yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
Yeah good point. My favorite thing about lollipop is honestly the new recents which may seem stupid but it's much better and smoother

In use when switching apps. The KitKat g3 one is just weird and very buggy for me. Lots of times apps don't show up and I have to keep pressing it again. But that's probably not worth it just for that :p

I think I'll be going back to your KitKat ROM again. It's just more reliable.

I'll probably do just that. I like the small things changed in lollipop but they ruined all the big things with it. Battery life and camera aren't worth the sacrifice just for a nice recents (and i feel lollipop is smoother but that might be just because of art) and other small features that aren't very important.

Sent from my VS980 4G

---------- Post added at 07:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:42 PM ----------

Just a thought that came to me, maybe the other variants updates will be better then ours and it can be ported or something. Let's see what the d801 one users say about it later since they just got it today.

Personally I think I was just excited for getting lollipop officially like getting a new toy at first but once the excitement blew over I started seeing that it wasn't as great as I initially thought. I was looking at my older posts and was like that's definitely not how it is now haha

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Verizon LG G2] mepo12:
Is there a stock rooted debloated version of lollipop for g2 out?

I would love debloated if possible

Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
There's one by MicroMod777 but only for vs980. What version do you have?

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Verizon LG G2] mepo12:
I have vs980!!!

Let me try to find it
[Verizon LG G2] abdel12345:
I'm back on cloudy g2 2.2 (because I'm using gsm and I saw xdabbeb ROM was geared towards Verizon service). Honestly the only thing I miss from lollipop is the recents menu and the notification drawer. I don't really see anything else that I'm missing out on. If we could change the recents menu on g3 ROM ports then really I wouldn't miss anything from lollipop. So if you're on KitKat and not sure whether to update or not, though it's nice having the latest version, it's not really worth it IMO.

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Verizon LG G2] forfoxy:
Guys, please help.

I had stock 4.4.2 firmware on my VS980 + root +24a bootstack + TWRP. I made full backup and then flashed this ROM (VS980 39A Firmware). But now I want roll back to my saved 4.4.2 via TWRP and I can't do it. TWRP works fine. I've tried different bootstacks, but no success, my phone can't load backuped firmware.
[Verizon LG G2] kuyankee:
In case you still haven't had any luck... Did you flash the 12b Bootloader after the 24a bootstack? If not it seems like this order works:

1. flash the 24a bootstack

2. reboot back into recovery

3. flash 12b bootloader

4. reboot back into recovery

5. restore your backup
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Question what do I have to do to restore my backup of cloudy g3 KitKat ROM I tried flashing the 24a bootstack then restoring the backup but I keep get an error "secure boot error" "cause:boot certificate verify"

Any help would be greatlgreatly appreciated thanks in advance

Rob
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
As the previous post states, you would need to also flash the 12b bootloader. Less your backup is based on the 4.4 bootloader and is bumped.
[Verizon LG G2] Robshr:
Thank you sorry I must have missed the post

Again thanks
[Verizon LG G2] RomyRodriguez:
If i flash this would i lose my custom recovery
[Verizon LG G2] cruzizcaredonotn:
When you flash 39a bootstrap the latest recovery, at the time xdabbeb zipped it, will be flashed. That is one reason you flash bootstrap then reboot recovery before flashing the rom.

Sent from my VS980 4G
[Verizon LG G2] thegoodboy66:
Installation Worked perfectly, thanks!

Now to test it.
[Verizon LG G2] forfoxy:
kuyankee, thank u very much, DONE!
[Verizon LG G2] TabletConnect:
Can I install any custom Lollipop kernel?
[Verizon LG G2] z3pp3lin:
As long as it's meant for stock fw.
[Verizon LG G2] TabletConnect:
What is everyone's impression of Lollipop? I know it's laggy due to the memory leakage. I have Lollipop on my Nexus 7 and it was unbearable. Only recently I updated to 5.1.1 which was to eliminate the RAM issues. Not sure if I should update my G2 especially since we may never see 5.1.1.
[Verizon LG G2] jesssiii:
[MENTION=2822711]TabletConnect[/MENTION], try xdabbeb's kitkat based 982.5 rom, it's the best! I think until we get at least the update to 5.1 on stock, lollipops gonna suck (battery for one).
[Verizon LG G2] TabletConnect:
Thanks. I have been reading some of the comments. Definitely not good for Lollipop unless we get 5.1.
[Verizon LG G2] elivaldez84:
no play store on either one of these roms

For the past 14 days or so I have had a problem with play store not working. It gives me the no connection error. This started ever since I flashed the vs982.5 rom. Also I get sudden data loss and it's very inconsistent. I flashed the 38a rom to c if it would solve the problem but still getting the same thing. N e idea guys?

