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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] nicholasknicks:
Is root working for unlocked bootloaders?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] AlanDS:
Whether your model is D6502 or D6503?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
D6503
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Shady_BlackSn0w:
2 quick questions

When a new beta is out how are going to receive the next OTA and our devices aren't registered ?

And when I flash this one which recovery should I use ? is it XZD ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] AlanDS:
Well, I think we need to get the flashable zip again and then go back to Kitkat/Lollipop, root it, install recovery and flash it. This is the only way for locked bootloaders I believe.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Shady_BlackSn0w:
And which recovery should I use ? Can I flash with XZD or the is something for this build ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] AlanDS:
Yes. XZD will work.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bulldogg143:
Is it a rom or offcial so we can get ota updated
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] AlanDS:
It is a official rom. But chances of getting future OTA update is very less because beta OTA server is issuing update to only approved IMEIs...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jamesbdx:
And you guys wonder why Sony only selects a limited number of beta testers... 7 pages of " is this rom rooted? " is the answer.

This rom is not rooted. If anyone is willing to try methods of root, please try. I couldn't get kingroot or kingo root to work. If someone figures out a way, it would help YOU to get future beta updates because I'd be able to give niaboc79 the files (I'm an official beta tester). No, you won't get OTA updates yourselves because Sony sends them to specific IMEI numbers.

The bugs everyone has mentioned are known by Sony and will be fixed in the next update. No, I don't know when it'll come, Sony has only said it'll come very soon.

Where did that idiot from the other thread saying 99.9% of the people on XDA have an unlocked bootloader? Not so much judging by this thread, moron...

Anyway, have fun with the rom, yes there are bugs, it's a beta for god's sake. There isn't a point in listing bugs because nobody here are going to fix them, only Sony will. On the other hand tips, tricks and workarounds for bugs are welcome.

Here's a little tip for those that don't know MM very well: with developer options on, pull down the notification bar and press the settings icon for 5 seconds... Let go and a message about systemui tuner will appear. Congratulations, you can fiddle with some extra options in the settings.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jamesbdx:
A picture of the extra setting
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ChungVan:
Themes still working on my device
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] LAKAME_MAN:
Wow, didn't expect to happen this fast, thanks so much [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]!

Has anyone with a locked bootloader who was on a rooted firmware before flashing this managed to achieve working root/recovery?

I'm thinking flashing this+SuperSU+XZDR in one go and then rebooting should work in theory (assuming you have a working recovery), and I'd love to try and see if it works, but the Z2 is my daily driver and I don't want to be in a situation where I have to go all the way back to 4.4.2 just to get root again. Fingers crossed someone finds a way :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bojan1986819:
Is format sd card as local storage option MM feature exist in this beta?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silencer3007:
No.

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] LAKAME_MAN:
If you mean adoptable storage, then no. Seems like most OEMs have removed this feature.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bojan1986819:
Damn this i basically the best new thing in MM, how can they turn it off.... The only thing basically why I'm having root now is linked to SD, because there is no proper way to put big apps on the SD. I really hoped that from MM I wont need root anymore.

I just found a post about Galaxy S7 which shows how to turn this feature on. No root needed. Could someone try it out on the Z2 MM?

MODACO LINK
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] AlanDS:
[MENTION=1976871]jamesbdx[/MENTION]

Intention behind listing bugs is to letting know all the users here about bugs they might encounter after installation. This will reduce troubleshooting posts like "why not working","how to make it work" etc... This would also help official beta testers like you to pass on these bugs info to official G+ page.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jamesbdx:
Good point [MENTION=4302129]AlanDS[/MENTION]

Sorry, I was in a foul mood waking up ? 7 pages of "is this rooted?" didn't help me either.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] AcidFX:
i have the same. made a clean install via twrp 2870, wiped all and formatted all before install. reinstall dont help. trying to find out whats wrong now
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
I am working on the update since this morning, until now no sucess but I keep trying ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jamesbdx:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] I'm not really sure but there might be some sort of extra security added in the update. I did a factory reset from my phone to get rid of root and install the update (Sony sent me the update again this morning) and it just won't run, even after downloading it several times from the update center. I'm going to try to repair with pc companion and see from there. I'll let you know how it goes...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
oh, bad news :(

Let us know ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
[MENTION=1976871]jamesbdx[/MENTION] - I guess factory reset doesn't help to get stock ROM back after rooting stock ROM. Might be your system is still modified (kernal etc)

Last time u flashed ftf 5.1.1 ROM to get rid away from root.

