yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Well... The libs it uses are the very same on stock camera, since they're from our device. May I guess the viewer is the only grainy, or also does the picture once taken?
[Sony Xperia M2] xazakasrizava:
Sadly the pictures taken are also grainy. The stock camera's pictures come out smoother looking compared snap's.
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Thank you very much for your review, Jozinek, glad you liked it!

May I add it to the OP? :)

Edit: Regarding the crash with the Calendar, it can be normal since you're using an old version of the ROM (4.5 I think it is), if you try installing the latest available as of right now (4.6), and wipe everything just in case, everything should work perfectly! :D
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Thanks for letting me know, I'll have a look.
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
What happened to the home launcer option? I can't find it.
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
If you don't have any launcher installed, apart from the original one, there's no reason for that option to appear, right?

Also, if you're going to say that you installed the Google Now Launcher but it doesn't appear, please read a few pages before.
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
Well if you want to change it a home option is very useful. No I didn't install that launcher
[Sony Xperia M2] krule031:
Uhm, is there a way to have a SuperUser mod without xposed? [MENTION=3652480]Dzepar[/MENTION]

Can you give me some more info about that in PM please? :)
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
I think that you don't need Super User for this rom coz it already have it. :D

You need to ask Google about that other thing. ;)
[Sony Xperia M2] Weekend Offender:
Is is touch firmware version ? Mine is 0x0A00 if thats the field that im supposed to look at
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
D2403?

And you're having the problem too? Interesting.
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Yep. This ROM has built in SuperUserMod, as said in OP! :D
[Sony Xperia M2] krule031:
Well I'm on stock atm, so that is why I'm asking.

Anyways thanks for answers guys!
[Sony Xperia M2] Weekend Offender:
Yes I have D2403 but I don't have the rom installed.I was just wondering if that problem would occur on my phone because I have too much data on curret Z4 eXp rom and I don't want to lose all that data and I don't want to have that 3 secs of delay because I probably wouldn't stand it.So it wouldn't "pay off" to upgrade just to downgrade and lose everything if u know what I mean. :p
[Sony Xperia M2] finnal123:
Can you include z5 smallapps in rom or create patch? I really need those for my daily used!

Sorry 4 my bad english :o
[Sony Xperia M2] dark90:
You can try flash this one
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
That's easy to check: Make a TWRP backup through MultiRecovery. Upgrade to Lollipop via FTF.

Problem is present? Downgrade to kitkat, root it again and install MultiRecovery 0.6 (or 0.7 using the legacy 4.4.X option inside the .bat menu). Open TWRP and restore your backup.

Not present? Root it, install MultiRecovery, flash the ROM and have fun.
[Sony Xperia M2] psichokillah:
I have used the NAND backup and gone back to stock and my customizations. I had issues with battery, it was dropping way too fast and can't explain why. :( I am sad I can't use it, because the ROM is amazing. :(:(:(
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Some people over at my local forum are reporting insane good battery life after using the ROM few days, while others are in your same situation.

I personally made yesterday 5hrs and 10 minutes of Screen-on time (I didn't remember to take a screenshot, and when I realized it was already late), and a friend of mine did +6hrs 21 minutes.

I'd suggest to give it some time, maybe it fixes by it's own :)
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
You'll need to give it a few days or a week to settle down then battery life should be fine. Impossible to judge how good the battery life is on the first day or so after flashing.

D2303 5.1 customised NCB LB rooted Nuts t2u dual recovery bravia engine+x-reality debloated
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
nah, deleted. could result offensive...
[Sony Xperia M2] Lojzo_11:
Have this rom all stuffs from Deodexed patch from Garuav007? :)
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
Yes read the op....

D2303 5.1 customised NCB LB rooted Nuts t2u dual recovery bravia engine+x-reality debloated
[Sony Xperia M2] Hey.Jay:
I follow all the instruction. Yet camera is not working for me. Shows that camera has stopped

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How did you fix the camera? Didnt work on me too
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
*cof* *cof*

Plus, remember to do the Wipes...

Why don't you guys read the whole thread in case your question was already answered over there? :)
[Sony Xperia M2] Hey.Jay:
I use twrp. I flashed it on the second time and it works. Another thing i notice. Camera crashes on superior auto on front cam. Btw. Im not fan of using front cam. And another. Where is the small apps? And music and camera widget? Didnt this rom have it?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Music Widget is there. Camera widget was deleted, but Images widget is there too.

