit

Changed RNGD random to 512,128

Added extra script for running init.d

Increased RAM management efficiency

CPU governors default to being more aggressive

Changed VM to be more idle

Removed Limitations from any Partition

Extended internet time out

Enabled keep alive for 5 mins

Added Paritition Defragmenter

Added SQLITE3

Added Strict Minfree policy

Reniced needed apps on boot

Stopped some apps from starting on boot

Added Sound Photo, Multicamera framework port [Thanks to [MENTION=5491189]xperiaz2[/MENTION]]

Added New bootanimation [Thanks to [MENTION=2200537]neoxx3m[/MENTION]]

Added X-Reality,Super Vivid mode instead of Bravia Engine 2

New Banner for the ROM.. Thanks to [MENTION=4895687]Envious_Data[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2143731]edisile[/MENTION]

V3:

Rebased it to 10.1.A.0.292 Sony fw

Removed Sound Photo, Multicamera framework port

Removed X-Reality,Super Vivid mode and kept BE2 to keep it Stock'ish.

Rest all the stuff are from V2.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Simple Battery Saving Tips:

1. Always, be sure u made a clean install of whichever ROM u installed.

2. Once after installing a ROM, let it settle.

3. Debloat appropriately, you don't want to mess with the system stability by removing the necessary apk's.

4. Use Auto Brightness along with keeping the brightness bar to least value.

5. Use Underclocking and Undervolting for more battery backup, but do read a lot before u do it. Coz improper settings with them(ex: Dealing with voltages), can screw up the h/w.

6. Turn Auto-Sync OFF. Saves a lot of juice.

7. Switch off Data/Wifi when u don't use them.

8. Using Custom kernels will increase battery backup. U can choose custom governors and i/o schedulers and such. I suggest using intelliactive governor and sio scheduler for best results.

9. I personally wouldn't suggest using Greenify, because it does what our Sony Xperia's Stamina Mode does. And Stamina mode works better in my opinion. Still, u could give it a try freezing apps which u don't need.

10. Use Amplify(Xposed Module) to reduce Google Play Services drain, this helps a lot on any phone with 4.4.2 and above.

11. Restart your phone atleast once in 3 days, therefore old processes are stopped while shutting down.

12. Don't use any RAM/Cache cleaner or Battery saving apps.

Battery Caliberation:

1. Charge your device to 100%. Use it till it turns OFF. (Do this for 3-5 charge cycles and u will notice the difference).

Most of these steps work on non rooted devices too.. Except u have to disable apps in Settings instead of removing the apk's like with rooted users. Anyways u guys can provide me with feedbacks after u followed these steps. Hope u benefited from this.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
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[Xperia Z Android Development] danny19901:
Cool I may have to try this one any screenshots ?

Tapatalked with MY XPEIA Z

Using Superhanss PA

If You like my Help please ask if I'm helpful please show it by +REP

Same applies if you like my work

My Poptart Mod

My Z3 App port's Walkman, Album ETC...
[Xperia Z Android Development] glückspilz:
can you give recommend what kernel we should flash after flashing the rom? can you please give us links? thx

btw did anyone already tested the rom?
[Xperia Z Android Development] cpx07:
Hello, tried to install but ended in a bot loop

I followed the steps mentioned in the op.

After flashing, the boot animations starts (the blue one) but after that it always restarts.

I am on unlocked bootloader if it matters.

Thank you
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rajeev:
It's just a stock rom with some extra tweaks. So no need of Screenshots
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Did u flash any kernel after the installation? Coz u have to..
[Xperia Z Android Development] cpx07:
You are correct :) i am UB recently so i forgot i needed one :)

Re-flashing now :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] shoey63:
And this one;) (stock based, dual recovery - no tweaks)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46612676
[Xperia Z Android Development] tnciw:
I have tried this rom, it work perfectly. looks just like stock.

The first time boot to system may takes some time. Be patient~

By the way ... I'm on locked bootloader
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Oh yeah.. I missed it somehow.. My bad.. :p Anyways nice to see another kernel.. :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] cpx07:
Installed and everything seems ok, really smooth. I have one question: I the account area under Google account I can't find contacts sync. It has only app data, Gmail, people. I have all my contacts on the Google account and can't restore them. Please advice. Thank you again!View attachment 2960878
[Xperia Z Android Development] sontran_vietnam:
I'm using rom based on stock 4.4.4 fw 283. Can i flash this rom ??
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Google Contacts Sync is removed, since most of the users won't use much Gapps like Contacts Sync, Google+, etc(They tend to remove it as they see it as bloatware).. If users need it back, i will put it back in v2).. For now, u can try getting the apk and push it and set perms.. :)

Yes u can.. See the install instructions..
[Xperia Z Android Development] seba112:
Put this https://www.dropbox.com/s/clg86cvlnf66b5d/GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk?dl=0 to system/app with permissions rw-r--r-- .

Should work ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] sontran_vietnam:
One more question, do i have to flash recovery and super_su fix right after I flash the rom ??
[Xperia Z Android Development] Envious_Data:
stock based~yes so you can install on LB

it looks like stock so yep! no need for screenies ;)

coming from stock all you will need to do is wipe dalvik and cache, data isnt required

partition trimmer is something that i created to clean out not needed files from each partition, it also makes sures corruption doesnt happen, or atleast trys preventing it
[Xperia Z Android Development] XDM inc:
thanks for the help, downloading now.

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sorry also one other thing. whats the stripped kernel?

sorry for noob questions, just got my xperia Z and the bootloader is locked so im a bit cautious
[Xperia Z Android Development] Envious_Data:
i actualy dont know,

for kernels i recomend using flashtool to flash a FTF (excluding all but kernel)

that is if your on locked bootloader
[Xperia Z Android Development] XDM inc:
yea i had have an xperia play but usually kernels can only be flashed to an unlocked bootloader...
[Xperia Z Android Development] Envious_Data:
kernels can be flashed on a locked bootloader so long as its a stock file

though rarely it will corrupt when transfering via usb and even then some carrier locked devices dont use the sony signature so even if its a stock img it will brick those spesific devices
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
[MENTION=4921331]tOrNadO™[/MENTION]

tested the v3 and flashed z3's x-reality mod = it works

and no more FC from gapps as well!

thanks once again. will stick to this till 5.0 comes out for the Z :)

did a very very clean install

- wiped data/system/cache/dalvik cache/sdcard as well

ONLY ISSUE was that I was getting Album FC but i fixed it by removing it from the system and reinstall the latest one (probably because I was using the x-reality mod)

latest album here: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-u/themes-apps/app-sony-album-6-1-0-14-ui-updated-22-t2378816/page39

SOOO.. probably it might not be a bug from the ROM itself after all but from the mod. (because i had this issue before)

EDIT: i noticed that the ROM v3 itself is faster than v2.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Z3 mods wil require z3 apps to make the mods work, although album in the rom was same as in stock, i din update it to latest version.. But i have kept Superuser mod for that sole reason, so that if u guys want z3 apps n such, u can use em without probs.. ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
thanks. everything works as it should now.. no FC or whatsoever

btw does this have the platform.xml fix (for ext sd card issue) ? if not i will just add it in myself. :)

EDIT: just tested, it has the fix :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] XDM inc:
trying to install the 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware patch from the update center did not install. even though the rom is already on 10.5.1.A.0.292 the update center ask for it and tried to download it but cant install it. just stops mid way during installation. but installing the raw 10.5.1.A.0.292.ftf fixes the issue no harm done..

https://mega.co.nz/#!OpdXBTpT!IGY2ert00DfGTgTm8fIBxaczWSKaFwK7lq9uMdomulE

Link from HERE
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
U probably were using a 283 kernel.. And my rom doesnt include a kernel.. If u come from an older fw based rom, flash a 292 kernel from flashtool if LB or any other kernel of ur choice from dev section.. I suggest Hodor kernel.. ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] antonio1475:
If I'm on v2, can I upgrade without losing data?

