yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Do you really need it, having a (bit better) UBL recovery?

To reinstall busybox, download from attachments, unzip it, then place in /system/xbin, set it's permissions to 0755 (decoded value), then change it's owner to ROOT:SHELL, or just SHELL (it must be ID 2000), and finally, execute

/system/xbin/busybox --install -s /system/xbin

Scriptl0rd for you (remember to execute it as superuser):

#!/system/bin/sh
mount -o remount,rw /system
if [ -e /data/media/0/busybox ]; then
cp /data/media/0/busybox /system/xbin/busybox #you placed it in the root of your internal memory
else
cp /storage/sdcard1/busybox /system/xbin/busybox #if not it must be in the external sdcard
fi
chown root.shell /system/xbin/busybox
chmod 0755 /system/xbin/busybox
/system/xbin/busybox --install -s /system/xbin
mount -o remount,ro /system
echo "Finished"
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] I forgot to ask you, about the lockscreen is it sideswipe ot the old one upswipe, also please include changelog.
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
That sideswipe thing is only possible in Android 6.0+, AFAIK... If I come up with something, I'll try to implement it.

There's no need for changelog this time, just like I said, it's impossible to compare it to Xperia Z5 STYLE...
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
It's ok, big THANKS for everything you did till now you are my hero! Keep this mod alive :) also a strange question ive seen slowmotion (timeshift video) for m2 can you try this one out ? Also the camera apps are they working ?

Is there anything that doesnt work till now?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Timeshift Video: Is included and doesn't work properly, says it couldn't save the video...

Excepting 4K recording, I guess the rest work as it should? But, who really needs them if the main app works just fine?

The things we noticed, if you read through the thread, are the Bluetooth crashes, the SoundEnhancement problem (and fix), the MyXperia crashes, and the main Camera app crashes on dirty flashes (on top of Xperia Z5 STYLE, for example).

For the last one, yesterday I was debating an idea with [MENTION=5567986]P4Block[/MENTION] of mounting a reduced, stock system image, and copying the files missing in the ROM with it's correct permissions and SElinux contexts (making it independent of the Stock ROM you flashed before), which may probably work, but will surely make the ROM heavier than it is... Another solutions could be including all the missing folders in the ROM Zip, then use a init.d script to set it's permissions/SElinux context correctly, or include them in the updater script just like I did with the Camera blobs from 18.6.A.0.182 (and spend doing that like, 4 days?); or, I could make an image of my system as it is right now, and convert it to system.new.dat, system.transfer.list format, using a kitchen like the one from SuperR... Which will preserve all permissions and contexts, but will surely reduce the customization options I introduced...

I'm still thinking about it.
[Sony Xperia M2] engloa:
Thread cleaned of non English posts

Do try and post in English, or add an English translation in your posts if you want to post in your native language

Thanks
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] I will surely install it from scratch from new stock rom... What about the bluetooth isn't it working at all, can that be fixed ?

Also the camera ui can you post a screenshot and not only of the camera ui, other screenshots will be usefull at all.

Also2 are all apps updated to their latest version?
[Sony Xperia M2] Anomashie:
Can someone help me? I already registered in AndroidFileHost, but there's no link in my gmail, I haven't get a mail yet for like 30 mins, and I registered also in Google Form it says wait for the developer to moved me to the group if you guys have any solution please help me.
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Bluetooth perfectly works, however when you turn the adapter off, Bluetooth Sharing crashes. If you turn it back on, works like it should, and just like I said this morning, the issue is targeted.

You've plenty of screenshots in the OP (?), but since CameraUI were missing I attached some for you.

Yes, all apps are updated except those which were updated on Play Store recently, between the Rom compilation day until today (which are only 2, if I recall correctly).
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Please, read here. I've 5 hours more of class today, I'll add you as soon as I can.

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-m2/development/eaglexperience-t3444295/post68287933
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
What about the new camera UI can you update is as well, or make it as flashebIe zip? I like verion 2.0 more than version one..

Also the settings's scrolling is it based on X?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Sorry, but no. It probably will require more flashes to get it working, and even though you get it to work it'll still crash when you change to front facing camera on video mode.

