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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] halifage:
battling to install on Validus rom

Hi,

I am trying to install this on my c6833 after doing a clean firmware flash and installing Validus Rom.

i followed the steps on OP (btw, flashing Multirom recovery file through Cyanogen recovery failed so I hotbooted Doomkernel to flash it with CWM and it worked)

however, when i fastboot flash the .img file, after that, the device doesn't boot. so i have to fastboot flash the Validus kernel again to get it to boot.

and after installing the app from playstore, a message in red says my device is not supported.

Any help would be deeply appreciated

thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] halifage:
anybody managed to get this to work?

if so, which rom and how please.

my c6833 doesn't boot after fastboot flashing the .img file with flashtool.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] planeinmountain:
don't install the recovery img. just flash validus and then multirom zip, the custom recovery will already be there. that's how i did it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] halifage:
Thanks mate :)

I am now on StoneUI-HD3 rom (4.4.4) with doomkernel, can i make a nandroid backup and then restore that backup as a secondary rom after flashing Validus?

Also, and lastly, can i just flash Validus from my recovery (after all the wipes of course) without flashing the rom's boot.img through flashtool ?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] planeinmountain:
you can flash validus from your current recovery no prob.

i don't know about restoring a nandroid in multirom. today is the first time i used it and i only instll cm12 nightly with it so far (which would not boot by the way).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bavmouse:
hello, how can i ad a zip to the second rom?

thank you!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kushang9928:
Means Flash a zip to the 2nd ROM?

---------- Post added at 01:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:04 PM ----------

In recovery Go To Advanced -> MultiROM -> List Roms -> Select your ROM -> Flash Zip

That's All :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] scoobydu:
Hi [MENTION=5156330]Garcia98[/MENTION]

I wondered if you had the bandwidth to update to the latest multirom version at all, so we are all set for marshmellow roms :)

There is alway a need to update multirom with new major android versions.

Thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zot71:
Hi all,

I am on Lollipop 5.1.1 14.6.A.0.368 stock rom and I am not sure this wonderful mod can work :(

I've pre-rooted my rom and yesterday I've unlocked the bootloader to use the MultiROM but... I've installed the app from the playstore, started it and checked to install MultiROM v30x and Recovery 2015-02-01 (0). Taping on INSTALL button it starts downloading files but at the end it says "Failed to mount /cache!". So I've restarted in recovery and tried to install manually the MultiROM-v30x-180115-UNOFFICIAL-togari.zip file but it ends with error (something like assertion failed on /tmp/...) :(

Starting back the device and opening the MultiROM app now it says in the status box that I've installed "MultiROM:v30x" and "Recovery: 2015-02-01 (0)" but still missing the kexec-hardboot path in the kernel.

Can I use the patch at post #131 for this version of stock rom too? why I'm getting all these errors? Is it safe to continue trying?

Thanks to everyone who can help me!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ch3mn3y:
For kexec u need modified stock kernel (or any kernel for stock) with kexec support. Than it will work

Sent using C6833 - AICP/GreatDevs
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zot71:
Thanks a lot.... can you please send me some link where I can download some of those modified kernel? It's not important I have the Lollipop 5.1.1 stock ROM?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ch3mn3y:
It seems that there is no kernels for stock 5.1.1 with kexec support. Thought that Zombie will support 5.1.1 as it was added to CM12 one, but it seems that original dev dropped the idea of kexec.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zot71:
Do you think the one on this thread could be used? http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/development/rom-hybridrom-concept-edition-t3205721

It is for 5.1.1 and says:

Advanced Kernel V2

All Stuff from previous kernel

Injected multirom + multirom recovery

RIC Disabled

SELinux Permissive

SSD + Ext4 Optimization

---------- Post added at 03:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:48 PM ----------

They replied to me... it's not a stock rom so it can't be used

The funniest thing is that I've kept the bootloader locked until I found this MultiROM mod so I decided to unlock it... and now I can't use the MultiROM
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ch3mn3y:
U can go back to 5.0.2 (not recommned) or move to custom rom like the one You give ling.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] zot71:
2 days ago I've installed back everything because I was playing with "wm overscan" command and everything got stuck. Yesterday I've installed back everything again because of the unlocking bootloader. Believe me, I don't think I am going to change rom for some while :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] PDesire:
Guys, you get my greatest thanks to me and a invitation to the Project Desire Team if someone of u make a kexec Hardboot patched kernel for 5.1.1!!!