I'm coming from a stock rooted 24a base then flashed 28a bootstack to go to 28a rom. Then wiped and flashed 39a bootstack to flash 39a rom. I have twrp 2.8.6.1 installed. Help please
[Verizon LG G2] HueyT:
KDZ to unrooted stock 39A, LG One Click Root 1.3 to obtain root, AutoRec LP for VS980 from Play store to install TWRP 2.8.6.1, and start over.
[Verizon LG G2] elivaldez84:
If I do stock 39a can I still install the vs982.5 rom?
[Verizon LG G2] DoctorB0NG:
You would need to flash the 28A bootstack before going to VS982.5. Also these type of questions belong in the Q&A.
[Verizon LG G2] elivaldez84:
Well it was only a continuation to my first request for help. As it pertained to the corresponding rom. I really appreciate ur help and for pointing me in the right direction. I have been away from flashing, modding and all the good stuff for a while and all this is like learning to walk again. Thanx xda for an awesome community. I will go to square one and c how it goes.
[Verizon LG G2] jballard81:
good morning! first off, thanks for the effort put into this ROM! I've been using it for a couple weeks now, and within the last day or so it seems that auto-rotate for the home screen suddenly won't work. still works as usual within apps, but when on the home screen it doesn't rotate anymore.

the only thing i can't think of that i changed recently was to update allow google to update.

anyone else run into this?

thanks!
[Verizon LG G2] tazman19:
All I've done is install Blisspop custom ROM - no exposed. Have not made any changes to system (that I know of) - I should be Ok to go completely back to stock I would assume. One question though, how can that download be only 40mb when the stock ROM is 1.6 GB?

Thanks!!
[Verizon LG G2] z3pp3lin:
The 39a fw is 1.6GB and the return to 100% stock file only makes this fw 100% stock. The OP clearly states we can't take an OTA on this fw and that's all that 40mb file allows us to do.
[Verizon LG G2] tazman19:
Thanks a ton. So I have to flash both? 39A FW then 100% stock file?
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Z2 to Z3 Rom Patcher

* Your warranty is now void.
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.

What Is It

Z2 to Z3 Rom Patcher is a flashable zip that allows you to flash Z2 Stock Based Roms On your Z3. Do Not Flash CM or MIUI from the Z2, Stock Based Only. Make Sure The Rom you are flashing is 4.4.4 as 4.4.2 has not been tested. When Lollipop is released I will post a separate Patch for Lollipop so make sure you choose the write one.

This is still in the development phases. and some stock apps might FC.

DO NOT REBOOT THE DEVICE UNTIL YOU HAVE FLASHED THE PATCH OR YOU WILL BRICK THE DEVICE

if you have an app that force closes. Please let me know the following:

THE NAME OF THE APP

ROM YOU FLASHED

DEVICE YOU ARE USING

AS MUCH INFO AS POSSIBLE

IF THE APP FORCE CLOSES AND IT IS A KNOW BUG FOR THAT SPECIFIC ROM I DONT WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT.

For example I do not want to hear that When flashing X rom when installing Y I get a Force close. When X Roms thread clearly states that they have issues when installing Y. That Would be a Rom problem not a patch problem.