I'm still thinking what other camera to include (Probably Cyanogenmod Snap).
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
Yes. Please include it, cause I used the front camera there and really helped me.

What about the small apps are they still there, causd I use them too..

Aaaand the Support app, can you make it disableable cause idk who uses it, and it cant be disabled?
[Sony Xperia M2] JuniorCaesar:
Smallapps doesnt included, flash z5 smallapps from Gamzekal.
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
I haven't time to try it.

And the main issue for me to be concerned is the camera app.

Yes indeed I like the camera 2.0, and how about I flash the camera mod (let's say pexocam), will it crash?

But I'll try it on my own though
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] I want to ask you something can you try installing and using google now launcher cause on stock rom and on z5 style im not able to use is for no reason.

About the settings are they X based?

And about the 4G/LTE problem ive told you back then, is LTE working on this one?

Aaand one final question mabe, when will eagleX get out from beta, I dont ask for a time, im asking after what preparations and bugfixes or what?
[Sony Xperia M2] IMZihad21:
Well.. Rom is awesome.. Just few things to fix..

Please add FM Radio ..

BTW.. Increasing volume to max...makes a lots of noise..

Good Work man :good:
[Sony Xperia M2] BlackenedEDIT:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] - just a report back from a day of use. The weather here was amazing so I took the wife and boy to the beach. I've taken a huge amount of photos and videos using this rom / device and I must admit that the photo quality of these photos is far far in advance of anything I am used to seeing with this phone.

I don't know if the camera with this rom should be improved on Z5 rom but it sure seems to be

Conditions were just about as perfect as you'll get for mobile photography, but I've never achieved photos like today with my M2.

Maybe I've just always had a slightly corrupt camera and using the ftf, and resetting everything before installing EagleX has given me back the camera I should have had, but honestly it's amazed me today.

Thought I'd run into a bug installing Google rewards app, but disconnecting from WiFi weirdly allowed the installer to finish?

Anyways thanks again for the upgrade
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
Okay, this ROM is amazing, I like it so much.

Thanks linuxct.

Ohh, I flashed modded camera for this rom, it works flawlessly (I use pexocam) and there's no crash.

And I want to ask you about changing the clock on the lockscreen, could you tell me how to change the clock to the old one?

I mean not the bold and light..

And I Have a problem for the theme picker which is the cat is still missing.

It happened since the z5 style, I have no idea about that. I did clean flash from the scratch though, but never mind about the cat.

I'll report when I find a bug.

Oh, could you give me the FM radio please?

Because I really need it.. Keep it up mate :)
[Sony Xperia M2] karlmorgan92:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] thanks for the backup, but I hadn't remembered the variants thing and mine is a d2306 haha, I feel so dumb.

[MENTION=7218458]dark-mew[/MENTION] you can try spirit2 for radio fm, it works well, just change qcomm antena option to external, on tuner options (you need to do this every time you open the app after turn off, but is not a big deal). That's what I am using for now.

http://xdaforums.com/apps/spirit-fm/app-spirit2-free-source-real-fm-radio-t2951455
[Sony Xperia M2] LilBlinx:
Is it me or there are no scripts in this rom? The init.d folder is empty
[Sony Xperia M2] JuniorCaesar:
Stock modded settings i guess, also LTE works flawlessly :)

go system/etc/mixer_paths, set RX3 Digital Volume to 90 (and do this to other mixer_paths)

make a folder into system/app named Radio3 and give premissions RWE/RE/RE

push apk into folder and give permissions RW/R/R
[Sony Xperia M2] LilBlinx:
Yeah, the same problem xD I'm updating the bootloader atm and I will flash other FTF, I was using Central Europe 1 always. I will try again and report with results
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] for the cat in themepicker, go to apkmirror, find latest themepicker apk and install it, when I do it on z5 style, and tap on themes, it asks me witch app I want to use, if I tap on the new one the cat is there, just update the Themes app to latest and remove the old one!
[Sony Xperia M2] andreyshch:
I tried to install xposed framework and it made bootloop my D2303.
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
Well, thanks for the reply mate, I'll try to give it a shot.. :)

Ow thank you, I'll try it then..

I really need this FM radio app.
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] yeah I've tried pexocam, and it works fine without any crash.

Oh for the clock on the lockscreen, what I meant is to have the same font as the clock widget on the launcher.

See the attachment..

Yeah, this cat thing is strange, well please tell me if you've found the cat, yes? Lol :D

I mean, what is wrong with theme picker thing that could possibly miss the cat?

But it's fine though, but the cat is interesting.

Thanks for the explanation mate.

I'll try it.

But in my experience, there's no difference after I updated it to the latest version. But I'll try it again, for the cat!! Lol
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
Bien hecho! Hiciste un excelente trabajo.

(Hope Google was correct) ;)
[Sony Xperia M2] IMZihad21:
Radio app is force closing.. tried radio3.apk from z5style .. not working either :(
[Sony Xperia M2] karlmorgan92:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] after a lot of downloading time, thanks to my ****** Internet connection, it worked, the backup flashed with no problem. Now the camera works perfectly, everything works perfectly. Thanks for the help mate.
[Sony Xperia M2] pekikp:
Bug

just like the old z5 Style.. still cannot upload Video in any Social app like snapchat or instagram. can you fix it? :)

sorry for my bad English.
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
I tought it was me only thank god, [MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION], try uploading video in Instagram, and tell is it working please!
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
I did try replacing the APK with the newest from APKmirror without any luck, however rolling back to an older version and then installing the new as an user app, this means, like any other apk, DID MAKE THE CAT APPEAR LOL.

But it's like some sort if introduction thing, it may disappear again with time... :silly:

Hey, I installed it here last night without any issue. I even got scared I'd have screwed something up now for the Xposed compatibility, but no.

Remember that once you flash the Xposed ARM API22 zip, you NEED to wipe your Dalvik Cache.

It's just not only about the crashes, but the resolution support, etc.

I really like how the clock looks like as it is right now, but it's true it isn't like the Xperia X. I might change it back...

I tried compressing at it's max, spent on it like 40 minutes lmao

But glad you got it working :)

That's a problem in those apps, I cannot fix it, but those companies.

Check here for more info: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-m2/general/snapchat-troubles-heres-solution-t3375270

---

A new batch of users has been added to the beta group.

Tired of saying it, but I still see lots of people that fill in the form 2 and even 3 times but they don't register/follow me at AndroidFileHost.

Please, read the instructions carefully, don't make me waste more time composing emails to warn you over and over again :)
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] yeah I know, the resolution is fine, like I said, it works just fine. So don't worry about the camera. And for those who flash their phones from scratch will not face the problem on the camera app.

Well, I just asked you the tutorial or something I can do to make it look like Xperia X clock widget on the lockscreen.

And I haven't found any other bugs so far.

Just the known ones.

Look forward for the next update mate. :)

And have you found out how to make the cat back?

Lol.

It's considered as a bug right?

Ehehehe, I'm just kidding, it's just a missing cat, it's not a big deal
[Sony Xperia M2] andreyshch:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] Hey, I installed it here last night without any issue. I even got scared I'd have screwed something up now for the Xposed compatibility, but no.

Remember that once you flash the Xposed ARM API22 zip, you NEED to wipe your Dalvik Cache.

Tried to install it 2 times, now it didn't bootloop but still saying that Xposed framework isn't installed
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
You're doing something wrong...
[Sony Xperia M2] andreyshch:
Can you send me the link from you downloaded Xposed installer and Xposed framework please?
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
From the official rovo89's posts.

Xposed installer 3.0 Alpha 4: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3383776&d=1435601440

xposed-v86-sdk22-arm.zip: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk22/arm/xposed-v86-sdk22-arm.zip
[Sony Xperia M2] andreyshch:
Thank you too much, I can't understand but now it is working :D
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] hello mate, um, do you have contact and messaging app from z5 style?

I think that it's similar to xperia X.

But for this rom, it looks like the old one.

Edited: never mind, I've got them from the zt style rom. Ehehe
[Sony Xperia M2] yannick66150:
Great work as always!!!Just one thing is that exchange services fc every time so i can't use email app...any idea?already wipe cache and dalvik cache but same thing...
[Sony Xperia M2] andreyshch:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] seeing that the rom is based on z2 Gaurav's mod, could be that systemUI mod be ported to this rom? (http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-official-xperia-x-ui-t3365916)
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
I don't think so mate, because it needs at least Marsmallow to be installed.

