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[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] ulasalu:
install instruction

Hello, I am looking for this rom for a year, finally you did it thanks a lot!

However, I did not understand some points in order to install. My phone is unrooted and bootloader locked. It does not have any custom recovery. As I understand, firstly I have to root my phone and then, flash twrp and finally flash the eXistenZ rom. But I could not find all these steps in the forum. (i.e. some of them are not clear enough :confused:). Could you please write install instructions from very beginning :) Or, links with clear instructions of course will be very helpful. Thanks in advance and many thanks for the rom again.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Wow... That's a lot actually.

1. You want to follow russel5's guide, I can't link it as I'm on the phone. A simple search will help you.

2. Flash existenz through recovery. If you have a bootloop, flash something Xperience or AOXP before flashing this ROM :)

It's not that hard actually. Look for Russel5's thread in the general section ;)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] defiantlibra:
There is any way to have lockscreen number like Sony zx port ui?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
I don't know what went wrong with the clock... It shouldn't have made a difference. Maybe it's something to do with fonts. I'll see what I can do
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] garniemand:
Hi there

Just switched from aoxp

So far so good but xposed does not work

Log says

E/Xposed ( 676): ERROR: Could not access Xposed jar '/system/framework/XposedBridge.jar'

Can be deleted

Have deinstallieren and reinstalled and all good again
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] defiantlibra:
I get notification late,there is any solution?

The battery isn't as good as aoxp,in fact I have Google play servire drain, nevertheless this rom is fantastic.I hope that this error can be fixed
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Grant correct root peremissions
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] AfroMetal:
When you wiped cache GPServices now have to sync everything again, establish all backups, connections and stuff. Give it few days, few overnight charges as some things happen only on charge + WiFi. If drain won't go away after 4-7 days, then you can start to worry.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] defiantlibra:
Thanks a lot for the explenation.

You think that "calibration battery" in root essential can help me to accelerate this process?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Nope. Battery Calibration doesnt help with this. Its only used if you see your battery indicator is jumping around too much, like 20-22%, 40-12% Everytime you restart your phone
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] defiantlibra:
Ok Thanks for the amazing support.

You are the best
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] stefx98:
I have been using this rom for 2 days and i can say that it's excellent. There are no bugs, battery life is good and everything is responsive. There is only one thing that kind of bothers me, and that is the ugly font for the lockscreen clock. Can you please push a fix for the SystemUI? I hope that it is not a tough one
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
sure. Ill provide a patch :)

P.S. I like this font better for some reason :p
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] fluffi444:
Flashed this for first test dirty over SLiMM 3.8 with systemless supersu and systemless xposed installed.

Works right away without any issues... And without any wipes... No FC or any other issue.

These tons of new toggles are awesome!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] flasherTHC:
I found bug. When I try to expand statusbar in Netflix UI crashes.

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ar6f5QpoI0bPlnpxJzWjyograhNY
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Rhonin86:
You are lucky :D

I installed it recently like explained in the op with all the advised wipes .... After rebooting the phone kept in the star screen only Sony could be seen ...

Now i have to look up how to flash Recovery again on locked BL to restore my old system :silly: but all my PC's are now on LINUX and i have to search on howto .... learning again :o

[MENTION=6948461]panzerox123[/MENTION] : THX for your build

Rhonin
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] :
Um...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] stefx98:
Hahah, well tastes are different :D

It is too bold for me :P
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] fluffi444:
Use russel5's root and TWRP method.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3418714

Best way to get twrp on locked bootloader.

Note that you need to flash old kernel to get this working. Just read OP carefully.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Barua:
it works only if your current stock rom is rooted, flash over it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Rhonin86:
Yeah - that's the way it should work :o but i have to change my PC to work under Windows .... the linux ditribution made some trouble... so i started windows - a lot of updates had to be proceed but after installing EMMA i have got the info that my phone is locked ... sure it is :eek: OK i have to install flashtool from flashtool.net and then i'll see

With an unlocked booltloader like under my testphone the things are so much easier :D

THX again for the help

Cheers

Rhonin
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Flashtool is much better. You can try using Wine to run windows programs, but Im really not sure how thats gonna detect the phone... :confused:

Yes, unlocked bl is much easier. Just connect to fastboot and one small command;)

Also, thanks [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] for the build. porting from Z3 involves almost zero work ;) My mouth was watering when I saw the rom... To good :)

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Interesting. Have you tried flashing SuperSU again? Root shouldnt be a problem as the zip includes all the required files :confused:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] :
I tried 2 versions via zip. Or Play Store. I will try phh next.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] snaky90:
Rom works perfect for me !!

The only problem I have is with the configuration of the led, does not respect app settings only de global settings from Existenz settings. Can I modify this or what solution is there?

Thanks !!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Actually, you can't... Unfortunately... Unless you use external apps
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] -CRO-Maher:
Clean install is always recommended, I am on existenz since the first day and no errors or bugs present, root, xposed, notifications, etc works fine. [MENTION=5746995]doriandiaconu[/MENTION]

Rom is a real beauty xD

Thanks to both devs for this work :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] :
Flashed advanced stock kernel and everything works now
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Rhonin86:
What a joyride :D i succeeded in restoring my old system again after passing a lot of obstacles. First i hat to get flashtool running again with the right drivers - then i needed a working *.ftf (.291) - after half a day i succeeded in flashing *.291 and the *.575 kernel to get the ROM rooted. After activating USB-Debuging and setting USB connection to MTP i was able to proceed the batch file, but it worked only after a second attempt . TWRP was updated to 3.0.3.0 which can't handle my former made backup. So i had to flash the 3.0.2.0 via recovery itself et voila - i could restore my backup.... oh man...

i would like to test it again, but this time i would flash it dirty and without the fixed bootanimation. BTW - is there an advise concerning switching off all Xposed Modules before ?

It was a day of learning :D THX for this lection

Rhonin
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] mattheusnetto:
I have installed ARISE sound Deuteronomy 2.79 with aroma installer and I have bootloop. Anyone tried to install ARISE?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Yes. It's better to switch of xposed modules actually. Since the mods in the ROM may conflict with those in Gravitybox and other modules
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] CAL7:
I know this question has been asked (because I've read the entire thread 3 times today), but I see conflicting answers regarding dirty flashing. Specifically, I have [MENTION=6948461]panzerox123[/MENTION]'s AOXP on my D5803 with Xposed, SuperSU 2.79 and TWRP 3.0.2.

While I understand a clean wipe is always preferred, is it likely to be successful if I:

turn off Xposed modules

Boot into TWRP

dirty flash eXistenZ

Flash debloat script

Flash Xposed zip

wipe cache/Dalvik

Will I still have TWRP?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Yes. Its that simple. But I recommend flashing debloater script and Xposed after first boot
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] FlintStoned-:
Hi, I'm missing the existenz settings in settings. Any ideas?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Hmmm, mostly an installation error. Flash it again and report
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] FlintStoned-:
Thanks for the quick reply. I now get an error something like ' error creating fstab'
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Thats normal. Its a twrp error. Itll boot without any issues :o
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] FlintStoned-:
Yep, it boots but still no existenz settings. I do still have the aoxp settings visible.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] FlintStoned-:
Part of settings screenshot.

In quick settings toggles I have the existenz tab but doesn't work.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
I updated from AOXP, without any issues :confused: Which version are you on?

EDIT: Delete settings from /system/priv-app and reboot. Make sure settings is uninstalled. After that, copy the settings from the existenz zip and past it in /system/priv-app
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] FlintStoned-:
Hey man, thanks for the reply. It sounds legit, I will try it this afternoon. I did clean install using 1.5 and flashed existenz over it. Is this the right way? Should I flash all the 1.5.x updates?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
No need . You should be able to updgrade to existenz from any version :) If this method doesnt work, then I wont be able to help you :p jk. Flash stock rom and try :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Barua:
just flash stock rom via flashtool, get root access and recovery and than flash this rom, it will work.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] niaboc79:
In led settings, select default color once. Then the led will follow app setting.

Envoyé de mon F8331 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] FlintStoned-:
Any tips on how to delete the settings.apk from that map? I get the notification that the app is read only and I can't delete it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Alrighty... First... which root explorer are you using.

//P.S. For anyone thinking Im on XDA all day, I have subscribed to instant notifications, so I get them when Im taking notes. Dont think otherwise :p
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] FlintStoned-:
I'm sorry to bother you with this. You need your time to study instead of helping me out.

But, I'm using the free Explorer not Root Explorer which is paid. I also have file commander but I don't have the system maps available here.

Btw, I also just copied the settings.apk from the zip file and just tried to install it. It takes ages to complete, but while installing I saw that the Existenz settings are back in the settings menu. But it seems that it nevers stops installing via installer. So I just did a reboot because phone gets pretty hot. The existenz settings are still there, didn't test it yet as I am at work atm. Also, I guess this isn't the correct way to do it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
No thats not a problem at all. You dont know how happy I am to recieve these notifications ... Its all good :D

Use MiXplorer and grant proper root permissions first

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No thats not the correct way to do it. You cant install a system app that way. you need to copy it to /system/priv-app/settings. Otherwise the settings will get installed as a normal app, and we DONT want that :o uninstall the settings app you installed now and copy the settings.apk to priv-app. :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] FlintStoned-:
Woops! Well it isn't installed as normal app. Existenz just showed up now between the settings. I also deleted the settings.apk from priv app, rebooted and pasted the settings.apk from existenz zip. Now I'm rebooting,.. all seems okay, will test later on.

Thanks for your time. I hope I was a good distraction but now back to your exams young-fellah!

If I can help you with anything, let me know.

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Thanks Dr Death and [MENTION=599722]niaboc79[/MENTION] Some nice themes! May I ask, is there an existence of a darker/greyish theme too?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] luizlee86:
Hey, is the volume too high for you guys? Even when I set it to minimum, the notifications sound is pretty loud... like AOXP 1.5.8.. I did a clean flash.. anyone knows how to fix it?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Bewildered Wolf:
No bro. No other themes. Sorry. Though you can try Material X Black theme.

And also layers managers and its pitch Black theme works well.

:)

//Press thanks if it helped.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] gofix:
I have a problem with refreshing the weather on the lockscreen. Does anybody have the same?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] matogrosso01:
I can't boot up existenz rom with a factory reset,I have to flash it on top of stock rom or similar. Is it normal?

inviato coi diti
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Yes. It isw normal
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] FlintStoned-:
Same story, did you manage to fix it?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] mattheusnetto:
Has this rom any optimization (CPU, RAM, battery, etc)? Or only changes in appearance?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] zMaverick:
Hi, the watch of lock screen and widget are stacked. Can someone help me?

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[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Marília de Oliveira:
Problem in the font, put another font
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Its a problem with font. If you dont want to change the font, youll need to change the clock :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] irfan_hjw:
please add network option "LTE only"
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] matogrosso01:
Deleted
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Barua:
wipe cache and dalvik.

reinstall apps.

check if stamina mode works or not.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] drorcun:
is this a known bug, or do i have to do something?

D5803 cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] gofix:
When i try to change font and make a restart there is no effect. What should I do to change font?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] zMaverick:
Same problem
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
It works fine.. what font are you trying to use?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Rafooc:
I have a problem with GPS (it is activated normally), no application can read the GPS data, but someone with this problem?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] marshalpear:
Little bugs I found in this amazing ROM:

-Can't change the notification light color

-Battery life is worse than SliMM and I tried the battery hax etc. It kinda worsened :/

-Can't enable Multi-Window mode
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] :
Notification light can be changed. Just go to existenZ options and turn it off and on again.

Battery is great here. Not running any battery hax. Just used autostarter.

Multiwindow i think it was a mod for that?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] kmilopunk:
The batery go end quickly, in the screen?

Enviado desde mi D5803 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Didgesteve:
You cannot restore any Google apps from a previous rom.

If you restore Google apps with Titanium or TWRP you will end up with big play services battery drain.

If you must restore apps and data from a previous build, you will then need to delete and re-add you google account to fix the gps problem (method two)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] lexullde:
It is possible to change the lock screen to slide up?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
You can still slide up. Only animation is different.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] luizlee86:
So.. I'm the only one facing it?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] nhojeric214:
Surprised on how smooth the camera is. Good job op ?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] kmilopunk:
Can i install clean 1.5 ROM bueno panzeroux, after install tus rom existenZ?

Enviado desde mi D5803 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
How did you flash it? From AOxP 1.5.8? Then the sound files will remain
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] luizlee86:
Yeah, from AOXP 1.5.8, but I followed your instructions from the first page. Did I miss something?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
No you didnt. Just that you need to clean flash .291 and then flash existenz so you get rid of the sound files
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] luizlee86:
Oh my... :p

Isn't there any other way? Like manually deleting and reinstalling some files via root explorer? lol
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Yes There is actually.... Its very very cumbersome and I dont think you will be able to do it without damaging the audio files. You can also do this ... Dirty flash aoxp 1.2> flash 1.5> flash existenz.

Boot your phone to system after flashing 1.5 just to make sure everything is working alright and all your files are in place :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Derickee Medvedev:
Thank you for porting this ROM :D

ExistenZ for 5.1.1 is avaliable for z3c?

Thanks
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Matteo Mazzu:
Hi!

I'm on Mx ROM, and I'll like to try this rom. It's a Factory Reset enough?

Thanks for the support :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] luizlee86:
Yay! Thanks a lot! Everything is working great now!

But I did a dirty flash of existenz over AOXP 1.5 as well.. let´s see if I face any issues... if so, I'll have to clean reflash it..

But thanks a lot!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Bestiole222:
I've tried this rom for a week, everything's working fine (add Xposed, cyberian 7.1, Deuteromy sound system 2.4). I only regret the battery life time of Slimm rom, and I don't succeed in customising theme which are not included in the rom, settings disappear after Reboot. But this rom is great, thanks to developpers.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Matteo Mazzu:
Installed, everything working smooth and fine, in a week let's see the battery how it goes. For now I love how fast and smooth seems the camera app, really nice job! On automode there isn't a 21 mp mode or I'm I wrong? (pure curiosity :D )
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] LeonTheProfessional:
Sometimes random apps lose internet connection...

What's the reason?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Can you please elaborate? What apps? Are you using Xposed? Are using Greenify or other battery saving modules?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] LeonTheProfessional:
Mobile radio, YouTube and navi.

Xposed - no, greenify Yes.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
I dont think there is a problem with the ROM though. Does the WiFi keep disconnecting, or just apps lose internet connection?

Also, have your tested other devices to make sure it isnt your Router's issue?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] LeonTheProfessional:
It's the same on WiFi, or on lte connection...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
OK. Do you have a VPN set up? And could you attach your greenify settings ? Thanks :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] BetaLyte:
Flashed on top of stock .291, with EliteKernel v3, Magisk v11, Cyberian 7.1 and debloat script (this one could be more complete, as a lot of useless Sony-stuff still remains - I just removed it manually). The ROM is great and responsive, battery seems pretty good, and I just love all the features!

I have a couple of questions: Is Magisk supposed to install the SuperSU app? Because I flashed ROM on top of non-rootet stock .291 and then Magisk, but I see the SuperSU app asks to be updated - where did it come from?

Also, does anybody have issues with Timeshift Photo? It works fine, except that it saves ALL the 60 pics, and not just the one you select (I ended up with ~1000 photos after one evening). And with Timeshift Video, it doesn't give me any option to edit / slowmo the video after finishing?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
1. This ROM is not debloated. There is a debloater script provided in the 3rd Post

2. Magisk shouldnt install a SuperSU app... Its included in the ROM. You need to unroot before you flash Magisk.

3. Cyberian Issue. Ask on the Cyberian thread :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] BetaLyte:
Thanks for replying (insanely quickly!)

1. Yeah, I'm talking about the debloat script from the 3rd post.

2. Oh, so the ROM IS rooted - I thought it wasn't for some reason. So I should unroot first of cause. Can I unroot and flash Magisk again, without wiping?

3. Ok, thanks!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
2. Maybe ... I don't use it.. it's buggy with elitekernel now
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] BetaLyte:
Oh, okay. Thanks again!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] ulasalu:
1) How can I have the stock sony battery icon in the status bar? I couldn't find in the existenz settings

2) Do we have any chance to change lock screen to old one again?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] BetaLyte:
Isn't it the "Icon portrait" setting?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] MrR0ck:
Will there be any updates in the near future? It look like I'm in love :) and I'm going to reinstall the firmware completely for everyday use, to eliminate possible problems on the done experiments.

As for bugs:

1. Do not search by surname when dialing (in the tab contacts all ok) russian language.

2. Sometimes it is impossible to open the quick switch in status bar, helps systemUI restart. (think clean flash remove this bug and other small interface problems, look it's exposed bugs)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] ulasalu:
i mean the horizontal old icon, when i select icon portrait it becomes vertical
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] matogrosso01:
Do you have gravity box installed?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] BetaLyte:
Try "Icon landscape" then ;)

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I don't have any of those issues on a clean flash on top of .291 stock - you should try a clean flash.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] Davka:
Tethering

When using WiFi tethering some devices have a problem with DNS server hosted by phone.

1 of my devices is working fine (laptop with Windows 7) but the rest is not (laptop with Windows 10, Motorola X Force, Lenovo Yoga tablet). All devices have access to the Internet when I set external DNS like 8.8.8.8. On the internal one only W7 laptop can access the Internet.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] panzerox123:
Clean flash will fix the tethering issues
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] baudbox:
I do confirm what [MENTION=6948461]panzerox123[/MENTION] said. Clean install had fixed same tethering issue for me.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development] javed2f:
This rom support xperia themes?