HOW TO INSTALL

1. Boot Into Recovery

2. Flash the Z2 Rom of your choice

3. Flash any extra packages from the Rom(Updates, GAPPS)

4. Flash the Z2 to Z3 Rom Patcher

5. Flash Rom Specific Changes if available

6. Reboot and Enjoy

Confirmed Roms

[Rom][4.4.4][.167]MoonWalker Revolution V2.4 ☆ Android 5 Design ☆| Black & White |☆

[ROM][KK][LB,UB][.167] eXistenZ Ultimate | 4.5.0 | Light & Dark | AROMA | OTA | 09/01

[ROM][LB/UB]Envi-Rom Stock+

Bugs/Force Closes

Fixed all hopefully

Rom Specific Changes

MoonWalker Revolution V2.4

MoonWalker Revolution V2.5

Envi-Rom Stock+

eXistenZ Ultimate | 4.5.0

DOWNLOADS

Z2 to Z3 Rom Patcher Beta 2(D6603)​
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Change Log

FAQ

Can we use AndroPlus Kernel or Another Custom Kernel

yes this will work with a custom kernel if the kernel works on stock based rom

I am getting Set_perm: some changes failed

this issue has been fixed but if you still get this message just ignore it and the rom will work fine

whats about Z2 Kernels?

The Z2 Kernel is replace by the Stock Z3 Kernel. No patching is done on the Z2 Kernel.

with Existenz, or any rom with OTA, do we have to worry about flashing this zip before installing updates?

With OTA updates I would recommend reflashing the Patcher after installing the update. OTA doesn't usually edit the core system components but they may include a bootimg that causes the device to not boot. To be safe flash the Patcher after flashing anything from z2

I lost my UI or Navigation bar

that is because the patcher does not port the build.prop and sometimes lines need to be added. flash the Rom specific changes for that rom and your UI will be restored and you will receive all the build.prop tweaks

Changelog

#########Beta 2##############

Fixed App Force Close

Fixed Rom Init.d Scripts

Fixed Rom Applications(/system/etc/customization/applications, /system/etc/product/applications)

Fixed Rom Custom Wallpapers

Fixed Custom Fonts

Fixed Overlay

Fixed Error setting some permissions

Reduced Size

############################

#########Beta 1##############

First Release

###########################
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] marceldossantos91:
Wow, never expected this, now we can use z2 roms, thank you!! This comes in handy, i must ask though, if the boot.img from z2 flashes over aswell, will this patch fix that or only the system?
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
Link for the patcher takes me to the envi rom thread? I'm trying it on z3 browser
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Sorry Copy and Paste fail. Its fixed now.

the patcher overwrites the boot.img with the stock Z3 bootimg. So yes this will fix that aswell.

Very good questing. Someone was paying attention in Android Development Class.

That is the main reason why I put a warning about rebooting before flashing the patch. because flashing a z2 rom will write the wrong boot.img and will cause the device not to boot.

So remember to always flash the patch. even if you are just doing an update of the rom or flashing a z2 mod.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Pandemic:
Try to install this Photo Editor as normal app:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3045799

Sent From My Z2 On Mw Revolution V2.5 [Test]
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] marceldossantos91:
Hahaha xD thanks for clearing that up and great work on your part for bringing this to us
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
Thanks downloaded the patcher but now I get an error in twrp flashing it says something about not being able to execute the update binary script
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] marceldossantos91:
Plenty roms still do this in twrp, easy fix is to flash philz cwm and try again
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
Will try when I get to work
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Pandemic:
Anyone tried this ?
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Yes that will fix the problem. But I can also fix it in the patcher, it's due to a lib that gets replaced by the patcher. I just have to double check what lib it is, then I also want to find out if there are any other issue before the update.

South African Internet is slow. So uploads take forever.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] marceldossantos91:
First SA developer ive seen on here!! Just to add that, i know its not related to thread but i felt i should mention, yeah our 512kbps upload speeds are so amazing :|
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Ya. I think it's to difficult for guys to develop in SA. I got a faster line than most people and stI'll a pain in the but.

It impossible to build from source because the sync will take forever and the line will drop all the time. Also you are asking your sp to shape you.

Just to upload the patch with is 330 mb it took about 3 - 4 hours. So you can imagine how long it takes to upload a 1 gig rom. Plus you Internet is non existent when uploading.