Yeah indeed this rom is based on the Z2, but the OS is still lollipop. And I believe that Ben Ling ever mentioned about porting it to Lollipop, and he said that it will need to change smalli things (I don't know about it, but he said it needs a lot of changes on the smalli)
[Sony Xperia M2] FunSucker:
Just reviews on D2302 LB. Correct me if i'm wrong, sir.

1. Bluetooth Share got FC

2. X-reality & Vivid Mode didn't work, i can't see the difference (on Z5 Style ROM works perfectly)

3. Task Manager button overlaping. Please look at the pict.

[IMG="check"]https://s3.postimg.org/rwvk1nmdv/Screenshot_2016_08_24_20_17_41.png[/IMG]

So I did a little mod to fixing it, sir.
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
Who knows is what directory are the navigation button images stored, stock ones, so I can replace them without the need to apply theme?
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
It's on the systemui, mate.

You can extract it, replace the nav buttons to the new ones.

Zip it, and rename it to apk.

Kayanya cuma ente deh gan, di ane sih ga overlap gtu.

I think that it's only you mate, I'm not facing such problem.

But you did good for fixing it though :good:
[Sony Xperia M2] FunSucker:
Single sim / dual sims / or aqua?
[Sony Xperia M2] stasiulc:
This is new version of Z5 style? is it better? I want to install this before cm 13 release but I love z5 style :D
[Sony Xperia M2] Dzepar:
1. It's new

2. Yes ;)

Now you'll love Eagle :D

Sent from my XPERIA M2
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] what about the integrated in the power menu sony's screen recorder, does it exist in this rom, and if no, can you include it as well?
[Sony Xperia M2] leho6694:
hi,on this ROM selinux mode changer to permisive is included? or we need change this by yourself? I flash this rom two times ,and first time I don`t change this and viper work or I do not remember.
[Sony Xperia M2] xazakasrizava:
Hats off Mr. [MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION], this is your best release yet. No bugs to report it's flawless!
[Sony Xperia M2] stasiulc:
Thx for quote i will install this rom when i will have acces on androidfilehost so waiting <3
[Sony Xperia M2] JuniorCaesar:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] do you mind to add this mod? Would be look great :)

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/guide-how-to-tint-navbar-color-to-t3180593/
[Sony Xperia M2] pi4a7a:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] I don't know what's the bootanimation, but can you made a option for us to choose between xperia X's black and white bootanimation, I can replace it by myself but mabe others can't..
[Sony Xperia M2] Hydee1221:
Hello [MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] i need to flash a fresh FTF or i can just go to recovery and install .zip ?

Atm i use Deodexed M2 rom from this thread: LINK
[Sony Xperia M2] karlmorgan92:
You can flash it over your actual rom, but probably the camera won't work (the Sony camera, but you can use another one), so I recommend you to make a fresh install.
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
Mine is D2305.. [MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] oh I just realise that there's no notification badge on the messaging app, is it just me or it's a bug?
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
If you try to change the lock screen wallpaper with stock images it doesn't work.
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
Um, what do you mean by "doesn't work" mate?

Mine is fine though if this is what I mean working, see picture.
[Sony Xperia M2] Ydhstr10:
Bug

It's going to FC when I try to upload Video or take a Video from all social app like instagram, Facebook, snapchat, and the others app. Just like the old z5style.. Please fix this problem and i think it will be perfect rom ever for xperiaM2 :)
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
It remains black. If I use a photo I took its fine. One that comes with the rom it doesn't
[Sony Xperia M2] FunSucker:
So you didn't read my post, because i said D2302 LB.
[Sony Xperia M2] leho6694:
BUG ,when calling screen is off,proximity no work
[Sony Xperia M2] karlmorgan92:
Did you install just the Google Apps? It happened to me when I installed just the Google Apps instead of the recommended ones. That happens because there's no image editor app that can cut the image amd put it as lockscreen background . If that's the case, try installing the Sony image editor app and the gallery.
[Sony Xperia M2] aleksa069:
Did the clean Install following the instructions. ROM is super stable works really good. The biggest complaint I have :

*My xperia crashes, for example loggin into facebook I had to restart phone cas my xperia stopped working message keeps hitting the screen. (maybe remove it completly?)

*Few blootooth fc, I don't rrally use it, but maybe 2-3 times message pop up and said blootooth sharing fc.

Other than that this ROM works super fast has plenty on new features, camera works awesome, ot is really THE best ROM for Xperia M2 eaven it is in beta1. I'll add more bugs if I find them. Congratulations keep up the good work!
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
I am having fun
[Sony Xperia M2] Haris wijayanto:
I have register

Please add
[Sony Xperia M2] FunSucker:
I had check etc folder, maybe you forgot to put the "be files" ?

So i push that files by myself and image enhancement can works now.
[Sony Xperia M2] yannick66150:
Hi Linuxct!already flashed device from scratch and still the same can't use e-mail app...had to turn back to z5 style for thé moment
[Sony Xperia M2] LilBlinx:
can you post them here?
[Sony Xperia M2] stasiulc:
Is it good to daily use now? Because on z5 style i haven't any problems :)
[Sony Xperia M2] FunSucker:
Yes sure :)
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] well about the notification badge, it worked on the Z5 style mate, when I instaled the latest version which is the same as you included in this rom.

But yeah, I look forward for it.. Thanks for the great work mate.
[Sony Xperia M2] Anomashie:
worked thanks
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
I've noticed a slight delay when opening a folder where the icons take a couple of seconds to appear. Same when opening the app draw
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
Oh snap, thought they were there :p

I'll add them in new updates, thanks!

For such a minor issue you needed to go back?

I mean, there are some other mail clients out there, like Gmail itself or CloudMagic... But well, I'll try to see what happened with the update.

For the most part, yes it is. There are still a bunch of minor things that need to be fixed in order to call it a "stable" ROM.

Okay, but, the app's the very same as in Xperia Z5 STYLE, as I said before. That's why I don't understand why it doesn't work now :eek:

I'll try something later for this...

Working fine in here, try not to bloat your system with too many apps, please... As you may know this device is quite old now and, independently of how well the software's optimized, it's hardware's not as good as an actual Xperia X, and isn't capable of many things...

I personally only experience frame drops when the Google Now page wasn't rendered yet (meaning, the Google app was closed). It takes just a sec to load, and once done it'll be probably there for the rest of the day.

For the rest, works as it should, very happy to see the results of this project :)
[Sony Xperia M2] yannick66150:
Hi Linuxct!yes you're right gonna try out other mail app so let's go back to eaglexperience and have fun!!!thanx a lot
[Sony Xperia M2] dark-mew:
[MENTION=4787101]linuxct[/MENTION] I've updated the home launcher to the latest one. Apparently, the devs of the launcher themselves have uploaded the latest version of the launcher.

But still, there's no notif badge on the messaging app
[Sony Xperia M2] stasiulc:
Camera not working for me :/
[Sony Xperia M2] vijaykmr:
Flash the Lollipop FTF.

And then install the ROM.

It'll work then.
[Sony Xperia M2] stasiulc:
:/

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meh i restore z5 style for now its too long to install tft and all xD
[Sony Xperia M2] linuxct:
And did Google Now integration dissappear?

I'll keep an eye on it.

Probably related to dirty flashes, as they commented above. Flashing's the only solution ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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A bit of OT in here:

My M2 is starting to fail again, it refused to charge in any way. Now I had to wipe the batterystats.bin and restore my TA Partition in order to get it charging a bit, at least until ~ 87% of it's capacity, but I think it's not going to survive for much time any longer. If I wish to keep this going, now that's been released, I'm going to need to repair it.

I know I used to say it before, but, if you've a spare buck and you wish to help me get my device repaired, please, consider tipping in (you've links in my profile & signature). Of course, it's not mandatory in any way, but, each and every single contribution is appreciated, since I'm going to need a new motherboard and battery combo and, as a student that I am, I can't afford it so easily.

Thanks so much for everything, I really wish this didn't happen, I'd not need to do this, and thanks for all the past and future contributions, they'll be all invested in getting it fixed :)
[Sony Xperia M2] furankuM2:
What is the cost?