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[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
I'm living in Sweden and yes you need a locked bootloader . this ROM is not for you if you need root. This ROM feels like aosp ROM with Sony camera, Sony keyboard and settings menu themed to have the same icons as stock Sony ROM has. The pictures you have seen of the launcher is exactly how it looks like.

There are bits and pieces I can't share but I have raised the question to the moderators of this project to see if I can do a video review and if I can share screenshot of the "about phone" in settings.

It is super slim, debloated and super fast.

I still prefer [MENTION=2902434]Pandemic[/MENTION] ROM over this. On the other side and the good news is that I will receive an update once a week that might push out fixes and maybe bug fixes but please don't quote me on that, but the updates are for sure true.

It does not have Sony's premium features such as the theme engine, no stamina mode, no FM radio app, no x-reality and such else, no double tap to wake. It's really stripped down to the bare bone.

I'll keep you guys updated.
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
TX.

What about performance?

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[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
It's quick. Feels like running aosp. Well if I can make a review video I will run some benchmark apps too even though I don't believe in them. But I'm waiting for an answer from the mods to let me know how much I can share and if I can share screenshots etc.
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
Agree, much better would a video review of your usage..... If u can!

Is it 5.1.1?

Tx.

Keep us posted.

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[Xperia Z3 General] ombheembush:
Thank you, somehow they selected me even though I am not from Sweden. Hope someone comes up with a root soon so that I can install that ROM. I love the AOSP any day over the OEM ROM.
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
Thanks. Keep us updated as much as you can.

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[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
http://www.swedroid.se/sa-har-ser-sonys-konceptgranssnitt-ut/

Here are some pictures from a Swedish news site. Use Google chrome to translate if you want to read. I haven't heard from the mods yet about my request to permission to make a video, and to take a screenshot of "about phone". I will let you know as soon as I know.
[Xperia Z3 General] krabappel2548:
I can post an ftf with the fw next week ;) I'm on vacation in Hungary now :p
[Xperia Z3 General] Sartre:
Looking forward to give this a try, hope it'll give good battery life and someone will be able to make a rooted version ready for installation from recovery.
[Xperia Z3 General] krabappel2548:
Basically it's just clean AOSP with Sony camera, music album,... Apps
[Xperia Z3 General] oSandmaNo:
This is perfect. I really hope Sony carries on their future releases like this. I really want an AOSP rom. But the fisheye bug is disturbing
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
Are u testing it?
[MENTION=4340984]krabappel2548[/MENTION], do you think this could be a better starting point to do AOSP ROMs and CM ports? I mean better that the AOSP sources released by [MENTION=359497]jerpelea[/MENTION] (I think you used them)?

Tx.

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100% agree with you!
[Xperia Z3 General] bubimir13:
Arjuu can you test it for manual camera controls? Like shutter speed, exposure, etc...

And if we get system dump of that, can we use HALs for camera to implement for Z3 and Z3c to get rid of annyoing fisheye bug?
[Xperia Z3 General] dashrink:
[MENTION=1339445]Arju007[/MENTION] How's the battery life???
[Xperia Z3 General] tiborprogmed:
I am testing it to, and I am not swedish.....

clean rom, But lack of a many used features, applications.

but keep in mind, this is a first released version, it will be filled with missing things....

- no fm radio, no double tap to wake, BUT smooth user experience and WORKING CAMERA!!!!, and not last but least, LTE IS MUCH MORE STRONGER!!!!

i hope this rom will be maintaned frequently, and will kepp the good sides of it. Esspecially the LTE, and FLAT user interface
[Xperia Z3 General] krabappel2548:
Yes, I'm in the testing but reverted back to stock 5.1.1 ;)

It might be good to use some blobs for aosp, but the jerpelea ones should be better since all is built with up to date 3.10 kernel sources etc. He's also working on camera for some devices I think ;)

About the Concept software, I don't think it's faster then Sony roms. Also if you buy a Sony you don't really want to have this rom because it misses a lot of Sony features. But they might be added later maybe, I don't know.
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
Thanks for the feedback.

To be honest I bought a Sony device for the hw and having a working and reliable Nexus like experience would be a dream. If we add that camera quality will be on par of stock (never happened on any device on any AOSP rom) without the need of reverse engeniering, this is even better.

I do not use any of Sony service. I rarely use their sw as well (album). I want to keep my experience OEM free to be able to switch without issues.

All above comments are just IMHO!!

If double tap to wake will be implemented I guess that I'll miss just the x reality stuff, that at the end of the day is "just" applying a smart filter to pics to add contrast.

What are other Sony stuff (not apps) missing?

Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Camera API2 missing at all. Running it now on UB and pictures in dark seem to suffer bit same problems like on UB stock ROM (loss of DRM and picture post-processing). Will relock and confirm on LB.

On Windows 10 I also have problems with drivers for USB Debug/ADB. Without USB debugging on it is ok, but with USB debug no drivers.

Also you can forget about root and recovery for the moment.
[Xperia Z3 General] HotlipsH:
The current state of the ROM is pretty much a baseline aosp. From here on out the weekly builds will be in part based on concept members feedback.

So it's way to early to say anything about where Sony is taking this.

Sony have not, and will not be sharing their roadmap or plans even with the concept members group so what we get in the end will be speculation and wet dreams for a while.

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[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
I run it on unlocked
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
Cool story bro!
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
I know.
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
The requirement to be a beta tester is to have a locked bootloader. Installing the .ftf does not make one a beta tester. Are you on the beta testing team?
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Oh come on ;) being beta tester makes you a more worthy than others or what?

Maybe you need locked bootloader to be beta tester, but you don't need to be beta tester to run the software.

I personally believe that limiting beta testing to certain country is discrimination and should be avoided. I see no point where Swedish testers are better than others.

So while you beta test for Sony, we other pirate testers are already developing custom kernels for that ROM and other things that are for good of whole community.

But anyway, happy testing and thanks to all neta testers that will help to bring pure Android (almost) to Xperias we love.
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
It was not my intention to sound "more worthy" than others. You posted that you were running on an unlocked bootloader and I explained why I said that a locked bootloader was a requirement, it's a requirement for the beta testers to be on a locked bootloader. Xda always finds a way around, besides this is also free publicity for Sony. I or no one else has never said that Swedish testers are better than others. We are on your side, not working against you. It's thanks to one of these Swedish beta testers that the firware was leaked. I'm fully aware of the development that is going on here and all development is good for our device. I'm sure Sony is getting ideas from Xda, the official beta testers are at least getting ideas from xda. And once again I'm sorry if my last comment sounded prideful as it was not my intention.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Ok, I was probably just seeing what I wantef to see. Sorry for that...

Proud XPERIA Z3 user.
[Xperia Z3 General] freddy1991:
[MENTION=1339445]Arju007[/MENTION]

So, I heard that there's already an update available for you guys.

Is there any noticeable improvement on the update if you can share it with us..

Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
This is the changelog for the update.

Release notes:

** Added Sweep Panorama camera add-on

** Improvements in adaptive brightness behavior, aiming to improve display behavior in low light conditions.

** Updates to the Software Update dialog behavior

** Fixed an issue when taking pictures with quick-launch camera

** Improved support for external SD cards bigger then 32GB﻿
[Xperia Z3 General] bubimir13:
Please continue to report future changelogs and improvements here [MENTION=1339445]Arju007[/MENTION]

Thanks :)
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
That should be fine. I'm allowed to give as much information as possible, post screenshots, make video of the firmware so you are allowed to ask such question about the project and ROM and I will post the changelogs when they are available.

(The only thing I'm not allowed to do and will respect not to do is to share the firmware or any parts of the firmware and I hope you respect me for that. By this I'm talking about myself and not what others choose to do.)
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
Understood your position. I fully respect it.

You bow have now excuses to share you're opinion about they ROM! [emoji3] [emoji3]

How does it compare to stock former performance and battery life?

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[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
People has to understand that the concept ui is a work in progress project so the whole firmware should not be judgest only by the first revision. There are more to come. It really feels like running a clean aosp ROM that hasthe settings app themed like the xperia theme and also the stock Sony camera app with working camera. Compared to stock Sony I feel that the concept ui is faster. Battery life takes a small hit and is not as well optimized as stock Sony. But the ROM itself is super light and debloated. Would be nice to see this as a base firmware to all custom roms.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
As unofficial, I agree with your observations as for battery life. Performance is good , however I feel UI not optimised yet. I compare to latest 5.1.1 firmware. Both ROMs are running similar but yet different kernels. Also keep in mind that very good running 5.1.1 is a result of previous development from KitKat and Lollipop (and we waited quite long for it.) so I see this new Concept getting mature over time.

Proud XPERIA Z3 user.
[Xperia Z3 General] bubimir13:
Thats fine by me, i am only interested if theyre gona make any improvements in camera department (mostly in camera2 API integration) as rest of the software work without any flaw.
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
It definitely will get better over time. Right now Sony is working on making the base stable and that we can see from the changelog I posted. It's a great base rom and I'm really happy with it. Soon we'll see more useful features added to it but the goal is to keep it simple and slim.

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Many of us have requested it so we can only cross our fingers and pray hard!!!
[Xperia Z3 General] bubimir13:
I hope we get full manual controls, even if not in native camera app then so we can use it with some 3rd party app. Come on Sony :D
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
As I promised, here comes another changelog:

LVY48C.Z1.1543

Changes in this release:

** Added Timeshift Video camera app

** Added double tap to wake (enable in: “Settings > Display”)

** Added battery percentage in notification bar (enable in: Settings > Battery > Menu)

The newly added timeshift video is in a beta stage and has some quirks. We only support this feature if you store your videos on "Internal Storage" and not on the "SD Card".

I cannot and will not share any files of the firmware and I hope you can respect it.
[Xperia Z3 General] freddy1991:
Thanks

I wish I am of one of beta testers.

How about status bar and navigation bar? Do those become transparent?
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
Not yet but the moderators are discussing it with us if we want them transparent or as they are. Either way it's just the launcher that has been created that way and does not affect any other aspects of the firmware. I actually like that launcher but that's just me. It's one of those things that you either like or you don't.
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
I guess you can easily obtain it with Nova....

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[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
Correct!
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
[MENTION=1339445]Arju007[/MENTION] share to us some quick videos about performances.......

Thanks.
[Xperia Z3 General] sherlock5545:
Can you share a picture of how they implemented the battery percentage, please?
[Xperia Z3 General] progosu:
Just installed the ROM, HOLY ****! Did you guys notice how loud your phone is now? I love it, I had to listen to the music at full volume before and now it's just half the way! I'm so excited, even when the phone rings it sooo much louder now, I hope they're not going to "fix" that.

that's how, and I love it.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Were you able to get OTA updates after install?

Proud XPERIA Z3 user.
[Xperia Z3 General] progosu:
yeah, I got two updates right after flashing the ROM.
[Xperia Z3 General] user91:
Are you a part of the official beta test group or not?
[Xperia Z3 General] progosu:
nope, I'm just a random Z3 owner from Poland. Locked bootloader, no root.
[Xperia Z3 General] user91:
Thank you. A random Z3 owner here as well, flashed the ROM and no updates so far. Perhaps because you're more in the north (Slovakia/Austria here) :)
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
The update checks IMEI, not location :( they may have database of IMEI by region where the mobile phone was sold, though.
[Xperia Z3 General] progosu:
Guys, maybe you have the dual sim version? I got mine Z3 from the carrier and it's a single sim version.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Nope, I got also single SIM bought from carrier but with non modified firmware (German generic, no customization for carrier).

Proud XPERIA Z3 user.

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You can check if you will get OTA even before installing the firmware, in browser change this URL

https://checkin-env.elasticbeanstal...Z1/1518-somc:user/release-keys&fullbuild=true

put you 15-number IMEI right between = and & after imei like:

https://checkin-env.elasticbeanstal...Z1/1518-somc:user/release-keys&fullbuild=true

if you get longer text reply including name of ZIP like "test-ota-update-LVY48C.Z1.1506-LVY48C.Z1.1518-somc-user.zip" then you will receive update after install. If reply is just "{"fullbuilds":[],"deltas":[]}" then no OTA update for you.
[Xperia Z3 General] progosu:
I wonder why would they do that, I mean is there a completely random pool of IMEIs that are eligible for it or what?
[Xperia Z3 General] rychlin:
Looks good
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
The IMEI checking URL is a fact, it is taken from logcat of one of the beta participants. Its purpose is to check the combination of IMEI and current firmware version, in return you get either nothing, or name of bucket and object (S3 AWS Amazon service) that contains the ZIP with update for download.

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Well guys, if you are receiving OTA and you ARE NOT a beta member, you are not legally bound to Sony, and therefore you could try to get the downloaded update zips and share :) If you do, just take in mind that updates are not cumulative, so if original version was 1506 and two updates 1518 and 1543 respectively, we need two zips form 1506 --> 1518 and 1518 --> 1543.

Sharing is caring.
[Xperia Z3 General] nnmka:
I got this result when checking the IMEI on your link. I can receive OTA updates?

{"fullbuilds":[],"deltas":[{"bucket":"chotaupload","preBuildpostBuild":"Sony/leo/leo:5.1.1/LVY48C.Z1/1518-somc:user/release-keysSony/leo/leo:5.1.1/LVY48C.Z1/1543-somc:user/release-keys","postBuild":"Sony/leo/leo:5.1.1/LVY48C.Z1/1543-somc:user/release-keys","object":"leo/somc/user/test-ota-update-LVY48C.Z1.1518-LVY48C.Z1.1543-somc-user.zip","uploaded":"2015-08-04T14:16:55.986Z","deviceGroupId":"89702dcf-8796-4d29-9aec-71eb531a7898","postTimestamp":"1438678939","preBuild":"Sony/leo/leo:5.1.1/LVY48C.Z1/1518-somc:user/release-keys","releaseNotes":"{"header": "LVY48C.Z1.1543", "description": "Changes%20in%20this%20release%3A%0A%0AAdded%20Timeshift%20Video%20camera%20app%0AAdded%20double%20tap%20to%20wake%20(enable%20in%20%22Settings%20%3E%20Display%22).%0AAdded%20battery%20percentage%20in%20notification%20bar%20(enable%20in%20%22Settings%20%3E%20Battery%20%3E%20Menu%22).", "knownIssues": ""}","preDevice":"leo"}],"delta":{"bucket":"chotaupload","preBuildpostBuild":"Sony/leo/leo:5.1.1/LVY48C.Z1/1518-somc:user/release-keysSony/leo/leo:5.1.1/LVY48C.Z1/1543-somc:user/release-keys","postBuild":"Sony/leo/leo:5.1.1/LVY48C.Z1/1543-somc:user/release-keys","object":"leo/somc/user/test-ota-update-LVY48C.Z1.1518-LVY48C.Z1.1543-somc-user.zip","uploaded":"2015-08-04T14:16:55.986Z","deviceGroupId":"89702dcf-8796-4d29-9aec-71eb531a7898","postTimestamp":"1438678939","preBuild":"Sony/leo/leo:5.1.1/LVY48C.Z1/1518-somc:user/release-keys","releaseNotes":"{"header": "LVY48C.Z1.1543", "description": "Changes%20in%20this%20release%3A%0A%0AAdded%20Timeshift%20Video%20camera%20app%0AAdded%20double%20tap%20to%20wake%20(enable%20in%20%22Settings%20%3E%20Display%22).%0AAdded%20battery%20percentage%20in%20notification%20bar%20(enable%20in%20%22Settings%20%3E%20Battery%20%3E%20Menu%22).", "knownIssues": ""}","preDevice":"leo"}}
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Yes. When you install the FTF from first post then you will receive two OTA updates to version 1518 and then 1543.

Proud XPERIA Z3 user.
[Xperia Z3 General] nnmka:
Work!!! Thank you!
[Xperia Z3 General] avercros:
Somebody tried to change the dpi density?

I'm asking because when you use stock android you can change that without app settings and all apps works well, for example camera without messed up interface.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
NOOBy question - where you change dpi density? I just found the icon size. Ok found it, works awesome on Stock, but on concept no sure if you can change without root.

Proud XPERIA Z3 user.
[Xperia Z3 General] avercros:
You need to edit the build.prop file or change it with texdroider dpi.

Both needs root access.

Somethin related:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=760805
[Xperia Z3 General] progosu:
I have no idea how to that, anyways I went back to stock, it's a lot smoother and the multitasking works way better. I'm gonna miss the loudness so bad tho.
[Xperia Z3 General] vittogn:
Which one is smoother?

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[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
I must agree with [MENTION=4132409]progosu[/MENTION] that so far Stock ROM feels smoother and more responsive from UI perspective. But it is understandable, because Stock ROMs and UI are logn time in development, while Concept is very fresh. It seems that Stock has still better memory management. Although Concept uses lot less memory (it is leaner anyway), the responsiveness and multitasking are yet better in Stock. I personally run debloated version of latest 5.1.1 Stock and currently very happy. However, will probably run to Concept as soon as maturity and rooting will be satisfying.
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
SW version: Sony/leo/leo:5.1.1/LMY48I.Z1/1559-somc:user/release-keys

LMY48I.Z1.1559

Changes in this release:

•New version of the camera app

•Added Timeshift Burst for the camera

•New Home version with transparent borders

•New Android release (LMY48I)

•Fixed issue with choppy video playback

•New version of Xperia browser

The newly added Timeshift Burst now deletes all but the one picture you decided to keep.
[Xperia Z3 General] freddy1991:
Thanks again

To be honest, I had been waiting for that post the whole day.
[Xperia Z3 General] savo83:
No ETA here yet (not part of ROM tester, flashed version with previous OTA updates)
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
Haha I posted the changelog here just seconds after the ota arrived. I flashed the ota after I posted the changelog.
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
It may happened that some other users got OTA sooner than you depending on your settings. The OTA is no more limited to beta group.

Proud XPERIA Z3 user.
[Xperia Z3 General] progosu:
is it any smoother? how new is the new camera app?
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
The moderator of the project posted the coming of the ota precisely after they push the update so I yes some might have gotten it some seconds before me but it was pushed out to everyone at the exact same time.
[Xperia Z3 General] acheron350:
THanks guys for the help ! Everything works great.

I am really loving this rom, gonna stick with it for a while.

Just one little bug and that is icons are not showing when im using internet ( wifi and mobile ), you know those 2 little arrows that are showing you are using it. Everything else great !

Got 2 updates instantly, now waiting for that last one.
[Xperia Z3 General] savo83:
Still not received the latest ota. Hmmmm
[Xperia Z3 General] acheron350:
Me neither :confused:
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
Not everybody does and not everybody will. Take it. Sony is lifting IMEI checks slowly and at their discretion.
[Xperia Z3 General] savo83:
I received mine a couple of days after if that's any help. Any plans to introduce 2G in the mobile network options? I pick up weak 3G and it destroys my battery
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
SW version: Sony/leo/leo:5.1.1/LMY48I.Z1/1568-somc:user/release-keys

LMY48I.Z1.1568

•Fixed problem in Camera when OK Goggle on all screens was enabled

•Camera now update "last image" in Timeshift burst.

•Timeshift burst and timeshift video now support using external SD card

•Bass boost now works, (Equalizer in Music app only works after restarting app)

•New version of qualcomm software
[Xperia Z3 General] savo83:
Got it already. Not on trial.
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
SW version: 1581

LMY48I.Z1.1581

•Fixed Internet Browser crash when typing URL

•Support disabling text labels in Home

•Fixed crash in home while using a charge dock

•Fixed problem with SIM card detection after upgrade

•New version of other parts of the qualcomm software (then last release)

Known Issues:

•Using ringtones/alarm on a removable SD card don't work after restart
[Xperia Z3 General] savo83:
Any major updates coming? Would like to have a network toggle between 2G if possible.
[Xperia Z3 General] avercros:
How's the battery life compared to stock roms?

Does the double tap to wake works?

Thank you.
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
Dt2w works and battery life is not as great as stock Sony but close enough. It's faster than stock Sony though.
[Xperia Z3 General] Gustavo RD78:
[MENTION=359497]jerpelea[/MENTION] any chance of obtain source code Android Concept?
[Xperia Z3 General] ondrejvaroscak:
I know what you mean, but I consider it joke of the day ;) in good sense of that...
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
SW version: 1589

LMY84I.Z1.1589

•Added support for Noise cancelling headset MDR-NC31EM

•Add Close all

Known Issues:

•Using ringtones/alarm on a removable SD card don't work after restart.
[Xperia Z3 General] funkyblue04:
That is want I want to know too. That and if the camera is as good.
[Xperia Z3 General] wornera:
Release date?
[Xperia Z3 General] Danchibald:
Dt2W works fine, and camera is good :)
[Xperia Z3 General] Arju:
The concept ui project is over. There were no updated last week.
[Xperia Z3 General] freddy1991:
Thanks for all the information you shared with us throughout this project.

Sent from my D6653.
[Xperia Z3 General] ReadReadz:
This mean Finished project or Dropped ? I can feel Xperia z5 using Concept UI :)