yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Da9L:
This is also my experience. Fastboot still works though, but i think by flashing the boot.img we can no longer boot the tablet by normal means

EDIT: In case anyone happens to be in the same situation as me i found out, that it was an error by my self. I had mistakingly thought that my device, a Z2 Tablet Wifi only,was a castor device. So i flashed stuff for that device, but as it turns out, my device was actually a castor_windy. After i flashed a recovery for that along with the boot.img for that device, my device is working great again.

Thanks for the rom! Seems to be doing what i wanted to use the tablet for just fine!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] tracins:
The same here. Cannot live without Bluetooth. Will be using different one. Maybe there's some fix?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] L3ibnitZ:
I can recommend aicp 15.

Edit: aicp 14. Not sure about 15 :p
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Da9L:
How is peoples experience with battery life with this rom ? I seem to have trouble keeping my device charged. I want to use my Z2 Tablet as a dashboard for Home assistant, which means the screen will be always on. However even with a 2.4 amp charger plugged into it, the device is still draining battery faster than it can charge
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] PVL_93_RU:
So just flash the boot.img from the ROM's zip, correct? I did that and the recovery still can't mount /data, /cache or /system
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] DiLeon:
I had the same problem. Mounting was only possible with 3.1.0.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] -kOS-:
Hello!, Question, the lastest version of RR Castor Windy is Lastest LOS May version based? Thank you!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
Not currently though a. Ew build should be up in the weekend
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
It's up :)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] jeryll:
Could you reupload the file for castor windy? Can't flash it, TWRP says zip file corrupt, can't open it in Total commander either, thanks (md5 hash checked ok).
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
@opendata,

I have downloaded the 5/13 zip three times and the zip is showing as invalid. MD5 check is good.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
Reuploaded (one with -fix)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
The new zip is working fine.:victory: Thanks again for the ROM and hard work.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] PVL_93_RU:
When can we expect a new Castor build? Castor_Windy's latest version was released over two weeks ago, Castor still only has the May 2nd build, and it refuses to work with any available recovery
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
Both should be updated soon (this week) windy might be today

you need to enable it in Developer Options
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
[MENTION=7641667]L'ily[/MENTION],

To use multi-window, open recents then hold the top of one of the windows you want to use and drag left. This will enable multi-window mode.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
It's there, force all activities to be resizeable
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
I have released a new windy build, you ccan find it here

It will increase battery life and it includes zzmoove
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
No
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
A castor build is up
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] FateZero:
Thanks for the ROM I do love it but I have a question.

I have a Castor model 521. The bluetooth audio has a loud feedback but only for calls.

Audio and plex streaaming are perfect but if someone calls the earpiece sounds very bad

if I use the tablet spreakers it's clear. Has anyone else had this issue?

All bluetooth call audio is bad. It does this in my car as well.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
Has anyone else noticed the charging time increased after the 6/05/17 update? I used to be able to charge from 20-30% to a 100% in 2.5 to 3hrs. Now it is taking close to 5hrs. Not a biggie just curious if it is just my setup or what...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] PVL_93_RU:
Flashed the latest Castor build - works like a charm!

Used the TWRP 3.0.0 and flashed the ROM and GAPPS successfully
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] FateZero:
Do you have the BT Audio isssues for calls
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] PVL_93_RU:
Sorry, I don't use bluetooth
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
By call audio issues are known should be fixed in next build
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] guiguilein:
Hello,

My castor-windy runs now on an old build of CM 12.1 ; and since it starting to be really buggy (random reboot everyday :-/), i want to clean flash.

I think it could be a good idea to install a nougat build too.

I know i should format partition to avoid device encryption problems; but

Is there something particular to do before following the instructions ? should i first go back to Stock ?

Also, where can i find the latest TWRP for castor_windy?

thanks
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Januwar:
Hi there, wanted to flash the ROM using TWRP 3.1.0 on SGP511.. but flash won't work. It tells me that software is for Castor Windy (which is correct) but that my device is Z3.. do I have to install other TWRP Version.

AS well does the Firmware work on locked bootloader?

Thanks for any help

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Hi there, wanted to flash the ROM using TWRP 3.1.0 on SGP511.. but flash won't work. It tells me that software is for Castor Windy (which is correct) but that my device is Z3.. do I have to install other TWRP Version.

AS well does the Firmware work on locked bootloader?

Thanks for any help
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
[MENTION=3654279]guiguilein[/MENTION],

I always format and wipe dalvik, cache, system and data, not sure if format is necessary but i do it anyway. Copy your internal card just in case, and of course make a Nandroid, it has saved me multiple times. I did not go back to stock and had no problems with the ROM install. I use TWRP 3.1 from rcstar6696. Here is the link https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2-tab...om-lineageos-14-1-castor-castorwindy-t3577534 Hope this helps.

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[MENTION=1215607]Januwar[/MENTION],

I ran into the same situation a while back when flashing my castor_windy, and it stated the same as you said, Z3. What i did to fix the install was to extract the zip file and pull the boot.img and fastboot flash the boot.img. Then i went back into recovery and flashed the full ROM. Worked perfect for me. hope this helps...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Januwar:
[MENTION=219306]sheriff[/MENTION]:

Thanks a lot for your input. Was thinking about proceeding like this as well. Will do later today.

Only thing I still don't know, if bootloader has to be unlocked on that firmware?

Cheers and thanks

Luca
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
[MENTION=1215607]Januwar[/MENTION],

My bad i missed that question. Yes it does...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
New windy build within 7 days
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] guiguilein:
This is the exact same method as when flashing the CM12. 1

In other words, TWRP is not mendatory here, right?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
[MENTION=3654279]guiguilein[/MENTION],

I'm not going to say TWRP is necessary or not, but it is the preferred recovery now. My suggestion would be to try with whatever recovery you use and see if it works! Be sure to have a Nandroid just in case.

Also, if you have not tried TWRP yet, give it a go. The newest version is pretty slick and the ORS (Open Recovery Script) makes OTA's, Tasker automated backups, etc. so simple.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] PVL_93_RU:
Is anybody else experiencing horrible input lag when typing from the keyboard in the Chrome Browser?

I'm using Chrome Stable 59, Android System Webview, Chrooma and Google Keyboards

A reboot temporarily works but the lag comes back again. This is something that started happening with April builds of ROMs like LineageOS and newer, on older ones this never was a case

[MENTION=7796065]opendata[/MENTION] any idea what might be the cause of that?
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
@PVL_93_RU,

I don't use Chrome, so i cannot help you with that problem. I would suggest trying Tugabrowser, https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-tugabrowser-t3472457 by danieldmm. The browser is Chrome based but more importantly it is optimized for our Qualcom device and is a really smooth browser. I know it is not the answer your looking for but maybe this alternative will clear up your problems.

Hope this helps....
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
Windy is now up, castor is now up
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Jorell00:
Its being a while since i updated my rom, is it the Arm or ARm64 7.1 Pico (13 July) that I want for gapps

Thanks
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Jorell00:
Not a fan of bad ideas, and you have helped me from making one. So thank you very much
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Jorell00:
Great, thanks for the advice. I have one more question (as i said its been a while since i last but a custom rom on). The download for this rom seems really small (342mb) compared to the last rom i installed, which was a android 6.01 prerooted that was 1.4gb. Any reason for such a massive size difference

Cheers

Jorell
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] NexusLush:
I don't know if it's the Pico GApps, the rom, or both - I love it. Really brought my xperia z2 tablet back to life. So fast now!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
Tell me about it....:good:

Its bit of both, but this ROM is extremely smooth and battery friendly. opendata is doing a nice thing for our device.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] PVL_93_RU:
Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be a Browser specific problem. I've tried out Chrome, Chrome Beta, Yandex.Browser, Opera and Firefox - and all of them have the keyboard input lag, so it has to do with the WebView engine compatibility
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
Update will probably be on monday
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Conkerts:
[MENTION=7796065]opendata[/MENTION] [MENTION=5621191]rcstar6696[/MENTION]

Hi, thank you for providing this rom !

