yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] h325190:
hi

i got a rooted D6503 android 5.1.1 build 23.4.A.1.232 with a locked bootloader. To install this mod do i need to Reboot in recovery, Wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik/ART Cache or do a factory reset from Recovery? Also, do I require to flash the bootloop fix as well?

thanks n regards
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] @kitokit:
This ROM is for mm... Try this one for lolipop https://xdaforums.com/z3/development/rom-existenz-y-1-0-0-02-07-t3148877
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Flash .291 with flashtool, all wiped.

Flash v5.01 then v5.65 in recovery.

That's it.

P's: This is a ROM, not MOD.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] h325190:
So to have MM version, i need to have rooted MM stock rom installed first?

thanks n regards
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
No, but full MM .291 firmware has to be installed. Please refer to my previous post for instructions.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] h325190:
Hi

can i use any of the .291 roms available here:

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2/general/rom-xperia-z2-d6503-customised-tur-23-5-t3442058

sorry, i'm a beginner

thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
No. As pure as possible, use flashtool to flash and XperiFirm to download.

Links in my signature.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] h325190:
but then i'll need to root the rom downloaded through XperiFirm, right?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
No need if you have an unlocked bootloader. Just flash a TWRP and flash the ROM through it and then you are done.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] h325190:
I happen to have a locked bootloader. Which is the way to proceed in this case?

thanks n regards
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
There is a guide on how to get TWRP on a locked bootloader in the Z2 forum, you can follow that guide to get TWRP onto your phone.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] h325190:
one more question: when using XperiFirm, can I download rom from any markets that are shown in xperifirm? What are the differences in them and which is the best one to use?

thanks n regards
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Locally customized FTF include some local apps and tools that can enrich your experience.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] anaglyph:
Installed on my Xperia z2 d6503, updated to v5.6.5

Everything is great except my mobile data is not working, when I toggle the mobile data on in settings it stays turned on but doesn't connect.

I'm on Virgin mobile UK if that helps. Anyone else experienced this issue or has a fix?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] @kitokit:
Try going to your mobile network settings and manually enter the APN of your mobile network. Save the settings and try to connect again.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] anaglyph:
Thanks so much! That was driving me crazy.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] OMGD:
Perfect ?? ROM
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mic747eal:
hi, sorry if this has been ask before, want to ask how to make the location word fit into the box at the look screen??
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Reduce text size.

Reduce DPI.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mic747eal:
how to reduce? from where the setting?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
For text size make your font smaller.

For dpi. Download build.prop editor app. Search lcd. And change the value from 480 to something less. Press thanks if it helped.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mic747eal:
hi, thanks for your fast respond, after i follow your guide still the same
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Turn DPI to even smaller, like 420 or 400.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mic747eal:
i have set it to 380 , but still the same, the actual word is tanjung tokong, mising word "kong" ,
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ThE mUrk:
set to 360
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Its on lockscreen?. Changing dpi won't affect here beacuse here you have a character limit. I don't know bro if anything could be done for this.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mic747eal:
the earlier version v5.01 don't have this issue, just that the v5.6.5 have this problem, i wonder is there any edit tools to edit the character limit at the lock screen for weather?

[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] vikash1994b:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION]

I know u have ended support for z2. Bt recently z2 got lineage OS based on stock kernel and stock blobs due to which we have good camera with stock rom quality and its very stable nd has very less minor bug.

Yesterday Chinese Dev [MENTION=5479767]machao44[/MENTION] has made a SONY NOUGAT rom based on LOS. He has ported everything including framework,stock camera, settings etc..

I know u have got a new job and have very less time bt it will be great if u take some time and make Existenz based on nougat for z2.

We z2 community will love it and really appreciate it.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Chronic2k13:
Here here!!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
eXistenZ is stock based, LineageOS and LXN are AOSP or CAF based. I don't think it is possible to have eXistenZ ported to Z2. Moreover niaboc79 don't have access to his Z2 anymore. And blind building is really dangerous.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] vikash1994b:
Existenz is not build from sources and stock rom is also CAF build roms only afaik:silly:.

Im saying this because Niaboc79 takes stock Sony rom as base and add new ports and new features. So im saying is since LOS is quite stable and has stock sony kernel and blobs so why not niaboc79 take it as a base rom and port xperia apps to it and cool Existenz features. And this is what machao44 did with LOS, He took it base and added sony apps.

And blind building is not good and niaboc doesn't do it, i know him from xperia z time:laugh:.

Lets see what naiboc has to say.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Neither do Z has a SonyUI MM+ port by niaboc.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] vikash1994b:
Z doesnt have stock kernel and blob based AOSP-CAF rom bt it does have stryflex rom which is stock SonyUI MM based on Aosp MM.

Now lets stop and wait for [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] response.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] aytacesmebasi:
System ui stop when i activate blur. Im fresh install twice but still the same problem continues. Does anyone have a solution or a advice?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] prajithparambath:
Bros.... Serious issue with lagging... I flashed custom ROM and it works fine up 2 weeks.. but now it's lagging.. :crying: even while typing.. I never faced such problems previously... Mine is 2 yr old device but I was working as butter smooth... Even competes with nexus models... Now am totally in depression.... Please help brothers.. mine is latest MM based existence ROM....

Every application is lagging...

Camera shutdowns in a 30 seconds

Google now lagging

Typing is a night mare..

Even locks automatically in a second with out locking..

Is it normal bcz it was my first time am trying apart from a stock ROM...

I love existence framework, it's amazing...

Please anyone​ can suggest any solution, me and my d6503 will be thankful to you... Please enlighten us:victory:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
Longest time i use existenz is 6 months and not a single lag when stamina is set to performance profile.On wifi about 60% and 3,5G 40% i get 2-3 days of normal use and 5 minimum or 6+ SOT.I don't play games.Phone is cold.With Elite kernel is better but battery life is little worse but i think it wort it.Now i use RR N 5.8.3 and im happy with RR.All good....camera,battery life,speed,customization is in top of all custom roms.So maybe your device has some hardware fault...i don't know...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] prajithparambath:
Dude if you have twrp backup files of your old system,

Flash only boot loader...Using twrp,

Me too had the same problem but this method worked for me...

Senior membs Please pardon me .. if am wrong.. am a new guy..:D

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Ok bro

But it was working fine and smooth before flashing ROM.

Yes there was a fault in my installation , after flashing it end upon boot loop , I didn't downloaded boot loop fix, actually forgotten..

There was no other way for me to revoke my beloved z2, so I flashed boot loader (only) from my previous MM stock ROM backup files (twrp)on my SD card...

And after that, my buddy just woke up and roll on ...

Bro do you think that the system lagging is a side effect of that non conventional boot fix...?

Can I fix it by re flashing with original boot fix?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
Very possibly but i don't know.I never experience that boot loop problem...i install all MM based stock roms and existenz more then five times and never bootloop problem.But i always when i change rom i do clean install...wipe all,except internal storage.For me existenz is most stable and battery efficient rom...plus stock rom with one of kind system tweaks that u only can find in custom roms that require unlocked bootloader.So u must flash MM ftf via flashtool,then install existenz.And be careful with installing mods and tweaks.They can do more damage then good...mostly because existenz is much more then just stock rom with add ons.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] prajithparambath:
Thanx buddy .,.

My installation was super clean ,even I wiped internal storage..Lol..

But let me try with just flashing boot loop fix now..

What is your Oppinion?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cristixperia:
As you said existenz is most stable custom rom.

Is not totally bug free but is good for daily usage.:)

About battery :( is not like stock MM but with few battery saver apps, battery life can be improved.:)

I tested today "Mx ROM" V.9.0, but compared with existenz that rom is a joke.:laugh: So I revert to existenz after 30 minutes :laugh:

I had lag in existenz but after disabling stamina lag is gone, my phone is really fast.;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
I agre with you bro...in all.There is no bugles rom...even offical stock builds had some small bugs.But for me Existenz is best most balanced rom...between pure stock experience and best mods and tweaks.I'm surprised how RR is good now...i will use it for now ans wait updates.

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Just try it and see what happens.If it's same then only option that is left for you is flashtool.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] cristixperia:
Stock. 291 is "the best" for battery (even without root I reached easily 6h) and very fast, unfortunately stock have old interface :( so I prefer existenz cause have a beautiful customisation.

About RR...I don't know...I'm sceptical :rolleyes: still waiting for a stable version.;)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] prajithparambath:
Yah u are right about 291...I have Volte enabled and I got battery backup around 16- 20 hrS effort lessly
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mic747eal:
hi, [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] can you help on this, any tools to increase the character or can set unlimited , thanks. don't waste your hard work away, since i don't have money to buy new sony phone, i hope this z2 can last me another 2-3 years.

anybody know pls help me or give me the link that can guide me i can edit my self.

thx. [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] i will keep support you even though you have open new tread for new phone, thx again
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ReaperXIII:
Possible to unroot this room completely to pass the safety net?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Nope, I have tried it months ago without success.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Fr@ndroid:
[MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] I recently unlocked my bootloader to install resurrection remix nougat 7.1.1 and everything went well, the problem is that I want to return to existenz Marshmallow and to flash existenz is more than 15 minutes in the bootanimation and does not start the rom ... I can do ? I do not want to close the bootloader again and do it all over again how fix it?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
You must flash stock MM kernel.Best is Elite kernel and then wipe all and flash existenz.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Fr@ndroid:
Could you tell me the steps to follow to get it right? I am new to this to unlock the bootloader and I have never flashed kernels before ... I do not want to do it wrong ... I would appreciate your help in how to do it correctly step by step.:)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] raminta:
For me flashing an stock based kernel didn't work

You should flash an stock firmware to use another stock base rom again

1.download flashtools from here: http://www.flashtool.net

2.download stock firmware from here: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2759934

3.Install flashtool

4.go to (drive c on your PC) then find (flashtools) then go to (drivers folder) and install ''fastboot, flash mode, and Xperia z2 drivers''

5.place the downloaded firmware on a place that you can remember

6.open flashtools and let it download whatever it wants after the download finished press the flash button on the top left and select ''flash mode'' the find the downloaded firmware and in ''wipe section'' check all boxes

7.turn off your phone and when the flashtools wants you to connect your phone connect the usb WHILE HOLDING VOLUME DOWN then you will see that flashing will begin

Note that all your files on Internal storage will be lost so backup important files

After flashing done turn on your phone after that you can use stock based roms again

For flashing kernel:

You can flash kernels using flashtools app

1.Select the flash button on the top left

2.select fastboot mode then select ''select kernel to flash'' button

3.turn of your phone and connect it to your PC WHILE HOLDING VOLUME UP button

4.select kernel

OR YOU CAN USE ADB TO FLASH KERNEL AND RECOVERY

Just search for ''adb and fastboot'' on Google you will find a tool for it download it and use the commands on ''LOS Forum'' to flash kernel
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
You can use [MENTION=4768766]raminta[/MENTION] post.But i don't know why hin wrote that flashing kernel won't help.I done that more then couple of times and it worked.Download Elite kernel flashable zip and flash it via recovery. Don't wipe anything yet.Reboot and wait orange led,presa vol + and you will see twrp 3.0.2 logo.Wipe all and then install existenz or any other stock based rom.I only try this with existenz...but other stock should be fine.You only can't use this recovery because it uses second bootloader to boot,...and if you install any stock rom via RR twrp you will get bootlop only.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] CorePrideX8:
Do i need to install every update?

or just the latest 5.6.5?

New to rooting z2.

Do I install the 5.0.1 version of the rom and then update the rom using 5.6.5?

or do I need to do something more?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
Just download 5.0.1 and 5.6.5.Then flash 5.0.1 and 5.6.5 update via twrp and reboot.That is all.Wrote me if you need more tips.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] rubiicon59:
Install as follows :

v5.0.1.zip

v5.6.5_UPDATE.zip

v5.0.0_FIX.zip

bootloop_fix.zip

Then reboot.

After the first start I boot back into recovery and flash the following :

Elite kernel v3

Jackos_QC-2.0_rev5.zip

xposed-v87-sdk83-arm.zip
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] CorePrideX8:
Okay great.

thanks.

I did exactly that and everything turned out fine.

Thank you Maxxx.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
V5.0.0 fix not needed becuse V5.0.1 is whole rom and newer then 5.0.0

And bootlop fix is only if you experience bootlop...i flash existenze more then 10 times and no bootlop at all

And if you want to flash add ons and mods just flash them after rom,no need to reboot.Only kernel is flashed last.

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No problem bro.Just wrote if you need anything. Here or pm me.

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And if you want more battery friendly and faster rom flash debloater script by Dr.Death.

And if you want very good audio mod flash Zirene with V4A or ARISE.But i never use ARISE on stock MM.I use it now on RR 7.1.2.But Zirene is very good for existenz...best audio quality.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Woife5:
I just installed 23.1.A.1.28 with EMMA, can i install this ROM via recovery now or do i have to upgrade to a specific version?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
U must be on stock MM (any region and any version) to install existenz without problems.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Woife5:
Ok.. well i gave up anyway since flashtool doest work. It always says loader.sin finished with errors. :(
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
Are u try different version of Flashtool?I also have sone problems before with flashtool specific versions.Try other versions and it will work.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Woife5:
Hmm ok.. but where can i find another version?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Pandemic:
Google it and search before post
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
Like [MENTION=2902434]Pandemic[/MENTION] wrote you...just type in google search and you find all versions.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] darknessmc:
Use flashtool v0.9.18.6 here
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] balabak69:
hi all.....this rom have superuser mod?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Chronic2k13:
Yes
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] balabak69:
Thanks!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Chronic2k13:
Just press the thanks button if it helped and btw.......good choice of rom to use!!! I used eXistenZ for years as my daily but moved over to Lineage now!!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Woife5:
Hey!

I am right now on LineAgeOS 14.1 for Z2, but i really want to switch to this rom. But everytime i try to flash it, it gets stuck in a bootloop. I am out of ideas on what to do. Did anyone manage to Install this rom after using lineage? If so, could you please tell me how.

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
[MENTION=6891123]iXaidyiu[/MENTION] tell him how to use EMMA.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Woife5:
That is the only thing i can do. But as soon as i try to install a recovery or anything it always goes into a bootloop...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Don't use EMMA until you have tried flashtool, link in my signature.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] kersey01:
Am sick of stock so have gone back to this rom but find my mobile signal is better on the Three stock firmware...any idea how to flash the Modem part of the stock rom to this firmware
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Tried WLAN fix for Z2?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] albertse2:
anyone solve the mysterious battery drain of Miscellaneous?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Misc is of no battery drain, it's just the inaccuracy between the calculated and observed battery usage. This may be due to temperature, humidity, etc...

If you feel unsafe when seeing this, you can set "ro.user.type=" from "userdebug" to "user" in build.prop, but you risk loosing the Multi-window feature.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] albertse2:
ok i understand it now, will do.

thanks:)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] tiga016:
is kcal module compatible in this ROM? im in locked bootloader. thanks
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Yes , it is.

I've used it for a longer time.

//Press thanks if it helped. :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] tiga016:
LB or UB still kcal compatible to existenz?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Yes, both LB and UB are compatible with kcal on existenz. :)

//Press thanks if it helped. :)
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] tiga016:
I already followed the steps and flashed the kcal then after reboot I can't find kcal.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
There is a new system app called "Color setting", click on that.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] tiga016:
Thanks.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ferdiyse:
Please help,

When I play a game, the screen becomes one. Why?

And, The system interface does not respond, etc. I get errors.??

Black screen problems... :(

[IMG="error"]https://i.hizliresim.com/X052V5.png[/IMG]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Kancil81:
Multy window?

How to use it? ☺

Thanks before
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
You cannot use it in this ROM as the multi-window button is overlapped with the recents lock button.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Kancil81:
What can i do sir?.

I need multi windows.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Roll back to an earlier version of the ROM or move on to Android N.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Kancil81:
Thank you sir :crying: :crying: :crying:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Kancil81:
Can i use #persist.sys.debug.multi_window=true# in build prop?!.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Yes, but still it will be overlapped.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Kancil81:
Sony have smallapp,

How to back "Sony recent" on this rom?!.

?✌
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Kancil81:
Finally,, heheheheee...

Thanks You Sir.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] @kitokit:
How did you manage multi window? I thought it would overlap...
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
There is a SystemUI mod somewhere on this forum that bring back small app, you may need to search for it yourself as I have long been not visiting that thread.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Kancil81:
Just lock app in recent with lock button, and "x" button will dissaper,. And you get multiwindow... Booom!!!...

Or, you can change dpi (not tested)

SorryMyBad English
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Kancil81:
I can not mod system ui, because i like this sytem ui.

Thank Dev.

This rom is awesome :good: :good: :good:
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] TheDarkKnight:
Am I the only one having issues with GPS on the latest version?

Please help.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] mfauzirahman:
GPS is working fine when I used it before
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ferdiyse:
Please help,

When I play a game, the screen becomes one. Why?

And, The system interface does not respond, etc. I get errors.??

Black screen problems...

error... Please help, gamingh

[IMG="ss"]https://img.xda-cdn.com/a5qeUwpc31Yq9oXH6H-TB4jOT0Q=/https%3A%2F%2Fi.hizliresim.com%2FX052V5.png[/IMG]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Can you post a video bro ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Javtor:
Notification Panel Icon Colors

Hi!

Somebody knows a method to change notification panel icon colors? because from exsitenz menu isnt responding to settings...

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] maxxx83:
First hold power button and chose reebot then restart system ui...grant root and that's it.Then reboot phone...now you have full control over all options in existenz menu.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ferdiyse:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryP2A46feWQ

OKAY LOOK BRO :( PROBLEMS 15 min or 20 min To play a game and black screen problem :(
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
Video is unavailable bro.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ferdiyse:
ohh sorry bro again look I publish video.

I want to ask a question.

New android versioun "O" Sony xperia z2 for, Will developers do?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
If resources available maybe yes. But no confirmation.
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
[MENTION=6891123]iXaidyiu[/MENTION] bro any idea whats the problem?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] iXaidyiu:
Use another static wallpaper. [MENTION=4865506]Bewildered Wolf[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Xanatakk:
Hello everyone

So i have an important question that's bothering me , it's basically the reason I haven't switched the the eXistenZ rom yet . You see i really like the default screen optimization that sony built into the Z2 and all the​ other Z and X devices such as the X reality for mobile which enhances pictures in the gallery , so my question is does this rom support X reality for mobile and the vivid color mode ?
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] ferdiyse:
No,

It happens when you enter the game. Black screen problem... :(
[Xperia Z2 Android Development] Knutselmaaster:
Yes, al stock functionality is present