This time u don't have 6.0.1 mm beta ftf to get unmodified stock.

I guess this might be issue.?

[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] - is there any method to decrypt same update_package.bin file ?

It should be same method as last time. ? ?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] kokesh:
Rooting changes stuff in /system. Factory reset erases /data & /cache. To get stock update working, you need stock recovery and if they check for it, also untouched /system.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jamesbdx:
I've done another factory reset without restoring any settings (I think that could possibly be the problem for me to update) and I've kindly asked Sony to send me the update again. This is probably the last time I'll do this method before Sony tell me to f off... If it still doesn't work for me, I'll probably be stuck with the first beta.

On the other hand, I doubt the actual package is the problem so I really don't know what issues you're having [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
[MENTION=1976871]jamesbdx[/MENTION] are u able to start update or it just error message when u try to start ?

Or it fails after starting (after 10 or 20% etc..) ?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] istux:
[MENTION=1976871]jamesbdx[/MENTION] you didn't need to ask anything to Sony :rolleyes:

[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

I managed to update and make a backup of the new system on z3c ;)

You just need the last backup of lollipop you did before updating to marshmallow the first time.

Restore the entire backup.

Turn off.

Relock the bootloader.

Don't turn on.

Flash the last lollipop FTF through Flashtool. DO NOT wipe data.

Turn on and make the first update to 486.

Soon after, make the second update to 570.

Turn off.

Open the bootloader and flash the recovery via fastboot.

Enter the recovery and make the new backup :good:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jamesbdx:
I'm on locked bootloader, don't ask why... And m'y phone reboots to recovery for a few seconds at 20% and fails on reboot.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] itsnie:
The flashable rom zip from op (486) have some kingroot stuff on system, the list file is in /bin /etc and /usr folder ..

Maybe if [MENTION=1976871]jamesbdx[/MENTION] use flashable rom from op they need to remove that stuff first before update to 570
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] dkionline:
It wont boot without remove it [MENTION=5788126]itsnie[/MENTION].
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] itsnie:
It will boot with or without remove them ..
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
I will try to delete these files ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
[MENTION=1976871]jamesbdx[/MENTION] flash a stock lollipop ftf to restart ;)

We can't decrypt the update_package.bin unfortunately.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] the same method u used last time.

Can u use same this time ?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] istux:
Guys, did you read my previous message?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
Yes, the bootloader must stay locked.

Also he doesn't have any lollipop backup so he need to flash a ftf to start.

May I have the backup you sent to [MENTION=3989065]serajr[/MENTION] ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] istux:
Sure, check your PM box ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ravdo:
Could you make the list of all the kingroot files to remove/delete?

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] abeyruma:
The Music thru Bluetooth sounds Great.... Its loud and Crisp... but its Stuttering... Anyone also having the same problem?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] spidermatze:
That's fixed in .570

I don't use bluetooth streaming but Music Player is stuttering whenever e.g. Whatsapp is sending a message. Music also stops for some milliseconds when receiving a notification.

As i found on xperiablog.net:

Sony Xperia Beta Android 6.0.1 (23.5.A.0.570) Changelog

– Home screen off center

– Application crashes when deleting contacts

– Wrong navigation buttons

– Gmail app not showing other accounts

– Stuttering when listening to music via Bluetooth

– Double tap to wake not always working

– Plus various stability and quality improvements

The Wi-Fi signal issues reported by you are being investigated and fixed at the moment—the final fix will be available in the next release.

I hope [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] will soon manage to make an update.zip for all Z2 users.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] abeyruma:
thx [MENTION=3175635]spidermatze[/MENTION] .. ithought i was the only one having those issues..:)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] zaryab360:
I have this problem too!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] abeyruma:
managed to install TWRP recovery on Marshmallow 480.. install busybox first then run the .bat file

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/general/xperia-beta-program-app-google-play-t3312267/page38
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] raolleel:
cant someone try to get recovery on the latest beta(23.5.A.0.570) ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Evil_Sephiroth:
A little Bug....i hope..it's not already reported

If i turn on and off the Mobile data all OK.

But if if i set "Roaming off" I still can connect.

It's easily manageable by turning off mobile data but without stamina mode it's really risky, at least here in Italy where roaming cost is a legalized theft
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ravdo:
Z3C already got a flashable .570 zip with a working TWRP on LB http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66231872&postcount=363&nocache=1&z=7190750881281001

I'm sure niaboc79 can deliver his magic for Z2 owners too :D
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] pseudoheld:
I stream music every day through Bluetooth using this Rom and never had any stuttering issues. Seems like I just got lucky.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Thieuke:
The post you are quoting is about another build (570 instead of 486)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] pseudoheld:
Ah ok. Didn't read properly then ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
Where is our MASTER [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] ? ?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] itsnie:
Yes, you can run attached script to remove kingroot files, but that's based by my knowledge only ..
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] spidermatze:
You did read properly, [MENTION=5267051]Thieuke[/MENTION] didn't read properly.

We were discussing BT Audio stuttering on .486 and i mentioned that this will be fixed in .570
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Thieuke:
Ah ok, my bad
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
I am working hard since this morning, I did at least 15 flashing today!

Wish me luck guys ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
Thanks master for your Efforts !!

You are great ![emoji1]

We believe you ?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
Booting 570, I hope no bootloop!

But with old kernel actually :cool:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MenaRady:
Good luck
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
Old kernal from first beta update ?

Or from 5.1.1 ?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
[emoji57]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] istux:
Check if the new "double tap to sleep" option in Xperia Home launcher works properly.

They probably changed the kernel for that :rolleyes: but it's just my idea anyway ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MenaRady:
You are the best niaboc :D
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] dex87xda:
No way to put new kernel from 570? :D [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] king of pain :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] w4lkm4n:
nice work pal :))
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
I will backup the kernel tonight, I have not been able to do it due to some issues but I found the mistake so I will be able to have it too, I need to rest a little, worked 20 hours on that since yesterday!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

did u try booting new kernal with bootloop fix ?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jamesbdx:
Bien joué [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]. ? on my side I haven't had much luck... After a factory reset done from the phone, the update still didn't install. I've repaired through pc companion to get my phone to proper stock but now it's back to 5.1.1. I've sent Sony a request to send me the update again but I seriously doubt they will do the same for me again the next time a beta update arrives so I probably won't be able to provide you with the files next time. I'm actually surprised,after all this time, that no other official beta testers on a z2 other than me have helped the community here. I'll still at least keep people informed of things...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] chawlasrijan:
Someone give this man a cookie :fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
I will give you a zip who will allow you to receive and install next update ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] - nice work legend !!

Any chance to get new kernal ?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jamesbdx:
I'll go with that ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Alaa | Google Android:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

Still I didn't receive the update !

And Why WhatsApp " Unread Count" Not Working ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
Yes it works perfectly but nothing related to the kernel, you can add double to sleep to anything ;)

Envoyé de mon D6503 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] OSI007:
Well-done!! :good:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] DawoodSahi:
Do we have .570 flashable zip yet?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
Can we get flashable zip with latest kernal ??

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] istux:
Very well then. :good:

I remembered the time when first custom kernels had the double tap to sleep integrated. That's why I thought that ;)

Instead here it's been just integrated inside the launcher because the screen is not off.

Ok, I think I got it :D
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ErivandoNascimento:
I was also anxious, but I realized that the .zip will take a few days to go though is already working. let's hope and wait! :(
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ptmaniac:
Just in case anyone is wondering layers support in .486 beta is pretty much the same as 5.1.1 roms.

If you apply layers to systemui and framework there are some problems (phone reboots when opening power menu for example), but you can apply layers to google apps without major problems (some layers have small graphical bugs, magpie and prime are working mostly fine for me).

Thanks to everyone involved in making this beta rom work for everyone :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
Waiting for MASTER [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] to upload zip. ?

Hope we get zip with latest kernal ?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
Unfortunately the rom isn't booting with latest kernel and flashing TWRP in recovery partition isn't working so I am not able to extract it.

Tomorrow if time I will provide a zip with the .570 rom.

The previous kernel is working so that's not a big issue.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] D_JWhite:
What's the difference between the two kernels?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] kalios:
niceeeeee one mastaaa [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] real77055:
I think all the kernel related issues will remain
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] hiredantispammer:
Hi everyone. I'm sorry if this has been asked/mentioned before. I flashed this rom a while ago and it runs really well, but I noticed something weird. My ext SD card can't be written to by any apps except file managers and flud (for torrents). Titanium Backup cant write to the SD card, any images stored in the SD card cannot be shared via whatsapp or other messaging clients, but internal storage is fine. NextApp SD Fix shows:

"Platform permission file is invalid, no WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE entry found". Manually editing platform.xml causes a bootloop (reflashing saved me).

Any idea? And yes, the apps I'm using have storage permission.

P.S. I don't have a custom kernel, only TWRP 3.0 flashed, no Xposed. Just the files in the OP.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] kokesh:
Can everyone stop posting nonsense posts? What development value is in this one for example?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
Your post is also nonsense and worthless.

So keep calm and do your business !?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
I have analysed a little bit more why the new kernel wasn't booting, replicate a nearly similar issue and found indications in a last_kmsg.

Let's retry to update proprely :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] xRevengerZee:
Take you're time

Dont sweat just do it perfectly as you always do ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] jamesbdx:
Just to let you know that I've finally managed to update to the official new beta, thanks to Sony and their patience. So, it was definitely a problem with extra files on system. niaboc79, please try to make sure you don't add any files to the system partition in your zip. ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] spidermatze:
Congrats,

wouldn't it be then much easier for niaboc79 to use your phone backup to make a new zip? Including new kernel and stuff - but without root and recovery? Looks like Sony will recognize it then as official Beta and update it throught the beta feedback app?

Just my thoughts

spidermatze
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] pseudoheld:
People should at least stop quoting the name. His inbox must be exploding already and 90% of it is just "ooh master this oooh master that..." tbh it sounds really silly and just bloats this thread up. The spam to useful information ratio in this forum is super high.

Nobody reads ****, everyone keeps posting the same questions. If I were a dev I would hardly show up to this apart from posting my rom.

Maybe it's because I come from an n5 as my last phone that I'm used to something else but the z2 community seems really kinda immature.

/rant over
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] NewBieSS:
I am wonder why The kernel from 570 didn't work? :) Is this kernel backed up from Z2 570? Because Z3C backup system dump dont have this problem

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] istux:
Because nabioc79 isn't working on a real dump of Z2. That's why.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] NewBieSS:
Nice. Hopefully someone will make backup for z2 too. Z3 is getting one.

Sent from my Nokia Nuclear 2017
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
I am working only with Z2 files ;)

I have installed the Z2 OTA update.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
The kernel works but failed to boot due to an issue that I am not able to find :(
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
I did it, full system and kernel :cool:

I will provide a zip with system, kernel, rooted and recovery sunday, this is the first birthday of my son so no more work ;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Silencer3007:
Great! :) :)

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mysara saad:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] you did great thank you take a rest and happy birthday to your son enjoy it ☺
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] - You are a Truly devoted developer i ever seen ?

Neva sell your Z2. This community still alive cause of you !?

Now sit back and enjoy bday of your son.??

Happy bday [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] JUNIOR ? ??

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] w4lkm4n:
good to know ,and hapoy birthday for your junior btw :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Mazellat:
It comes official :) [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] beni8978:
Official?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Mazellat:
Yes it comes official ;) Arrived Turkey :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] rocker00:
yes official i can confirm!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
Same here..i confirmed as well !

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] :
Downloading...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] qtype:
downloading it also...hope that I can do a pre-rooted firmware with PRFCreator that includes recovery...

will report if I'm sucessful
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
Updated!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] raaz13:
Region?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
I live in India.

Used Flashtool to upadte.

Installed Customised Australian firmware. :)

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Mohamed Elhadad:
how is that update and what's new in it
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] AlanDS:
Anybody tried to make prerooted firmware using Supersu,Ricdefeat, byeselinux files posted for 486 version?

Well I am downloading the firmware.. I will try once it is done

EDIT: I tried and it works. Now the rom is rooted. But no recovery.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
Update is same as Beta 2 released in last week.

1. HDR mode disabled in 20.7 MP camera setting.

2. Did anyone try to Use backup and reset.

It stucks at 50% when I try to manual backup.

3. Since I had unlocked bootloader in past super vivid mode and x reality not working anymore.

4. Wifi working better now !

5. Double tap to sleep works well.

If anyone count these bugs please report here.

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Victor91rus:
i get rooted 570

bad know english, but i write instruction on russian

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=562998&view=findpost&p=48704537
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] pseudoheld:
Try flashing the drm fix and see if they work again!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] akshay2shah:
I already tried DRM fix with beta 1 update..

It didn't work..

I guess DRM fix doesn't support marshmallow !

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] pseudoheld:
Interesting people in the thread were saying it worked. Is there any way to test it? I am on beta 1 with ul bl but didn't feel the need to flash the drm fix yet. Is there some app that can only run with working drm?