I'm a big fan of RR.

I've already donated to lineage & RR, but I want to donate also a part to you for porting RR to this device. How can I do that ?

Also, before I start flashing my device, I want to be 100% sure of what I'm doing.

Is it ok to use these more detailed instructions & the twrp linked here ?

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2-tab...om-lineageos-14-1-castor-castorwindy-t3577534

Also I read,

Castor_windy = WiFi only (SGP511, SGP512)

And I guess, I'll stick to Gapps ARM then ...

If yes, you'd probably save some inquiries by linking to the lineageos tutorial ;)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] FateZero:
I have been back on stock for a while now. Can anyone confirm that bt audio works for calls.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
[MENTION=318623]Conkerts[/MENTION],

Yes you can follow the instructions from rcstar6696's thread and the TWRP in that thread is the one opendata recommends. He recommends it somewhere in the thread.

Not sure of the second questions??? The Z2 Tablet wifi version is called castor_windy. If you have the wifi version then you want the castor_windy download. IF uncertain check in about phone and you will have more details.

Yes open gapps ARM is what you want. or you can use Beans gapps for 7.1 https://xdaforums.com/android/software/gapps-dynamic-gapps-t3487192 and the zip package will auto detect your architecture and install properly. Remember, if you download the incorrect gapps package it should not install when performing the initial checks.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Jorell00:
In

I've been trying install version 20170701 (the newest on download page). First time when I went to flash ROM it cam with error in red saying - not Compatible, this rom is for SGP511, castor windy, and you have Z3.

Restored using nandroid, and tried again, this time the message was - not Compatible, this rom is for castor windy - you have castor.

Tried again and got the same message saying I had castor.

I definitely have Z2 tablet wifi (which is castor windy)

Can anyone shed any light on this and tell me why this is happening?

Thanks

Jorell00
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
[MENTION=5234266]Jorell00[/MENTION]

I have the instructions to fix this in this thread. Read through it post #71. This is why dev's get aggrivated, not reading the threads

Extract and flash boot.img in fastboot then re-flash the rom
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] Jorell00:
Thanks _Sheriff, I thought I gone through whole thread but must I've missed that, so thanks very much. I've since accidentally wiped the OS, so hopefully if I can fix it , I try your suggestion

Cheers

Jorell00
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] smoschi:
hey,

i come from cm12.1 and I would like to change to this ROM. The Reason is I need the google assistant for my google Home devices, and with Lollipop the GA wont work ;(

I red all threads but im not sure if i will lost root (like cm12.1) when i will follow the instructions from rcstar696:

I lost roots allways when im flash latest stock ftf. It was really tricky to go back to older versions to root them and upgrade newer / latest versions of stock FTF..

Are magisk recommended?

Cant find here nothing about root with superSu OR with magisk?

To install latest stock FTF or prerooted one?

Dont know wich one i have to choose for my spg511, spg512, spg 521 ;(

Sorry for the noob questions, but i come from oneplus & nexus devices and there are so easy to install roms & roots.

Thanks openDATA for your hard work ;)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
@smoschi,

If you are on CM 12.1 you should have no problem going direct to this ROM, i went from bacons CM 13 anyway. If you have problems with the flash, follow my instructions regarding flashing the boot.img in previous posts. I don't use GA so i cannot comment on if it will work or not.

As far as root goes, i use SuperSU, have not had much luck with magisk, so i stick with what always works. I will say when flashing the rom, then gapps flash the newest SuperSU https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133 i use the beta version. Keep in mind after opendata releases an update you will need to re-flash the SuperSU zip each time. At least i do, cause i loose root otherwise.

Also, be sure to select the right version castor or castor_windy depending on your device.

Here are the steps i took when coming from CM 13.

1. take a nandroid backup

2. format data (not sure if needed but i always do to prevent any issues)

3. wipe system, data, cache, and dalvick

4. flash opendata's RR for your device i.e. castor or castor_windy

5. flash gapps (either OpenGapps or Beans Gapps) use arm 7.1

6. flash SuperSU 2.82 SR2

7. Reboot and enjoy.

Also, be sure you have the latest TWRP for our device. It is on rcstat696's post.

Hope this helps....
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] smoschi:
iLuvU Sherrif,

thank you so much and i will follow your instructions TODAY! I will give Feedback when im finished!

Forums will be alive ... from Member like you!

Greets from Munich
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
@smoschi,

No problem. :highfive: Again be sure you have the most up to date version of TWRP on your system prior to beginning the flashing. Coming from CM 12 you may have to start with TWRP 2.8.7 first then change to TWRP3. Not positive but if you have problems it may be with your TWRP version, just keep that in mind.

Also, opendata does not update the ROM daily or weekly. The ROM is very smooth so updates come as they are needed, 1-3 weeks or so. So do not expect a daily or weekly update...

If you haven't yet, be sure to hit the thanks button for opendata for making this ROM a reality for us Z2 tablet users.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
1. Sorry i didnt get the chance to update the thread but i released a new windy build

2. If your are a lte user please reply to this post
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
1 you can donate to me with litecoin (donate button) or paypal, pm me if you'd like my paypal email

2 them instructions are fine to use

3 yep windy is wifi only

4 ill update the tutorial on the thread
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] smoschi:
Difference RR & CarbonRom?

Sorry guys for the stupid question, but what is the difference between the new carbonROM & RR?

thanks

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yep, i am ;)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
RR is based fully on caf and has some more customisations

where as CR is aosp + caf based.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] FateZero:
I am an lte user.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] DiLeon:
patiently waiting LTE (SGP521) user :)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] smoschi:
Thank you! Im lte user too!
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] smoschi:
hey guys,

I dont know whats going wrong with my spg511 its allways in bootloop after setup ;(

>> Installed TWRP 3.1

>> formated DATA + factory reset + wiping cache & dalvik

>>> INSTALLED

+ RR-N-v5.8.3-20170701-castor_windy-Official

+ BeansGapps-Mini-7.1.x-20170725

+ SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822

>>> WIPE DALVIK & CACHE >>> Setup >>> German Language >>> Installed missing Apps with Titanium Backup Root Pro

= Bootloop

AGAIN

>> Installed TWRP 3.1

>> formated DATA + factory reset + wiping cache & dalvik

>>> INSTALLED

+ RR-N-v5.8.3-20170701-castor_windy-Official

+ open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20170815

+ SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822

>>> WIPE DALVIK & CACHE >>> Setup >>> German Language >>> Installed missing Apps WITH GOOGLE PLAY STORE (and not with Titanium Backup)

= Bootloop

Whats wrong?

Big Thx to opendata & seriff for your help

PS

Here my logfiles:
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
@smoschi,

There is something going on after your set up and the 2nd reboot. Or so it sounds. So after you wipe everything, flash ROM, gapps and SuperSU file. Reboot and go thru the setup phase, restore some of your apps, then reboot you get the bootloop right? Not sure, sounds like everything is installing but something is happening when you restore your personal apps.

Make sure during the restore process you are not installing any Xperia system apps which may conflict with RR, not sure what apps they would be, but something is happening after restoring apps.

Try a clean install again, then setup but do not restore any apps with playstore or TiBU and try to reboot and see if you bootloop.

If that works then you know the problem is with an app or a conflict somewhere.

Also, there are no logs attached. Unfortunately i am not good with deciphering logs so we will need to wait until @opendata or another has time to look into.

You can also try installing an older version, say 05/13/2017 zip ans see if you have the same troubles. if it works without issue take a nandroind then starting updating. Keep in mind the 5/13 zip or earlier has magisk, if not mistaken, so have a magisk uninstaller handy if you do not want magisk. Then you can uninstall magisk after the ROM flash, then install gapps then Supersu. Just another trial and error. Also there is a SuperSU beta, the one i use if you want it https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133

@L'ily, i know you are good with trouble shooting and guidance, do you have any suggestions.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] :
Castor build is up
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] FateZero:
SO far so good. BT Audio is working. The only issue is I cant get a data signal for ATT. Not sure why.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] smoschi:
hey,

i tried today 5 hours without a solution to install my RR on spg511. I follow this instructions from rcstar6996:

1. Download ROM, Gapps, TWRP recovery.

2. Extract Boot.img from ROM zip.

3. Flash the Boot.img from ROM via fastboot (fastboot flash boot pathTo/boot.img)

4. Flash TWRP Recovery via fastboot (fastboot flash recovery pathTo/recovery.img)

5. Boot into Recovery by using VOLUME UP when Sony logo comes up with pink notification light.

(Orange LED shows Recovery is Loading)

6. Wipe System,Data, Dalvik, Cache from recovery (Wipe Option).

7. Flash Rom.zip.

8. Flash Gapps zip.

9. Reboot.

(Optional)

7.2 Root: Download SuperSu & flash SuperSU zip via Recovery

I installed TWRP 3.1 with fastboot, but TWRP 2.8.7.0 reinstalled randomly? When i Installed it again, system wont boot only TWRP 3.1 is booting as SYSTEM ...

But I got allways an randomly reboot or shutDown when display gos to sleep.

Dont know what I can do? Setup Wizzard is working and i installed Apps from Playstore too ...

Thank you sherif for your great help but i dont know what can I do.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
[MENTION=4259393]smoschi[/MENTION],

I remember last week when i gave some suggestions about flashing you stated you were flashing the castor_windy zip? But a page or 2 back in this thread you state you have an LTE tablet "CASTOR". If you have the LTE version don't flash the castor_windy flash the

castor zip

. This may be the problem, if you do indeed have an LTE device..
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
Not sure i follow. I seen earlier in looking at smoschi's posts he stated he was an LTE user when opendata asked if anyone needed an LTE version. Would the castor_windy zip bootup and run properly on an LTE device? IDK. I would think not as there is most times a WiFi and LTE build for our device.

Not sure, i may be in left field. But if not, it may be what is causing the problems after flashing, rebooting, running the setup wizard then the device not responding.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] smoschi:
thank you guys (Sherrif & all other) for you help!

sorry for the delay ... But im now back ;)

I got in every room (livingroom, kitchen, bedroom, toilet, office) the z2 tablets (spg511, 512, 521, z3 tab for toillet;) with the magnet-dockingstations. In my opinion this is the best haptic tablet (tested s2, s3 and pixel tabs) and i love the magnet dockingstation dk39.

At first i would like to test the android 7 custom roms on the spg511. You are right, that i asked for the spg521. I thought to test Custom ROMs on both tablets, but i would like to fix at first the bootloop bug on my spg511. Im sure I installed the right one, the castor_windy

But i think i fix it. The bug / bootloop is comming from the gapps. I installed both (beans & open- gapps) old & new version, pico, nano, full ... Allways got loopboots ;( Now i flashed all again without bootloops since 23 Minutes ;)

Thank you sooo much guys ;)

here is my log:
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] _Sherrif:
Good to hear.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet Android Development] smoschi:
Damn, bootloops are back ;(

Maybee i downloaded a buggy TWRP 3.1.00 . I saw in your feed you are using the 3.1.1 TWRP, but here the links broken: https://xdaforums.com/xperia-z2-tab...wrp-cwm-philz-recovery-collection-z2-t3052676 and on https://twrp.me/Devices/ our devices are not listed ;(

On last Carbon Rom got same bootloops.

Hey Guys, its possilbe to upload or give me an link from your / right TWRP? All links here for the TWRP are broken or not linked !

Thank you

PS

cant repair internal storage with TWRP, is maybee ext4fs* the reason?