Thank you :)

Your PDesire
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rnb5500:
If you haven't had any luck locating a patched kernel for 5.1.1, here's one. I presume you mean for stock. If you want one for CM based use SlimRoms kernel as its probably the best.

Here's the IMG file

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Rk6M_HJxHhN0Z0bW1QNzU2YnM/view?usp=sharing.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] PDesire:
Wow much much much thanks :) but can you upload it to another mirror maybe please? The XDA mirror stops after 1 MB Download

Thank you so much :)

You will get a PM tomorrow, feel free to call you now Team Project Desire member :)

Your PDesire
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] PDesire:
[MENTION=5156330]Garcia98[/MENTION]

Can you update MultiROM please to V33 ?

It supports Marshmallow and I want to Dualboot it with Stock 5.1.1 (the first man who can use it on Stock 5.1.1 :P )

Thank you :)

Your PDesire
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gsusrm:
Abandoned thread?

Enviado desde mi C6833 mediante Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DannyKH:
all of the links are broken:crying::crying::crying:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] M@h@r:
Broken Download Links. Update Please....
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] STONEMF2:
guys please update the download links...

specially if someone has TWRP modified recovery the please share asap.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rnb5500:
MultiROM-v30x-180115-UNOFFICIAL-togari.zip

MultiROM_uninstaller.zip

TWRP_multirom-togari_20150118-00.img

Unfortunately, I could only find the TWRP 20150118-00 build. Not the newer 20150201-00, but I'll look some more.

Hope it helps.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] STONEMF2:
Cheers mate! it definitely helps.

Update i installed Multirom but the graphics are glitches when it starts at boot!!! :( wtf is wrong!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] matze19999:
Can I install roms to my sd card?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ch3mn3y:
Yes, You can.

Sent using C6833 - AICP 7.0/GreatDevs
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Shashank1976:
Try this :

TWRP_multirom-togari_20150201-00.img

In the boot Menu......Go to Misc...... Reboot to recovery..... Advanced.....Multirom.....Settings......Screen Brightness Slider....!

Hope it helps.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Garcia98:
All links fixed.

EOF
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] STONEMF2:
cool dude that's awesome !!!! any updates as well???
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MusterMaxMueller:
yeah updated multirom and twrp:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67108468&postcount=89

maybe OP want to link
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] miterbill:
I can not find the versions correct of the Patched kernel(boot) to the stock rom 5.1.1 14.6.A.1.236 or CM 12.1 ..

I tried with the versions posted earlier, but without success

someone help me? I like to see MultiROM working on my cel ..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] andrea.under:
hy guis...i have installed the last multirom v33x and the last twrp 3.0.2.0 multirom...i hava a cm 12.1 with resurrection remix kernel..so the kexec-hardboot patch is present...the first rom starts normally but for the second rom the system crash with a black screen and reboot...some idea? thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Garcia98:
Actually on LP, TWRP 2.8.4 with MultiROM modifications installed on FOTAKernel partition didn't boot because it was too big. This commit can fix it: https://github.com/Garcia98/android...mmit/d6479123fbc2f544d9a742505de95def6219f2b6

You need to flash the zip from the modified TWRP otherwise it won't get installed. The app will get an update one day or another adding support for Xperia Z Ultra, just wait for the developer ;)

Yes, you can restore your nandroid backup as a secondary ROM

It doesn't boot because it has new block image based OTA update zip (with .dat files), I'm already working on it to fix it :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] halifage:
Awesome ! Thanks man. Keep up the great work :thumbup:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
Congrats, I did get it booting ( on togari) about a month ago but life got in the way as it does so often.

The GPe should just work as it is only the partitions (system/cache/userdata/etc) that differ
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Turtle_Cookies:
I'm encountering some issues when trying to install MultiROM on my C6833 running the 5.0 scrubber port. Could anyone tell me what I'm missing?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Aphex13:
I'm interested in installing this just for a working recovery in CM12. Nice work on the multi rom booting though! I have a couple of questions. Would this mod survive a rom update, or would we have to redo the process for nightlies? And do I need to complete all three steps of the guide to get the modded recovery installed? Would just the recovery work on a stock CM12 kernel, or does the kernel have to be patched for the recovery to function?

Sorry for the slightly off topic post, and thanks for any advice.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VIETANHNVA:
Not worked with Miui ROM

I have been successfully installed MultiROM on my ZU. And then, I have tried to installation Miui ROM is secondary ROM.

It's an aroma installer zip file about 660mb. And TWCM say Error: zip too big, and TWCM edit it.

Wait and wait... and aroma installer run run and run, and success to install ROM.

But, when chooses this ROM, it not boot, and then, my internal ROM cant boot too (after run boot secondary ROM)

And I dont know it about aroma installer, zip file too big or other bug :crying:

Sorry about my English :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Garcia98:
Flash MultiROM TWRP provided at OP

It will survive if you inject boot.img after installation. The recovery maybe won't get loaded on stock CM12, but actually I don't know.

Try installing it as primary ROM, make a backup and restore it then as secondary ROM, AROMA installer is not compatible ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sm0L:
I have a CWM nandroid backup of my OLD ROM and i have now MultiROM with Ressurection Remix LP

I want to restore my OLD ROM to a second ROM, but TWRP cannot restore CWM backups

If i restore the nandroid backup from CWM (by hotbooting a kernel) MultiROM gets uninstalled right, there is no danger?

Then i can install custom TWRP and backup my OLD rom with TWRP to have a compatible MultiROM TWRP backup of my old rom.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Garcia98:
New recovery release is out!

Hi! I bring you good news, thanks to [MENTION=3418703]Tasssadar[/MENTION] finally we can install any Lollipop ROM as secondary ROM, even if it has a block image based OTA, so you'll be able to install official CyanogenMod 12 releases, etc.

Also the new update of the MultiROM Manager app includes full support for this device ;)

Download latest recovery: TWRP_multirom-togari_20150121-00.img
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VIETANHNVA:
I have tried that way, but the same bug...May about that ROM :(.

Thank you #Garcia98!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 3ftguru:
Still getting device not officially supported even after updating via the app to the latest recovery and app at 1.174
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] saenz4931:
I am getting this... Kernel patch... Any advice... Z ultra, C6806 UB
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
Your kernel doesn't have kexec hardboot. So far only RR and Validus ROM has it. Which ROM and kernel are you using?

Edit: Zombie kernel updated to support kexec
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] saenz4931:
Stock rom stock kernel
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] *alifo*:
Can I install stock & CM or GPE based rom together
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Garcia98:
That is not an issue.

Yes if primary ROM has kexec support
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VIETANHNVA:
What's secondary ROM work [MENTION=5156330]Garcia98[/MENTION], I have tried Lolipop Scrubber, and it not work too :XD:

My Primary ROM is RR :sosad:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ronald_loulan:
First of all, thanks for bringing this awesome thing to ZU...

Im currently running CandyRom 4.4.4 and plan to use Candyrom as Primary n Scrubber LP port as secondary...

isit possible to do so???

Thanks
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aspiens:
Primary ROM - port Scrubber GPE 5.0 Lp. Second want CM12. which kernel to use? Share a link please.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] *alifo*:
what's kexec

which rom has it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
It's a patch to allow secondary "

K

ernel

Exe

cution" (at a guess).

Read the ROM threads and or the kernel threads ;) we cant do all your research for you...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] *alifo*:
I can't flash MultiROM-v30x-180115-UNOFFICIAL-togari.zip

needs to repair updater-script
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ranslite:
Use apps between ROMs

How can apps be used between the ROMs???
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Garcia98:
Flash recovery and if you keep not reading the OP I won't help you again

You can't
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] malimt:
How exactly do we flash this? In Flashtool?

Modified recovery (based on TWRP): TWRP_multirom-togari_20150121-00.img

It's not a zip file, so I am confused, because I am new to this.

Any help gentlemen?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Draylin:
You can either flash the *.img file with fastboot from your pc (there are lots of tutorials online) or flash it with an app like "Flashify" directly from your android (root required). :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] malimt:
So basically you DL Flashify and what do you choose?

Flash recovery IMG or BOOT IMG OR ZIPFILE

Well it's not zipfile obviously.

FASTBOOT?? How do I get this on my computer? Also is it available for mac? If not it's fine, just a link or some info would be great. thanks.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
Your answer is in the same sequence of questions and answers you've got and asked.

https://www.google.com.my/webhp?sou...2&ie=UTF-8#safe=off&q=how to install fastboot
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] malimt:
Okay, well, I looked it up and I got it installed.

Now, I was wondering how exactly do you use this? I mean, I really don't get it??

These are the options I have;

Last login: Sat Jan 24 00:52:08 on ttys000
macbooks-MacBook-Pro:~ macbookpro$ /Users/macbookpro/Desktop/Android/Mac/fastboot ; exit;
usage: fastboot [ <option> ] <command>

commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot + recovery + system
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
format <partition> format a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
continue continue with autoboot
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
help show this help message

options:
-w erase userdata and cache (and format
if supported by partition type)
-u do not first erase partition before
formatting
-s <specific device> specify device serial number
or path to device port
-l with "devices", lists device paths
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id
-b <base_addr> specify a custom kernel base address
-n <page size> specify the nand page size. default: 2048
-S <size>[K|M|G] automatically sparse files greater than
size. 0 to disable
logout

[Process completed]
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
1. Boot your device into bootloader

2. fastboot flash FOTAKernel TWRP_multirom-togari_20150121-00.img
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] malimt:
That option isn't listed on there?

What i'm looking to learn is, how could you properly flash this, like okay, I get it, you put your phone on bootloader mode, then you "Flash your img file" This doesn't really tell me how you know...

This is very confusing for someone as new as me.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
1. Off your device

2. Holding Vol+ and plug in usb you will see blue led

3. Type this in the command prompt where you get your fastboot to spill the command list

"fastboot flash FOTAKernel TWRP_multirom-togari_20150121-00.img"

4. Reboot and voila the *.img file flashed

5. While rebooting you'll see pink led press Vol- once or twice you will then get into TWRP recovery.

6. Select install and select multirom zip and flash it

7. Voila whole process is done.

8. Make sure your ROM kernel support kexec-hardboot as in read the OP for supported roms

9. Read more before you start doing things that you don't understand. adb and fastboot is the most basic commands to actually do anything with your device.

https://www.google.com.my/?gws_rd=cr,ssl&ei=2dnDVJmmMaTHmAWP8oCwAg#safe=off&q=how+to+use+fastboot

https://www.google.com.my/?gws_rd=c...=off&q=how+to+flash+*.img+files+with+fastboot

https://www.google.com.my/?gws_rd=c...e=off&q=how+to+put+my+z+ultra+into+bootloader

I am being very calm and trying to be helpful here so read up anything that you don't understand or google it and please do not attempt to do anything else if you are not fully understand what you are doing.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] malimt:
THANKYOU! VERY!MUCH! That's exactly what I was looking for :)

P.S.

Btw, I was trying to give the thumbs up "Thanks" Button and for some reason, it doesn't work, no mater how many times I clicked on it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lifehacker69:
Not working for me on stock kernel with kexec patch.

This modified twrp is not working for me.

I have made my modified stock kenel with 'kexec' patch with few governers and have a stock 4.4.4 rom.

Within the multirom app it shows that kernel has kexec hardboot patch.

It downloads and successfully installs the modified twrp.

But when I click on reboot to recovery within the app, it just boots normally.:confused:

So, basically it does not boots into recovery, even with adb.

I previously had XZDualRecovery by NuTs. But I removed it before installing multirom. Could that be a problem?

Or shall I install Resurrection Remix rom first, then multirom?

Can I do it with stock rom?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Garcia98:
You should add support for recovery installed in FOTAKernel partition (using extract_elf_ramdisk tool), look at a CM's ramdisk to know what I'm saying.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tommy-Geenexus:
The buffer size in all cm based roms is too small, TWRP doesn't load.

I made a pull request to cm git, let's see how it goes.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
Hit the same dead end. Any pointer on how to add the support? Been searching for it for hours and got nothing but learnt a lot about building the kernel. Still new with it :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tusshar0143:
problem installing

I'm new to multirom ,m in scrubber 5.0 gpe port rom http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z-ultra/development/scrubber-t2961315

I installed multirom it asking for patched kexe kernels...m not sure for compatible kernels for my rom...can anyone give me direct link to the patched kernel?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
There's none so far unless the CM12 based roms. Trying to build one but hitting dead end (new to compiling kernels), hopefully someone could build one. ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lifehacker69:
Finally got it working!

I finally got multirom working on stock kitkat .108 fw.:victory:

Thanks to [MENTION=5156330]Garcia98[/MENTION] :good: for his support.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VIETANHNVA:
How it work? How to make a stock kernel with kexec-hardboot patch?:(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
Yeah, share it with the class please ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lifehacker69:
Stock modified kernel .108 fw

Here is my link to stock kernel - https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Byu6dt70FNVkU3I1Y0p4VHJkWjQ&usp=sharing

It contains kexec'd boot.img based on stock.

fastboot flash it!

It also has modified ramdisk based on cm's ramdisk. Thanks to Garcia98 for support.:highfive:

Thanks to Ressurection remix team from which I extracted the ramdisk.:good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ch3mn3y:
[MENTION=4836366]Tusshar0143[/MENTION]

U need to use Zombie kernel, Ressurection Remix kernel (unpack it from roms zip package) or one other from rom too i dont remember now

Sent using C6833 - AICP/GreatDevs
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
Don't think you can mix cm based kernel with the gpe ported version.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tusshar0143:
you mean i can mix cm base with gpe by flashing Resurrection kernel? i downloaded the rom and now going to extract kernel. i'll flash only after your confirmation.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
Nope you can't. AOSP and CM is different. My Z Ultra died at the moment, can't do any test.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Tusshar0143:
thankyou so much!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
So basically you packed the zImage with RR's ramdisk?

Edit: Scratch that doesn't work that way..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lifehacker69:
Nope!

I inserted sony's ramdisk into RR's ramdisk.

Then packed it.

Created zImage and dt.img.

And compiled boot.img using those three.

This idea was given to me by Garcia98.:good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
Thats what i thought. Forgot to look into RR's ramdisk's contents. Thanks for the hints. ;) :)

Edit: OMG! it's that simple? Thanks again, appreciate the help [MENTION=5706547]lifehacker69[/MENTION] and also [MENTION=5156330]Garcia98[/MENTION] for the Multirom.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VIETANHNVA:
can you show me how to install it?

I have installed stock kernel with kexec, then install ramdisk.img. But cant install TWRM multirom (redled blink)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
Assume you have lifehacker69's boot.img and running official Sony stock rom.

1. Boot into fastboot/bootloader

2. "fastboot flash boot boot.img" from lifehacker69

3. "fastboot flash FOTAKernel TWRP_multirom-togari_20150121-00.img"

4. Reboot into twrp recovery flash MultiROM-v30x-180115-UNOFFICIAL-togari.zip

5. There you will have Multirom options in twrp.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] VIETANHNVA:
My ROM is MIUI mod from stock ROM. It's working with lifehacker69's boot.img, but when fastboot TWRP_multirom-togari_20150121-00.img my phone dont boot

sorry my bad English!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] wtfhax:
Did you fastboot flash boot "TWRP_multirom-togari_20150121-00.img" or "fastboot flash FOTAKernel TWRP_multirom-togari_20150121-00.img"?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Unknown_2517:
[MENTION=5706547]lifehacker69[/MENTION]

Could you please add multirom patch to Doomkenel v22?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] lifehacker69:
Ask the OP of doomkernel to add it. :good: