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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MizoKh:
guys , can i install custom system ui like maybe a xz system ui apk with z2 capibility , or it will cause a bootloop ?

also can i change the boot animation or not , i dont want a bootloop bexouse i dsnt make a backup bcz i dont have storage at all .
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
The SystemUI preinstalled in this ROM is of XZ ones.

Changing boot animation will not (or even never) cause boot loop. Only if you place it in the wrong folder.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
Hi,

After Backup TA and unlock bootloader can I download TWRP-3.0.2-0-sirius.img and flash it with flashtool after this install flash this rom.

Can I use this steps or I need different steps installing recovery and rom.

And one more question, if I use EliteKernel and back DRM key-s I will not lose camera quality and 4K video on this rom?

Thanks for help.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Thieuke:
I installed busybox (probably not a good thing to have done), after that I cannot boot into recovery anymore, not even after uninstalling busybox. What can I do?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] vineet allahabad:
Search for recroot to have recovery back
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Install an alternate kernel.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
Can someone answer to my questions, thanks!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
1. This Rom's kernel has a builtin-TWRP, theres of no need and you shouldnt flash another one ontop of it. As it will screw up your device partitions table.

2. After restoration of DRM keys those features remains, not kernel dependent thing.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
Hmm, If I understand correct I only need to download FlashTool:

First flash eXistenZ Marshmallow v5.0.1

Second flash eXistenZ Marshmallow v5.6.5

After installed rom I need to go in TWRP and flash Elite Kernel (I read this kerneh have DRM Fix)

And yes I Backup TA partition and now I can unlock bootloader without losing DRM...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Correct.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
Thanks a lot for help!

I have only one more question :), and I can start flashing...

If I want to go back on stock FW after flashing costume rom is this steps correct:

1. Flash ftf 6.0.1 from FlashTool program

2. Flash backup_TA.img from FlashTool

And after this I will have stock rom with all DRM keys and locked bootloader?

Thanks again for help!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
How to flash .zip from FlashTools?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
No. You cannot. You can only do so via custom recovery like TWRP.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
Ok. I now need to flash TWRP from here and when enter in Recovery flash ROM?

You say in previous post
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
NO NEED TO FLASH THE ONE ON TWRP.ME.

Alright, I got what you mean, extract the boot.img from the eXistenZ v5.01 zip and fastboot flash boot.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
Hmm, there is no boot.img in v5.0.1. I unpacked .zip Only found rom>existenz>ftf>boot.elf
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MizoKh:
i know its xz ones , but the look screen clock isnot full transparent ,, i have looked bootloader , can i install another system ui or flash it and not cause bootloop?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] vineet allahabad:
Use bright lockscreen xposed module!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
Can anybody tell me how to install recovery? Now I only can enter in fastboot... :(
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] luiis_104:
What rom you have now on phone? [MENTION=4445955]PRO>KOMP.<[/MENTION] Maby this link help you https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1752270
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
Ok, but I don't have boot.img what to flash? I try TWRP and got black screen when power on...

Maybe I now need boot.img with TWRP built in, to get recovery? Now I only can access to fastboot.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] luiis_104:
What Rom you have on your phone?

[MENTION=4445955]PRO>KOMP.<[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
Stock .291. All is stock.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] luiis_104:
Try the last 2 imgs here https://dl.twrp.me/sirius/ [MENTION=270506]pro[/MENTION]>KOMP.>

Maby this help to --->> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3437280
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
I tried

twrp-3.0.2-0-sirius.img - Black Screen

twrp-3.0.1-0-sirius.img - Black Screen

twrp-2.8.7.0-sirius.img - Black Screen

I have only unlocked bootloader system is stock no rooted.

I can't flash ftf in fastboot mode.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MizoKh:
thanks man!! if you have other cool tweaks like this let me know xD

also does any one know how to get the new pixel live wallpapers to work on our arm z2 :) thnque .
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] luiis_104:
Open the clip on your phone where the sim is you will see a small red button. Press it with a small toothpick till you feel 3 vibrates. The phone now is off. After that you can now put it on flashmode and flash ftf .291 via flashtool. And follow this link--> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3437280 to root and Recovery [MENTION=4445955]PRO>KOMP.<[/MENTION]

Sent from my D6503
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
:D :good: WORKS!!

Here is what I do:

1. Download CM12.1 Recovery and flesh with FlashTool

2. Download TWRP twrp-2.7.1.0-sirius fleshed with FlashTool

3. Flashed eXistenZ Marshmallow v5.0.1

4. Flashed eXistenZ Marshmallow v5.6.5

5. Flashed EliteKernel v3

6. Enjoying with beer :D

The problem was:

1. Unlocked bootloader

2. Stock ROM

3. Stock Kernel

4. NO root

* Flashed TWRP twrp-3.0.2-0-sirius

- Black screen when power on, only fastboot working.

:good:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Actually step 2 seems unnecessary. But nvm, you got it installed.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] PRO>KOMP.<:
I try to flash with CM Recovery and got invalid file warning.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Then copy step 5 to step 2, the v2.8.7 TWRP don't fully support MM.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] klengjaua:
so I am on Android MM 6.0.1 on .291

using a custom Rom Google Z2 V4 + Custom kernel

what steps should i follow to replace my rom with this one?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] vineet allahabad:
Enter recovery wipe data cache dalvik flash 5.1 then 5.6.5 wipe cache and dalvik reboot njoy the rom..u may loose recovery so backup recovery first then do the flashing!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Hey Folks.

So, 2-3 days ago [MENTION=6948461]panzerox123[/MENTION] shared Debloater Script (by [MENTION=4887764]frixed[/MENTION] :D All credits to him.) with me. So, this debloater scripts deletes all the bloatware from the rom and deltes all unneccesary apps and INCREASES PERFORMANCE AND BATTERY LIFE.

But this debloater script also removed some of the important apps or some of the apps which I like. Like the sony conversation app and important apps like SimDetection.apk etc.

So, i edited the debloater script a bit (not much) just kept 10-15 important apps.

And then I flashed that and DAMN. Just after the reboot, I can feel the difference in performance. I can see the performace has increased by a huge amount. And i'll be testing the battery life now.

IF YOU PEOPLE WANT THE DEBLOATER SCRIPT (which is edited by me), I CAN SHARE IT HERE :)

[MENTION=4887764]frixed[/MENTION] for the original debloater script. Thumbs up to you bro

Thanks to [MENTION=6948461]panzerox123[/MENTION] for sharing this debloater Script with me :) . You can find his awesome Battery Friendly Rom HERE.

and

If you have been suffering from bad battery life, and want more SCREEN ON TIME you can find my thread HERE.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MizoKh:
if this works on Lockedbootloader and wont delete any thing , then go ahead :) , WE ALL WILL APPRECIATE IT!.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Works on locked bootloader and deletes most of the unused apps.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Thieuke:
I would like that. I've got a lack of internal storage problem (or to many apps), so I've been waiting for this!

And some instructions how to apply would be great! Or is it just flashing in recovery and done?

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
What the debloater script does is that it creates a __Backup folder in system and moves all these bloatware apps to there. So that if you want them again , you can use that folder.

Please do take a backup. :)

How to use this script ?

1. Flash using recovery.

2. [Optional - if you having memory issue ] Go to /system and cut __Backup folder and move it somewhere in SD card, so that you can use it if it is required again :)

I was having 600 mb free in root and now after moving this Backups folder in other directory, the root has 1 GB of free space. So , you can see how much of bloatware this script removes.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cristixperia:
How many system apps you have?

Look at my screenshots.

P.s.: I didn't use the script.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
174 system apps and around 300 total apps.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cristixperia:
I will try this script. :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] viktorfk:
Quick question, I want to install this rom, but I want to know if vibration can be enabled on Stamina mode on the latest update, since I only use my device on silence ):
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cristixperia:
I tried debloater script but this deleted so many useful applications. It's a way to revert?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Which important applications were deleted ?

For reverting , I told you to have a backup.

If you haven't take a backup , ho to system/__Backup/ copy the apps you want back to their respective locations. :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cristixperia:
No problem I have backup.

Conversation app,youtube,clock widget, calendar,and more.For me these applications are important.I will restore from backup.:)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Bro , i guess you flashed the wrong debloater script.

The one I edited (the attached one) have the conversation app, the YouTube app and the calender app. They are important for me also :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MizoKh:
i flashed it but i have the same storage ??

also i heard that there is a backup folder for theme apps , can i delete them permentaly?!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cristixperia:
I downloaded it from here https://xdaforums.com/z3-compact/general/script-slimcore-debloat-script-z3c-6-0-1-t3355571
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Don't delete them , Move that folder to sd card or pc, maybe u need an app later.

Flash the one I attached.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cristixperia:
Sorry for my ignorance but I don't see any attachment. :confused:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
2 posts after that

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/deve...arshmallow-v1-0-0-28-04-t3367860/post70499780
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cristixperia:
I flashed but is not a big difference.

You have any fc?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Nops.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] EmilRahimzade:
How can i add the removed Google Now swipe feature in nav. bar like swipe up from bottom ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
No you can't. No more Google Now, it is now called Now on Tap.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] EmilRahimzade:
So there is no more menu when swiping from bottom to up ? But there is a switch in a Settings-eXistenZ-Navigation Bar-disable google now gesture ??
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Disable Google Now gesture is just turning down the flag, not changing to any other life forms.

If you want it so bad, go back to LP 5.1.1.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] viktorfk:
Can someone answer my question? if I can enable vibration while stamina mode is active on the latest update of this rom? thanks in advance ):
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
There are 3 levels of Stamina, the minimal one should let you have vibration.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MizoKh:
hi guys , iam using layers manager , and pitch black theme , but its so old and have lots of bugs , is there any way to use substratum without bootloop and all of it?? if some one uses it tell me please ,, thnque :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
This ROM has a Sony UI and you have you live with the fact that incompatibility is with substratum, but Layers RRO work quite well.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ScatteredHell:
so i have to download 5.0.0 flash and then the updates, right?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
5.0.1 and 5.6.5.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] bandisyah:
Try this method https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=69510264

I've already tried that before. If something wrong, just go to recovery and delete overlay folder

Edit: sometimes it success, sometimes not
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
I didn't get the method. Can you explain step by step ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] darknessmc:
I used substratum. I didn't get bootloop with newer themes. I like black themes but got wrong colors with some apps like Messaging and notifications.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Which specific theme are you using and i just want black settings and notifications. What should I do for that ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] darknessmc:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.r3ds.deityoms

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.annihilation.domination
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Where is the overlay folder situated in case something goes wrong ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] darknessmc:
/system/vendor/overlay/
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
» [android]: Unfortunately, there was an exception trying to create a new APK

» [android]: Installation of "android" has failed.

» [com.android.settings]: Unfortunately, there was an exception trying to create a new APK

» [com.android.settings]: Installation of "com.android.settings" has failed.

» [com.android.systemui]: Unfortunately, there was an exception trying to create a new APK

» [com.android.systemui]: Installation of "com.android.systemui" has failed.

Why this ? On every theme ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MizoKh:
does any one know how to fix the lag in the lockscreen?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
How? I don't see any lag(?)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ZukZ2:
HOW TO Flash the bootloop fix ??!!!

i cant access to the TWRP !!

my device stock on the bootloop i can't do anything !

plz someone help!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Retry the while process, v5.01 and then v5.6.5 then it should be good to go.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ZukZ2:
i am noob it this

all i did i try to install XZDualRecovery on twrp and report and i got the bootloop

i was have 6.0.1 rooted just nothing more

so what did u mean ( Retry the while process) ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
No XZ Dual recovery please...

Retry the whole process means start from flashtool.

//Please have a set of basic knowledge or do some more research on what you are going to do before you proceed to do so. You sounds like you know barely nothing then you proceed to flash this ROM:(
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Thieuke:
First try and flash bootloopfix using flash tool (easiest way)

Or (hard way)

Use flashtool (this is the best) or Sony companion to reset your phone.

After that, start over with what you were doing but flash bootloopfix right after flashing ROM. Then you should be OK.

If you don't know how flashtool works, just search for "how to flash ftf with flashtool", that should get you enough info on the matter. My experience is that not all downloaded ftf files will boot your phone. Try some more in that case.

If flashtool is to hard for you, use Sony companion, it will always repair your Z2, but be patient with the program, it takes a while. After this process you'll need to unlock bootloader again via the Sony website.

Given the fact that you were able to flash the ROM in the first place I'll guess you know enough for rooting your device again and start over.

Let me know when you get stuck again.

Oh and use twrp as a recovery

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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MizoKh:
when yoy click on the buttum half of lockscreen it like bounces to left right? some times there is a sluggish lag ,, so i though of flashing an xz lockscreen v3 mod ,, can that be done?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
After flashing it most of this ROM exclusive will be gone. And well, that lag has nothing to do with the SystemUI. Free up your memory space and the lag will gone.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] darknessmc:
It's about read only file system. Substratum app made a file in bin folder called "aopt" and this file is made when system is mount as rw. I had this issue in mm 291 and do mount with terminal but not work. System refuse to mount rw in easy way. I don't know what to do when it happened. Sometimes it works and sometimes not.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] MizoKh:
any sound mod works with this rom? cuz the top speaker is muffled also call volumr is crap i have to put in speaker and upside down the phone?? , PS: I have Locked bootloader! .
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
You may try Project Meli, it should work with LBL.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] lullabbeell:
Anyone can suggestion about the sound mod that work perfectly with this rom? I love this rom, but I really need the sound mod too.

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Project Meli eleven is not work for me. Just Unfortunately stopped again and again.

I'm try running on Elite kernel and stock exsitenze kernel. ITS NOT WORK BOTH.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Try Meli Eight or Nine.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] lullabbeell:
I would like to say thanks very much sir,in meli Nine I can opened the meli's app and I can set the equalizer ,but I heard the sound doesn't work with any app.

PS. I try to play music in Soundcloud and youtube or This mod work only stock music app?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Have you configured AM3D yet? If no, there will be no effect at all:D
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] lullabbeell:
Yes I configured it sir. Thanks for your help, but seem isn't work I didn't heard the different sound.Maybe I need to back to stock lol
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Meli 8 works fine here.

//I can't live without Heavybass mode:cowboy:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] lullabbeell:
LOL Me too that love the heavybass, but I don't found any sound mod that work perfectly with this rom. I will try again in Meli 8. Thanks sir!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] masterZed:
thanks and a happy new year!

i'am new in this section. is this rom in german toot? can i install this over my cyanogen mod image in the recovery without any problems during booting? thanks for the replay
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Clear installation is recommanded and required. Yes, German is available too (it is an official Android display language since Android F or G or even earlier).
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] masterZed:
i cant update this rom with fresh installtion method in recovery options.

says: footer is wrong, signature verification faild, aborted. what i need to fix this?

thanks a lot
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
CM changed the partition allocation table, you need to flash a full stock FTF with flashtool first then you can proceed to flash this ROM.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Knutselmaaster:
The best ever sound mod, in my humble opinion, is viper4android.

I attached the version that I use on this rom, it works great.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] lullabbeell:
Work perfect with a sony music app like a Meli v12, but isn't work with soundcloud or youtube.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Knutselmaaster:
I'm quite sure that it works for each and every sound coming out of the phone.

Check "force enable" and click on "driver status" to see if it is active.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] SALHERO:
sad, because i not able to download the rom from mega, download stops after reach 1.5 GB and need wait 5 hrs to download again, and this make start download again, again reach 1.5 GB and the problem appear again. hehehe another site for download?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Use mega downloader on your PC and enjoy.

Hit thanks. :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Create a MEGA account and the problem will be solved.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
Hello to all existenz users and to [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] for his best rom for Xperia line.I use Existenz on my old Xperia Z and for Xperia Z existenz is best rom...and now i have Xperia Z2(sold LG G3 and G4 and buy like new Z2).My Z2 is on latest fw, no root,no recovery and locked bl.I know how to root it and install this rom with no problem.I only want to know how this rom is for battery,SOT time with normal usage(im not a gamer) and fluid use commpared to stock rom?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
[MENTION=4865506]Dr. Death[/MENTION]

Your show time here;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
https://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/existenz-hacks-tweaks-battery-life-t3516705/post70024252

Here bro.

Dont forget to hit thanks :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] niaboc79:
Added to FAQ ;)

Envoyé de mon F8331 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
Thanks bro...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Thank you so much brother :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] gauravsuman007:
Does this ROM support Substratum themes, in other words, is it OMS ready?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] nemanja899:
I am on LP Existenz and I wonder if I could just flash this mm rom directly from recovery.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
Don't do that.First flash stock MM then existenz MM.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] nemanja899:
I guess that the easiest way to flash mm rom is to update it from the update software in the system itself.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
No. If you have brick and is on a custom, it will 100% brick your device.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
No bro.You can't use xperia system update if you on custom roms,even if they based on stock.You will break many rom mods and only get bootlop.Safest way first flash stock MM with flashtool then root it,install recovery and then flash existenz MM.If you have unlocked BL then after flashing stock MM just flash custom MM kernel with recovery via flashtool.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] rubiicon59:
I've just watched Cronenbergs "eXistenz" and what a load of bollocks it was :eek:

I'm presuming you "borrowed" the title for this ROM but I'm glad you didn't use the movie as a theme :laugh:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] valio.boi4i.viki:
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[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Allek84:
You can freely flash this rom from recovery no matter which rom you have now.Just wipe data,cache and dalvik cache before flash and you wouldnt have any problem.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] john201036:
Hi can you help me..I flash this Rom from mm stock .291 fw..and after that my phone displays cant detect my sim..i try that sim to other phone,sim is ok..and i try other sim to my z2..he detect it..problem is my sim that wont detect is my internet sim.what should i do before i flash back tonl stock?sorry for my english
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
There is a base and patch attached in the 3rd or 4th post of this thread. Flash that and you will be okay.

Hit thanks if it helped.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] s.hossein:
It's not difficult go to system and edit build.prop, delete ar- eg on this line( ro.product.locale.excluded=ar_EG ar_IL iw_IL) and save it, restart your phone.now you have Arabic.