yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
Yeah, I already have osm0sis' kitchen thanks to a recommendation from you before. :)

A lot of root apps like Titanium Backup need updating to work on Lollipop. Maybe that's your issue. Beta Titanium Backup here.

Also, you could try the latest beta SuperSU to see if that helps. Link.

Thanks for trying anyway. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lonely2k5:
thomas1991_12 any chance of some details how you build it?

so we can test the same procedure for Z1 and Z2?

great work

my gf has my old Z and i now have Z2 and she doesn't let me test it on Z :(

so i would like to try and build it for Z2
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lordgift:
Thank you

this is very nice! Thank you so much.

but

NFC not support Host-Card

check please
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iKillCypher:
Z2 has a offical sony aosp build :p
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
This is a known issue. It's probably already being worked on (if it's even possible for it to work). :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaurynasVP:
Well, I don't know excatly about you, but I'm using Thomas ROM as well, and I've a recovery. It writes CWM Based Recovery (...). When booting lights up blue LED. All functions in their places: clear, wipe, mount and etc., Simple recovery, like this:

(photo not mine). Also, I've root as well. I don't know if it's right word to name it as recovery, if you're talking about TWRP or sth.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lonely2k5:
not lollipop
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hunting_:
Anyone help me how can I removed black color from nav buttons back n home buttons ?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Turkfx:
İt' s nice work

We r waiting ROOT and Sony apps.(CAM , launcher etc.)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggow:
I can confirm editing the init.rc does work.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonlawkk:
ear speaker doesn't work

Anyone can help with my ear speaker doesn't work??:crying:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
Thanks. I've been putting off actually getting my laptop out, flashing pabx's rom and making the necessary alteration to init.rc until someone confirmed it. Looks like it will be happening tomorrow. :)

Provide a proper bug report (how and when it happens) and logs in the main thread. Don't post in there without logs as it's a development thread.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PranavBijwe:
Since it works for you, would you mind sharing the modified boot.img?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggow:
Modified boot.img for rooting pabx build 5.01

Here you go :)

Link removed, read post #349 for explanation.

Will take another look once the tethering bug is fixed :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arismelachrinos:
tutorial (video)

I just made a video on how to install android 5 , get root access ( with working supersu ) and get the google apps . Check it out if you want : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88nnlPH_-Ks&feature=youtu.be
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PranavBijwe:
Thanks [MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION], I flashed your img and installed supersu. Even though root checker tells me that i have root, none of the root apps seem to work.....is it that the apps are not optimised for 5.0 yet?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonlawkk:
I am sorry about that lol. So my ear speaker won't work in any circumstances like listen whatsapp voice and having phone calls.I have tried to use the xperia diagnostics to test the ear speaker. It said id fail but before i flashed pabx one it works. So I think something wrong. It doesn't have any logs can be provided.

And I am using the latest thomas one.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggow:
I used root checker too to confirm root. Tried adaway and app uninstaller which both got granted through supersu but failed to work.

Don't know why this might be...

I've switched back to kitkat for the moment as there seems to be a bug with portable wifi hotspot and hsdpa connectivity. Unfortunately I use my mobile as my main Internet connection.

But otherwise, excellent work [MENTION=2228255]thomas1991_12[/MENTION] and [MENTION=3911109]pabx[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vishalkris:
Q&A thread please... Please do mention your build and how you installed but not here. Only @ the Q&A thread...please also do read the thread properly before posting...as few posts above its been clearly mentioned where to post your questions to get response.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sadeqxp:
Thanks bro the problem notification solved :o

But not working internet data 2g or 3g or 4g for me
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggow:
The only thing I could think that it might be why the boot.img didn't work as expected is that Selinux may be set to enforcing.

If that is the case we would need to make Selinux Permissive or set the contexts appropriately for root access.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PranavBijwe:
Well, i tried this is app on the app store (Selinux mode changer, imho this app could be bogus but then that is what i think) tried setting it to permissive and rebooted a couple of times just to be sure (now the fact that this app requires root in the first place might explain why it didn't work) and it doesn't work, i tried supersu 2.16 as well as the 2.19 beta. Perhaps there is another way to change the selinux mode to permissive and confirm, just to be sure...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrainRex:
Hello

I'm on [MENTION=3911109]pabx[/MENTION] build and I'm thinking of moving to Thomas build because of root

Can I just flash the system.img and boot.img

Don't wanna wipe my hard drive
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bhaktiary:
Lollipop install fail.

Respected sir. I have downloaded the Lollipop 5.0 for My Xperia Z. I can not install it. I have unpacked the file but the files are not suported on my phone. Therefore I request you please tell me the installation process . Thank you.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggow:
If the source code is available for the kernel, then we could rebuild it with Selinux set to permissive to test whether that's the problem or not.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
If you set selinux to permissive, then all problems relating to root access should be gone. SuperSU should be able to handle running in the correct context without having to do this though, from what I understand. Disabling selinux isn't the best solution from a security standpoint and isn't required for proper root access on the official builds of L on the Nexus devices.

Has anyone tried using a root app that definitely works on L before doing this?

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggow:
Completely agree with you, setting permissive from a security point of view is not good. Just talking about a test to confirm that's the case. Then if so we could make a version that set the contexts appropriately to enable root to work.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
Me editing init.rc didn't work, but I have never unpacked/repacked a boot image before so it is more likely that I just screwed up the process than anything else.

---------- Post added at 10:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------

My impression is that people are certainly using Titanium Backup on Thomas's build, which doesn't run permissive SELinux (from my understanding).

---------- Post added at 10:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:19 PM ----------

If you read this post that should point you to suitable instructions.

If you find that they don't work, then post clearly specifying where in the process you are having problems, what steps you took, and someone should be able to help you.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HeisenbergBB:
Someone uses this rom for daily use?

How is battery and camera?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thx84:
I did just this morning. Haven't had any issue since.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ottomanwolf:
..... Help please.....

Friends please help

How do I install it to the phone.(Android L)

Bootloader open. How do I make Flash work..? I do not have much information about Flashtoll.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -droidberg-:
Well mine it is not working, and it is a known issue about thomas build while pabx have no root. but i can live without recovery anyway a i will be waiting and testing.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
You look at post 3 in the Q&A Thread, and if you have further questions you ask them in the Q&A thread, not the development thread.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donald K.:
1st: Read the Opening Post!

2nd: If you don't know how it works, I wouldn't even try, because there's a big chance you could brick your phone!

3rd: Ask questions in the Q&A thread

Sent from my Lollipop powered Xperia Z (thanks to pabx & thomas)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vo4LG:
[MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION]

Posted in Q&A because it isn't really a 'dev' question...

Would you mind (next time you're doing this) just writing out the commands you use to repack the boot.img? I tried while following some other instructions and it didn't work out (i.e. bootloops), so I thought I might be able to learn a bit from what you did that *did* work, and what I did differently.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PranavBijwe:
[MENTION=5749760]ggow[/MENTION] Looks like i was wrong (Im sorry), the selinux mode changer does work. I got titanium backup running(6.2.0-test1) and terminal emulator shows permissive when i execute the getenforce command. Es file explorer doesn't seem to work though.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggow:
No worries, thanks for letting me know. I really like this ROM, so as soon as it's viable in terms of portable wifi hotspot - I'll get straight back on it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natibongo:
Connectivity issues

What I've realised is that usb tethering works but portable wifi hotspot does not work on Thomas' latest build.

Any solution to that?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kenishi99:
[MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION] Since you've made a boot.img with MultiROM TWRP is it possible to run Android L and Kitkat using the MultiROM functionality?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paduretu Ionut:
Has anyone found a way to root? I flashed the CF 2.16 but when i open supersu it says that there is not binary installed...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaur.babayev:
Is it possible to port this rom to sony ZL? we have the same hardware
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Olivier:
Yes.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
Hey, thanks for providing a working recovery for L. :)

Is there any chance you can look at also modifying the boot.img to allow root to function in this build?

I'm sure you've already seen this, but here's a post from Chainfire on the matter - https://plus.google.com/113517319477420052449/posts/VxjfYJnZAXP

I'm ashamed to say, but I don't have the necessary knowledge to build a kernel myself.

This is the only thing keeping me from flashing this build currently, so it would be great if you get a chance to have a look. If not, thanks for reading anyway. ;)

Edit - I see you did it. Fantastic! Looks like I'll be backing up all my data this afternoon! :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GТFO:
dont work.. black screen after logo
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thej96fa:
Two questions:

How can i compile the ROM in a .zip using a windows pc?

And...

How can i install gapps?

Thank you very much.

Sorry for my bar english.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farran:
[MENTION=6060215]vo4LG[/MENTION] has already explained this in post #5:

Basically, there isn't yet a working recovery mode for the Lollipop boot process.

You have to reflash a boot image (in fastboot) from 4.4 to access recovery. Then you can flash GApps.

Again, [MENTION=6060215]vo4LG[/MENTION] already gave a link to this in the fifth post!

Here is the thread: http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/development/gapps-google-apps-flashable-package-t2930260

And here are the GApps: https://s.basketbuild.com/filedl/gapps?dl=gapps-lp-20141107-signed.zip

I am using the same GApps package, and they work absolutely fine for me.

(Note that activating Google Now on [MENTION=2228255]thomas1991_12[/MENTION]'s latest ROM causes the system to bootloop. If you want a mostly-working system, stick to [MENTION=3911109]pabx[/MENTION]'s original release "Nightly-2014-11-05" from http://www.blinkenlights.ch/ccms/android/yuga-l.html. They are currently working on a new, fixed release together, which [MENTION=3911109]pabx[/MENTION] hopes to release by this evening.)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dedito:
i'm gonna flash This om but one question, i hear from someone that Google+ is not working, is it true ? using from gapps or play store version ? thank you
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BeDesireS:
Sorry for correcting you, but you posted some wrong things here.

Oliver made a 5.0 kernel with working twrp and modified it to get root access!

Also Google launcher and Google now works fine for me on Thomas latest build!

Just look at the rom thread mate!

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] namhai:
got reboot device

My phone reboot everytime i opened Youtube and some app?

How to fix this???
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronHydeFeLix:
ok i boot android 5.0 successfully with root.

but i'm unable to download any app from play store.

Help ???
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farran:
That's all right :)

However, I never actually mentioned root access - [MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION]'s boot.img uses a two-step boot process I believe, so that you can access to recovery if you choose, and then it boots into Lollipop. I knew about it, but didn't recommend it as I haven't used it yet and I know that the other method which uses the provided boot.img already works. All [MENTION=5242003]ilollo360[/MENTION] wanted to do was boot into recovery to flash GApps. I didn't want to complicate things by introducing new images which may cause other effects!

Obviously if [MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION]'s boot image is fully stable then yes that would be the recommended one to use, at least for now.

[MENTION=5242003]ilollo360[/MENTION], you can get that the fastboot-flashable boot.img here, or if you already have a working recovery, the flashable root-fix here.

With Google Now: I hadn't been able to get it working personally, and I saw a lot of other posts where it caused a bootloop for them as well, so I thought it to be fair warning.

pabx's next build is actually up now anyway!

EDIT: (as is thomas's build)

Thanks for the update [MENTION=4238325]BeDesireS[/MENTION] :)

---------- Post added at 18:04 ---------- Previous post was at 17:52 ----------

I've not had any luck with Google+ either, and I've only seen other people say it doesn't work for them.

I tried installing it via adb as well and it seems that it won't work unless a) Google update the app, or b) someone patches the libraries in for Lollipop (unlikely).

The output of adb pm install is:

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY]
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thx84:
I tried the build of Nov 8, had to go back to Kitkat as speakers weren't working and I couldn't get cellular connection (not even sms or calls)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SteveiH:
libgps.utils.so

How do you push libgps.utils.so to system/lib ? I keep getting "read-only file system" error.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arvinivra:
[MENTION=1269067]tomas1991_12[/MENTION] Please attach best gapps to op,

After write boot, system, userdata I must flash GAPPS?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tryantar:
you may need to as there is no playstore on stock install
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natibongo:
Check early post

Link for GAPPS are already in early post

BTW Thomas, how do we flash the current build without losing root?

Or maybe Olivier will help again with his method.

Just waiting :) :) :)

A big thanks to all XDA developers.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farran:
[MENTION=6072175]SteveiH[/MENTION] try

adb shell mount -o remount,rw /system

and then try pushing it again. I just did that and it worked for me.

[MENTION=4238325]BeDesireS[/MENTION] that is why I didn't recommend [MENTION=4329876]Olivier[/MENTION]'s boot.img. He won't be able to update it every time immediately after pabx or thomas produce an updated build, so if there are core changes that rely on an updated kernel then flashing an outdated image means things won't work properly ;)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepongi:
adb remount

adb root

adb push libgps.utils.so /system/lib/

---------- Post added at 21:26 ---------- Previous post was at 21:22 ----------

working ok gapps:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=20902

advise to flash them before booting build, or you'll have to add google account manually, instead of using google start up wizard.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggow:
I've edited my post to say portable wifi hotspot is not working. Sorry about that...
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natibongo:
Xperia keyboard will do

I had the same issue but later downloaded the xperia keyboard from the play store and I have swype/gesture typing working perfectly.

---------- Post added at 08:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:53 AM ----------

Download the app from the play store.If you get force close issues then copy and paste the app in system/app and set permissions (ie if your rom is rooted with super user priviledges.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vishalkris:
Can anyone pull out WiFi modules from PABX's kernel and post here as my Linux os crashed and I had to move back to windows OS.. Please and thanks in advance
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natibongo:
For noobs only

The latest build of this rom has ONLY power off when you long press the power button; to add features like reboot,shutdown,recovery etc,just download notification toggle from the play store and add the shutdown menu to your 2nd notification.

Don't forget to hit the thanks button if I helped :)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcfisch:
Modify navbar?

I have root and recovery on Thomas' build, so I'm fine so far. But I came from AOKP and now I miss the ability to adjust the soft keys to my needs. Xposed doesn't work due to ART, we already know.

Does anybody know an alternative way to get the soft keys moved/replaced in L?

BYW, since flashing system.img would fix almost everything I wouldn't even mind hacking the framework somehow... ;)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BeDesireS:
Did you try pabx's build? WiFi Hotspot works fine for me there.

To be sure I didn't had any problems since I flashed the rom. It's my daily driver since 3 days and even Bluetooth works like a charm.

I am really impressed about this!

Great work!

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natibongo:
pabx rom works great but it's not rootable

So it's a matter of choice;if you want root without portable hotspot go with Thomas' build,otherwise pabx build should be fine.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggow:
I tried both builds with a full wipe. Same result.

The phone switches between 3G and H signal icons a lot which produces the following:

1. When on 3G there is data flow

2. When the H icons displays there is NO dataflow

3. If I open chrome and start browsing the H icon reverts to 3G and data starts flowing

4. While the H icon is on screen there is NO dataflow to chrome

5. With WiFi Hotspot enabled and the H icon is showing there is NO dataflow. The icon doesn't change to 3G unless....

6. If I then browse on the phone with chrome the 3G signal icon comes back there is data flow to the WiFi hotspot until it changes back to the H signal icon.

On my kitkat rom the data signal is constantly good - in the same location I am testing I consistently get decent connection on either HSDPA connection or LTE.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BeDesireS:
Okay, haven't tried this excessive! [emoji6]

I have only H the whole time and data works constantly with another HTC device or my notebook.

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ggow:
I'll try it again, just in case.

Do you know if LTE works ok?
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BeDesireS:
Sorry mate, my data plan is only for 3G / H.

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natibongo:
For noobs only

How to take screenshot on xperia z Android L (Thomas build?)

Press and hold the power button and volume down key simultaneously
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rajeev:
Exactly.. just press and hold volume down and power button at the same time..
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -droidberg-:
I fastboot flashed everything but still no recovery. Instead i got a black screen and then bootloops. :crying:

How did you manage to get recovery? Is there ant way to flash twrp recovery? Thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hunting_:
Lolz I have a recovery
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arismelachrinos:
tutorial (video)

so for those who cant really install android lollipop or they cant get root access or gapps working, here is a video i just made to make things easier ...here is the link for the tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88nnlPH_-Ks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tobiwork:
corrupted link mate :/
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arismelachrinos:
sorry for that.thats the correct one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88nnlPH_-Ks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaurynasVP:
Well, I don't know exactly how did I managed to get recovery as well as root. As much as I can remember, I've installed hodor kernel for temporarily recovery to install supersufix and gapps, after that I've flashed original boot.img and that's all.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoey63:
Yup, it works alright.

Apps are behind, but if you enter "su" in terminal emulator, in conjunction with chainfire's latest su.zip, you will have success:thumbup:View attachment 3014622
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
Great! I think I will definitely be flashing this at the weekend then. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BeDesireS:
Could you maybe share your modified boot.img?

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blueangel4ever:
Can anyone tell me how long will it take to boot for the first time Pabx version,,because i got 15 minutes on black screen now...:confused:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoey63:
Ok, here you go - just remove fake .apk extension after downloading :)

View attachment 3014673

BTW, I substituted old cwm recovery for TWRP ;)
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PranavBijwe:
After you install supersu, make sure you install selinux mode changer (only for pabx build) from the app store. Root apps require Selinux mode to be set to permissive to work.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BeDesireS:
Oh.. Twrp.. You safed my day!

Thanks for sharing. I will try and report back! [emoji106] [emoji2]

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[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -droidberg-:
I followed your tip, i flashed first hodor and then thomas boot.img et Voilà! :o :o :o

I got recovery too. Weird that with other boot.img that i sed before to flash gapps like paranoid ad cm didn't worked at all.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arismelachrinos:
yes there is but temporary in order to flash smthng and then you need to flash original boot.img again ... follow this tutorial if you want to try https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88nnlPH_-Ks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -droidberg-:
Yes mate i know. Thank you!, can't boot android 5.0 with 4.4 kernel. Any way with middle step hodor kernel i managed to get recovery working while before with other kerrnels i couldn't. ;)