yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
So you did the following steps:

1. Installed thomas's rom

2. Flashed a temporary recovery (e.g. hodorkernel)

3. Applied the SuperSU 2.16 update zip

4. Flashed the original boot image back

5. Rebooted

and you then didn't have root?

You're not using pabx's build?

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No.

See here for some quite clear installation instructions.

Also read about fastboot and let's talk about adb.

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Yes, we do have a magnetometer, but what is this question doing in the Lollipop thread???
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] javagreen:
Which kernels are working with pabx's ROM? Does the KMA or Hodor kernel work?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
The only kernel that works with pabx's ROM is the one that comes with it.

You can use Hodor or something like it temporarily to use the recovery, but it will not boot into the Android OS. You'll need to flash back to pabx's kernel.

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I'm not sure. It reads that way, but honestly I found the instructions a little ambiguous so I haven't attempted it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doomhammer07:
Can confirm this.. But I'm using Sony keyboard so it's not a bother :cool:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fofo00o:
??

do u have all root apps work ?

for me some apps like titanium backup cant get root
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunfl4sh:
for me neither.....

root checker, says yes i have root but titanium backup says no..
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
Hi guys,

The q&a thread here is the correct place for general questions like this. Please post there and leave this thread for development if you don't mind. Thanks.

As for Titanium Backup, you need to use the beta version. See here. ;)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thedark1979:
Not all apps work, xposed and freedom not work due to android 5 issues. But adfree work perfect.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ie5x:
[MENTION=4319969]doomhammer07[/MENTION] - How did you manage to install Sony keyboard on Lollipop? The app on Play Store says its not compatible.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vishalkris:
xposed will not work oln 5.0 as 5.0 works on ART and Xposed cant work on ART...so in simple word Xposed atm will not work on 5.0
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doomhammer07:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B261J8EPK6WzTVN5Zmc2UHZuUjg/edit?usp=docslist_api

Download the above file and extract.. Then copy the contents to the respective folders in /system and change permissions
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chauhanjayc:
OMG thanx buddy

any other apps working (i have Album movie walkman home and live wallpaper installed working)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doomhammer07:
Haven't tried any other app so don't know :P
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ie5x:
For Movies, do you see the Devices option which allows you to browse DLNA devices? Its not there at least in the Movies Apk I installed. It was working for me in KK 4.4.4.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chauhanjayc:
NOP
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IJsbier:
Did any one try an USB headset on Lollipop? I would like to use an USB headset for phone calls, but I cannot do phone calls with my USB headset....
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoey63:
Pabx's rom comes with its own CWM recovery, but is IMPOSSIBLE to root.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
I don't know if anyone tried editing init.rc in the ramdisk yet, as that's how Chainfire rooted the Nexus builds (a line is simply commented out, I believe). Maybe Thomas made that change when compiling his kernel. I'll maybe try when I get around to flashing this. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpacho89:
I have enabled disk encryption and now I realize that it can't be disabled... So what am I supposed to do if I want to update? Flash over it a newer nightly? Will the disk be corrupted? Thanks!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bullsheet:
Guys can you see files in your external sd cards? 'Cause i can't
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
If your card is formatted exFAT, then that is the cause as exFAT is a proprietary file system and drivers are closed source and not included. Transfer your files off, format your card in the phone and transfer your files back to the card.

Also, for future reference, general questions not regarding development belong in the q&a thread here. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bullsheet:
Thank you man! :D
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoey63:
Will definitely try that. Thomas' recovery doesn't work, plus pabx is a bit more advanced. Got a link to chainfires article?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
https://plus.google.com/113517319477420052449/posts/VxjfYJnZAXP

From what I understand, this seems to be the responsible entry in init.rc that needs commenting out -

seclabel u:r:install_recovery:s0

I would unpack the boot.img and try myself, but I'm not around my PC today.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zqchin74:
install gapps problem

I've installed pabx's build, but I unable to flash the gapps using adb as mentioned in pabx website(the gapps does not install automatically)

Anyone teach me how to do it please:confused:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sadeqxp:
Xperia Keyboard not work for me.

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thej96fa:
How to install Gapps with recovery

Hi, yesterday I was looking for any way to install gapps on my xperia z with this rom but adb doesn't work to me and I can't install a linus os, so I found a way to install gapps without those things.

First you must have lolipop rom installed, I think that a wipe isn't necesary but I don't have tried to intall Gapps without wipe. To install lollipop on xperia z I recomended new users to see these topics: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 / http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/orig-development/exp-lollipop-xperia-z-t2929369

1 - You need these archives:

https://s.basketbuild.com/filedl/gapps?dl=gapps-lp-20141107-signed.zip - Gapps .zip

https://mega.co.nz/#!eRxj0aBR!iXbBtTG2rSSeoin0jBq5ulTTaZeMQ78EbvS-8oiSFYA - Kernel with recovery

2 - Copy de zip to the phone or the sdcard.