Flashing the stripped FTF seems to wipe data (there is a fully stripped FTF to avoid that, but it's an older version)

:confused: Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Just format system and flash the ROM, wipe cache and dalvik cache before and after flashing the ROM.. Make sure u flash a 292 kernel(Stock if LB, Hodor or any other kernel if UB) after flashing the ROM. Otherwise u will be getting the notification from Update Center to update to 292.. Also don't forget the SuperSU fix.. ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] S3R6PH:
Released new version of this ROM, but still no Camera widgets! :crying: :crying: :crying:
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Battery saving tips are added in the OP guys.. Here's screenshots of what i got on v3. Underclocked to 1.02ghz, Hodor Kernel, sio scheduler and intelliactive governor. Was on 2g data almost like 90% of the time, wifi was on for like 2-3hrs only. Played games for almost an hour, listened to music for like almost an hour, browsed a lot like always. Rest are normally like any other users, Whatsapp, Hangouts, Fb and such. Got pretty good results again.. Hope to see if u guys benefited from those tips.. Cheers.. :)

I don't know how i missed that again, i probably think it was missing in the FTF which i used. U can always get the apk from Themes section or Cross device section.. ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] satvikvg:
[MENTION=248222]tornado[/MENTION]™ any improvements in wifi drop issues i had mentioned previously...?
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Same as Stock, as i mentioned before. If u flash a FTF u got no issues, but u will face these issues once u flash 4.4.2 kernel for rooting..
[Xperia Z Android Development] XDM inc:
yea thats good now, but i have one issue every sense i flashed this rom Optimum have be giving me hell. for some reason my auto login no longer works, keeps asking me to log in everytime. i was wondering if you changed anything wifi related on this Rom? any thing mac related (if even possible) or interface ID? aka any wifi tweaks?
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
[MENTION=248222]tornado[/MENTION]™

btw, there is a minor bug with MyXperia, it kept giving me error code when i click sign in

but no biggy.. as Google Android Device Manager works. at least it has the same function as MyXperia. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Envious_Data:
I think it only works on locked bootloader now sadly.
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
i was on locked BL. :)

even tried to clear cache/d.cache in recovery but still it gives error

but its a small bug since Android Device Manager literally does the same thing and that battery drain bug (NOT from the rom, from the Google Play Services.. if anyone's wondering) is on longer here anyway. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Envious_Data:
Odd, Cant help ya then.

My Xperia is prettymuch the same as Google Device manager.

I think GDM is better because it works without fail unlike MyXperia (which when tested it failed 3/10 times)

(We tested on a Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z Android Development] leongzxc:
yes yes! and its more of a unified ecosystem since we relate everything with our gmail account.

so i didnt really bother about the problem with MyXperia.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
No wifi related stuff added.. ;)

MyXperia is waste in my opinion, tried to see if it works like a 100 times.. Not once did it track my phone. Android Device Manager works fine for me. Btw i havent modded any apk related to MyXperia..
[Xperia Z Android Development] XDM inc:
well i just removed and re added my xperia z to optimum, problem diverted
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Guys, install Seeder app from Play Store.. Its very helpful.. Its also there in our xda site. Use the search bar and download it. This app will reduce some lags, although what we have are tiny stutterings here and there on Stock.. Like when u long press on home to access widgets, the transition shows tiny hiccup. When u use this, no hiccup there. Similarly, we have some more.. Try it and let me know how it goes.. ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Envious_Data:
Crossbreeder mod does same as Seeder but works slightly better for older devices

There is a alternate for you :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Did anybody try what i told? :p Any improvements? BTW anyone followed those tips.. Do give other users ur feedback so that they would know it helps.. ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] XDM inc:
I need some kind of wifi tweaks, not only for this room but in general. I find the xperia Z wifi a little inconsistent at times and can't handle medium to low wifi signals at times. I don't use service for now so I would like my wifi to have priority over 3/4G. I'm in airplane mode with wifi on. If someone would point me in the right direction that would be cool.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
U cant add tweaks to improve wifi range/signal stuff.. although wifi blobs can be separately made if u r a kernel dev.. I have seen that CM/aosp roms hv no prob wit wifi coz they are built from different sources.. All stock based roms will have this wifi problem.. U should switch to CM/aosp based rom if u think ur prob is major.. ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] xvit096:
Hi, i want to try this rom. Im using existenz v3 now, im having issues with hodor kernel, my wifi mac address changed after flashing that kernel, you recommended latest hodor kernel with your rom, do you think I'll be getting the same issue? I'll be installing your rom in the multi rom installer and I'll be using this as my second rom, or maybe the primary if the wifi mac won't change. Any issues with wifi mac before?
[Xperia Z Android Development] XDM inc:
No need to increase range or stuff just consistentsy, and I have a Alcatraz bootloader (locked up tight lol) so no kernel or non stock bases roms for me.