So I think it's almost impossible for SA guys to develop stuff unless they have lots of patience.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
Does anyone have the boot.img for philz cwm? I cant seem to find it, the only one i found is NUT's but phone needs to be booted up to flash it
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] marceldossantos91:
This is moonwalkers stock img for D6603, dont be fooled though its not an installable zip, i extracted it from the rom, u can fastboot it. It has philz cwm by default, i am not sure about other variants compatibility, check moonwalker thread, i have only used it on my D6603, https://app.box.com/s/q4icideli0iyxpyrlpyx375l3aupli7p
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
Thanks man, will try it now

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Your boot img worked fine but it still doesnt flash. maybe its a bad download
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] shakerist:
Can we use AndroPlus Kernel in conjunction with this? This sounds brilliant, new rom time I guess :D
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Yes you can use andro plus.

Peace out and happy flashing.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
Still not working for me after a redownload and using philz recovery.

Comes up status 7 installation aborted
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Are you getting the error when flashing z2 rom or when flashing the patch?

Try flash the attached recovery.

then flash Z2 rom

then flash patcher
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] sekac55:
Same problem here.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
When flashing the patch, rom worked fine.. will check with the recovery you posted now

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Phone stuck on sony splash with that recovery, using a uk d6603
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Stuck on splash after flashing this recovery?

strange its dual recovery and stock bootimg.

did the error say error setting some permissions? because It does that for some reason but works anyways.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] sekac55:
Set_perm: some changes failed
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
That's fine I had a look at my script now it's setting permission for root twice. Oviasly the one is non existent. If you reboot it should still work anyway.

I am still working out the bugs.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
I tried to flash it again despite the errors, rom seems to work but i have no systemui..

Really wanna try existenze rom as well :P just not having any luck lol
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] shakerist:
I wanna play around with this but im doing experiment on my phone, I have it in ultra power saving mode (I call it nokia mode :D) for three days now :D 5hrs screen time, 2 hours walkman and its been 3d 6h and im at 56%. Its actually really impressive , so yeah I wanna see this experiment thru before messing around with this stuff. If issues arent solved (and if I get issues when I use it ) then ill help debug as much as I can
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] zombiej79:
Me too flashed xsitance ROM . works no system ui
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] miguelito18:
I flashed envi rom and everything working fine!
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] zombiej79:
How does envi run?
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Yes I am busy working on it. It's because envi mods overlay and the port tool replaces it with causes the navigation bar to not work.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] GhostLeader:
Thank you for your great work and time,

but could you add an FAQ for most important questions?

1) whats about Z2 Kernels? Can I use them after patching the rom?

1. Boot Into Recovery

2. Flash the Z2 Rom of your choice

2b. Flash the Z2 Kernel of your choice

3. Flash any extra packages from the Rom(Updates, GAPPS)

4. Flash the Z2 to Z3 Rom Patcher >>> Reboot

2)whats about Z2 Roms with Z2 Kernels integrated? Do we need to install a Z3 Kernel after patching?

3) After patching can I install any Z3 Kernel?

4) Is the brick a full brick? Or an easy softbrick which you can undo by using flashtool?
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Guitarfreak26:
I bricked last night and restored using ftf in flashtool
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] danmak89:
Well, I made a backup, got an error 7, then rebooted by accident so now I'm gonna have to reflash etc. using flashtool. Ah well.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Error 7 is a known issue. It's trying to set a wrong permission but it works anyway. Ignore this error.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
No this does not patch the z2 kernel. It replaces the kernel with stock.

You can flash a Z3 Kernel after applying the patch.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] zombiej79:
Have you fixed the ui issue?
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] dj_richard05:
Just installed Envi ROM+ and it works flawlessly using the patcher. I did get the Error 7 but ignored and has no issues. Its a nice decent ROM that removes all bloat and is very light. Great patch. Thanks a lot
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Jiibus:
Question with Existenz, or any rom with OTA, do we have to worry about flashing this zip before installing updates?
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Yes I am working on an update. I have fixed the UI bug but want to run some test to make sure it works on all roms.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
With OTA updates I would recommend reflashing the Patcher after installing the update. OTA doesn't usually edit the core system components but they may include a bootimg that causes the device to not boot. To be safe flash the Patcher after flashing anything from z2
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] zombiej79:
Sweet can't wait to try it out again
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] miguelito18:
Very good.. Everything is smooth and camera quality is improved and blazing fast!
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] Desperanto86:
hahahaha. stock rom witout app, priv-app and framework...lol... :D

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[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Hey Guys Update in the first post.

Added FAQ

let me know if there are any more questions

Added Rom Specific Changes

should fix all the UI issues

Added Change Log

Let me know if there are any other roms to test out but at the moment I think everyone is waiting for some Lollipop roms.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] faisaldante:
This works well only problem I semi bricked my phone but then restored now phew
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Test

Anyone want to test for z3 dual?
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] sekac55:
[MENTION=3877121]slipsystem[/MENTION]

After flash MoonWalker Revolution V2.5 i do not have Statusbar and navigationbar. I came from your port 2.4. D6603.

my steps was:

1. Downloaded MoonWalker Revolution V2.5, Your Patcher.

2. Recovery Wipe Cache/Dalwik

3. Flashed MoonWalker Revolution V2.5 > SU 2.46. > Your Patcher > Androplus Kernel v30

4. boot no problem. no FC only no status/nav bar.

How can i fix it ? I need help but sure i have done Backup.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Hey its a rom specific.

The patch does not have the ability to patch the build.prop and that is why it's not working

I Will update it in the rom specific changes.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Updated OP

Flash Rom Specific Moonwalker 2.5 after flashing the patch
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Uploaded z2toz3dualpatcher. Any testers for z2toz3patcher?
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] thrize45220:
Stock in SONY in Moonwalker 2.5 :(
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] WujekT:
MoonWalker 2.5 works like a charm on Z3. Thank you for your awesome job to bring ROM's from Z2 to Z3!
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] thrize45220:
Already boot but xperia keyboard force closed :(

Will try to do the suggestion in Moonwalker thread. Thank you for this patch! :)
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] tiunilohmu:
I will test it and let you know, thank you for getting the dual patch. But I couldn't find the download link for the z2toz3dualpatcher.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] zombiej79:
Can't wait to see if you do some lollipop work using moonwalked 2.5 with your patcher I love it
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
because I was waiting for someone to test for me. I dont have the device and Im not sure if its working.

https://mega.co.nz/#!7w4Diaob!RRSVylDTdyS6Lsn0KEO8M7bGIrTdvbCXjVlSoB8m9iM
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] tiunilohmu:
Slipsystem, it's not working. I wiped everything except system, then installed Xperia_Z2_eXistenZ_Ultimate_4.5.0.zip, then the z2toz3patchdual.zip and eXistenZ.zip, then dualrecovery-2.8.3 for z3. It stucked at sony logo, it didn't boot. I need to start over from .74 then root, etc...
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Don't flash the rom specific changes that's for the d6603.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] tiunilohmu:
Ok, I will try again tomorrow.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] tiunilohmu:
I got it boot successfully, but there's no cellular signal, lol. Is it the rom specific that is missing for z3 dual or the patch is missing something?

Also, the setting.apk in dual is different from the z3's. It has sim 1 and sim 2 options.

Can you make a rom specific for the z3 dual with a dual setting.apk?
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
No system ui is a rom specific change to the build.prop. I will update it when I can get to a computer. I am not sure about the settings apk. I can include the stock settings but sometimes roms make changes to the settings apk (like moonwalker) then it won't be a full port. There may be a way to patch it but I don't have the device so it's a little bit difficult for me to see what needs to be patched.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] tiunilohmu:
I understand, do the best you can, thanks, I can always test it.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] mrrflagg:
Any idea if this would work on the Z3 compact?

Would hard brick be likely?

Zurgthe3rd
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Soft brick is likely.

One I have some lollipop Roms to test. I will try release a lollipop version for the compact aswell.
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] vansmuk:
Beautiful project man. kudos.

Do you think the opposite is possible? ( Patching a Z3 rom for Z2 devices)

Cheers :)
[Xperia Z3 Android Development] slipsystem:
Yes I think the opposite is possible. But again I am limited to making a theoretical patch because I don't have the device.. I am busy in the process of making a working update script because mine does not set correct permission. Once that is fixed I will begin working on the patch for lollipop Z3. Once I have tested I will then start working on Z3 Compact, Z3 dual and Z2. But project is on hold till I can get my update script to work.