3 - Reboot on flashboot and flash the kernel with: fastboot flash boot boot1.img

4 - Enter to recovery and install the gapps (wipe recomended)

5 - DON'T REBOOT TO THE SYSTEM AFTER INSTALL GAPPS, reboot again on flashboot mode and flash the origin boot.img included in the rom zip

6 - Reboot on system and enjoy

That's all, thanks for reading and sorry for my bad english.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adipPL:
I occured something wierd. I can enter recovery in thomas build. When phone boots I press Vol+ and LED changes color to blue adn phone go to recovery to recovery. (sometimes there is a bootloop) But someone said that this build doesn't have recovery:good:. I installed gappa and root using oliviers boor img. Than I reflashed normal bootimg. Can someone tell me where it come form?

It's cwm recovery 6.0.3.5

Lte doesn't work. When I switch to lte it shows exclamaiton mark!!

Does anyone know any app witch is capabile of Uninsatalling/freezing system apps?

Internet browser app crash when I enter settings sub-menu for example laboratory.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zqchin74:
Any wechat user here?I get some problem on wechat that I can hear some of my friend's voice messages but some I cannot hear

In gaming also, some can hear but some cannot be heard in a game

Actually what problem is this?! Feel weird until now..:(
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comax70:
Is possible ROM zip to flash? fasboot don't work fine on windows 7 ..don't recognize my device after installed driver
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rajeev:
No zip installation yet. I was used this rom with windows 7 and also windows 8. No problems with drivers with both windows.. Which version of android sdk u have ?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpacho89:
You can't install it because only runs on official Sony firmwares. Anyway you can install this port wich works great:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2786651

Only thing is that if you have no root, you won't be able to copy/paste from a file browser. You will have to do it using adb push/pull and adb shell, chmod to give correct permissions.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hunting_:
where can i find ART?

plz Thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
ART is the runtime. What do you mean where can you find it? It runs by default in Lollipop.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hunting_:
wowow is that defauli thats y betrry time amazing :P
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sadeqxp:
Thanks Bro:o

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BeDesireS:
In lollipop you can deactivate apps via settings / apps. This works also for system apps!

Btw. Yesterday I tried to re install a backup of the rom with cwm without success. Install went fine but after a reboot I ended in a Bootloop and had to reflash again via fastboot.

I think the latest twrp recovery would be a better choice!

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hitchhiker6:
MAC Address change

i flashed your aosp rom but it also change my device mac address.

is it safe??
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sadeqxp:
Hi guys

Why notifications not displayed in lock screen ?? [MENTION=2228255]thomas1991_12[/MENTION]

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaurynasVP:
No, don't try to run your phone with hodor kernel. It's only for temporarily recovery, not for usetime. Your phone will not boot, if you'll use hodor kernel. Honor kernel is being used only for gapps and supersufix flashing, nothing more. After that you will need to flash stock one boot.img.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
I think you can flash the system and boot partitions without affecting disk encryption. I know that the system partition isn't encrypted (because it needs to include the stuff to read the encrypted userdata partition) and it can certainly be updated by flashing zip files using recovery but I have never tried actually using a system.img.

My advice: if you haven't already put important stuff on there, try reflashing the system.img and see what happens. Unfortunately, no recoveries currently work with encrypted devices (which is a bit of a bummer, IMHO, but I'm not going to write the code so I can hardly complain) so you can't really do a backup from inside the recovery. Running a backup using adb from the command line *might* work.

(I'd test it but since I smashed my daily, I'm back to KK on my XZ)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaurynasVP:
Which one ROM are you using? If pabx, then I don't know, if Thomas - it should work as charm, 'cause I'm using it also and it works perfectly.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
I have had mixed success with the recovery integrated into pabx's rom, so even when using his rom I have been temporarily flashing Hodor for TWRP. (Also, I just prefer TWRP these days, for backup compression if nothing else).
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BeDesireS:
Could you backup and restore with twrp?

Gesendet von meinem Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
I was just poking around in the ramdisk and came across this gem (which I had never noticed before):

Classic.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sadeqxp:
I'm using Thomas ( yugalollipop09-11) but not work notifications in lockscreen :(
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
Yeah, from memory it worked. You do need to reflash the LP boot.img after restoring the backup, though.

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EDIT: CAUSED BOOTLOOP SO I'VE REMOVED IT

OK: for the seriously brave or foolhardy, I have modified pabx's boot.img to make the above change. I'm hoping that pabx doesn't mind (and if he does, I'll remove it of course). This is from version 5.0.1. Only try it with pabx's 5.0.1.

This is the first time I've modified a boot image, so no promises. It could do anything.

What I did:

1. I used imgtool to extract the boot.img (I'm on a Mac, you see).

2. I created a new subdirectory to work on the ramdisk in

3. I uncompressed the ramdisk using: gunzip -c ../boot.img | cpio -i

4. I edited init.rc, and commented out the line matching the description above

5. I rebuilt the ramdisk using the command: find . | cpio -o -H newc | gzip > ../ramdisk (following the guide here

6. I replaced the original ramdisk with the new one

7. I modified the permissions of the newly created ramdisk to be the same as the old one using the command: chmod 666 ramdisk (I don't know if this matters, but I wasn't going to gamble)

7. I created the new boot.img using the following command: ./mkbootimg --cmdline 'androidboot.hardware=sony user_debug=31 msm_rtb.filter=0x3F ehci-hcd.park=3 vmalloc=400M' --kernel extracted/kernel --ramdisk extracted/ramdisk --base 0x80200000 -o modified_boot.img

The --cmdline came from the original boot image, I just put the same one back on. Same applies for the '--base': that was the offset used in pabx's boot.img. I believe it is to leave low addresses available for other things, but I thought it better to trust that PABX knew better than me. It is certainly the case.

The file is too big for me to upload here, so I've (temporarily) posted it (LINK REMOVED DUE TO BOOTLOOP).

I haven't tried this. I've had to return to my XZ as my daily so I'm not able to try this. Make sure you have pabx's original boot.img on hand to reflash if you want to try this, because it may well just not work. Use it at your own risk.

If you are using this boot image, and it actually works, and then problems arise don't complain to pabx. Go back to the original boot.img and see if the problem persists. Then and only then consider reporting the issue to pabx.

Seriously, if it doesn't work or there are problems don't complain to pabx. I cannot stress this enough. You try this at your own risk, I haven't tried it, and any problems are not pabx's problem.

Also, if it miraculously does work, reply to say so because I'd like to know.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
That's because pabx's build doesn't support root.

This has been noted previously both here and in the Q&A thread where this comment belongs.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comax70:
I have fastboot mini
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adipPL:
Check this

Settings ->security(padlock)-> lock screen (first on list) u set pin and chose notification settings. There are 3 options all, only non privat, none

I'm using diferent langue and I'm not sure there names.

Btw do you have working 4g/LTE?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sunfl4sh:
Thank you

But actually it booted with hodor... Just didn't had wifi...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
I can drive my car without a steering wheel, but it isn't a good idea and will probably lead to worse issues.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comax70:
I installed everything as described and does not install anything you start the rom stock
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Clasier:
Installing with Mac(Yosimite) ?

Does anyone know, how to install this Lollipop(rom) with Mac?

Is only with Terminal or is possible use FlashTool (Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde)?

I have been trying to many times this with Windows (8.1 Pro) and it never work ( my phone have been never find :confused: ).

+ and one of single set of instructions (xposedgeek,Website) on the web. But no luck or I`m really noob in the end :crying:

I am grateful for help :highfive:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
Which version did you install? Thomas's or pabx's?

Which instructions did you follow?

What specifically is the problem you are having?

Why are you posting this in the development thread instead of the Q&A thread, especially after a post specifically telling people to use the Q&A thread?

Edit: worse, you posted in both.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
You will need the fastboot and adb command line tools. FlashTool isn't going to help you here.

You can get them from here.

Then follow these instructions.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chauhanjayc:
for win 8 go to this page and install proper drivers

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-u/issues/guide-how-to-install-fastboot-xperia-t2170114
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muphetz:
I noob here,i dont know its related or no,i got Thomas ROM with original boot.img,rooted,,when i instal SE linux Changer and change to permissive ,I Got CWM Recovery in it and i can reboot into recovery manually,,maybe someone dev can explain or my post is wrong
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comax70:
I do not know where I should post this?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
If you looked back one page, you would have seen this post, from which I quote:

Thus, the question belongs in the Question & Answer thread.

Same applies. Ask your question in the Q&A thread.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
You probably should mention backing up the TA partition when you mention unlocking the bootloader. If someone doesn't back up the TA partition and unlocks, they are never getting it back.

Otherwise neat instructions.

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My advice: follow these instructions for the installation. If you haven't already unlocked your bootloader, make sure you backup your TA partition before you do unlock.

If you still have problems, then you need to be very clear as to what the problem is.

e.g. (once you've followed those instructions from start to end):

Is it booting? Is the boot animation showing? Is the LP lock screen appearing? etc. Otherwise there is simply not enough information to help you.

But first things first, follow those instructions from start to finish.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tryantar:
just curious, n5 official factory images are out. Anyone happen to know where to find that material music player with the cool animations they featured in their google i/o? it looks pretty cool with the color changing bg. ahh i wish they released that.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
Removed: I can't keep track of what thread I'm in. My bad.

Anyway, now that I've posted:

I've edited post #3 on the first page of this thread with a few common questions in the hope people may read it rather than asking the same questions again and again. If you think something needs to be added to it, please post what you think should be added so I can do it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HeisenbergBB:
Congratulations to those who are working at this rom. I see progress every day.

Thanks for the work!!!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] huyngh:
I can't turn on wifi

please help me I can't turn on wifi I flash lastest but wifi not work
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbinh:
Multirom-AOSP

Hi everyone,

I see in Olivier's build-server some news files.

Is it for Lollipop MultiRom?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
You haven't provided enough details for someone to help you even if they wanted to. Re-post your question in the Q&A thread, and include details:

What version are you using: e.g. thomas's or pabx's?

How did you install it: did you use a temporary recovery? Did you flash SuperSU? How did you install GAPPS, if you did install them? Did you flash a different boot.img after initial installation?

What specifically are you doing to try to turn the wifi on and off: Are you in settings? Using the quick settings interface?

What specifically is occurring: Is the Wifi indicator not coming on in the quick settings? What about the 'switch' in settings? Is it scanning but not finding anything?

Unless you provide details, no-one can help you. Also, support requests that are not specific bug reports don't belong in the dev thread.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lucaviola:
how about the .raw image using Lcamera? is it possible for Z series to produce .raw image as i will be very happy if my ZL will be able to shoot .raw image after Lollipop update.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iainbong:
report after a few days

I followed the installation instruction and I got it working. Am using Thomas built.

My report after a few days of use:

1. Most apps work and opens up fast (kudos to ART!). But FB takes quite a while, I guess they still haven't optimize their app.

2. Batt life is awesome! Am running ondemandplus (governor) and fiops (I/O scheduler)

3. I find that the Phone app icon is not material designed. Why is it so? :eek:

bugs:

1. Date and Time resets EVERYTIME after rebooting or power on.

2. Recent apps list doesn't clear up after reboot. It's suppose to isn't it?

3. Power off charging doesn't work. It always boots up whenever usb cable is plugged in.

Anyone else experiencing this as well?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hunting_:
yap samethings with me
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PranavBijwe:
Hey [MENTION=6060215]vo4LG[/MENTION], I flashed your modified boot.img that you posted, and yes i tried it on pabx's latest build, but i got a bootloop so I don't really think there's any possibility of root unless pabx does something himself. Anyway thank you for trying.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
Cool, thanks for letting me know. Hopefully I'll have my N5 back in a week or so and I'll be able to actually *test* things myself.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoey63:
Pabx is a cunning dev who is a stickler for pure AOSP . Root will not come easily on his build ;)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
Editing init.rc didn't work? If not, I'm staying on KitKat for now.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoey63:
I'll try it myself now, with a different tool. Stay tuned...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BeDesireS:
Maybe Oliver will provide us a flashable zip to modify the ramdisk, as he wrote some days before. For me, I can live without root for the moment and if I have to do some root stuff, I temporary flash Olivers kernel and change back to pabx's kernel afterwards.

Gesendet von meinem Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
I was planning on just unpacking the boot.img with a kitchen. I'm assuming that doesn't work.

Anyway, eagerly awaiting results. I'm torn on flashing pabx's build, but will have to give up my Xposed addiction (yes, tut tut it's insecure lol), so would rather not lose root as well! I'm capable of using adb to do most stuff, but would rather not be tied to using my PC for basic stuff like backups.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -droidberg-:
No recovery

I'm on thomas 09/11 build everything works fine, but no recovery.

I flashed system and userdata but a KitKat boot.img and through recovery i flashed gapps and supersu 2.19 beta. So i have lollipop working and rooted but still no recovery i tried to flash it through fastboot but i got this code :

writing 'recovery'... FAILED <remote: not allowed>
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoey63:
Well I repacked the pabx boot.img with the init.rc root fix, flashed supersu 2.16, and root checker said I was successfully rooted. Thing is, I couldn't get any root apps to work properly :(

Maybe I used the wrong supersu.zip. Back to kk 4.4.4.

Anyway, this kernel kitchen http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36067074

works flawlessly on xz. Windows/Linux/android-phone if you want to experiment :thumbup: