[Xperia SP General] TheAvengingTITAN:
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This is a place where everything that has to do with Lollipop and Xperia SP come together into one thread.

Contents

1. Downloads!

2. ROM Reviews

3. KERNEL Reviews

4. FAQs

Downloads

Here are the downloads for ROMs exclusive to the Lollipop Hub! Any issues with the ROMs listed below can be reported here with a Log Cat to help the developer fix the problem!

Omni 5.1.1 [TEST BUILDS] by [MENTION=5411190]Mrcl1450[/MENTION]

Link: https://basketbuild.com/devs/Mrcl1450/Omni

ROM Reviews

Here is a review of every lollipop ROM and Kernel released for the Xperia SP in a nutshell.

You can choose what's best for you , no matter if you're LBL or UBL, I've included both!

I've tested every ROM and this is all accounted from personal experience and opinions from experienced developers and users.

Introducing the Number System

The number system will let you understand the ROM better. A 10/10 score for performance means there are absolutely no hiccups or lags. A 10/10 score for customizability means that the ROM can be made look new through the stock settings app. A 10/10 score for battery is for batteries that are outstanding that last seriously long, which means you won't need to worry about battery drain!

Also, when there is a "10" awarded to a ROM, that doesn't mean its absolutely perfect. It means its the best so far.

Quick Note: it's advised to use TWRP when flashing a lollipop ROM.

Resurrection Remix LBL [5.0.2]

Official: No

Performance: 4/10

Bugs: Few

Battery: 7/10

Theme (cm): No

Fixes: Necessary (Few)

Customizability: 7/10

Status: Discontinued

RIL issues: None

SELinux: Enforcing as default

Developer: [MENTION=5934815]Furrydaus[/MENTION] (Team Revolution Member)

Daily driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/5-0-2-resurrection-remix-lbl-t2994816

Note: Smoothest LBL ROM so far.

Cyanogenmod 12 LBL [5.0.2]

Official: No

Performance: 3/10

Bugs: Many

Battery: 6/10

Theme (cm): No

Fixes: Necessary

Customizability: 4/10

Status: Discontinued?

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Enforcing as default.

Developer: [MENTION=5765508]bagyusz[/MENTION]

Daily driver: unreliable

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/xperiasp-locked-bootloader-lbl-t2947194

Note: First LBL Lollipop ROM

Resurrection Remix UBL [5.1.1]

Official: Yes

Performance: 7/10

Bugs: Quite some

Battery: 7/10

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 7/10

Status: Updated to Milestone 2

RIL Issues: None

Developer: [MENTION=5934815]Furrydaus[/MENTION] (Team Revolution Member)

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/unify-thread-furrydaus-creations-t3065617

Note: second RR UBL build.

Android Ice Cold Project 9.0 UBL [5.1.1]

Official: No

Performance: 8/10

Bugs: None?

Battery: 8/10

Theme (cm): Yes

Fixes: None

Customizability: 9/10

Status: Updated

RIL issues: None

SELinux: Enforcing as Default

Developer: [MENTION=6255096]prangr8[/MENTION]

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/aicp-9-0-t3085697

Note: First ROM to be updated to 5.1.1

Vanir AOSP UBL [5.1.1]

Official: Yes

Performance: 8.5/10

Bugs: None?

Battery: 8/10

Theme (cm): Yes

Fixes: no

Customizability: 7/10

Status: Updated

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Permissive by default.

Developer: Vanir Team

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2590556

Note: In my opinion, more stable than the official nightlies.

Resurrection Remix Milestone 1 UBL [5.1]

Official: Yes

Performance: 8.5/10

Bugs: None?

Battery: 7/10

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 7/10

Status: Updated to Milestone 2

RIL Issues: No

SELinux: Disabled by default.

Developer: [MENTION=5934815]Furrydaus[/MENTION] (Team Revolution Member)

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/unify-thread-furrydaus-creations-t3065617

Notes: Second gen RR. Still official.

Illumination binaries were introduced.

PAC-ROM BETA 1 [5.1.1]

Official: No

Performance: 8.5/10

Bugs: None?

Battery: 8/10

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 9/10

Status: Ceased

RIL Issues: Mobile Data

SELinux: Permissive by Default

Developer: [MENTION=5934815]Furrydaus[/MENTION] (Team Revolution Member)

Daily Driver: If you can survive without Mobile Data, sure.

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/mr1-5-1-1-pac-rom-t3100836/page3#post60551306

Notes: High customization. Not a stock lollipop experience.

FlexOS [5.1.1]

Official: No

Performance: 9/10

Bugs: None?

Battery: 8/10

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 8/10

Status: Ceased

RIL Issues: Calls

SELinux: Permissive by Default

Developer: [MENTION=5854483]akhilnarang[/MENTION]

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/huashan-flexos-t3103885

Note: Elegant UI. Some battery drain.

Resurrection Remix Milestone2 [5.1.1]

Official: Yes

Performance: 9/10

Bugs: None?

Battery: 8/10

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes:No

Customizability: 7/10

Status: Updated to M3

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Permissive by Default

Developer: [MENTION=5934815]Furrydaus[/MENTION] (Team Revolution Member)

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/5-x-x-resurrection-remix-aio-thread-t3104688

Note: perfected version of M1

Resurrection Remix Milestone2P [5.1.1]

Official: Yes

Performance: 9.5/10

Bugs: None?

Battery: 8.5/10

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: None

Customizability: 7/10

Status: Ceased

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Permissive by Default

Developer: [MENTION=5934815]Furrydaus[/MENTION] (Team Revolution Member)

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/5-x-x-resurrection-remix-aio-thread-t3104688

Note: Performance version of M2

Dirty Unicorns [5.1.1]

Official: No

Performance: 8.5/10

Bugs: none?

Battery: 8/10

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: None

Customizability: 8/10

Status: Updated

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Permissive by Default

Developer: [MENTION=4616622]whitemamba[/MENTION] (Team Revolution Member)

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=60713541

Note: occasional freezes and hangs. Noticeable bugs.

Temasek [5.1.1]

Official: No

Performance: 9.5/10

Bugs: None?

Battery: 9/10

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 8.5/10

Status: Updated

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Permissive by Default.

Developer: [MENTION=5273415]boylush[/MENTION] (Team Revolution Member)

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/5-1-1-temasekrom-t3108309

Note: second best ROM. Great features.

BlissPop [5.1.1]

Official: No

Performance: 9.5/10

Bugs: Few

Battery: Testing

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 10/10

Status: Ceased?

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Permissive by Default

Developer: [MENTION=4616622]whitemamba[/MENTION]

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-blisspop-v3-3-t3111560

Note: ROM Known for kanging, development team suspended.

OwnROM Alpha 0.1 [5.1.1]

Official: Yes

Performance: 9/10

Bugs: Testing

Battery: Testing

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 5/10

Status: Updated

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

Developer: [MENTION=4944017]kunal9007[/MENTION]

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-ownrom-alpha-0-1-t3122603/post61064398#post61064398

Note: ROM lacks customisability because its still in alpha stages as explained by the OP in the first thread and will be updated to have more options for customization.

CyanogenMod 12.1 (Updated Review) [5.1.1]

Official: No

Performance: 9.5/10

Bugs: None

Battery: 8/10

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 4/10

Status: Updated

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

Developer: [MENTION=5411190]Mrcl1450[/MENTION]

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/orig-development/5-1-1-cyanogenmod-12-1-t3096100

Note: Updated Review. Still leading the flock when it comes to sources.

Z3 XperienceSP [5.0.2] LBL

Official: No

Performance: 3/10

Bugs: Many

Battery: 6/10

Theme (cm): No

Fixes: Necessary

Customizability: 4/10

Status: Updated

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Enforcing as default.

Developer: [MENTION=5675575]vwadam[/MENTION]

Daily Driver: Unreliable (CM12 LBL)

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-z3-experiencesp-t3122830

Notes: A modded version of the famous CM12 by bagy.

Resurrection Remix M3 [5.1.1]

Official: Yes

Performance: 9/10 (So far)

Bugs: None?

Battery: 7

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 7/10

Status: Ceased

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

Developer: [MENTION=5934815]Furrydaus[/MENTION] (Team Revolution Member)

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/5-x-x-resurrection-remix-aio-thread-t3104688

Notes: A completed RR experience with the new boot animation.

AICP 10.0 OFFICAL [5.1.1]

Official: Yes

Performance: 9.7/10

Bugs: None?

Battery:9

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 9/10

Status: Updated (Nightlies)

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

Developer: [MENTION=6255096]prangr8[/MENTION]

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/aicp-9-0-t3085697

ArchXperia LP Edition 1.2.4 [5.1.1]

Official: NIL

Performance: 9/10

Bugs: None?

Battery: 8

Themes (cm): Yes

Fixes: No

Customizability: 5/10

Status: Updated

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

Developer: [MENTION=5714952]MT27i[/MENTION]

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-archxperia-lp-edition-v1-0-1-t3160517

Note: First Xperia Styled ROM made for UBL 5.1.1 using a Temasek base.

Xenon HD [5.1.1]

Official: No

Performance: 10/10

Bugs: None

Battery: 9

Themes (cm): No

Fixes: No

Customizability: 8/10

Status: Updated (Nightlies)

RIL Issues: None

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

Developer: [MENTION=6255096]prangr8[/MENTION]

Daily Driver: Yes

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-huashan-xenonhd-5-1-1r8-rro-layers-t3167106

Note: First even Xperia SP ROM to be using RRO Layer theme engine. Also, the new champion in the Performance sector.

StryFlex LP [5.1.1]

Official: NIL

Developer: [MENTION=5262839]STRYDER~007[/MENTION]

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-stryflex2013266073-lp-official-sony-t3180637

Note: based off Unofficial CM12.1, so basically the sam statistics

Mokee OS [5.1.1]

Official: Yes

Status: Updated

Developers: Moree Official Team

ROM Downloads: http://download.mokeedev.com/?device=huashan

Note: Official Nighlies are provided for Huashan users.

Omni ROM [5.1.1]

Developer: [MENTION=5411190]Mrcl1450[/MENTION]

Note: Will test as soon as its out of the testing phase

ROM Thread: ...here for now :P

Tesla OS Official [5.1.1]

Developer: 'Tesla OS Team'

Note: Wont be reviewing this as the developers have been banned from XDA.

ROM Site: https://teslaos.github.io/

-------(UPDATED AS OF 8 OCT 2015)-------

Resurrection Remix [5.1.1] (5.5.6+)

Performance: 8/10

Official: Yes

Battery: 8/10

Developer: [MENTION=5854483]akhilnarang[/MENTION]

SELinux: Enforcing by default

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-resurrection-remix-5-5-5-t3195835

SlimLP (Sabermod) BETA 0.9 [5.1.1]

Performance: 9/10

Official: No

Battery: 8/10

Developer: [MENTION=1077833]infected_[/MENTION]

SELinux: Enforcing by default

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-slim-lp-unofficial-sabermod-builds-t3219302

Candy 5 [5.1.1] (CHAMP)

Performance: 10/10

Official: No

Battery: 9.5/10

Developer: [MENTION=5708325]akashsaini7[/MENTION]

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-candy5-t3196185

Note: A deadly combination when mixed with Tangerine Kernel ;) .

CyanogenMod 12.1 (Sabermod) [5.1.1]

Performance: 9.7/10

Official: No

Battery: 8/10

Developer: [MENTION=1077833]infected_[/MENTION]

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-sabermod-t3219230

Note: A version of CM 12.1 which is heavily optimised.

AOSPAL (Sabermod) [5.1.1]

Performance: 9.5/10

Official: No

Battery: 8/10

Developer: [MENTION=1077833]infected_[/MENTION]

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-aospal-5-1-unofficial-sabermod-t3219850

Note: A version of AOSPAL heavily optimised. (Get rekt [MENTION=5934815]Furrydaus[/MENTION] xD)

SlimLP [5.1.1] BETA 0.9

Performance: 9.5/10

Official: no

Battery: 8/10

Developer: [MENTION=6168349]darioj98[/MENTION]

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/ubl-slimrom-lp-5-1-1-t3219409

Note: A pure, freshly version of SlimLP without any optimisation from O3.

StryFlex LP 3.1 [5.1.1]

Performance: 9/10

Official: NIL

Battery: 8/10

Developer: [MENTION=5262839]STRYDER~007[/MENTION]

SELinux: Enforcing by Default

ROM Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/development/rom-stryflex2013266073-lp-official-sony-t3180637

Note: More and more like Sony Stock Lollipop, now with additions form Z5.

KERNEL Reviews

For your convenience, it is recommended to use Kernel Adiutor or Trickster Mod from the Google Play Store when changing the settings in your desired kernel.

Adrian DC Standard Kernel (Every ROM except CM12.1)

Preferred Version: Latest

Fast Charge: No

CPU Governors (5+): No

GPU Governors (5+): No

Faux Sound: No

Stable: Yes

Developer: [MENTION=2233641]Adrian DC[/MENTION]

Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/themes-apps/mod-illumination-liblights-t3153918

Note: Don't flash the add ons unless you're on official CM12.1. by flashing the add ons you will get the standard Adrian Kernel on Official CM12.1 :) .

Tangerine Kernel [5.1.X]

Preferred Version: 9.2

Fast Charge: Yes

CPU Governors (5+): Yes

GPU Governors (5+): Yes

Faux Sound: Yes

Stable: No

Developer: [MENTION=5727088]Tomoms[/MENTION]

Kernel Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/orig-development/kernel-tangerine-kernel-v1-t3073297

CyanogenMod 12.1 (Official) Kernel [5.1.X]

Preferred Version: Latest

Fast Charge: No

CPU Governors (5+): No

GPU Governors (5+): No

Faux Sound: No

Stable: Yes

Developer: [MENTION=5411190]Mrcl1450[/MENTION]

Kernel Thread: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/orig-development/5-1-1-cyanogenmod-12-1-t3096100

FAQs

1. Why don't I have root access?

First of all, check if your ROM has allowed root access (because some ROMs don't come pre-rooted because some people prefer security). Then Go to "Settings", "Developer Options" (Which can be enabled by tapping on the "Build Number" multiple times in the "About Phone" section) then scroll down to "Root Access" and enable "Apps and ADB".

If your ROM has decided not to include Root, Flash the SuperSU update file here.

2. Baseband missing after flashing Tangerine Kernel 2.3+

Tangerine was updated recently to 3.0 which solved this issue but it doesn't work on all ROMs. ROMs like BlissPop have issues with Tangerine.

3. ROM begins to get laggy after a while.

Try to maintain your device by using apps like "SD Maid" from the Google Play Store. Also, install "Greenify" from the Play Store as well and hibernate the apps that take up too much RAM which you won't mind killing. This helps the SP run smoothly while having heavy apps such as "Facebook" and "Messenger" installed. NOTE: Updated versions of Greenify now support Xposed and works fine on 5.1.1 (tried it myself).

4. I flashed Tangerine Kernel and I'm in a bootloop?

Yeah, not all ROMs are compatible by tangerine and at times developers block out custom kernels to keep a fluid stock experience (so that kernel issues aren't reported in their threads). So far the only ROMs that cause bootloops due to Tangerine is Dirty Unicorns. The way to get out of the boot loop is to restart from the reset button behind the cover of the SP and boot into recovery. Then dirty flash the ROM build you are currently using. Or flash the Kernel using a PC and boot up.

5. I have issues with calls and my torch isn't working!

Don't panic, theres a flashable fix provided by [MENTION=4737573]Kordius[/MENTION] :)

Which can be found riiiiight here.

6. Unresponsive Touch Fixes?

Quite some users have been experiencing unresponsive touch on Lollipop ROMs, which can be incredibly frustrating. Put there is an app called "Glove Xperia" which can be found on the Play Store which can solve your problem.

7. Screen Flicker!

Screen flicker has been a problem for a lot of people since stock 4.3 . Solved! from changes in sources, update your ROM if an update is available. If the problem persists, disable HW Overlays from Developer Settings.

8. Why Didn't I Get The "Welcome" Screen During the First Boot?

You need to flash the appropriate gapps while flashing the ROM before the first boot to reach the "Welcome" screen.

9. Forgot to Flash Tangerine, Stuck with Cyanogen Recovery

Noticed that you can't flash Tangerine through the Cyanogen Recovery? Everyone did. There are quite a few solutions but the easiest is to download "Rashr" from the Google Play Store and install the PhilZ recovery. Although this isn't the best method, it is good enough for flashing for the moment.

8. Discolight Doesn't Work with 5.1?

Discolight has been updated to work with 5.x ROMs. Help report bugs and improve the app by dropping suggestions to the developer :) Get Discolight Lollipop

9. What Xposed works with 5.1?

The Unofficial Xposed only works with 5.1 at the moment. Make sure to follow the instructions properly when installing to avoid conflict. Unofficial Xposed for 5.1: http://xdaforums.com/xposed/super-alpha-posted-permission-xposed-t3072979

10. I don't want 3 LEDs!

With the new updates of ROMs, came the full support for the illumination bar. But not all people preferred it (cuz it was too bright, burned their eyes, became a star and replaced the sun). If you are one of them, check this thread by [MENTION=2233641]Adrian DC[/MENTION] to get back stock-like illuminations

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=61783796

11. Media Storage Issues! (Duplicate Files, Media App FCs)

music apps fcs and media files duplicates issue can be solved by following steps proved by [MENTION=5739135]dicks93277[/MENTION]

1. go to settings>apps>all

2.find media storage

3.wipe data

4.reboot

5.wait for media scanner to scan all your files (I usually wait for about 5 mins)

6.go to music app or ringtone settings and check

12.What on Earth are the CM12.1 Addons?

The CM12.1 Addons by [MENTION=2233641]Adrian DC[/MENTION] are add ons that are meant to be flashed with each update from official CM to give you the best experience. The great standard kernel found in other ROMs, Doze Gestures, and other little goodies! If you're on CM12.1, this is a must have! :)

Link: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-sp/themes-apps/mod-illumination-liblights-t3153918
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