Small apps where deleted as they're considered useless bloatware.
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
When a new launcher's installed, the option reappears, there's no reason to worry :)

(I mentioned Google Now since it's giving me some headaches when appearing in that particular list ...)
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
There is a problem, when I try to change the Mic sensityivity option, and select Low, or anything than Auto, nothing happens.

Z5 STYLE version: 4.6

Model: D2403

Did you flashed a clean FTF and reinstall the ROM to see if the bugs still happens?: No

Lollipop FTF you flashed (CDA if possible): Latest from Flashtool

Recovery you used: TWRP v0.9

Steps to reproduce the problem: Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory settings > Mic sensitivity > choose anything, still stays Auto !
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
He meant you need to install another Launcher like Nova, Holo etc. So the option will appear (i use tsf see ss) :)

Sent from my XPERIA M2
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
How do you stop that your phone is 75% full message without shifting stuff?
[Sony Xperia M2] slole:
When taking pictures it doesn't always save if you have the save location set to SD and yes I have a 32gb class 10 SD card. Would you mind looking into the problem?
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
Delete or disable semc storage checker I think it is
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Here's saving 100% of the images.

Would you mind providing, at least, a how-to reproduce it (step by step)? (It could also be an SD card issue related... Brand, format it's using, etc. matters)

Reporting bugs without any kind of fundament is useless for me!

Thank god someone finally used the bug reporting template!

It's correct, it doesn't change from there. However, under Settings, Call settings, you can tune the Eq to "Normal" instead of crisp, and activate or deactivate the Mic noise reduction setting, as you prefer. The final result will be the same. However I'll have a look at that.
[Sony Xperia M2] krule031:
Hey guys. I have a question.

I'm currently on stock rom, rooted.

So, can I flash this rom over it or I firstly need to flash the stock ftf again? :)
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
You can install Xperia Z5 STYLE on top of it, however I always recommend flashing a clean FTF to avoid any possible future issue :)
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
I have a question, when I record a video (1080p), I'm usially recording concerts and music events, that means the music is loud and the bass kills, so when I playback the video, only thing I can hear is "Brrrrrr..Bzzzz..Bfffff.." and not the actual music or voice, (When recording normal scenes everything is OK) so can this be somehow fixed via software ?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
That is a hardware issue. I've a few music video recordings on my Twitter @SergioCastell96, like here, or here (There are more, if you look for them they'll appear), and they don't sound that bad actually, even on high volume/bass.

Still, I actually wonder why people complain of issues that would also appear on Stock ROM and others. Please, keep the thread on topic, with issues that only specifically happen on Xperia Z5 STYLE. Thank you :)
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
The sound of your videos is acctually PERFECT, and I was hoping that you can fix that bad mic somehow, I didn't mean that this problem appears becaus this ROM, but thanks anyway, here is an example of really high volume/bass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5man4cpP13Q thats it.

And another thing, can you make, when you play some music, to link the top speaker too, I mean, when the bottom one plays, the top one plays as well ?

Sorry for that offtoppic, but what does these numbers mean, the one in red, and wich one is better ?

http://i.imgur.com/g5pBHG4.png
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
That's a concert, and I think that's somehow normal, on heavy noise. However if that also happens in-real-life situations, like in the streets, had you think about sending it to Sony to repair? It may be damaged.

No, and there's already a thread for that. (FYI: It's not physically possible, since the earspeaker is too tiny, and it's not ready for that.)

A simple Google search could've done the work for you: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=59225518&postcount=687
[Sony Xperia M2] Miyuki229:
Hello, I have a rooted 4.4.4 D2303 (Locked BL).

Can I install Z5 style (use MultiRecovery) right now?