But I installed a little wifi mod. Ini to the system and wifi is now more aggressive now. Connects faster, dropped less. So I'm good now.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Mac address is h/w(physical address in other words). It shouldn't/won't change no matter how many ROMs u install..
[Xperia Z Android Development] XDM inc:
You have this issue too?

Although it is true that a MAC address is tied to the wifi cards physical address and doesn't change there are times when programming or a script can change it like a vpn , in Windows there are programs that you can use to make your wireless card emulate another wireless card aka changing it's mac address with android being Linux is very easy to change your mac address by simply editing settings, although it's not physically changing the address that it's a setting that allows you to spoof your MAC address.
[Xperia Z Android Development] xvit096:
Yup i know, its kinda weird. whenever flashing stock custom kernel to your great rom or niaboc's rom the wifi mac changed. I tried so many things to get my mac back, but no luck. My Xz and my friend's Xz are having same wifi mac. Same kernel, but if stock kernel i have my original wifi mac back.

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Yes brother, I've tried so many things, no luck. I guess we need to wait until they fix it, i think this issue was resolved in doomkernel by having their kernel updated. And btw I searched for the Mac vendor and it belongs to airgo networks
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
You guys might wanna check this out.. ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57394514&postcount=223
[Xperia Z Android Development] lovemyarc:
Want to try best stock based ROM (Unbloated)

Hello Everyone!

I wanted to try the best custom ROM based on 292 Stock KK Firmware. Can anybody confirm that this ROM is smoother n faster than the stock firmware?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Envious_Data:
I can, i dont own a xperia Z any more but last i used this rom it was very fast, it felt snappy and responsive above stock.

:D
[Xperia Z Android Development] jindal_bharat:
This is stable, faster and smoother than the stock but battery backup is not good even worse than stock. I will suggest you to install ihackers ROM which is fast stable and battery friendly
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
I'm sorry, but battery backup is fine here. It all depends on the user and how he manages everything such as debloating, battery caliberation and most importantly settings applied. Check OP, there are battery saving tips added.

And hey, these are the results i got so far..

283 based v2 of this rom

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55789338&postcount=1644

292 based v3 of this rom..

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55868254&postcount=1647

One more thing guys, this ROM contains tweaks that will help reducing the battery drain when the user is using the phone, not during standby. Standby is same as stock coz its pretty much the best power saving mode(Stamina Mode) that takes care of standby.
[Xperia Z Android Development] jindal_bharat:
No offense @ tornado, I just find ihackers battery backup better than urs. I ll try urs later version for sure.

I tried everything u wrote in the op, still got only 10 hrs to max with average usage. I tried ur ROM for more than a week. But now I m on ihackers since yesterday and my xz is lasting more 14 hrs on average usage and still some juice is left.

Thanks anyway for ur hardwork for xz rom
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
None taken. ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] berry1011:
bluetooth doesn't work??

I flashed v3 for a week and im reli satisfied with the smoothness of it.

thanks for making such a good rom for xz owners.

The only problem i encountered is the malfunction of bluetooth

It could successfully connect and pair with my bt earphone and bt speaker

but sadly the sound doesn't output to any of bt device

i tried making a fresh flash but it didn't help:(
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
I use SBH20 bluetooth myself and i don't have any problems here.. I don't think its the problem of the ROM too, might be a h/w issue.. Try re-pairing the device and see..
[Xperia Z Android Development] avatarma:
hi master, can you give me exact name of stripped kernel by zippy01 to use for locked bootloader after flashing your wonderfull rom ? full thanks :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rajeev:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2872873

Download 292 kernel only file..
[Xperia Z Android Development] avatarma:
thank you master , so i can flash tornado based .292 over my stock .283 and finally flash stripped .292 safely ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rajeev:
Yes. Absolutely... Enioy the ROM :thumbup:
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Any Indian users of this ROM? Thr is one important thing to do.. Guys, Do reply if your phone is C6602 and using this ROM..
[Xperia Z Android Development] piyush95:
ME!!!
[Xperia Z Android Development] vikash1994b:
[MENTION=248222]tornado[/MENTION],,im a regular user of ur rom nd Indian too :P bt currently im running Lollipop
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Guys, i suggest u guys to stop using any stock based roms which are based on c6603 on your c6602.. It will mess up your wifi modem on the phone.. And possibly other stuff on the board.. I will make a separate version for c6602 for myself anyhow, but i just needed to know if there are enough users using my rom so that i would have to upload the ROM.. Let me know if you guys need it.. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] vikash1994b:
Thanks for the info nd yes plz do make a separate rom for c6602.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Akash Naik:
Thanks..........Bro. Very very Nice Rom No Any bug. Superfast Rom.;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] alfredlai:
I`m using C6602 , and I would like to try ur separate version ROM:)
[Xperia Z Android Development] bk1on1:
i'm using this for almost 2days and i can say it is very smooth and stable with hodor kernel. i'm hoping for the next update :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
Gimme a couple of days guys.. I jus fnshd ma exms n now m free.. I'll start first thing tomo.. :)

Next update when sony releases a new fw for us..
[Xperia Z Android Development] ahmed1994:
google drive is very bad and no resumable download can u use another mirror on d-h.st ??
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rajeev:
Google drive can resume downloads bro.. U can use IDM na ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] bk1on1:
how do i uninstall the GOOGLE SEARCH? it mess up with the running apps and consumes ram which i never use. i tried to use Titanium Backup to force uninstall dat apps and it says CANT LOCATE THE APK FILE. is there any negative effect if i remove dat?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rajeev:
Simply use Root explorer. And u can remove any system apks..
[Xperia Z Android Development] asakurato:
I have a problem copying this to the phone. It stopd after copying around 80%. Tried copying in internal/external sd card, using my tablet and card reader, but they stop at the same place. What can I do?
[Xperia Z Android Development] bk1on1:
i tried to go to root explorer. system > app. i cant find the apk for GOOGLE SEARCH :eek:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rajeev:
Velvet.apk
[Xperia Z Android Development] bk1on1:
there's no velvet.apk on my system>app. whats the exact apk of f*ckng google search?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rajeev:
Lol.. Search in system/priv-app instead of spamming this developement thread ...
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
C6602 based version will take some time guys since i gave my XZ yesterday to Service Center to fix Wifi issue on it.. So until it comes back, i won't be able to test my ROM.. Pls don't ask ETA..
[Xperia Z Android Development] piyush95:
No problem buddy..

I'm patient..:D
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
C6602 based ROM is ready and i'm awaiting for my new broadband connection.. I have got rid of old slow speed internet connection(BSNL obv) and will upload once i get the new connection.. If there are any users with any feature requests, do reply here so that i can include on a small flashable zip..
[Xperia Z Android Development] bugsheee:
Is this compatible with xperia z c6606 t-mobile?

Thx
[Xperia Z Android Development] shoey63:
You can try, but certain modules may not be compatible with your device :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] bugsheee:
oh ic, I'll try.. thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] Diatomix98:
Hi, could you please provide a flashable zip file for portrait retouch? I have been trying the install it from other threads but wasn't successful. I tried by moving the portrait retouch .apk and photo editor .apk from existenz rom as well but none of them work. =(
[Xperia Z Android Development] tjlm21:
Hi tOrNadO, I install v3 if i actually in Ultimate DualXZ Ultra .292 of Rajeev or i install a stock FTF .292 based?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rajeev:
U can directly flash. No need to flash any ftf..
[Xperia Z Android Development] tOrNadO™:
You can try the one from Cross device section.. I think Ben Ling has ported one if i'm not wrong.. It worked for me..