Or... I have to do this first? " Flash an FTF from the latest Xperia M2 firmware, you can grab the latest as of today (18.6.A.0.182)..." ?
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
Easiest way would be to flash a pre-rooted 5.1 18.6.A.0.182 zip(contains ftf+recovery+supersu) whilst still on rooted KK then without rebooting flash z5 style rom then let it boot up. You will need to wipe clean the phone in recovery on KK(clean to install new rom in philz) before flashing pre-rooted zip otherwise you'll get bootloop
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Yes, you need to flash it first, it's completely mandatory. Other solution, as Adrian commented, is to flash a PRF.
[Sony Xperia M2] Miyuki229:
tHANK YOU, enjoying the new interface :o
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
THIS IS A RAW CALL FOR ALL XPERIA Z5 STYLE USERS:​

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE HARDWARE FAILURE SYMPTOMS, STOP USING XPERIA Z5 STYLE, FLASH A STOCK ROM VIA FLASHTOOLS AND CHECK IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN THERE. (And if so, send your device to repair to Sony Mobile).

The issue is currently being investigated to see if there's any relation between the ROM and it.

EDIT #1: The issue happens on stock, then it might not be related with Xperia Z5 STYLE AT ALL. However, I won't delete the words above, in case someone starts experiencing the same issue as mine.

The device will go to Sony Mobile Spain under warranty, hope it gets repaired.
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
Is there a way to hide folders from tje music player?
[Sony Xperia M2] slole:
I am using a 32gb class 10 sd card from medion (they sell those at aldo or hofer).

Unmounting and reinserting the sd card solved the problem and i also remember this problem appearing rarely on the stock rom and I had my phone sent to service and they replaced the motherboard. I also noticed the problem using other sd cards. Sorry for complaining about the problem because I noticed it appears regardless of software or hardware. This problem is also very rare and I'll just kepp the save location to internal storage and transfer the pictures from time to time.

Ps: If you have a locked bootloader just lock it back and reflash stock ftf and they will accept it at service under warranty (I know from my own experience).
[Sony Xperia M2] masakrator1992:
Hi,

Everything seems to be fine, with one exception. I experienced connectivity problems. BT goes off frequently, WLAN disconnects (even while being near AP), now I see similiar probles with WiFi tethering, I had to start tethering service at least 5 times over last 40 minutes. I'm not usre, but it also looks like after turning on BT, WLAN stays connected but doesn't work. Any ideas?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Please, ask that in the QA thread. This's a development thread :)

Sure, that's what I'm currently doing ;)

About the SD card, did you try formatting it to vFAT? That's the partition table I'm using in mine (64GB Samsung Pro) and works perfectly fine. Also, it could be related to the SD card quality itself, I noticed the cheapest ones, like Lexar, Trascend, etc. work really bad sometimes. Still, try formatting it, maybe you get it to work a bit better from that.

That sounds to me it's more related to the RADIO of the device than the ROM itself. However, and as I always recommend, if the issue persist, go ahead and flash the latest stock ROM and do the installation process again.

I've to say I used on my device 24/7 Bluetooth and never experienced a single drop, unless I went far from it.
[Sony Xperia M2] masakrator1992:
I'll try this way in spare time. I didn't experience such issues at pre-rooted KK. However, I'll try to flash it again.
[Sony Xperia M2] ismael030885:
hi [MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION]

no call waiting menu (can be activated with numerals) but when I'm on a call not receive notice of another incoming call, any solution ?
[Sony Xperia M2] rubiicon59:
I've been using your rom for a couple of days now and it seems to be very good. One problem I have is the home screen dock being off centre, is there any chance you could fix it?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
That's a known problem, check a few pages ago. The option was removed as it wasn't working properly.

Can you show a screenshot of it? I don't exactly know what you mean with the dock being off centre :)
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
That's sounds more like one of the early Xperia launcher's with icon pack's from on here and xperia xposed compatibility issues, it throws the alignment out on the dock had it myself a while ago. The latest beta version ending in 53 works fine with Xperia xposed
[Sony Xperia M2] rubiicon59:
Sure, here it is.
[Sony Xperia M2] rubiicon59:
I have home-release.apk v10.0.A.0.40 installed.

Can't find a beta ending in .53
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Maybe you've custom DPIs? That could be the reason, if you are using the launcher that came with the ROM. Try also latest beta from http://APKmirror.com, you can search for Xperia Home in there.
[Sony Xperia M2] rubiicon59:
No, I'm using standard dpi and Clix icon pack.

I'm coming from a Z2 environment and am usually not too bad at sorting things out but I'm not sure with this problem.

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Thanks for the link, just installed Home v10.0.A.0.53 and the dock is now as it should be.

[MENTION=6073713]aidy.lucas[/MENTION] Your initial assumptions were spot on, nice one! :good:
[Sony Xperia M2] boyrock:
Do you have Xperia Xposed installed? Or similar? In my case, unless i'd have installed the 10.0.A.0.53 version, i'd have to switch off the options in Xperia Xposed to put the dock in center.
[Sony Xperia M2] rubiicon59:
Yep I'm using Xposed and several modules.

With Home .40 the dock was placed over to the right, installing Home .53 corrected it, without any alterations to any Xposed modules.
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
No problem glad to be of help.
[Sony Xperia M2] rubiicon59:
Another thing: how do I backup the TA and Firmware partitions? TWRP is unable to locate them.
[Sony Xperia M2] aidy.lucas:
Unless you plan on unlocking your Bootloader ta keys back up isn't really that necessary but the option should be in multi recovery 0.8 twrp recovery or in my case NUTS xzdr twrp the option is there there's also a windows ta back up version in the Sony cross device forum.
[Sony Xperia M2] rubiicon59:
Yeah I selected the options for TA and Firmware when I did a backup but this is what TWRP reported during backup:

E: Unable to locate '/ta' and '/firmware' partitions for backup calculations

E: Unable to locate '/firmware' partition for backup process
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
May I have the TWRP version you've installed? TWRP 3.0.2 or 2.8.7.0 from MultiRecovery 0.9?
[Sony Xperia M2] rubiicon59:
Neither... TWRP Manager reports 2.8.1.0
[Sony Xperia M2] ismael030885:
then no longer be possible to have this option in this wonderful ROM?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Ok, I confused the version then. Please ask that in the MultiRecovery thread instead.

I can't loose hope I'll find a way to fix it someday. However, may I ask why is this option so requested? In my case, my mobile operator sends me an SMS whenever someone tried to talk to me while I was having anothere call... Try to enable that with your carrier, will help in the meantime ;)
[Sony Xperia M2] rubiicon59:
OK will do. Thanks
[Sony Xperia M2] rubiicon59:
After reading the relevant threads I think the reason could be something to do with me installing the mobile (emergency) version.

Does that give you any pointers?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
I did that installer. I'd check it again but I don't have my device with me anymore. If anyone's able to test it further on LBL, using a clean environment and installing it with the mobile installer, it would be great :)

Also, lemme ping [MENTION=5952360]AleksJ[/MENTION], maybe he faced this :confused:
[Sony Xperia M2] AleksJ:
Should be absolutely no problems with the recent mobile version (v0.9). The standard installation procedure described in the OP.
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
Would love the new feature to be able to save apps straight to sd card
[Sony Xperia M2] The Unborn:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION], Thank you for this beautiful release :) I was able to install & get it running successfully.

Issue #1

However (using your Multi Recovery) under TWRP when doing a full back up, I get:

E: Unable to locate '/ta' partition

Is this not a good sign? like something is corrupt?

Earlier backup before when I was on Stock Rom (.182 build), would not give me such error warnings.

Issue #2: Clipboard option is missing

In your Z5 Rom, when you try to share something, "Clipboard" function is missing. Example, if you open your browser (say Chrome) and click on option → share → clipboard is missing from the list.

Issue #3: "Move to SD Card function" crashes

When sharing files, it also gives you an option to share "Move to SD Card" - (earlier share reference was to "Clipboard") it gives an error message, saying:

Issue #4: Wrong Size of Storage is displayed

Earlier it used to show that the Android OS would consume 4 GB out of total 8 GB. Now the total is erroneously being displayed as 5GB instead of 8GB.[IMG="5GB Total is displaying instead of 8GB."]https://i.snag.gy/IVoEBW.jpg[/IMG]
[Sony Xperia M2] N.Y.Gazz:
[MENTION=7187013]The Unborn[/MENTION] in Google Chrome simply click 2 times on the link for it to be copied.

Envoyé de mon XPERIA M2 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
Remember we just install the finished rom and not all the work in progress in between releases
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
That's a MultiRecovery issue. Not directly related to the ROM, but, you're not the very first one facing it. Hopefully will be able to look into it.

That's handled by Google Drive. Installing it will restore the option.

I don't have my device here, I can't test it unfortunately. However, Solid Explorer let me do that, and let me choose where to place the file, and even if I wanted to place it in the internal mem., or external SD card... Or even in System directly :laugh:

I noticed that when I went back to stock. It's just an aesthetic fail, you shouldn't need to worry about it (since even in older stock ROMs it showed like that too, and nobody complained). Also, Android System red part of the diagram takes up 3GB, not 4 :)

I took that into account. When busy with examns and I'm not doing anything to the device I use leave it with the latest release I had on Xperia Z5 STYLE, to avoid any fault at any time... And still, it happened.

There's no need to worry for that, however, and as I said, I left it as a general message, that if you experienced any of those, go ahead, reflash your device, checks if it still happens, like in my case, and if so, send it to Sony Mobile... And that's it.
[Sony Xperia M2] The Unborn:
Also another issue bro:

Issue #5

Earlier: On Stock ROM and before Multi Recovery

Assume phone is switched off.

Earlier on Stock Rom, when charger USB would be connected to it.

the top LED (when battery is low it lights up red) alone lights up.

the phone triggers to start charging.

and charging launches.

Now: On Z5 ROM with Multi Recovery installed

Assume phone is switched off.

Now on Z5 Rom with Multi Recovery, when charger USB is connected to it.

Both the top Blue LED triggers which is at the top along with the bottom-bar light as well lights up - which is exactly the same kind of trigger when we'd normally need to enter Recovery (TWRP)

the phone triggers (by first displaying the current battery charge remaining) to start charging

but doesn't proceed to charge.

I wonder if the issue is with Multi Recovery, not the Z5 ROM.
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
????

"the phone triggers (by first displaying the current battery charge remaining) to start charging"..."but doesn't proceed to charge."

If the battery indicator with the lightning shows up, and no recovery opens up, then it should start charging from there, since it's the stock, regular chargemon binary. If it's not charging, then try with another USB cable, or power adapter, because just like I said, it should charge from there just fine.
[Sony Xperia M2] The Unborn:
Hi [MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION],

I have tried again this time with a different USB Cable which is the original cable.

The problem persists in my phone, which seems like the Multi Recovery trigger is overtaking (and thus, confusing the Phone) on the priority whether to trigger battery charging function or to trigger Recovery LED signal just followed by flashing Sony Xperia text-logo - in both cases, it causes the LED function to light up and for some reason, Recovery LED is gaining priority ASAP the USB charger is being put.

Here's a detailed step of what happens, assuming the phone is switched off:

① Connect USB Cable Charger → LED at the top where ear-speaker is — lights up Red, indicating of charging function

② Sony XPERIA text logo flashes on the screen

③ The same LED shifts its lighting color from Red→ to Purple

④ Bottom-bar lights up blue

⑤ All LED (Top & Bottom) lights disappear i.e., they no more continue to light up.

⑥ Sony XPERIA text logo remains on the screen for ~10 seconds and then disappears.

⑦ Phone screen lights up black for ~3 seconds i.e., it is empty

⑧ Phone Battery logo now shows up along with its remaining 56 % charge.

⑨ Screen (including all lights) shuts down to complete black i.e., it seems to have gone on StandBy.

Now say after 2 or 5 or 10 mins: If after step ⑨ → I press the Power Button (and release it instantly to just bring back the screen to light up in order to get the charging % status displayed):

it simply returns me the same leftover charge % i.e., "Battery logo is displayed along with 56% indicator"

Top LED is not light up — which usually is a sign indicating charging in progress.

It goes to StandBy (i.e., screen lights switches off completely) on its own after ~5 secs.

n o t e

The Top LED does not light up at all no matter what I do after Step ⑤, meaning right from step #5, the battery charging-function is halted.
[Sony Xperia M2] Pintu533:
Sony Xperia m2 d2302

is this z5 4.6 working on d2302? Please provide a link.. I tried downloading link but it's only for Xperia lite so please send a link for d2302 asap
[Sony Xperia M2] Nitin69:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863137241

Yes, working marvelous in our D2302.

Link above enjoy :):svetius:
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] What's up with the new update, will it air soon or what?
[Sony Xperia M2] Thomas Taihei:
My Sony Launcher doesn't show notification badge (number) on app icon (like Facebook, Phone, Msg, etc.....) . Please help :confused: